An evening of poetry hosted by Richard Langston and Michael Fitzsimons
(proud members of the three-person South Wellington Poetry Society), who will be reading from their respective tomes,
Five O Clock Shadows and
Michael, I Thought You Were Dead (both The Cuba Press).
45Cents an Hour Dominic Hoey is back with the premiere of his new show.
45 Cents an Hour tackles classism and gate keeping in our arts institutions, tracking Dominic’s journey from rapper and performance poet, to theatre maker and novelist. It also features dogs, songs and crying.tickets bats.co.nz
SATURDAY
Meow, Edward St, 8pm, $30 Wellington-bred Andrew Fagan and his band The People bring live to Meow songs from Fagan’s solo and Mockers years, in celebration of their acclaimed new album Act Normal. Tickets: Plus1.co.nz
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PARking Day
Wellington Sculpture Trust, Cuba St, Friday, 9am-5pm Run by the Wellngton Sculpture Trust and Wellington City Council takes place today all along Cuba St. Just for one day car parks are taken over and become temporary public spaces (parks). The event will feature 18 different groups occupying 22 parks in a creative and transformative way.
Upper Hutt Brass Band
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Sunday, 3pm, free The Upper Hutt Brass Band has performed in the Upper Hutt area since 1920 and is active in the national brass band network. The band plays a mix of light entertainment and more substantial contemporary music with an increasing focus on original New Zealand works. Subject to change depending on Covid-19 alert levels.
Things to see
Circa Theatre, Until Jan 16 price range $18 - $52 The Circa Pantomime team bring you yet another fabulous family show. Jammed packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the minute jokes for the adults, and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids. Bookings circa.co.nz
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Super Smash Double-Header – Wellington v Northern Districts
Basin Reserve; Wellington Blaze v Northern Spirit – 11:40am; Wellington Firebirds v Knights – 3:10pm The Wellington Blaze and Firebirds return to the Basin Reserve for the first time in 2021 and welcome the Northern Spirit and Knights for another massive Dream11 Super Smash double-header. Come along and see New Zealand’s premier T20 cricketers do battle at the Basin. cricketwellington.flicket.co.nz