The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Auckland's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Auckland's best happenings this week.
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Arts & EntertainmentFancy New Band 2021
A massive night of fresh and fancy new music on Karangahape Road.
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Arts & EntertainmentGlasshouse Market
Stock up on homeware, clothing, jewellery and local arts and crafts at this one-off market.
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Food & DrinkSri Lankan Food Fair 2021
Celebrate the colours, flavours and spices of Sri Lanka at this dedicated food fair.
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Arts & EntertainmentA Quiet Place Part II
The sequel to 2018's big horror hit is just as savvy, smart and engaging — and places just as much emphasis on silence.
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Travel & LeisureBike Rave: The Southern Bike Path Edition
This roaming cycle tour brings together lights, music and dance on two wheels.
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Arts & EntertainmentSpiral: From the Book of Saw
It might star Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson, but the latest 'Saw' film is as derivative as you'd expect of the ninth instalment in the horror franchise.
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Arts & EntertainmentThose Who Wish Me Dead
Starring Angelina Jolie as a smokejumper, this action-infused crime-thriller wants to burn bright, but usually only flickers.
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Food & DrinkThe Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover 2021
The search is on for New Zealand's best toastie.
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Arts & EntertainmentWilly's Wonderland
A silent and swaggering Nicolas Cage battles demonic animatronic mascots in this horror flick, which is never as entertaining or out-there as it should be.
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Arts & EntertainmentNZ's Highest Silent Disco
Dance like no one is watching — 186 metres above the city.
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Arts & EntertainmentLocked Down
Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor can't save this lockdown rom-com and heist flick from being dull, creaky, contrived and repetitive.
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Food & DrinkEat Drink Love Ponsonby
More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve fixed-price dish and drink pairings.
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Food & DrinkBottom's Up
Head to these Auckland venues for all-you-can-eat nachos, cheeseburgers, waffles and pancakes.
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Food & DrinkUrban Cocktail Trail
Track down cocktails like Pokémon at this self-guided tour of Ponsonby bars.
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Food & DrinkStraight to Churly's
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Arts & EntertainmentToi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Food & DrinkTequila Ice Cream Afternoons
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Arts & EntertainmentMusic, Lasers & Lights
Stardome is serving up a 360-degree visual feast with musical accompaniment.
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Arts & EntertainmentEnchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan
Virtually walk through this major exhibition on Japan's Edo period at Auckland Art Gallery.
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Arts & EntertainmentRoyal New Zealand Ballet: Giselle
RNZB's production of the quintessential romantic ballet returns to the stage.
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Food & DrinkCheap & Cheerful Eats
Over 80 central city cafes, bars and restaurants are serving up generous deals for $15 or less this May.
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Arts & EntertainmentRev-a-Thon
Race on in for eight flicks from the high-octane 'Fast & Furious' franchise.
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Food & DrinkSchnitty Fest
Ten weeks, ten creative schnitzel variations — and a cheeky $10 Wednesday special if you want to sample them all.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Most Dedicated: An Aoteaora Graffitti Story
The first major public museum display of street art collective TMD Crew.
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Arts & EntertainmentTwilight Tuesdays
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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Arts & EntertainmentChiharu Shiota: The Web of Time
The piece from the Japanese artist leads visitors through winding tunnels into a two-storey high artwork.
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Arts & EntertainmentAll Blacks Experience
Come face-to-face with a giant haka and match your ball skills against the All Blacks.
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