Your Socialiser Guide to the Weekend in Auckland

Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

Kyle Bell
Published on November 10, 2016

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Weekends are precious. Just over two and a quarter glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility.

Luckily, we have partnered up with Spark Socialiser to provide you with this handy guide to the weekend. Auckland's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching and instead discovering new bars, partying with friends or feasting your way through the best food markets.

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Event
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals

Fri, 2 Dec, 2016
Spark Arena, Auckland

The ultimate Ben Harper experience in Auckland's best venue.

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Better Days with Sweetpants and Friends

Sun, 27 Nov, 2016
46 & York, Auckland

Music best served with an afternoon tipple.

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Briefs

Wed, 23 Nov - Sat, 10 Dec 2016
Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland

Leave your sense of propriety at the door.

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Crave's Ethical Christmas Market

Sat, 3 Dec, 2016
Crave Cafe, Morningside

Offering mall phobians, organised shoppers and every soul in between the opportunity to make a small difference this December.

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Japanese Film Festival 2016

Mon, 28 Nov - Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Auditorium,, Auckland

A handpicked selection of Japanese films you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

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La Longue Table du Chef

Sat, 3 Dec, 2016
Le Chef, CBD

Say oui to a night in Paree.

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LEGO Christmas Tree

Fri, 25 Nov - Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Aotea Sqaure, Auckland

The highly Instagrammable tree stands over 10 metres tall and weighs 3.5 tonnes.

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Event
Lianne La Havas

Fri, 2 Dec, 2016
The Tuning Fork, Auckland

Soulful crooning, delicate instrumentals and good vibes.

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Event
Night Noodle Markets

Wed, 30 Nov - Sun, 4 Dec 2016
Victoria Park, Camperdown

Calling all noodle heads.

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Pressure Makes Diamonds

Wed, 30 Nov - Sat, 3 Dec 2016
Basement Theatre, Auckland

A show that will make you scream "yasss bitch" to the sky.

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Event
Stolen Saturdays

Sat, 3 Dec, 2016
1885 Britomart, Auckland

Featuring some of the best aural curators in the 09.

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Event
Summer in the Square Music

Thu, 1 Dec - Sat, 17 Dec 2016
Aotea Sqaure, Auckland

The likes of Trip Pony, SoccerPractise, Peach Milk, LarzRanda and Australia's Julia Jacklin will be serenading Aotea Square goers for free this December.

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Event
The Leers

Fri, 2 Dec, 2016
REC, CBD

Vibe-heavy indie-rock.

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Event
Tiny Ruins

Fri, 2 Dec - Sat, 3 Dec 2016
Hollywood Cinema

Music to leave you feeling positively buoyant.

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Trolleys

Fri, 2 Dec - Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Aotea Square, Auckland

A crossbreed contemporary dance performance feat. trolleys.

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