1. Blondie and Cyndi Lauper New Zealand tour
Pull out your best 70s and 80s outfits because the iconic - in both music and style - Blondie and Cyndi Lauper are coming to town. Their double-headline tour kicks off this Saturday with the first show in Christchurch, then they head north for a show in Auckland on Easter Monday.
— Horncastle Arena, Canterbury, April 15, visit Ticketek.co.nz. Vector Arena, Auckland, April 17. Visit Ticketmaster.co.nz
2. Waiheke International Jazz Festival
Celebrate Easter with a weekend full of jazz music. The festival runs across three days and is headlined by Kiwi favourite Dave Dobbyn, while other artists on the bill include Little Bushman, Miles Calder and the Rumours.
— Waiheke Island April 14-17. Visit Waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
3. Wise Boys x Midnight Baker Pop Up
No plans for dinner tonight? Head to Midnight Baker to throw back a delicious plant-based burger from Wise Boys. There will be four tasty options to choose from - the Moroccan, Tempeh Trap, BBQ Pulled Jackfruit and the Kiwi - plus tasty fries and live music.
— The Midnight Baker, 218 Dominion Rd, Auckland, April 13. Visit Facebook.com
4. Alma Proenca Exhibition
Up-and-coming Auckland artist Alma Proenca's new exhibition Teu opens tonight. Her artwork explores her Portuguese heritage through ceramics, linking traditional processes with modern subjects. She will also host an artist korero on May 6 (11am-12pm), where she will talk about her art practice and share stories of travel and culture.
— Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mt Lebanon Ln, Henderson. Opening Thursday April 13, 6-8pm to May 28. Visit Facebook.com
5. Easter Sunday Bunny Brunch
The Pullman Auckland is holding an Easter Sunday brunch at its Tapestry Dining restaurant. Expect chocolate treats, carved meats and a high tea stand with seafood, including oysters - plus hot cross bun piping and egg decorating for children.
— Corner Princes St and Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, Sunday April 15, 12-2.30pm. To book, visit Pullmanauckland.co.nz
6. Tasty Easter Treats
Looking for some decadent Easter goodies to give and eat this weekend? Be inspired by our roundup of Easter goodies, or stay at home instead and make Little Bird's macadamia and salted caramel easter egg truffles.
7. Fake American Accent
A fun monthly poetry reading which sees six writers dissect a piece of pop culture - with each poem created specifically in response to a quote, film, or album.
— Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland, April 13. Visit Basementtheatre.co.nz
LOOKING AHEAD
Events later in the month to book and look forward to
Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30
NZ International Comedy Festival, April 27-May 21
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