Krishnan’s Dairy & Mrs Krishnan’s Party June 9 – July 3, times vary, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City A double bill of cultural comedy beckons at Q. These two shows (Krishnan’s Dairy, June 9-26 and Mrs Krishnan’s Party, June 16 – July 3) see Indian Ink Theatre Company taking audiences on a rip-roaring, award-winning adventure set at a most mundane location, a corner dairy. For further information, visit www.indianink.co.nz for details.
World-famous collection June 10-Nov 6, Auaha Atea Nui Special Exhibition Suite, Auckland Museum After a two-year delay, the highly anticipated international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes, opens at Tamaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. With over 170 objects, the exhibition is the largest selection of Classical world artefacts, curated from the British Museum’s world-famous collections of Ancient Greek culture. It will showcase a wide range of treasures, featuring a selection of iconic sculptures, including a frieze from the Mausoleum at Halikarnassos, one of the seven wonders of Ancient World.
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Celebrate Matariki June 21-July 16, 10am-4pm, Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Rd, Pakuranga To celebrate Matariki, the Howick Historical Village is running a series of workshops. Explore connections to the taiao (environment) and learn more about the Maori New Year. Activities include guided weaving and poi workshops, arts and crafts, kite-making, garden talk: growing kai. No booking required. Masks recommended. Normal admission price applies. See www.historicalvillage.org.nz/events for details.
Packed with events June 11, Vodafone Events Centre Taste of Pasifika 2022 kicks off on Queen’s Birthday weekend with events all over Auckland. Celebrate vibrant cultures of 10 Pacific nations in a free programme packed with more than 200 performances and events. Also enjoy a soul food breakfast/brunch then move it alongside Dave (The Brown Buttabean) Letele in The Big Step UP-featuring Xtreme Hip-Hop, Poly Movement for kids, Poly Zumba and the Taste of Pasifika Strongman Strong Woman competition at Vodafone Events Centre.
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