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Space Bar, 57 Willis St, 5.30pm, Tonight is the launch night of two/fiftyseven where 18 artists have created work for this new space. The exhibition (in partnership with Mashuko Aotearoa) is to celebrate the return and permanent installation of the works - curated by Miriama Grace-Smith, Xoë Hall, Gina Kiel and Ash Holwell.
Orion Quartet with Victoria Jaenecke
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, 12:45pm, Koha entry Another opportunity to hear the Orion Quartet, with guest violist Victoria Jaenecke, play Mozart’s String Quintet in g minor KV 516 on historical instruments with gut strings. The quartet consists of Anne Loeser and Rebecca Struthers (violin), Sophia Acheson (viola) and Jane Young (cello). They are members of the NZSO and Orchestra Wellington.
MONDAY
Capital E National Theatre for Children, Circa Theatre, until Saturday, 10am and 1pm, $10
Seasons transports children through song, music, and puppetry into the four seasons – raumati, ngahuru, hōtoke and kōanga. Journey into nature’s world of living creatures, colours, and sounds. tickets Capital E
Rossini’s
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Boutique Cinema Te Auaha, Dixon St, 7pm, $18-$22, door sales Opera screening from The New Zealand Opera Society. A delightful one-act ‘farsa’ of mistaken and swapped identities that is a true delight. 1992 Schwetzinger Festival. 1hr 34min.
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RNZB Dance Workshops Learn dance steps from
The Ugly Duckling with Royal New Zealand Ballet Dance Educator Chloe Bishop – especially for kids aged 5–9 years. No bookings required.