WHAT’S ON

DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022

Please note: information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

OPEN AGAIN

COMING ATTRACTIONS…

Although we may need to wait a little longer before most events can take place, Alert Level 3/Phase 2 does allow public facilities – such as libraries, museums and galleries – to open their doors, albeit with social distancing and masking measures in place. With everything from smaller, local venues to MOTAT, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland Art Gallery and more opening up, there are many sites to see and things to do.

Break Bread A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Break Bread

November 30 – December 19, session times vary, www. silotheatre.co.nz Triumphing over disaster, some of ‘the naughtiest theatre-makes in Aotearoa’ negotiate the pandemonium of their homes hinting at how regular people adapt (and don’t!) in the face of some of history’s most tumultuous times – including the Exodus, the sinking of the Titanic and more. For more information about this online event, see www.silotheatre.co.nz. shows/a-midsummer-nightsdream-live-in-your-living-room As a result of a nightmare, an on-screen dream is being realised. A delightful presentation of one of Shakespeare’s magical comedies, this performance showcases the skills of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. See www.rnzb.org.nz.

Amazing Mr Mozart Online

www.apo.co.nz/watch-listen A biography set to music of one of the most well-known musicians of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this online performance is a story of genius, with more than a little humour playing its part. Thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, this family-friendly concert (inspired by Donovan Bixley’s book Mozart: The Man Behind the Music) ensures the music of a master lives on. Also keep an eye on www.apo.co.nz/ concerts-events/livestreams as APO relives past glories.

Wild Film Festival

www.adventureentertainment.com/ wild-fi lm-festival Taking viewers for a walk (or ride) on the wild side, this fi lm festival showcases adventure in the great outdoors, while marking Wild Magazine’s 40th year in print. Even Sculpture OnShore

though the Auckland screening can’t take place, the festival is accessible online.

Sculpture OnShore

www.nzsculptureonshore.co.nz A highlight of the arts calendar, Sculpture OnShore sees a wide range of sculptures enrich the landscape on Auckland’s North Shore. Despite the pandemic, this year’s show will still go on... online. Featuring a eclectic variety of works, Sculpture OnShore’s website includes vivid photos and videos as well as detailed information about the pieces and their creators.

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LIVE EVENTS (fi ngers crossed!)

Mary Quant

December 10 – March 13, Auckland Art Gallery, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, Auckland City Showcasing the work of fashion icon, Mary Quant, this exhibition features garments from the swinging sixties and those that set the tone for the decades following. Credited with overturning the dominance of Parisian couture, Mary’s designs became synonymous with liberation. Details via www.aucklandartgallery.com.

Women’s Half Marathon

January 16, 8-11am, Villa Maria Estate Winery, 118 Montgomerie Rd, Mangere It’s time to get back up and running – in more ways than one! As many look to get back to work after the summer break, this event is expected to power ahead with 10 and 5km course options. See www. womenshalfmarathon.co.nz for details.

Groove in the Grapes 2022

January 22, 12-8pm, Turanga Creek Organic Vineyard, 133 Whitford Park Rd, Whitford When the New Year dawns, Venus will rise again! Headlined by The Feelers, this concert has become a Kiwi classic itself. Set in the picturesque surrounds of Turanga Creek Vineyard, it is expected to be a feast for the senses. For tickets and further information visit www.

Wicked

turangacreek.co.nz/groove-in-thegrapes.

Riverhaven Artland Summer Sculpture Festival & Clevedon Art Trail

January 29-31, 331 North Rd, Clevedon (Riverhaven), and other locations, Clevedon Art and gardens make for a most creative pairing, as Riverhaven Artland shows. Providing the perfect opportunity to visit a remarkable property, this festival is also designed to raise funds for the good folk at Franklin Hospice. All going well, this event will form part of the Clevedon Art Trail. See www.riverhavenartland.com/visit or www.clevedonarttrail.co.nz.

Wicked

February 4-26, Sky City Theatre, 78 Victoria Street West, Auckland Flying off somewhere over the rainbow (the West End, Broadway, or even Kansas) may be out, but one of longest running musical hits is heading to Auckland. The origin story behind the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West, the musical follows two sorcery students whose destinies take different turns after meeting a certain Wonderful Wizard from Aus – wait, no, we have that wrong! The wizard is from Oz! Wicked transforms SkyCity into the Emerald City for a strictly limited run. See www.iticket.co.nz or www. nsmt.co.nz for more information.