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Eccentric Doctor’s Manmade Mountain Outlawed in Beijing
Beijing architect Zhang Biqing's illegal mountain is forced to crumble.
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Free Beer for Doing Absolutely Nothing
Stand still for three minutes and you'll be rewarded with a cold one.
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Sydney Businessmen Successfully Crowdfund Booze Startup
Mr Black takes two of Sydney's favourite vices and combines them in one delicious, stylishly packaged drink.
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Concrete Playground meets David Wenham
Best known for his role as Faramir in Lord of the Rings, and voted as Australia's Sexiest Man Alive, Concrete Playground talks to to one of Australia's best creative exports.
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Revisit a Time When Street Photography Meant More Than Fashion
See how the legends cross social boundaries to capture iconic images of their milieu.
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Ten Reasons to Visit the Auckland Art Fair 2013
From monkeys painting to glamorous opening parties, Concrete Playground chats with Jana Beer, publications editor for Auckland Art Fair 2013, for the ten best reasons to visit the 2013 Auckland Art Fair.
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The Ten Best Things to do this Restaurant Month
It’s time to discard your apron, put on a nice shirt and get stuck into Restaurant Month.
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Win Tickets to Frances Ha
Frances is one of the most loveable characters you’ll meet this year.
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Win Tickets to Now You See Me
Starring an all-star cast Now You See Me pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against The Four Horsemen, a magic team of the world's greatest illusionists.
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Waiheke Island Yacht Club in San Francisco
Anyone who thinks that the America’s Cup and Louis Vuitton Challenger Series is just yacht racing should think again.
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Ten Must See Films at the NZ International Film Festival 2013
It's never easy to choose which films to see but to help you along the way, here are the Concrete Playground top ten picks.
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The Five Best Political Memes from Around the World
LOLcats have mutated into a medium that netizens use as a form of political expression.
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Concrete Playground’s Guide to Bastille Day in Auckland
We look into what is in store for all things French this Bastille day.
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A Night of Gatsby at twentyone
The new look twentyone at SKYCITY wishes to celebrate in true style by throwing a party.
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Win a $50 Voucher to the Roxy
Get your mittens on a voucher for some classy drinks at the Roxy.
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Kassia Meador Visits the La Casa Artist Residency
The La Casa Artist Residency is a haven for musicians, designers, artists and surfers, and an online destination for all those who are inspired by creativity.
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The Top Five Leadership Spills on Screen
See how Australian politics compares to famous spills on screen.
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Win Dinner for Two at Blunderbuss Takapuna
The brand new Italian restaurant bar in Takapuna which lends its name from a historic shotgun has nuzzled its way into the Mckenzie district.
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Spend an Evening with David Sedaris on New Tour
You know you wanna hear David Sedaris read his insightful, satirical, real-life stories aloud.
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Mudbrick Launches New Winter Menu
Venison, quail and duck are all star players in the oh-so-tasty winter's menu.
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NZ International Film Festival Launches 2013 Program
Film lovers get ready for some popcorn-induced comas, the New Zealand International Film Festival has launched its 2013 program.
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Win a $100 Voucher to SPQR
Rochfort Rees Wine can be found in some of Auckland's best restaurants. It made sense that we teamed up with them for some giveaways.
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Auckland Airport Introduces First of Many Cycling Initiatives
On yer bike! Check out the latest Car Bike Port design hanging out at Auckland Airport.
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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.
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New York Introduces Bill to Regulate 3D Printed Guns
How do you stop someone from printing their own gun in an instant?
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Beck’s Creates World’s First Playable Beer Bottle
Turning their Music Inspires Art campaign up a notch
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Lilliputt Launches Lost in Time
The new 18 hole Mini Golf course is an interactive and sensory journey through the history of New Zealand.
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Win One of Four $100 Vouchers to Celebrate Mexican Cafe’s 30th Birthday
The Mexican Cafe is having a 30th Birthday fiesta and you are invited.
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What If Game of Thrones Happened in the 1990s?
Ever wondered what Game of Thrones would be like if the claimants of Westeros were fighting to sit atop a beanbag?
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Corona Extra Presents the La Casa Artist Residency
A haven for musicians, designers, artists and surfers, and an online destination for all those who are inspired by creativity.
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Concrete Playground Meets Taiaroa Royale of Okareka Dance Company
The performers of Okareka Dance Company have been busy rehearsing their new work K Rd Strip: A Place to Stand.
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Review /// Sofar Sounds
We went to check out Sofar Sounds, which had it's fair share of surprises.
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World Class National Bartender Winner Announced
Wellingtonian, soon to be an Aucklander, Jason Clark, who won the inaugural Diageo Reserve World Class National final at 1885.
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Cafe Soundtracks Across Auckland
We've taken a sound safari to some of the best and different cafes across Auckland to see what they're playing while making that all important brew.
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Rhythm and Vines Tickets On Sale
New Zealand's premier music festival releases tickets seven months out from the New Years extravaganza.
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Forever Now Will Launch Your Ideas Into Outer Space, Really
And digital democracy will determine the message we send to our alien buddies.
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Win Tickets to The Crown Opening
Crown's coming to town and to celebrate we've got ten double passes to give away.
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Lululemon launches in New Zealand with Aotearoa Asana
Yoga and running gear brand Lululemon lands on New Zealand shores.