What's On

Street Eats (Elemental Auckland)

Where: Shed 10

When: 30–31 July

What: Set your taste buds loose down at Shed 10 this July, because Street Eats is an appetite whetting new event designed to thrill those of you who have good taste. Street food is great but when it’s prepared by Auckland’s restaurant chefs it’s taken to a whole new level.

Cost: $20–$35

Aotea Square Ice Rink

Where: Aotea Square

When: Now till 1 August

What: Strap on your skates and get ready to slide into winter with the Aotea Square Ice Rink! Auckland Live and Paradice Events are excited to bring back the much-loved ice rink and 35-metre, multi-level ice slide, plus a cool collection of icy adventures, themed parties, skating lessons, and more.

Cost: $10–$22

Pork and Poll Taxes

Where: Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre

When: 10–14 August

What: Pork and Poll Taxes is a production presented by Proudly Asian Theatre and Hand Pulled Collective. Directed by Talia Pua, the play explores family sacrifice and displacement and the ties that hold Chinese immigrants together in 1800s New Zealand.

Cost: $20 for students

Candlelight: Best of Magical Movie Soundtracks

Where: Weta Workshop Unleashed

When: 8 August

What: Relive your favourite movie moments like never before! Listen to the most well-known and well-loved songs of all time performed live at this spell-binding concert! Nostalgia and beautiful music are what you should expect at this breathtaking concert bathed in candlelight.

Cost: $30–$75