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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

The Best Things to Do in Wellington 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 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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Arts & Entertainment
Bullet 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 & Drink
Cinderella Ballet High Tea at QT

Enjoy a selection of delicious delights fit for a princess.

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Arts & Entertainment
The Quiet Girl

Tender, affecting and resonant, and filled with wonderful performances, this Gaelic-language coming-of-age drama tells a small tale with a big impact.

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Whanau Marama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2022

Movie lovers of Wellington, the film-watching version of Christmas is here.

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Arts & Entertainment
Where the Crawdads Sing

This 2018 bestseller jumps from the page to the screen, but proves as pristine and polished as a swampy southern gothic murder-mystery melodrama can be.

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Arts & Entertainment
Harper Finn Live

The New Zealand musician is celebrating the release of his debut EP — and you're invited to the party.

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Arts & Entertainment
The Black Phone

Reteaming with his 'Sinister' director Scott Derrickson, Ethan Hawke is unnervingly excellent in this tense and eerie 70s-set horror film.

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Arts & Entertainment
Art and Antipasto at Te Papa

Because great art and good cheese go hand-in-hand.

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Zealandia Day Tours

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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Food & Drink
St Johns Igloo Village

Cosy up in one of St Johns' private igloo spaces this winter.

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Arts & Entertainment
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Food & Drink
Gnocchi Gnights

Because what better way to celebrate Thursday than with a big, cheesy bowl of pillowy potato goodness?

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Arts & Entertainment
Glen Hayward: Wish You Were Here

Glen Hayward's new exhibition asks the question: just because it's in a gallery, does that make it art?

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Food & Drink
Bubbles and Brunch

With a spread of delicious pastries, fruit platters, cheeses and cocktails, St Johns' new brunch series is set to turn any Saturday into a special occasion.

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Arts & Entertainment
Matarau

Don't miss this timely exhibition which explores the role art has in helping us navigate turbulent times.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paper Pals Aotearoa

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paintvine 2022

A stacked lineup of sessions this year includes life drawing, painting 'after dark' and even cabaret-themed 'Drag-vine'.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paintvine: After Dark

Stay hydrated between brush strokes.

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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.

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Food & Drink
Eva Beva's $1 Chicken Wings

Dig out your loose change for this weekly chicken happy hour.

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