
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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Voyagers
This space-set survival-of-the-fittest thriller brings plenty of other movies to mind, but manages to still feel resonant enough.
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The Dark Eighties Dance Party
Hit the dance floor to the moodiest anthems of the 80s.
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Wellington Armageddon Expo 2021
From esports demos to axe throwing and droid building — it's all happening at this year's pop culture convention.
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Nobody
Bob Odenkirk stars in this 'John Wick'-style action-thriller, sliding into a gleefully OTT film with flair and texture.
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The Father
With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.
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Girls Can't Surf
This Aussie documentary overflows with frank, determined and inspiring women recounting their quests for equality in surfing from the 80s onwards.
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The Most Dedicated: An Aoteaora Graffitti Story
The first major public museum display of street art collective TMD Crew.
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Godzilla vs Kong
This paws-versus-claws battle is at its best when it's going all-out on the action and fantasy fronts.
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Chiharu Shiota: The Web of Time
The piece from the Japanese artist leads visitors through winding tunnels into a two-storey high artwork.
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Modern Living: Design in 1950s New Zealand
This time capsule exhibition features local and international furniture, pottery, textiles, photographs, lighting, art and architectural drawings.