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Event
The Circling Sun featuring Tyra Hammond
Wed, 17 Aug, 2011
Ponsonby Social Club, Ponsonby
Ponsonby Social Club is the perfect venue for a Wednesday night drink with friends, providing a warm and intimate setting combined with some of New Zealand's most talented improv artists.
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Event
How Diversity Works?
Wed, 17 Aug - Sat, 3 Sep 2011
Art Station, Ponsonby
How Diversity Works is an exhibition that delves into a complex and intriguing dialogue about diversity, moving beyond the usual categories, such as culture, gender, sexuality and disability.
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Event
Rhythm and Vines First Lineup Announcement
Wed, 17 Aug, 2011
The Conservatory, Auckland
An invite, which was sent out on Thursday, gave members of the media and invited guests of the festival a sneak peak into the Rhythm and Vines 2011 design. On Wednesday, the Rhythm and Vines Festival will release it's much anticipated first release of acts while also launching it's new look and website for 2011. With over 13,000 tickets already sold, there will be a lot of eyes on this release. The artwork featured a cleverly designed snapshot of the Gisborne venue crafted in paper, as if overlooking south across Wai-O-Hika Estate, past Waikanae Beach - which hosts the infamous BW Campgrounds - through to Young Nick's Head. Kiwi designer Briton Smith is accredited to the work. Tune into ZM, U, or the R&V Facebook page for the announcement betweem 6-6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
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Event
The Tanglers Cave
Fri, 29 Jul - Sat, 3 Sep 2011
The Two Rooms, Newton
For the past twenty years Adam Derums has made artworks that question what beauty is and how we experience it.
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News
NZ Police Graffiti – If you can’t beat em, join em!
the work cleverly utilises street, online and PR which would offer a unique channel to promote the recruitment of new members for NZ Police. Well done NZ Police.
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Event
Departure Club VIII
Sat, 13 Aug, 2011
1885, Auckland
The night always delivers fresh new music without relying on the Top 40 to fill a bar. These guys have their ear to the ground, and know what is hot and what deserves shots.
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Event
Jesse Sheehan, Sean Kirkwood & Emily Forbes
Wed, 10 Aug, 2011
The Kings Arms, Newton
Three up and coming singer songwriters playing Wednesday night at The Kings Arms
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Event
Calendar Girls
Wed, 10 Aug - Sat, 20 Aug 2011
The Civic, Auckland
A very British tale, with a very British heart, Calendar Girls is based on an inspiring true story that is quirky, poignant and hilarious.
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Event
I Love You Bro – Open Dialogue on Digital Identity
Tue, 9 Aug, 2011
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
This Tuesday, Silo Theatre questions the breakdown of boundaries between our public and private selves as we increasingly express ourselves in digital environments.
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Event
Wynyard Quarter Opening Day
Sat, 6 Aug, 2011
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
Anticipation levels are high for one of the largest developments in the Auckland viaduct since the viaduct itself.
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Event
Auckland Art Fair
Thu, 4 Aug - Sun, 7 Aug 2011
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
The Auckland Art Fair was developed to encourage involvement, understanding and appreciation of contemporary art in New Zealand.
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Event
I Am Giant
Thu, 4 Aug, 2011
Backstage, Auckland, Auckland
I Am Giant has the biggest online following of any NZ rock band. Find out why this week at Backstage.
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Event
R&V Soundcheck featuring Diplo, Magnetic Man, Digitalism djset & Nero
Thu, 29 Sep, 2011
Spark Arena, Auckland
Expect to see elements of New Zealand's favourite Festival come to life in the indoor arena. This is well and truly a step in the right direction for the Festival, bringing it's ethos indoors and promising to raise the bar for live performances at Vector Arena. The Rhythm and Vines production team have been given free reign to let loose in Auckland's largest indoor arena, promising on delivering a never seen before experience to the unsuspecting 5000 attendees. The second release of acts for Rhythm and Vines will also be released on the night, hinting towards the possibility of one of the acts returning for New Years celebrations. Playground tweeters. Get tweeting. Concrete Playground has one double pass to giveaway. Simply tweet @PLAYGROUNDNZ & @RHYTHMANDVINES and tell us how fired up you are. Winner drawn on Wednesday, September 28 2011 at 5pm.
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Event
The Chills
Fri, 29 Jul, 2011
The Kings Arms, Newton
What better way to warm yourself up on a Friday night than by providing a round of applause for NZ rock royalty.
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Event
Damien Hirst: The Dead and The Souls
Tue, 19 Jul - Sat, 27 Aug 2011
Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland
Infamous for his wealth, celebrity and record-breaking auction prices, Damien Hirst has become the poster boy for British art.
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Event
The Get Up Kids w/ The Jury and The Saints
Thu, 11 Aug, 2011
Juice Bar, Auckland, Parnell
It has been over ten years since five kids from Kansas City USA crashed the party of every punk-leaning teen worldwide.