Diwali Festival at Aotea Square
Aotea Square comes alive this weekend with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Diwali Festival. The square will be flooded with market stalls, food, music, live performances and DJs to celebrate traditional and contemporary Indian culture in all its forms. Diwali is New Zealand's largest vegetarian festival with loads of delicious Indian snacks and sweets on offer. Don't miss the hotly contested Bollywood dance competition, or Sunday night's fireworks display.
When: Saturday October 20 – Sunday October 21, 12pm-9pm Where: 291-297 Queen St, Auckland CBD Visit: Aucklandnz.com/auckland-diwali-festival
6lack at The Powerstation
Rising alt-RnB star Atlanta's Ricardo Valentine, better known as 6lack (pronounced black) will perform at the Powerstation on Thursday, and no doubt his platinum hit 'Prblms' off debut album Free 6lack will go off. The two-time Grammy Award nominee has recently released a long-awaited second album, East Atlanta Love Letter which features collaborations with J.Cole, Khalid and Future. If you a fan, don't miss this gig.
When: Thursday October 18 Where: 33 Mount Eden Rd, Eden Terrace Tickets: Ticketmaster.co.nz
The Armageddon Expo at ASB Showgrounds
Geek out at the spectacle of the Armageddon Expo this weekend which is returning to the ASB Showgrounds. On site will be everything from gaming to animation, ESports, and of course, Cosplay costuming.
When: Friday October 19 – Monday October 22 Where: 217 Green Ln W, Epsom Visit: Armageddonexpo.com
Winston Surfshirt at The Tuning Fork
This Sydney-based six-piece has been making waves with their unique blend of funk, soul and hip-hop. Think along the lines of a Tribe Called Quest mixed with your dad's favourite band. Returning to New Zealand for the first time since their headline at the Red Bull Music X Laneway showcases at the start of the year, see them perform at the Tuning Fork this Saturday. A good one for fans and new listeners alike.
When: Saturday October 20 Where: 42-80 Mahuhu Cres, Auckland Central Tickets: Undertheradar.co.nz
There She Goes at Academy Cinema
Academy Cinema will show a selection of pioneering films in the late half of the 20th century all featuring a special link. All films have been made by radical women of their time and propels the untold stories of women into the limelight. The line-up includes the 1985 Vagabond by Agnes Varda (see trailer above) and Mauri directed by Merata Mita in 1988. This was the first feature written, produced, and directed by a Maori woman,
When: Until Friday October 26 Where: 44 Lorne St, Auckland CBD Visit: Academycinemas.co.nz
Garret Kato at The Wine Cellar
The distinctive voice of Canadian native Garret Kato will swoon Wine Cellar audiences on Saturday night, following his recent sold-out worldwide tour This is Kato's debut headline show in Auckland.
When: Saturday October 20 Where: St Kevins Arcade,183 Karangahape Rd Tickets: Undertheradar.co.nz
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If you love cheese and beer then book in for the ultimate combo of tasting at Ponsonby Central on Thursday night. Held in Foxtrot Parlour, the evening will take attendees through the process of cheese making while sampling seasonal cheese sourced from local producers and Urbanaut beers including signature range and special new releases.
When: Thursday October 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm Where: Ponsonby Central, 7 Richmond Road Tickets: $53 at Eventfinda.co.nz