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: Yoga at Auckland Art Gallery
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Food & DrinkAfter Dinner Club
Don't miss this night of house music and specialty cocktails, brought to life by DJ Mac Mylo and Stolen Girlfriends Club co-founder Marc Moore.
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Innocents
This exceptional Norwegian horror film is one of the most disturbing movies about childhood — and superpowers — to reach screens in recent years.
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Arts & EntertainmentOperation Mincemeat
Colin Firth and 'Succession' star Matthew Macfadyen lead this World War II-set tale of espionage intrigue, which is based on a story so wild that it can only be true.
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Food & DrinkPassa Passa Pop-Up
You have to be in the know to find this pop-up restaurant slinging handmade pasta, pizza and European-inspired cocktails at various locations around the city.
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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 & EntertainmentThe Northman
Directed by 'The Witch' and 'The Lighthouse' filmmaker Robert Eggers, this Alexander Skarsgård-starring Viking epic is bold, bloody, brutal and brilliant.
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Arts & EntertainmentInside Dali
This new multimedia exhibit is set to take you on a journey through the life of one of the world's most prolific surrealist artists.
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Arts & EntertainmentBad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
Unpacking a sex-tape scandal — as well as the state of the world today — this Romanian award-winner is scorching and searing from its first frame to its last.
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Food & DrinkAndiamo al Limoneto
Stretch out the summer vibes a bit longer by sipping Euro-inspired gin cocktails in Andiamo's own lemon grove.
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Food & DrinkEat Drink Love Ponsonby 2022
Whether you're after a cheap-as-chips meal deal or to splurge on something special, the month-long celebration has something for everyone.
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Arts & EntertainmentDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Directed by 'Evil Dead' legend Sam Raimi, the latest MCU film about surgeon-turned-sorcerer Dr Stephen Strange is darker and trippier but still dispiritingly standard.
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Arts & EntertainmentFork N Funny
Each month a lineup of a few of New Zealand's funniest comedians take the stage.
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Food & DrinkOyster Happy Hour at Depot
Celebrate the end of a long day or short week with half a dozen fresh Pacific oysters and a glass of bubbly for only $25.
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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 & DrinkFISH Urban Wine Tasting
You'll enjoy six local and international drops and accompanying snacks — and none of the usual winery worries about catching that last ferry home.
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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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Arts & EntertainmentThursdays I'm in Love
Fall in love with this handpicked lineup of local talent every month.
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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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Travel & LeisurePure Relaxation at The Hotel Britomart
Perfect for some post-Omicron pampering or for a romantic staycation with your love.
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Food & DrinkVegan High Tea at the Park Hyatt
Sip tea — or champagne — and enjoy multiple courses of delicious bites, with no animals harmed in the making.
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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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Arts & EntertainmentLive Jazz Sessions at Casita Miro
Feel like you're a world away from Auckland's CBD as you gorge on delicious Spanish-style tapas and listen to live jazz from some of the city's best musicians.
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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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