CALENDAR

NZ SOCIETY OF ARTISTS IN GLASS MEMBERS’ SHOW Work by new and established artists. Prepare to be wowed. 31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui

JOANNA MARGARET PAUL: IMAGINED IN THE CONTEXT OF A ROOM A major retrospective celebrating Joanna Paul’s diverse range City Gallery Wellington, Te Ngākau Civic Square

CENTURIA TARANAKI GARDEN FESTIVAL Various locations, until 2 November

HE RIRI AWATEA: FILMING THE NEW ZEALAND WARS New Zealand history through films, TV series, and digital storytelling New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, Queen’s Wharf, until 6 November

HOLLY WALKER: CURRENTLY Multi-disciplinary works re-connecting to her identity as Pākehā and Tangata Tiriti Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, until 18 November

GRAHAM FLETCHER: TWILIGHT’S EDGE A post–Tylee Residency exhibition Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, Whanganui, until 20 November

PĀUA: A CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY STORY Dazzling style or cultural cringe? Check out the work of 30 contemporary jewellers The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, until 20 November

VITRUVIAN TUNNEL Artist/architect Matt Liggins’ interactive light sculpture Te Manawa, Palmerston North, until 6 December GATHERED VOICES: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FLETCHER TRUST COLLECTION A selection of figurative paintings of national significance NZ Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, Queen’s Wharf, until 11 December

CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2022 finalists and winners extended show. Be inspired to enter next time Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua, until 11 December

November

3 TUATARA OPEN LATE A monthly feast of art, music, film, and talks City Gallery, Te Ngākau Civic Square, 5–10pm

4 TARANAKI ARTS TRAIL Take a roadie and visit any of the 79 artists’ studios and galleries in the region Various locations until 6 November

5 WELLINGTON POTTERS ASSOCIATION: CERAMICUS Exhibition of members’ new work – just in time for Christmas Academy Galleries, 1 Queens Wharf, 10am–5pm, until 20 November

LITCRAWL One night, 25 events, and one big after-party, Verb Various city locations from 6pm

KĀPITI COAST ART TRAIL Over 125 artists welcome you into their studios and galleries Various locations from Ōtaki to Paekākāriki, 6, 12 & 13 November, 10am–4pm daily PŪKAHA WAIRARAPA GARDEN TOUR Fundraiser for Pūkaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre Locations around South Wairarapa

6 CHRISTMAS AT TAUHERENIKAU RACES A festive day of racing and shenanigans Tauherenikau Racecourse, Wairarapa

9 OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM One woman, 15 characters, many journeys, and far too many gins Circa Theatre, 7.30pm, until 4 December

9–10 JONATHAN CRAYFORD & LUCIEN JOHNSON An intimate concert with two of Wellington’s finest musicians Suite Gallery, Cuba Street, 7pm

10 ARTBOURNE: GALA OPENING NIGHT Eagerly awaited art exhibition and fundraiser Wellesley College, Eastbourne, 7pm Exhibition until 13 November

SPIEGEL FEST No arts festival is complete without a show in the Spiegeltent New Plymouth, Taranaki, until 20 November

11 COME TOGETHER – ALBUM CONCERT SERIES 2022 NZ Supergroup perform the Beatles’ White Album Opera House, 8pm

12 2022 PATILLO WHANGANUI ARTS REVIEW A radical mix of emerging, established, amateur, and professional artworks Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, Whanganui

13 SCARECROWS’ BIG DAY OUT Pack a picnic, round up the tamariki and spend the day scarecrow-spotting Gladstone region, Carterton

16 FOOTNOTE: CHOREO CO 2022: MEA UMA An indigenous reflection on the generational secrets of women by choreographer Elijah Kennar Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, 7pm, until 19 November

NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE: PERFORMANCE SEASON 2022 Alternating programmes from the new graduates. Go on, book for both shows. Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, Newtown, 7.30pm, until 26 November

17 SELWYN MURU: A LIFE’S WORK Exhibition affirming the legacy and leadership of this senior Māori artist New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, Queen’s Wharf

18 NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: REQUIEM Mozart’s Requiem closes the 2022 season. With Voices NZ and conductor Gemma New Michael Fowler Centre, 6.30pm

BLACK CAPS v INDIA T20 The first of a three match series Sky Stadium, 7.30–11pm 20 TOAST MARTINBOROUGH Enjoy fine wine, gourmet food, and scintillating summer sounds Various venues, Martinborough, 9.30am–7pm WELLINGTON PHOENIX WOMEN V MELBOURNE CITY Debut home game – the first of eight over the summer Sky Stadium, 3pm 24 ROYAL NZ BALLET: VENUS RISING A trio of celestial ballets by internationally celebrated choreographers St James Theatre, until 26 November PINOCCHIO: THE PANTOMIME It’s not Christmas without a mad, high energy romp that welcomes audience participation Circa Theatre, until 23 December 26 HOROWHENUA TASTE TRAIL The big foodie day out. Gastronomic delights from 16 specialist producers Seven locations, from Levin to Foxton, 10am–4pm MARTINBOROUGH FAIR A bonus fair to finish off the Christmas shopping Martinborough Square, 8am–4pm 27 THE ŌT (ŌTAKI TRIATHLON–TAUWHĀINGA-TORU) 2022 A sprint-distance triathlon through some of the best terrain and views in the Kāpiti area Beachfront, town, and Haruātai Park, 7.30am

December

3 KĀPITI FOOD FAIR An indulgent day of food, fun, and music Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu, 10am–4pm ARMAGEDDON EXPO Pop culture comes alive Sky Stadium, 9am. Until 4 December

4 FINE SIGNS CRAZYMAN Wellington’s longest-running multisport event Various Lower Hutt locations from 7.30am

8 DEIRDRE TARRANT: HOMAGE TO THE BUILDING A light installation marking the end of an era as Deirdre bids farewell to her dance studio 125 Cuba St, until 14 December

9 NZ OPERA: IHITAI ‘AVEI’ASTAR NAVIGATOR The story of Tupaia, the star navigator who sailed with James Cook on Endeavour’s maiden voyage in 1769 Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, 8pm; 2pm matinee 11 December

10 NATIONAL DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS Hi-octane racing from Group One cars. Ear plugs mandatory Masterton Motorplex, Wairarapa

17 TSB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Light installations, music, and events for the whole whānau Various locations New Plymouth, until 22 January

25 CHRISTMAS DAY

31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS AND FIREWORKS Whairepo Lagoon, 8pm to midnight