What's on this weekend -Sat 2 & Sun 3 July 2016
Find out what's on in Auckland this weekend – Sat 2 & Sun 3 July.
Looking for things to do in Auckland this weekend? Get some inspiration here on OurAuckland.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | Auckland Museum | FREE
Step into an evocative world of beautifully crafted objects in this new exhibition by acclaimed artists Areta Wilkinson and Te Rongo Kirkwood. Read more
Pick & Mix: Jarred Fell
Sat 10.30am-12.15pm – Aotea Centre & Sun 10.30am-12.15pm – Bruce Mason Centre | FREE
Join award-winning comedian and magician Jarred Fell for a wacky, family-friendly magic and comedy show. Read more
SKYCITY Mystics vs Mainland Tactix
Sat 4pm | The Trusts Arena | $15-$40
Grab your family and friends, dress in blue and support the SKYCITY Mystics as they take on Mainland Tactix. Read more
Parnell Farmers' Market
Sat 8am-noon | Jubilee Building carpark | FREE
Stock up on the freshest fruit, vegetables, meat, flowers, delectable baked goods, deli produce and more. Read more
Tartan Day Tattoo Celebrations
Sun 1.30pm-4pm | North Shore Events Centre | FREE
Celebrate all things Scottish and enjoy the sights and sounds of the pipe bands and dancers. Read more
Learn POI E – Matariki Workshop
Sat 10am-4pm | Corban Estate Arts Centre | FREE
Come along, sing the song, join the fun and be part of a video to promote the movie Poi E. Read more
The Patea Maori Club, original singers of NZ classic POI E, are coming to Corban Estate to run a workshop to sing the song. All Welcome. Free. Photo: Kirsty Griffin
World Press Photo Exhibition
Sat 10am-6.30pm & Sun 10.30am-6pm | Smith & Caughey's, CBD | $10-$15
The world's most prestigious exhibition of international current affairs photography. Expect a breathtaking array of images that explore the beauty and devastation of our world today. Read more
Corentin Fohlen, France, 2015, March Against Terrorism in Paris
Yours Truly: A Te Rehia Theatre Production
Fri & Sat 7.30pm-9.30pm | Artworks Theatre, Waiheke | $20-$25
This Gothic romance of forbidden love, betrayal and sexual politics is set beneath the foggy gas-light of London in 1888. Read more
LEGO® Show
Sun 10am-4pm | Kohia Terrace School, Epsom | $8
At this fun family fundraiser, you can see trains, boats, planes, Technics, Star Wars and much more. Read more
Aotea Square Ice Rink: Ice Age: Collision Course Party
Sat & Sun 10am-1pm | Aotea Square | Skating: Adults $20, children $15. Ice slide: $7.50 for 3 rides, $10 for 5 rides
This weekend, Aotea Ice Rink is heading into space to celebrate the upcoming Ice Age movie (in cinemas 7 July). Come dressed in a space-themed costume and be in to win some great prizes. There’ll be Ice Age face painting, a find-the-acorn treasure hunt and colouring competitions. Read more
More things to do
This is just a taste of the events on offer in Auckland this weekend.
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