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Event
The Big Gay Out
Sun, 10 Feb, 2013
Coyle Park, Auckland
The highlight of the Auckland Pride Festival for many, The Big Gay Out is a cracking day out for all.
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Nitro Circus Live
Sat, 2 Feb, 2013
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
If daredevil stunts are your thing, there's nothing like seeing them performed for real.
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The Factory
Wed, 6 Mar - Mon, 11 Mar 2013
Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland
Hilarious and dynamic.
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Hui
Sat, 16 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland
After 20 years, four estranged brothers are reunited by the death of their father. What ensues is a visceral, charged and stormy night as the brothers grieve, settle old disputes and struggle to articulate their brotherly love. Concrete Playground has a double pass to give away to Hui on Thursday March 21. Click find out more for details.
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Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan
Wed, 13 Mar, 2013
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
If you're a fan of the 2007 movie Once starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, you'll know why I'm excited about this affable Irishman's inclusion in the festival.
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News
Ten Must See Shows At Auckland Arts Festival 2013
We round up our ten must see shows for the upcoming Auckland Arts Festival.
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Event
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart
Wed, 13 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2013
The Bluestone Room, Auckland
The lock-in to end all lock-ins.
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One Man, Two Guvnors
Thu, 14 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland
A genuinely funny and seriously slick production. If you only see one thing at the Auckland Arts Festival, make it this play.
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Auckland International Buskers Festival 2013
Fri, 25 Jan - Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Various Venues in Auckland, Auckland
If you aren't going away this Anniversary Weekend the good news is you won't be short of some cracking entertainment.
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Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice
Sat, 19 Jan - Sat, 16 Feb 2013
The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna
You know that it just isn't summer without a bit of Shakespeare in the park.
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Glenfield Night Market
Sun, 24 Feb, 2013
Westfield Shopping Centre, Glenfield, Auckland, Auckland
This is foodie heaven and definitely a much more interesting way to end the weekend than vegging out on the couch.
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The Imposter
Thu, 10 Jan - Fri, 22 Feb 2013
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
The elusive nature of truth is laid bare in Bart Layton's utterly gripping documentary The Imposter.
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Seven Psychopaths
Thu, 3 Jan - Wed, 20 Feb 2013
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
The relentless black humour and occasional moments of genuine emotion left me smiling all the way home.
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The Ballad of the South Pacific
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 - Tue, 1 Jan 2013
Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland
Expat abstract artist Max Gimblett, who is well known for his rich and inventive work, is back with The Ballad of the South Pacific.
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Before I Die…
Tue, 18 Dec - Sat, 22 Dec 2012
St Patricks Square, Auckland
Global art project Before I Die invites people to share their hopes and dreams in a public space.
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Wynyard Quarter Advent Calendar
Sat, 1 Dec - Tue, 25 Dec 2012
Silo Park, North Wynyard, Auckland
If you got a kick out of opening up little cardboard squares to reveal nativity scenes as a kid, then you're going to love this.