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Every Saturday OTAGO FARMERS SATURDAY MARKET Saturday Mornings 8am - 12.30pm at Dunedin Railway Station – Off Anzac Ave. Every Saturday morning rain or shine, the Dunedin Railway Station north carpark is transformed into a bustling market place, with thousands of people enjoying the best that Otago has to offer.

Blueskin Community Market Dunedin Octagon Market The Dunedin Octagon Market is situated in the hub of Dunedin City and operates from 9:30am till 3:30pm every day a cruise ship is visiting (October through till April). Weather permitting. Your one stop shop for unique handcrafted gifts. Each and every stall holder is focused on providing a high-quality service and customer satisfaction. New Zealand made products. New Zealand Photography - Glass Coasters - Metal Prints - Magnets - Bone Carving - Stone Carving - Gemstone Jewellery - Pottery - Bags - Cards - Soaps & Body creams - Swarovski Crystals - Paua Jewellery - Needlework - Quilting - Woodware - Home Decor - Bears and more - Manuka Products - Paintings - Decoupage - Mosaics - Possum & Merino Knitware - Hats - Lavender Products - Cushions

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Valentine’s Under the Stars Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago Saturday 15 February 2020 7:00pm – 9:00pm Couple: $80.00 Excited about Valentine’s Day but you know you’ll both be tired after a busy week at work? We’ve got you covered with a Saturday evening under the stars. Bring your special Valentine to the planetarium. Enjoy a glass of champagne paired with delicious canapes on arrival, and then cosy up together under the dome to explore the romance of the heavens. To remind you of your romantic evening, each couple will receive a gift of a rose and a star chart depicting the night sky at Valentine’s 2020. A cash bar will be available, and the Museum Shop will also be open prior to the show starting. Busy parents in need of a well-deserved night off? The wonderful team at Belle Babysitters are offering two hours of hassle-free babysitting for $50, or two and a half hours for $60. Contact them on 0800 235 532 with your booking reference to take advantage of this offer.

Gallery on Blueskin, 1 Harvey St, Waitati, Blueskin Bay, Dunedin 1st Sunday of every month 11:00am–1:00pm Blueskin Community Market is held in and around the Art Gallery in Waitati, 15 minutes drive north from Dunedin city. It hosts many stalls including organic produce, crafts, clothing, jams and pickles, carboot, coffee, Indian food, and honey. Waitati is a great destination for a day trip - shopping and lunch at the market followed by a visit to the art gallery (which is always open during market days), Blueskin Nurseries and a walk on Doctors Point beach. Hire en electric bike from the gallery to explore the village, or cycle up to the ecosanctuary. Check out the new designer clothing shop recently moved across from the market. More details for Blueskin Community Market can be found on facebook. Port Chalmers Community Market

Remarkables Market Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, New Zealand Local artisans sell crafts and gifts with a tasty selection of local produce available. Come and relax, enjoy the mellow vibes and outstanding 360° mountain views over a coffee and brunch. Located at The Remarkables Park Red Barn, the Market is open every Saturday from 26 October 2019 (Labour Weekend) – Saturday 18 April 2020.

Port Chalmers Community, 70 George Street, Dunedin On the third Sunday of every month 10:10am – 3:00pm The Pink - lilac cycloptic octopus wants you in Lawnsville, Port Chalmers this SundayIt is opposite the Four Square Supermarket and below the highly esteemed. Print maker’s Studio of Manu Berry. In fact every third Sunday of the month is Market day. Stalls with everything organic produce, local food, books, weaving etc. Free to public but stalls have a small hire.

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SPEIGHT’S BREWERY TOUR History never tasted so good. See over 141 years of brewing history as our guides take you through our interactive brewery tour. +64 3 477 7697 TOURS@SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHT’S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT Found next to the iconic brewery is the original Speight’s Ale House, which opened in 1999. Experience the generous hospitality and delicious food, perfectly matched with fresh Speight’s on tap. +64 3 471 9050 MANAGER@THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ WWW.THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 600 Blueskin Road, Waitati, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 9 February 2020 7:30pm – 9:30pm Admission: Free As part of their epic “Bamboozled Brain-box Hearts Growin Tour 2020” Archer and Flora will play an evening at the glorious Orokonui Ecosanctuary, in support of Kaka research. 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Archer (Aus) the ill-fated explorer of the interior recesses of the embattled brain-box, returns to New Zealand, the land of the birds to re-learn the art of dreaming. Songs will be sung, ideas will be exchanged, brains will be bamboozled and hearts will grow. Enjoy Life Tour Dog With Two Tails Cafe and Bar, 25 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 9 February 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm Admission: Free BREV., from North Carolina USA, brings his insightful, melodic brand of Synthpop/R&B to New Zealand with the Enjoy Life Tour. Influenced by the likes of Kimbra, Chet Faker, and Anderson.Paak, BREV. weaves together lush synths, electronic beats, and powerful lyrics creating a melodic revolution best described as millennial mellow pop. Sunday Sounds: Philip Fleming Dunedin Botanic Garden, Opoho Rd, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 9 February 2020 1:00pm – 2:30pm Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday afternoon with friends and family. Grab a rug and enjoy live music while lounging on the lawns of the beautiful Dunedin Botanic Garden. Pack a picnic or buy a treat from the on-site café. Don’t forget the sunscreen and let the music wash over you. Blind Boy Paxton The Captain Cook Tavern, 354 Great King St, Dunedin, Otago Tuesday 11 February 2020 7:00pm – 11:00pmBlind Boy Paxton Announces Return To Aotearoa.American blues extraordinaire Blind Boy Paxton has announced his much-anticipated return to our shores for his biggest headline tour of New Zealand to date, playing eight shows across the country this February. With new songs to road test, a myriad of instruments in tow, and stories to tell, these are must see shows this summer! Good Habits - UK Duo NZ Tour + Kylie Price SPEIGHT’S BREWERY TOUR History never tasted so good. See over 141 years of brewing history as our guides take you through our interactive brewery tour. +64 3 477 7697 TOURS@SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHT’S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT Found next to the iconic brewery is the original Speight’s Ale House, which opened in 1999. Experience the generous hospitality and delicious food, perfectly matched with fresh Speight’s on tap. +64 3 471 9050 MANAGER@THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ WWW.THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ SPEIGHT’S BREWERY TOUR History never tasted so good. See over 141 years of brewing history as our guides take you through our interactive brewery tour. +64 3 477 7697 TOURS@SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ SPEIGHT’S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT Found next to the iconic brewery is the original Speight’s Ale House, which opened in 1999. Experience the generous hospitality and delicious food, perfectly matched with fresh Speight’s on tap. +64 3 471 9050 MANAGER@THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ WWW.THEALEHOUSE.CO.NZ

Dog With Two Tails Cafe and Bar, 25 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago Saturday 15 February 2020 7:30pm – 11:00pmGeneral Admission: $16.38 ($15.00 + $1.38 fees)Good Habits are an eclectic indie-folk band from Manchester, UK creating immersive, multimedia gigs and projects. Formed of Singer-Cellist and Songwriter Bonnie Schwarz & international Klezmer accordionist, Pete Shaw, the band take their recent venture as a duo, touring new Zealand Jan-March 2020. Sitting between folk and pop, the eclectic duo present an upbeat yet intimate sound-world of musical storytelling.

*Speight’s Brewery Tour has limited wheelchair accessibility. BOOK NOW: WWW.SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ/BREWERY-TOUR Jazz On the Lawn Olveston Historic Home, 42 Royal Terrace, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 1 March 2020 3:00pm and Sunday 5 April 2020 3:00pm Adults: $20.00 Buy Tickets – 03-477-3320 Jazz on the Lawn 2020 Summer Series. Olveston is proud to present the Jazz on the Lawn 2020 Summer Series featuring the Feel Good Friday Trio. Bookings recommended. Refreshments and food available from 3.00 pm. No B.Y.O. Bring your own cushion or deck chair. *Speight’s Brewery Tour has limited wheelchair accessibility. BOOK NOW: WWW.SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ/BREWERY-TOUR *Speight’s Brewery Tour has limited wheelchair accessibility. BOOK NOW: WWW.SPEIGHTS.CO.NZ/BREWERY-TOUR International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 6 - Dunedin Rialto Cinemas, 11 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 16 February 2020 6:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission: $20.00 The International Ocean Film Tour is the ultimate film event for all ocean lovers. Adventure. Action. Ocean Life. The International Ocean Film Tour is headed to Australia and New Zealand with the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring short films from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year.

Waitati Music Festival Bland Park, Almond St, Waitati, Dunedin, Otago Saturday 22 February 2020 11:00am – 11:00pm General Admission: $25.00 Buy Tickets – (03) 4792949 12-hour multi-genre, family friendly, music arts festival. Feat. 3 stages and showcasing some of the best bands and DJs. Die! Die! Die!, Soaked Oats, Erin Sphere, Tiny Pieces of 8, Whiskey & the Wench, DJ Rasponsable, Jungle Fari, Chemical Damage, Soul Kitchen and many many more. Drum & Bass, Punk, Jungle, Indie, Rap, Funk, Comedy, Rock, Reggae, Acid Techno, Poetry & Electronica. Art Installations, Kids Zone. Skate Park, Food, Merch & nice stalls. We are a zero waste festival so bring picnic stuff in recyclable containers, bring a mug for coffee & a plate for the food stalls! International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 6 - Dunedin Rialto Cinemas, 11 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 16 February 2020 6:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission: $20.00 The International Ocean Film Tour is the ultimate film event for all ocean lovers. Adventure. Action. Ocean Life. The International Ocean Film Tour is headed to Australia and New Zealand with the best ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. 120 minutes packed with the most inspiring short films from the seven seas and the best water sports action of the year. Sunday Sounds: Hyram Ballard Dunedin Botanic Garden, Opoho Rd, Dunedin, Otago Sunday 23 February 2020 1:00pm – 2:30p Admission: Free Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday afternoon with friends and family. Grab a rug and enjoy live music while lounging on the lawns of the beautiful Dunedin Botanic Garden. Pack a picnic or buy a treat from the on-site café. Don’t forget the sunscreen and let the music wash over you. This week: Hyram Ballard The Garden will reverberate with the country and honky-tonk sounds of Melissa Partridge and Dr Hyram Twang with the full band behind them. A little bit of Nashville right here in Dunedin. With beautiful vocal harmonies, steel guitar and fiddle, they’ll keep your toes tapping and there’s plenty of space for dancing.

Mosaic Sky with Scenic and Marissa Kaloga Dog With Two Tails Cafe and Bar, 25 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago Thursday 27 February 2020 8:00pm – 11:55pm Admission: Free Mosaic Sky, a Dunedin based band, defy being pigeon-holed, and celebrate the fact that each piece tells a story and in a style all its own. The band was born of a need to write and perform original music. Formed in 2018, Mosaic Sky is the culmination of over 10 years of musical experimentation and composition. With a sincere goal to produce music that feeds your soul while engaging your mind, amongst their current repertoire you’ll find songs of universal resonance that are accessible, yet never dumbed down. The Schizophonics The Captain Cook Tavern, 354 Great King St, Dunedin, Otago Friday 28 February 2020 8:00pm Under The Bleedin’ Radar , and 95bFM (in the extended Auckland area) are chuffed to present the return of The Schizophonics. In May, The Schizophonics blew minds everywhere on their first visit to NZ and Australia. Antipodean audiences had seldom (if at all) witnessed the likes of levitational front man Pat Beers, whose sweaty splits, 720 degree spins (all before completion of the first song!) had local audiences gagging!! The Schizophonics combine the swagger of James Brown meeting the Stooges, Hendrix and MC5’s sonic attack in their hooky garage pop.

Otago Raw Comedy Quest Heat 3 New Athenaeum Theatre, 23 The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago Thursday 5 March 2020 8:00pm – 10:00pm General Admission: $10.25 ($10.00 + $0.25 fees) In association with Remarkably Funny, Dunedin Comedy presents the Otago Raw Comedy Quest 2020. Heat 3 will be in Dunedin, with 6 - 8 local amateur comedians performing their best material, competing for a spot in the National Finals in Auckland. This heat will be MC’d by UK import Aaron Davies, the wonderfully weird, whimsical Welshman. Doors open 7:30pm, show starts 8:00 sharp. We recommend getting there early to get a good spot. We’re always looking for new comedians! If you’d like to try comedy and/ or enter the Raw Comedy Quest, sign up here: https://dunedincomedy. typeform.com/to/F6tBiw or get in touch here: reubencrimp@gmail.com Show contains adult content. Under 18s may attend with parental guidance and supervision www.facebook.com/events/756988221490342

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