Curious Food Festival at Shed 10
Fifteen local restaurants will serve up delicious and extra inventive one-off dishes for The Curious Food Festival as part of American Express Restaurant Month. We suggest you bring an appetite to Shed 10 on Queen's Wharf to sample food from the likes of &Sushi, Totos, Scratch Bakers and Daikoku, as well as wine from Negociants and Church Road and plenty of craft beer. Curiosity comes courtesy of The Biggest Little Circus, and DJ Arii Jade will provide the tunes.
When: Saturday August 18, 12-8pm Where: Shed 10, Queens Wharf Tickets: First 2000 free, $5 thereafter.
MEAT at The Basement
See the contemporary dance-theatre work choreographed by Tui Hofmann along with Dance Plant Collective. The show may leave you a converted vegetarian as it aims to unwrap the meat industry and explore its worldwide impact.
When: Tuesday August 14 – Saturday August 18, 6:30pm Where: Lower Greys Ave, Auckland CBD Tickets: Basementtheatre.co.nz
Katsumi Asaba Exhibition at Object Space
If you missed out on hearing from Katsumi Asaba at Semi Permanent last weekend, then be sure to check out an exhibition celebrating the renowned Japanese designer's typographic posters currently on at Object Space. He's also a master calligrapher and an expert ping-pong player. Bring a friend to view the work and then play ping-pong on the "Asaba Table".
When: On now until Sunday September 9 Where: 13 Rose Rd, Ponsonby Visit: Objectspace.org.nz
Craggy Range Pop-up in Wellington
Calling all Wellington foodies...Craggy Range's chef Casey McDonald will take over Egmont St Eatery this weekend, as part of Visa Wellington on a Plate. Guests will be treated to a four-course menu using locally sourced ingredients from Hawkes Bay and Wellington, accompanied with Craggy Range wine.
When: Saturday August 18, 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Sunday August 19, 6pm and 8pm Where: 11 Egmont St, Te Aro, Wellington Tickets: Premier.ticketek.co.nz
Wise Boys X Midnight Baker Pop-up
Wise Boys will satisfy Auckland vegans with their delicious burgers at Midnight Baker this Thursday night. They'll be serving up their classic menu featuring crispy tofu, Moroccan kumara and spicy Mex black bean, aswell as bringing back crowd favourite BBQ pulled jackfruit burger. You can get cosy and order in or hotline bling it for a takeaway order either way, be sure to complete your meal with fries and signature aioli.
When: Thursday August 16, 5-9pm Where: 218 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden
Funk & Soul Revue at Galatos
Galatos will jam all the soul classics from the 70s including Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Earth Wind & Fire and Aretha Franklin in one funky night. Soulful threads encouraged.
When: Saturday August 18, 8-11pm Where: 17 Galatos St, Newton Tickets: $25 Undertheradar.co.nz
A Mindful Choice at Grid AKL
See the award-winning documentary exploring modern-day meditation with people from all over the world in this special movie night held at Grid AKL. Leave feeling inspired and motivated to be more mindful.
When: Friday August 17, 6-9pm Where: 101 Pakenham St West, Wynyard Quarter Tickets: Eventbrite.com
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The Ding Dong Lounge will pin one of the world's greatest music debates head to head in a celebration evening playing The Beatles and The Rolling Stones back to back. Happy hour drink specials are on from 7pm to 10pm.
When: Saturday August 18, 9-11pm Where: 26 Wyndham St, Auckland Central
Imbibe Tribe at The Bluestone Room
For craft beverage lovers, a new dining event is set to quench your thirst. Imbibe Tribe will offer guests the chance to try out Alibi Brewing Company beer, Organic Mechanic kombucha, Appletree Cider, and wines from West Brook Winery and Moi Wines all in one night. The evening will be hosted by Master sommelier Cameron Douglas and each beverage will be paired with tasting dishes created by chefs from Kapiti Cheese.
When: Thursday August 16 Where: 9-11 Durham Lane, Auckland CBD. Tickets: Eventfinda.co.nz
Sunday Concert Series at Pah Homestead
Aldebaran jazz band will play new and original music which take inspiration from cosmics of deep space. The band features John Bell who is one Australasia's leading vibes players and NZ jazz icon Phil Broadhurst on the piano. You can browse the gallery and enjoy refreshments at Homestead Eatery before the concert
When: Sunday August 19, 5:30-7pm Where: 72 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough Tickets: Eventbrite.com
DON'T MISS
More events to book and look forward to
Wellington On A Plate, August 10-26
Katy Perry, August 20
Queens of the Stone Age, August 23
Chicago, August 25
Bob Dylan, August 26
An Evening With Jane Fonda, August 30
McQueen Documentary, September 6
Wolf Alice, September 20
Fabric-A-Brac, September 29
Oyster & Wine Festival Matakana, October 7
