CALENDAR

CPOTY EXHIBITION Public showing of the Capital Photographer of the Year finalists Courtenay Creative, 49 Courtenay Place, until 2 July

MĀNAWATIA A MATARIKI A range of whānau-friendly events celebrating Matariki Te Papa, until 3 July

CARRY ME: 100 YEARS OF HANDBAGS An exhibition of the history of handbags from the last 100 years Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt, until 7 August

THE ADAMS PORTRAITURE AWARD 2022 Biennial exhibition of entries in NZ’s premier portrait award New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Queens Wharf, to 14 August

MATARAU Group exhibition of contemporary Māori art, curated by Shannon Te Ao City Gallery Wellington, until 14 August

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE Exhibition of mixed-media artworks related to aliens and UFOs The Dowse, Lower Hutt, until 14 August

TAI TIMU! TAI PARI! Group exhibition of video exploring indigenous histories and language City Gallery Wellington, until 14 August

NGĀ HAERENGA/JOURNEY – CELEBRATING MATARIKI The use of the natural world for navigation, from Kupe to present-day commuters Aratoi, Masterton

TIA RANGINUI: TUA O TĀWAUWAU An exhibition of new photographic work Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui, until 21 August TE PĀTAKA WHAKAAHUA – THE LINDAUER GALLERY A world-leading collection of Māori tūpuna (ancestor) paintings Whanganui Regional Museum, Whanganui

SHE SHED: CONTEMPORARY WOOL CRAFT Work by seven contemporary makers exhibiting heritage craft skills Petone Settlers Museum, Petone foreshore

BETWEEN SKIN & SHIRT: THE PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS OF WILLIAM HARDING First exhibition of works from this New Zealand collection National Library, Molesworth St

GLEN HAYWARD: WISH YOU WERE HERE Carving, painting, and installation exploring absurdity and anti-art City Gallery Wellington

ROBIN WHITE: SOMETHING IS HAPPENING HERE Retrospective exhibition spanning more than 50 years of work Te Papa, Wellington waterfront

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Exhibition of life and culture in ceramics and film Te Manawa, Palmerston North

DROOP Four artists’ unexpected and absurd “floppy formalist” sculptures The Dowse, Lower Hutt

July

1 GREYTOWN FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS Mid-winter magic for the whānau Greytown, throughout July

TARANAKI BEER FESTIVAL Craft beer from Taranaki and around the country TSB Stadium, New Plymouth WINETOPIA Wine festival with tastings, talks, and live music and comedy TSB Arena, Queen’s Wharf

8 VERA ALLEN, IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY TOUR Pōneke/LA-based musician performs with a full band San Fran, 8pm

9 WONDERKIND Non-verbal puppetry and music show for children aged three to seven Circa Theatre, until 30 July

11 KIDS’ JEWELLERY CLASSES School holiday sessions Workspace Studios, Toi Pōneke, last session 19 July

16 ALL BLACKS v IRELAND Third test – get into the vibe and give the visitors a crowd to remember Sky Stadium, 7.05pm

18 MAUNGARONGO RON TE KAWA: STAR RELATIONS Recent works about family and relationships Mahara iti, Waikanae

22 CLASSICAL ON CUBA Classical music with a twist Various locations Cuba St, Wellington

24 JACK TROLOVE: THRESHOLDING An exhibition of new largescale gestural paintings Pataka Art + Museum, Porirua

STAR GOSSAGE: KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE – LET PEACE BE AMONG US A survey exhibition of two decades' work Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua

26 BOB ROSS SNOWY MOUNTAINS, PAINT & WINE NIGHT Unleash your creativity with brush and canvas St John’s Bar & Eatery, 6pm

31 ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET Over 70 local creators will have products for sale Te Wharewaka o Poneke, Odlins Plaza

August

1 ARTGLASS22 A group show exploring the complex chemistry of glass NZ Glassworks, Whanganui

VISA WELLINGTON ON A PLATE Gastronomic delights Region wide, until 31 August

2 WELLINGTON SAINTS v NELSON GIANTS Support the Saints in their last home game of the season TSB Arena, 7.30pm

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Orchestra Wellington and singers perform Beatles hits The Opera House, 8pm

3 RNZB CINDERELLA Choreographer Loughlan Prior updates a classic tale with a sparkly, stylish twist St James Theatre, until 6 August

4 NZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL A selection of NZ and international films Various cinemas

NZSO: TRUTH & BEAUTY The first of three Immerse 2022 concerts featuring Hilary Hahn on violin Michael Fowler Centre, 7.30pm 6 ARMAGEDDON EXPO NZ's biggest pop culture convention returns to Palmerston North Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North

TEA WITH TERRORISTS A roller coaster of dark comedy and luscious story telling Circa Theatre, until 27 August

7 RUGBY: WELLINGTON LIONS v BAY OF PLENTY NPC pool game Sky Stadium, Wellington 4.35pm

NZ OPERA CALL OF THE HUIA: THE POWER OF SONG A performance to reclaim the Art Song of Aotearoa Public Trust Hall

10 TAMI NEILSON: KINGMAKER WITH CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND A tour de force of toe-tapping music. The Opera House

13 KHANDALLAH VILLAGE MARKET Monthly market selling art, craft, vintage and pre-loved items Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall, Ganges Rd, from 10am

16 CONCERTS OF NOTE: SENSATIONAL 60S Operatunity are back and swinging with a 60s-themed daytime concert The Boatshed, Waterfront

18 WELLINGTON RAW COMEDY QUEST Rising stars who are destined for the big time San Fran, 8pm 19/20 BEERVANA Mind-bending, palateexpanding beer wonderland Sky Stadium

20 NZSO: EXTRAVAGANZA All the pomp and grandeur of a 17C European night out Alan Gibbs Centre, 7.30pm

RUGBY: WELLINGTON LIONS v NORTHLAND NPC pool game Porirua Park, Mungavin Ave, 2.05pm

20/21 NZ BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 The cream of the crop compete to represent New Zealand at next year’s world championships Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt

21 TROY KINGI with DELANEY DAVIDSON: BLACK SEA GOLDEN LADDER Delayed album release of the folk instalment of Kingi’s 10 10 10 project The Opera House, 7.30pm

27 SKIN TIGHT A return season of Gary Henderson’s award-winning play Circa Theatre, until 24 September

28 AJR: THE OK ORCHESTRA TOUR Upbeat indie pop from the three brothers Met Michael Fowler Centre, 7.30pm

September

6 BLACK GRACE: LIFE – O LE OLAFA Dazzling contemporary dance choreographed by Neil Ieremia The Opera House, 7pm