Weekly Roundup: Friday 19th February Chris Cudby / Image: Church and AP / Friday 19th February, 2021 4:32PM
Now that s what we call a weird week. Thankfully Covid restrictions have completely lifted for most of Aotearoa, but Auckland still remains at
Alert Level 2 until Monday at least, following our three day surprise lockdown. This means that live events in the super city can still take place, but everyone must be spaced out (remember that phrase?) one metre apart and gigs are capped at 100 maximum attendees brush up on the details
here. Understandably that s thrown a few curveballs Tāmaki Makaurau s way this weekend, but there s still plenty of seated and unrestricted shows happening throughout NZ to make the most of.
Vicki Anderson offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Oi Manawa, the earthquake memorial along the riverside, is a special place. Whenever I am passing, I like to stop and run my hand across the smooth pounamu, especially at night when the moon bathes it in a warm glow. It is a beautiful tribute to the sad events of February 22 and those who died in the 2011 earthquake. Aside from the civic event to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of that day, people throughout Ōtautahi are holding events. Connecting together as a community matters at these times.
On the streets of the 1900s replica township you’ll find local food, craft drinks, theatre and markets. The boutique music festival includes two stages for performances by Bic Runga, Leisure, The Beths, There s A Tuesday, Wax Chattels, Ha the Unclear and more.
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Bic Runga performs as part of the Nostalgia Festival this weekend. (File photo) Hot tip: James Dann, aka Ed Muzik, takes over the tiny Arcadia Cinema at Ferrymead and uses the quaint space to show Christchurch and New Zealand made music videos. As he did last year, the 20 videos will feature artists who are playing at Nostalgia or who have played in the past.
Marvel s Chris Evans gets emotional as he shares Avengers: Endgame experience
Entertainment
Tue, Jan 26, 2021
Chris Evans, best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, has recalled an emotional moment he experienced while watching Avengers: Endgame for the first time.
The dashing actor opened up about the intense emotions he experienced while watching Captain America finally lift Thor s hammer, Mjölnir.
Sharing his words, Chris revealed that he saw Endgame for the first time at the film s premiere because he wanted to experience this final film the same way an audience would. When Cap lifts Mjölnir, our theater went absolutely berserk, revealed the actor.