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Y Chromozone
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Rangitira, Q Theatre, Auckland
The dynamic Y Chromozone all-male cast of dancers showcases a variety of hip hop, ballet, tap and contemporary dance all in one fast-paced show.
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Artworks Exhibition
Tuesday, September 20 - Friday, September 23, 2011
St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland
Artworks has selected interesting and dynamic works from over 100 of New Zealand's established and emerging artists for both exhibition and sale at Artworks 2011.
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Highlife Deluxe
Saturday, October 15, 2011
1885, Auckland
The team from Highlife promise to deliver another first class event with the second edition of Highlife Deluxe at the popular 1885.
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Sustain/Create
Thursday, September 22, 2011
St Pauls Street Gallery, Auckland
Sustain/Create is the first in series of regular public discussions focused on questions of design, creativity and sustainability.
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The First Asian AB
Tuesday, September 13 - Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Basement Auckland, Auckland
A warm ‘feel good’ comedy with serious undertones — examines the question “what makes someone Kiwi?”
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Be My Mirror
Friday, August 19 - Saturday, October 1, 2011
Owens Foyer, Aotea Centre, Auckland
In a contemporary take on Warhol’s work, James Charlton’s exhibition invites people to inflate virtual balloons by blowing into specially designed exhalant devices in front of the interactive screen.
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Whitianga Scallop Festival
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Whitianga Marina Reserve, Whitianga
One of New Zealand's most popular seafood festivals, the Whitianga Scallop Festival is an excellent excuse to head out of the concrete playground and up the Coromandel to sample some of New Zealand's finest delicacies. All the while, drowning it down with the array of craft beers and quality New Zealand wines on display and funking it down to the entertainment on hand. Featuring the talents of dDub and Phil Edward's Band, there will sure be plenty of reasons to let loose should you choose while the more culturally inclined can indulge in tastings and cooking lessons from guest chefs and seasoned scallop pros. Concrete Playground has two double passes up for grabs to the Whitianga Scallop Festival. Click below to find out how to win.
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Villa Maria Festival in the Vineyard
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Villa Maria Estate Winery, Mangere
Need an opportunity to head out of the central city bubble. What better way to enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon than with a wine, food and music festival amongst the vines?
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Choreofest 2011: Te Mahuru Contemporary Dance Season
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Unitec Dance Studios, Mt Albert
Bid farewell to winter and herald in spring with a triptych of unique and innovative student works from New Zealand's leading contemporary dance and choreography programme.
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Raising the Titanics
Wednesday, September 7 - Saturday, September 17, 2011
Rangitira, Q Theatre, Auckland
The play journeys from the present back to the golden age of the Maori show band era to reveal what really sunk the Titanics, who were perhaps the greatest Maori show band never to have existed.
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Te Wao Nui Opening – Auckland Zoo
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Auckland Zoo, Western Springs
A great way to spend the day submersing yourself into Auckland Zoo's new $16 million precinct - Te Wao Nui.
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News
Giveaways /// Win a VIP Malt Bar experience
This is a great way to meet new people, talk shop, exchange words, and who knows, cut a deal that will save the nation. You just never know.
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Giveaways /// Win Scallop Festival Tickets
One of the most popular excuses to head out of the Concrete Playground and up the Coromandel to enjoy some of New Zealand's finest Scallops, Wine and Food.
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OUR:HOUSE featuring Avicii, Crookers and Pretty Lights
Friday, November 25, 2011
Ellerslie Racecourse, Greenlane
The team at Our:House continue to deliver popular, high end entertainment to the Auckland dance market for over 10 years now. Our:House returns again this November to deliver one of the most anticipated end of year parties. Featuring the award winning Avicii, Milan hitmakers Crookers and the cutting edge sounds of Pretty Lights, Ellerslie Racecourse will come to light as the new party central this Friday. Concrete Playground has a Double Pass to giveaway. Click Find out more for details.