Stephen Heard, Author at Concrete Playground

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The Full Lineup Has Been Announced For The 2017 NZ International Comedy Festival

Expect half-naked solo shows, stream-of-consciousness rants and kitsch comedy.

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Brothers Has Opened a New Beer Lover's Paradise in Orakei Bay Village

With a burger menu touted as one of the best in Auckland.

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The Cult Project Finds a Semi-Permanent Home at Racket

The pop-up supper club is here for the long haul.

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Dining in the Dark Comes to Auckland

Re-evaluate your perception of taste and smell.

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Win-Win is Ponsonby's New Retro Cocktail Bar

The lively atmosphere of Las Vegas comes to the hard-luck locale.

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What's That Smell? A Conversation With Natural Perfumista Samantha Copland

We're not talking about celebrity endorsed aqua.

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Event
The Floating Theatre

Wed, 1 Mar - Sat, 11 Mar 2017
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

Adding to the cat dance show and cringeworthy dating performance at this year's Fringe.

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This Beer Was Brewed to Taste Good at 35,000 Feet

Another round of applause for science.

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A Shortland Street Musical is Coming to Auckland Arts Festival

The most exciting development for the soap since 'penis-gate'.

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Meet Avondale's New Transient Pop-up Etxeberria

From the man behind Mexico, Orleans, Beirut and Oaken.

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Experimental Ice Creamery Giapo Has Closed Its Doors

Breathe easy, you'll still have the opportunity to try a selfie cone or the triumph made with gold dust.

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Ten Brilliant Things to See and Do at the Auckland Fringe Festival

Look beyond your average night out at the movies.

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Event
Meatstock

Sun, 26 Feb - Mon, 27 Feb 2017
ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

The wurst possible day for vegetarians.

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Catacular

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017
BaristaCats Café, Auckland

A crazy cat lady's dream come true.

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Remuera's The Corner Unveils Its Anticipated Brunch Menu

Launch into the weekend with a glass of blueberries and activated charcoal.

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A Weekender's Guide to New Plymouth

Get briefed before you pack up and head to the place they call 'a little bit out there'.

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An Elegant Garden Pop-up is Coming to Clooney

See this Sale Street restaurant's private dining room and courtyard invaded with greenery and champagne.

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Event
Camping

Wed, 8 Feb - Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Q Theatre, Auckland

An over-the-top Kiwi melodrama stuffed with sexual innuendo, psychedelic salads and plenty of campy puns.

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Event
Splore 2017

Fri, 17 Feb - Sun, 19 Feb 2017
Tapapakanga Regional Park, Orere

Beachside dancing, mid-ocean listening.

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