The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week
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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.
Image: Hoppers Garden Bar
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Arts & EntertainmentSpark 5G Street Museum
Forget stuffy and outdated museum halls — all you need to experience this virtual reality exhibit is your phone and your walking shoes.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Princess
Solely compiled from archival footage, this expertly edited documentary about Diana, Princess of Wales and her treatment by the media would make a gripping double feature with ‘Spencer’.
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Arts & EntertainmentNope
After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.
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Arts & EntertainmentBullet Train
Brad Pitt's charisma, scene-stealing supporting players and spectacular stunt choreography help this assassins-on-a-train action-comedy mostly prove a blast.
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Food & DrinkJoylab Curry Club
Because the only thing better than one night of curry is eight nights of curry.
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Food & DrinkBig Thursdays at Hoppers Garden Bar
Start the downward slide into the weekend with live music and speciality cocktails.
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Gilbert and George: The Tamaki Makaurau Auckland Exhibition 2022
This exciting new exhibition of contempoary British artwork confronts themes and social topics that are often considered taboo.
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Travel & LeisureWaiheke Wine and Dine
Banish those winter blues by cosying up by the fire with a glass of red at one of Waiheke's gorgeous wineries.
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Arts & EntertainmentHeavenly Beings: Icons of the Christian Orthodox World
This groundbreaking exhibition of works dating from as far back as 1350 is the largest exhibition of icons to be staged in Australasia.
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Arts & EntertainmentAncient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes
This mammoth exhibition is set to be the largest selection of ancient artefacts ever loaned by a museum to New Zealand.
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Arts & EntertainmentLunchtime Drop-In Drawing Session
Do you dream of being a famous artist? Manifest it the right way and practice your skills in the Auckland Art Gallery.
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Travel & LeisureYoga at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
The weekly one-hour Hatha yoga class takes place in a new gallery space each week, allowing you to catch new works from local and international artists.
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Arts & EntertainmentT-Rex Skeleton at Auckland Museum
The greatest predator that ever lived is headed for Auckland Museum.
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Food & DrinkBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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Food & DrinkPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.
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Arts & EntertainmentYona Lee: Arrangement for 5 Rooms
You've never seen a handrail quite like this before.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Civic Tours 2022
This hour-long tour takes you behind the curtain of one of Auckland's most iconic landmarks.
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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 & EntertainmentTwilight Tuesdays
Wander through Auckland Museum's beautifully-lit galleries after dark.
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