What’s On in Wellington

Season continues · Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre’s season of Local Library continues through the week.

Season continues · Circa Theatre

The satirical Public Service Announcements team return to Circa with an election-themed show.

Fri 14 Aug · BATS Theatre

BATS Theatre’s night of new and unfinished work presented in front of an audience.

Fri 14 Aug · The Fringe Bar

A drag king line-up show at The Fringe Bar in Te Aro.

Sat 15 Aug · Hunter Council Chamber, Victoria University

The sixth China Crossing concert of world music in the Hunter Council Chamber.

Sat 15 Aug · Ivy Bar and Cabaret

A late-night cabaret and dance night at Ivy Bar on Cuba Street.

Sun 16 Aug · Government House Visitor Centre

A guided tour through the state rooms and grounds of Government House.

On now · Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum’s exhibition tracing the city’s food history and eating culture.

On now · National Library of New Zealand

A photography exhibition running at the National Library on Molesworth Street.

On now · Nairn Street Cottage

A contemporary art response installed inside Wellington’s oldest original cottage.

Wed 12 Aug · Prefab Hall

The New Zealand String Quartet perform their Transform programme at Prefab Hall.

Wed 12 Aug · St Andrew’s on The Terrace

A lunchtime recital for cello and piano at St Andrew’s on The Terrace.

Wed 12 Aug · Valhalla

A midweek drum and bass night at Valhalla on Vivian Street.

Fri 14 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra present Radiance at the Michael Fowler Centre.

Fri 14 Aug · The Rogue and Vagabond

Wellington klezmer band The Klezmer Rebs play a late folk set on Garrett Street.

Sat 15 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre

The NZSO’s second concert of the week, Myths & Legends, follows on Saturday evening.

Sat 15 Aug · Hilltop

Folk singer-songwriter Adam McGrath plays an evening show at Hilltop.

Sat 15 Aug · Space Place at Carter Observatory

XYZZY launch their new album under the planetarium dome at Space Place.

Sat 15 Aug · Valhalla

An electronica line-up running late at Valhalla.

Sun 16 Aug · The Undercurrent

A Sunday-evening jazz set from Emilia e os Amigos at The Undercurrent.

Sun 16 Aug · Moon

The 114th edition of Moon’s long-running songwriters’ night in Newtown.

Sun 16 Aug · Valhalla

Hip hop double bill Shaskey and AKL MADZ bring their Codependence Tour to Valhalla.

Mon 10 Aug · Te Marae, Te Papa

A lunchtime literary session with authors Claire Mabey and Rachael King on Te Papa’s marae.

Tue 11 Aug · Te Herenga Waka Marae

A guided tour of Te Herenga Waka Marae at Victoria University of Wellington.

Wed 12 Aug · Hannah Playhouse

A live edition of the Cross Party Lines political discussion show at Hannah Playhouse.

Wed 12 Aug · Workspace Studios, Market Lane

A six-week lost-wax jewellery casting course beginning this Wednesday.

Thu 13 Aug · Ākau Tangi Sports Centre

A transition and pathways expo held at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre in Kilbirnie.

Sat 15 Aug · Inverlochy Art School

A composition-focused art workshop at Inverlochy Art School in Te Aro.

Sat 15 Aug · Inverlochy Art School

A landscape painting workshop using oil and cold wax techniques.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington High School

A classic Kiwi baking class in Wellington High School’s community education programme.

Sun 16 Aug · Kirsche Candle Haus Studio

A hands-on candle making workshop at the Kirsche Candle Haus studio.

Mon 10 Aug · Moon

Moon’s Monday-night quiz in Newtown, hosted by Young Gho$t.

Tue 11 Aug · St Ninian’s Uniting Church

A regular social morning for the Karori community at St Ninian’s.

Thu 13 Aug · Southern Cross Garden Bar

Music bingo at the Southern Cross on Abel Smith Street.

Fri 14 Aug · Aro Valley Community Centre

A weekly community singing session in Aro Valley, no experience needed.

Sat 15 Aug · Nautilus Creative Space

A one-day pop-up market of readings and crystal stalls at Nautilus Creative Space.

Sun 16 Aug · Evans Bay

A community clean-up along the Evans Bay coastline.

Sun 16 Aug · Khandallah Park

A volunteer planting and weeding session with the Khandallah Park Restorers.

Mon 10 Aug · The Fringe Bar

The Fringe Bar’s weekly Monday stand-up night of new and tested material.

Wed 12 Aug · The Fringe Bar

A midweek line-up show at the Fringe Bar’s comedy club.

Thu 13 Aug · The Cavern Club

An alternative comedy line-up show at The Cavern Club on Allen Street.

Thu 13 Aug · BATS Theatre

Improvised comedy teams compete head to head at BATS Theatre.

Sat 15 Aug · Hannah Playhouse

Circus-comedy troupe Laser Kiwi try out new material in a work-in-progress showing.

Sat 15 Aug · The Fringe Bar

A showcase set from students of the New Zealand Comedy School.

Sat 15 Aug · BATS Theatre

BATS Theatre’s late-night improvised comedy battle.

Sun 16 Aug · Waitangi Park

Wellington’s Sunday waterfront market runs beside Te Papa with produce, food trucks and makers’ stalls.

Mon 10 Aug · The Arborist Rooftop Bar

A guided painting session with a drink in hand at The Arborist rooftop bar.

Runs this week · Te Papa

A food-themed programme running at Te Papa Tongarewa on the waterfront.

Thu 13 Aug · Rosie’s Red Hot Cantina

A bottomless wings and fries evening at Rosie’s Red Hot Cantina and Taco Joint.

Sat 15 Aug · Rumours Rum Bar

A tasting of old-school beers at Rumours Rum Bar.

Sat 15 Aug · The Bridge Bar & Restaurant

A weekend build-your-own brunch service at The Bridge Bar & Restaurant.

Tue 11 Aug · Quaker Meeting Room

A Feldenkrais-style movement class in the Quaker Meeting Room on Mount Victoria.

Thu 13 Aug · Yoga in Daily Life Centre

A gentle class focused on back and neck care at the Yoga in Daily Life Centre.

Fri 14 Aug · Yoga in Daily Life Centre

A midday yoga session in the central city, suited to a lunch break.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington High School

A weekend mindfulness workshop in Wellington High School’s community education programme.

Sun 16 Aug · Awhi Yoga and Wellbeing Centre

A koha-entry heated flow class to round off the weekend at Awhi Yoga.

Fri 14 Aug · Wellington Botanic Garden

An after-dark guided walk to see glow worms in the Wellington Botanic Garden.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington Botanic Garden

A guided garden walk looking at how plants respond to fire.

Sat 15 Aug · Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush

An evening glow worm tour through the native forest reserve at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush.

Sun 16 Aug · Sweet Axe Throwing Co.

A beginners’ axe throwing session with coaching provided at Sweet Axe Throwing Co.

Wed 12 Aug · Toitū Pōneke Community & Sports Centre

The third part of a leadership and management training series in Newtown.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington High School

A beginners’ Excel class in the Wellington High School community education programme.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington High School

A weekend course looking at the behaviour and mindset behind money decisions.

Sat 15 Aug · Escape Rooms Wellington

A Saturday escape room programme running three themed rooms for groups and families.

Sat 15 Aug · Wellington High School

A beginner-friendly needle felting class making a miniature cat scene.

Sun 16 Aug · Newtown Community Centre Theatre

A community screening of two episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return in Newtown.

Sun 16 Aug · Space Place at Carter Observatory

Space Place’s Sci-Fi Sundays series screens The Book of Eli.

Wed 19 Aug · Penthouse Cinema

A relaxation-themed evening at the Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn.

Thu 20 Aug · Michael Fowler Centre

The touring Dire Straits Experience play the Michael Fowler Centre.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Aug · Hnry Stadium

Wellington’s craft beer festival returns across four sessions with festival-only brews and food.

Tue 25 Aug · Southern Cross Garden Bar

A guided watercolour session at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant.

Thu 27 Aug · Leroy’s Bar

A UV paint party painting session at Leroy’s Bar.

Fri 28 Aug · Sky Stadium

The Wellington Food Show returns to Sky Stadium with tastings, demonstrations and stalls.