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And what else?
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.

Image: Zinefest.

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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD

This placeholder sequel contains very little movie magic.
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WELLINGTON ZINEFEST 2018

Spend an afternoon browsing self-published magazines.
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RACING

New Zealand's very own indie rock supergroup.
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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

This superficial but still engaging Queen biopic is lifted by Rami Malek's supersonic performance as Freddie Mercury.
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THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB

Lisbeth Salander is back in this bland and routine instalment in the Dragon Tattoo franchise.
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IRISH FILM FESTIVAL

The first of its kind festival will feature more than 70 screenings of the best Irish cinematic talent.
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YOKO-ZUNA

The genre-bending four-piece will celebrate their new album at this collaborative showcase.
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BLOC PARTY

The mid-aughties indie legends play their stonking debut album from start to finish.
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BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER AND FRIENDS

Along with cellist Jan Vogler, Murray will tour his show New Worlds, which explores classical music and literature.
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WELLINGTON POLISH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Add a little Polish to your Christmas this year.
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STADIUM CLIMB WELLINGTON

Got what it takes to conquer a treasured Wellington landmark?
{"id":672443,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ETuesday 13th November\u003Cbr\u003E@ TSB Bank Arena\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"AMERICAN UTOPIA","description":"Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is returning to New Zealand to perform his acclaimed new album.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/David-Byrne-band-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/David-Byrne-band-supplied-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/wellington\/event\/american-utopia-wellington","latitude":"-41.287402","longitude":"174.778288","address":"Jervois Quay"}

AMERICAN UTOPIA

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is returning to New Zealand to perform his acclaimed new album.
{"id":695272,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 25th October - Wednesday 5th December\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Wellington\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"HALLOWEEN","description":"John Carpenter's iconic horror franchise gets its best sequel to date.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Halloween-2018_Universal_supplied--488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Halloween-2018_Universal_supplied--488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/wellington\/event\/halloween-3-2-2","latitude":"-41.2864603","longitude":"174.776236","address":""}

HALLOWEEN

John Carpenter's iconic horror franchise gets its best sequel to date.
{"id":694262,"type":"event","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 18th October - Wednesday 12th December\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Wellington\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"A STAR IS BORN","description":"Lady Gaga transforms from pop star to revelatory actress in this wrenching Hollywood melodrama.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A-Star-Is-Born_Roadshow-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/media.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/A-Star-Is-Born_Roadshow-488x300.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/wellington\/event\/a-star-is-born-2-2-2","latitude":"-41.2864603","longitude":"174.776236","address":""}

A STAR IS BORN

Lady Gaga transforms from pop star to revelatory actress in this wrenching Hollywood melodrama.
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VENOM

Venom is part action film, part buddy comedy, and not very good at being either.
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CINEMA ITALIANO FESTIVAL

This year's 19-film lineup combines the best of contemporary Italian cinema with classic masterpieces.
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POP-UP SAUNA

Wellington's best kept wintry secret.
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ZEALANDIA BY NIGHT TOUR

Get some sanctuary in nature.