Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Wellington

Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

Kyle Bell
Published on November 09, 2016
Updated on November 24, 2016

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Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

Luckily, we have partnered up with Spark Socialiser to provide you with this handy guide to the weekend. Wellington's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching and instead discovering new bars, partying with friends or feasting your way through the best food markets.

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Event
Black Milk (US) and guests

Sunday, November 27, 2016
Bodega, Surry Hills

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Bar
Dirty Little Secret

11 Dixon Street, Wellington

Not-so-secret, but for good reason.

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News
Crocky's Cold Brew Launches in Wellington (And It's Nitro, No Less)

If you're into "creamy mouth feels" or wondering what they are, read on.

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Event
A Symphonic Night at the Movies: Psycho

Saturday, November 26, 2016
Michael Fowler Centre, Te Aro

Witness the iconic convergence of sound and screen.

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Event
Crap Music Rave Party

Friday, November 25, 2016
Bodega, Surry Hills

All requests have one requirement: they've gotta be crap.

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Event
Cindy Sherman At The City Gallery

Saturday, November 19, 2016 - Sunday, March 19, 2017
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

Contemporary photography confronting stereotypes and cultural clichés, with an eye to society's representation of women and the cult of celebrity.

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Bar
Meow

9 Edward Street, Te Aro

Bar by night, cafe by day, the onomatopoeic drinking hole known as 'Meow' has a democratic way of catering to all needs and tastes.

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Event
Madeira

She grows, she changes, she lets go, all while exploring the artifice of performance.

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Event
Te Papa Latin America and Spain Film Festival

Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 27, 2016
Soundings Theatre, Te Papa, Te Aro

It's a veritable fiesta of film.

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Event
Gold Nugget Pawn Shop

Friday, November 25, 2016
Havana Bar, Wellington

A night of New Orleans at Havana

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Bar
Havana Bar

32a - 34 Wigan Street, Wellington

Wine and dine at one of Wellington's most energetic watering holes.

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Restaurant
Midnight Espresso

178 Cuba Street, Wellington

There's a pinball machine. Needless to say, we rate this.

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Event
Garage Project Presents Havana Sunday Sessions

Sunday, November 27, 2016
Havana Bar, Wellington

Suggested dress code: white linen pants, what else.

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Event
Twilight Market

Friday, November 25, 2016
Sustainability Trust, Wellington

The suns staying out longer and so should you.

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Event
Eastbourne Carnival

Sunday, November 27, 2016
Muritai School

Nothing better than a summery Sunday carnival.

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