• Event

    The Cloud of the Unknowing

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, August 11, 2013

    St Paul Street Gallery, Auckland

    The Cloud of Unknowing is a sort of surreal drama in which eight characters are enveloped by a mysterious cloud.

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    The Pitchfork Disney

    Thursday, June 20 - Saturday, June 29, 2013

    Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland

    A nightmarish fairytale which plays out an unusual episode in the lives of a deluded twin brother and sister.

  • Event

    Daniel Crooks: Remapping

    Friday, May 24 - Sunday, July 7, 2013

    Two Rooms, Arch Hill

    You could say Daniel Crooks is a kind of documentary artist, but the world he presents is not the one we're used to seeing.

  • News

    Concrete Playground’s Guide to The 5th Auckland Triennial

    The time to get out and experience The 5th Auckland Triennial for yourself is now, and here is a helpful guide to get you started.

  • Event

    Short and Sweet Theatre

    Tuesday, June 18 - Sunday, June 30, 2013

    Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

    Short and Sweet Theatre is like the tapas of entertainment, offering a tasty selection of bite-sized performances.

  • Event

    Dalai Lama: The Path to Happiness

    Wednesday, June 12, 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    In need of a different perspective? The Dalai Lama shares his thoughts on the elusive Path to Happiness.

  • Event

    Ballet Revolucion

    Tuesday, June 11 - Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland

    Ballet with a Cuban flavour.

  • Event

    Painting Pakistan Proud

    Saturday, June 1 - Friday, July 19, 2013

    Depot Artspace, Devonport

    Head along to Depot Artspace for an introduction to the unusual culture of Pakistan Truck Art.

  • Event

    Titus

    Wednesday, May 29 - Saturday, June 8, 2013

    Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland

    A different slant on your usual Shakespeare.

  • Event

    Kon-Tiki

    Thursday, May 16 - Thursday, June 13, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Packed with stunning visuals and enough excitement to last you the whole weekend.

  • Event

    Chromacon

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland

    A celebration of the art of visual story telling.

  • Event

    The Classic Late and Live

    Monday, April 29 - Saturday, May 18, 2013

    The Classic, Auckland

    Two hours of stand up lucky dip. A choice selection of festival comedians for your devouring pleasure at one of Auckland's best comedy venues. Small enough to get up close and personal if you're feeling brave and big enough to hide at the back if you're not.

  • Event

    The 5th Auckland Triennial

    Friday, May 10 - Sunday, August 11, 2013

    Various Galleries across Auckland, Auckland

    The free three-month festival of contemporary art will be the largest to date, with artists working across disciplines to transform Auckland spaces in response to the exhibition theme. If you were to live here... is relevant and thought-provoking, inviting artists to comment on the changing nature of our city and to open up conversations around how we live and interact with this particular environment.

  • Event

    First Thursdays

    Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Karangahape Road, Auckland

    First Thursdays is a celebration of creativity, bringing K Road alive with arts and craft, design, fashion and live music.

  • Event

    The Illusionists

    Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, June 2, 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    Everyone loves a good trick.

  • Event

    Reel Brazil Film Festival

    Thursday, April 18 - Sunday, April 28, 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    Featuring 10 excellent films which offer us a glimpse into Brazilian culture and ways of life.

  • Event

    Angels and Aristocrats

    Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, June 16, 2013

    Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland

    An exhibition featuring a selection of European art from our very own premier public art collections.

  • Event

    Pecha Kucha

    Tuesday, April 23, 2013

    Ironbank courtyard, Auckland

    Pecha Kucha is a unique platform for creative thinkers to share their projects, ideas, inspiration, or whatever pushes their buttons.

  • Event

    A Delicate Canvas

    Saturday, April 20, 2013

    Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland

    Two fantastic examples of New Zealand documentary making at its best - relevant, engaging and uplifting.

  • Event

    Andy Warhol

    Wednesday, April 17 - Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland

    Get up close and personal with the Pop Art Master himself; Andy Warhol opens at the Gow Langsford this week.

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