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LET'S PLAY

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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HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U

This purposefully repetitive horror-comedy franchise is back for another run.
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ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

It doesn't have the most original story, but this sci-fi action flick still delivers thanks to its compelling heroine and kickass fight scenes.
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TE MATATINI

The country's biggest kapa haka festival.
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TARANTINO FEST

This month-long festival will screen the likes of 'Reservoir Dogs', 'Kill Bill' and 'Pulp Fiction' every Friday.
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ON THE BASIS OF SEX

Celebrating the early years of US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg's career, this biopic takes a conventional approach but does its subject justice.
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CAPHARNAüM

This Oscar-nominated drama is undeniably stirring, but never self-assured enough to be subtle.
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SOURFEST 2019

Wake up those tired tastebuds at this tarty beer festival.
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THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE

Follow your art to the waterfront for this immersive festival.
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ESCAPE ROOM

Cashing in on the real world craze, this horror film features inventive killer chambers, but lacks intrigue elsewhere.
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WELLY BOMB COMP

Are you the bomb? Find out in this fun waterfront competition.
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PRAWN-A-GEDDON

The best kind of armageddon.
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KARNEVAL

Great German beers, hearty food and foot-stomping live music.
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HUG A PUG 2019

Time for some serious huggin'.
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PANIYIRI - GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL

Because Greek is always on fleek.
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LANTERN FESTIVAL 2019

Make sure your start to 2019 is lit.
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COASTELLA 2019

The Kapiti Coast's weekend of beers, beats and sunshine returns in February 2019.
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FREE SOLO

This Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles the stunning tale of rock-climber Alex Honnold and his historic attempt to scale Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes.
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STORM BOY

This classic Australian tale returns to the big screen.
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MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS

With commanding performances from Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, this historical drama couldn't feel more relevant today.
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TERRACOTTA WARRIORS: GUARDIANS OF IMMORTALITY

Get up close and personal with the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century.
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BEN IS BACK

A fine-tuned performance from Julia Roberts lifts this familiar addiction drama.
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THE HATE U GIVE

This compelling race-relations drama offers a perceptive, impassioned insight into America today.
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MARY POPPINS RETURNS

Everyone's favourite magical nanny is back in this charming sequel, with Emily Blunt leading the charge in a most delightful way.
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GREEN BOOK

This Oscar-nominated race-relations drama boasts excellent performances and warm intentions, but still remains problematic.