The Star
Latest Christchurch news at www.
What’s on
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, 10AM-5PM FRANCIS UPRITCHARD: JEALOUS SABOTEURS Francis Upritchard’s work is animated by mystery. Exquisitely imagined and startlingly strange, her sculptures and paintings reverberate with possible histories, both ancient and imagined. Come face-to-face with enigmatic figures, sprawling sloths and cabinets full of the unexpected in this collection of the internationally-acclaimed, New Zealand-born artist’s work. Christchurch Art Gallery FRIDAY, 6.30-9.30PM MUSICAL QUIZ Alliance Française will test your musical knowledge at this fun quiz night. Alliance Française is a worldwide network of non-
profit associations dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture. There will be live music during the event so go along with your team (six people maximum), or go alone and they’ll find you a team to join! This event will be in both english and french. Register at enquiries@afchristchurch.org.nz. Alliance Francaise, 275 Cashel St FRIDAY, 7.30-11PM MICHELLE GOES TO PARIS FUNDRAISER The city’s very own Moulin Rouge-style show, featuring cancan, burlesque and swing dancers, trapeze acts and girl-group, The Starlets. Help raise funds to send terminally ill 56-year-old mother and grandmother Michelle Calderwood to Paris. Tickets $25-$40. Halo Lounge, 66B Wharenui Rd
59
Let us know about your event!
Email whatson@starmedia.kiwi
THURSDAY, 6-8PM CHRISTCHURCH CONVERSATIONS The Greatest Contribution panel will see interesting speakers share their views on what kind of contribution the residential red zone could make to the city and to New Zealand. The panel will be led by Lincoln University professor Jacky Bowring and feature speakers Marjan van den Belt, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Joseph Hullen and Rod Oram. Free event. The Piano Centre, 156 Armagh St THURSDAY TO SUNDAY CINEMA ITALIANO FESTIVAL Drama, comedy or documentary – whatever your preference, culture and fun are guaranteed at the Italian Film Festival. Christchurch is privileged to be the first leg of the festival, so get along to a screening before the rest of the country. Academy Gold Cinema, Colombo Mall car park
Thursday June 22 2017
.kiwi
FRIDAY, 6-10.30PM LYTTELTON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS STREET PARTY This year’s street party will be a night to remember. There will be a parade, food stalls and live music from The Eastern, Mundi and The Settlers on the main stage. Check out the entertainment throughout the night on the Albion Square stage and Collett’s Corner, and the much-loved fireworks display at 8pm. Free event. London St, Lyttelton SATURDAY, 7.30PM CBS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA The week-long Cathedral Arts Festival will close with a celebration of the Feast of St John the Baptist, patron of the Christchurch Catholic Diocese. Soprano Rebecca Ryan will perform a new edition of Mozart’s monumental Great Mass in C minor. St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Manchester St
NEW BRIGHTON SEASIDE MARKET Saturday, 10am-2pm New Brighton Pedestrian Mall
LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm, McCormacks Bay Rd
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce
SUNDAY, 10AM-3PM WINTER ENCRAFTMENT MARKET This market will feature more than 70 craft and design stalls, handpicked from across New Zealand. There will also be a great variety of food trucks and coffee. Free entry and ATMs will be on-site. Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Dr SUNDAY, 2-5PM GARDEN CITY ORCHESTRA MID-YEAR CONCERT The Garden City Orchestra will
present music including Schubert, Faure and Beethoven. Cakes and drinks at intermission. $10/$5 Avonhead School, 55 Avonhead Rd SUNDAY, 10AM-2PM MATARIKI IN THE ZONE Celebrate Matariki in the red zone with planting, a dedication of the poppies over Gallipoli garden at the top end of the reserve, lovely kai (soup and hangi), kapa haka and great music. Take the kids along for some activities. Anzac Dr Reserve
SUNDAY, NOON-3PM HALSWELL COMMUNITY MARKET Set in the award-winning gardens of St John of God, this monthly market has live entertainment, fabulous stalls and delicious food. Come along and support local businesses, musicians, clubs and groups. 26 Nash Rd, Aidenfield
CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND presents
MOZART & HAYDN ‘KUIJKEN STYLE’ Wednesday 12 July, 7.30pm Charles Luney Auditorium CHRISTCHURCH Free Open Stage performance at 6.45pm
ticketek.co.nz 0800 842 538 chambermusic.co.nz/kuijkenquartet
Core Funder
Concession Rates Available
Join the conversation