The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week
Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
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 Wellington'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 Wellington's best happenings this week.
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Women Talking
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Inspired by true events, this powerful drama about women in a religious colony features exceptional performances by Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Great things no longer come in ‘Ant-Man’-sized packages in this ‘Star Wars’-leaning 31st entry in the ever-sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Zealandia Day Tours
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Zealandia, Wellington
Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
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Zealandia Twilight Tours
Saturday, October 1, 2022 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Zealandia, Wellington
Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
Thursday, February 9 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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Gnocchi Gnights
Thursday, May 26, 2022
1154 Pastaria, Wellington
Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?
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What's Love Got to Do with It?
Thursday, February 16 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Lily James and Shazad Latif make charming leads in this by-the-numbers British rom-com about a filmmaker documenting her childhood best friend's assisted marriage.
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Paper Pals Aotearoa
Monday, February 21, 2022 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Te Papa Museum, Wellington
Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.
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Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Knock at the Cabin
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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Skinamarink
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Select cinemas in Wellington and online, Wellington
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Paintvine: After Dark
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
LeRoy's Bar, Wellington
Stay hydrated between brush strokes.
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Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Sunday, June 4, 2023
Wellington Museum, Wellington
This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.
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Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Eva Beva, Wellington
Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.