APRIL 2021 PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.
ANZAC Day services
ANZAC DAY ANZAC Day services/parades April 25, various times & locations Whether we commemorate ANZAC Day by standing at dawn in our own driveways, attend services at Auckland War Memorial Museum, Howick’s Stockade Hill or other venues, we will remember them! After two years of events impacted by tragedies, there is even more reason to show our support to the few to whom the many owe so much. For up-to-date information regarding parades and services, visit www.rsa.org.nz. Wings Over New Zealand April 25, from 10am (approx), NZ Warbirds Association, 824 Harvard Lane, Ardmore Airport We love a parade but NZ Warbirds is set to take this to (literally) a higher level! Marking ANZAC Day, the conclusion of this year’s poppy flight (details at www.poppyflight. co.nz) and the anniversary of the first New Zealand flight of a North American Harvard, NZ Warbirds will be dipping its wings in tribute. Visitors can expect static displays, guest speakers and more. This event is designed to march in step with other ANZAC Day events so keep an eye on www.nzwarbirds.
org.nz or search ‘NZ Warbirds Association’ on Facebook.
EXPOS & FESTIVALS Polyfest April 14-17, 9am-5pm, Manukau Sports Bowl, 1 Boundary Road, Manukau A four day celebration, this event sees traditional music and dance (in particular) take centre stage. While focused on Maori and Polynesian heritage, this inclusive festival also explores many other cultures – from India and Sri Lanka to Korea – that help make Aotearoa/New Zealand a diverse and eclectic place to call home. Details via www.asbpolyfest.co.nz.
MUSIC Dramatic Skies: Stratus April 10, from 5pm, Nathan Homestead, 70 Hill Rd, Manurewa, and April 18, from 5pm, Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, Auckland City Featuring Ashley Brown (cello), Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano), NZTrio proves sometimes great things happen in threes, especially when we have our heads in the clouds. The latest concert
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Polyfest
named after cloud formations, Stratus takes audiences on a journey from sweetness and light to darkness and drama. Details via www.nztrio.com. Live Out East – The Rvmes April 16, doors open 6pm, show starts 7.30pm, Uxbridge Arts & Culture, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick Celebrating the release of their latest album, Lifetime, The Rvmes (and opening act, Jasmine Penne) are ready to give audiences in Howick the time of their lives. Marking the start of a new programme at Uxbridge, this concert is expected to set the tone for more musical acts to follow. For more information visit www. thervmes.bandcamp.com or www. uxbridge.org.nz /theatre. Music in Parks – Kiwi Anthems in the Park April 17, 1-5pm, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga If you’re still wondering what (oh!) ever happened to Tracey, you could be in ‘Luck’! Headlining a line-up of top Kiwi acts, Jordan Luck may also (at last) answer why love does do this, and even what Victoria actually does want from him. Visit www.musicinparks.co.nz.
Our:House – Fields: Festival April 25 (ANZAC Day), 2-10PM, Ellerslie Racecourse, 100 Ascot Ave, Remuera Some would suggest having a house situated in the middle of a street is sheer ‘Madness’, but how about making a racecourse home to house music? Featuring Josh Butler, Otosan, Body Ocean, Chores and many more acts, this concert seems set to electrify audiences despite (ironically) being held at an outdoor venue! Details via www.facebook.com/ OurHousePresents. Viva Vivaldi! Musical Travels In Baroque Italy May 1 (from 7.30pm) and 2 (from 2pm), St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera It might not be possible to pay a flying visit to Italy at present but, thanks to the talents of NZ Barok, we can be there in spirit. For more information visit www.nzbarok. org.nz.
MUSICALS & THEATRE Blue Planet II April 9-10, from 7.30pm, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre,
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