WHAT’S ON

Krishnan’s Dairy & Mrs Krishnan’s Party

June 9 – July 3, times vary, Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland City

Celebrate Matariki

June 21-July 16, 10am-4pm, Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Rd, Pakuranga

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. 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.

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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: information regarding times and 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.

Good clicks

Till June 18, Monday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-9m, Uxbridge Arts & Culture

Banff Mountain Film Festival

June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, SkyCity Theatre, Auckland

Howick Photographic Society’s exhibition which is part of Howick’s 175th Anniversary celebration and Auckland Festival of Photography, will showcase a large selection of images by awardwinning and emerging photographers. All photographs in various sizes will be on sale for your home or office. For details see www. howickphotographicsociety.org.nz The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival starts each year in Autumn in Canada. Over 360 films are entered into the festival, and the best from each category are selected to go on a world tour. This year, the New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) will host the New Zealand leg of the tour, with 25 screenings in 12 locations across New Zealand. This includes six screenings in Auckland. The largest mountain film festival is a welcome salve for Kiwis who have missed adventure over the last few years. For more details on screenings, https://banff.nz

Chess – the Musical

June 16-19, times vary, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Queen St, Auckland City

With music by Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) presented by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and an all-Kiwi cast, Chess ‘mates’ all the right moves! Based on Tim Rice’s book and featuring the hit song One Night in Bangkok, this musical is definitely one to ‘check’ out. Details via www.aucklandlive.co.nz.

Photo Tessa Chrisp

Simon & Garfunkel – The Concert in Central Park

June 18, from 7pm, The Civic, Queen Street, Auckland City

Many of us have been Homeward bound (bound to be at home) over the last couple of years as bridges over troubled waters have been negotiated, leaving theatres emitting only the sound of silence. However, old friends (including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia and more) are liable to head into the centre of our little town for a show which is practically guaranteed to keep its customers satisfied and feelin’ groovy. An homage to the legendary Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel performed by top Kiwi talent, this show features many a song for the asking. See www.skip.co.nz for details.