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  • 05/06/2022 to 05/29/2022

    THE JEROME INCIDENT, 1956

    Peter Force brings his lockdown story to life, an unexplained craft seen in and around a small town in Jerome, Arizona some 66 years ago.
  • 05/19/2022 to 05/21/2022

    Much Ado About Nothing

    Is Shakespeare better when it's queer? Were the nineties the best decade for music? Do Claudio and Hero ever get their happy ending? Answer all these questions at Much Ado About Nothing NOW!
  • Olaf Petersen. 1970. So Lonely. Auckland Museum. © Olaf Petersen Estate
    04/07/2022 to 03/31/2023

    Nature Boy: The Photography of Olaf Petersen

    See your world through Olaf’s eyes. Explore the captivating work of award-winning photographer Olaf Petersen, one of Aotearoa's finest nature photographers.

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24 May 2022 to 2 Jul 2022
Art

Exhibition: Rozana Lee | A Way of Being Free

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Northart Gallery
Auckland
24 May 2022 to 29 May 2022
Art

Tegan Meets World

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The Meteor Theatre, Hamilton.
Waikato
24 May 2022 to 2 Jul 2022
Art

Exhibition: Karen Sewell | Luminary | Luminare

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Northart Gallery
Auckland
25 May 2022 to 28 May 2022
Dance

FOR BY FOUR - New Zealand School of Dance Solo Season 2022

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Bats Theatre
Wellington
26 May 2022
Art

Pitchblack Playback: Jeff Buckley - Grace

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Len Lye Cinema at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Taranaki
26 May 2022 to 5 Jun 2022
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Prayas Theatre presents Dhaba on Devon Avenue

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TAPAC Theatre
Auckland
26 May 2022 to 12 Jun 2022
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The Trustpower Projection - Into the Light by Amber Strain

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Carter Fountain
Wellington
27 May 2022
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Friday Laughs with Michele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood

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Turner Centre
Northland
27 May 2022
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The Spirit of Freedom - Ukrainian Films

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Len Lye Cinema / Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Taranaki
27 May 2022
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Stroma presents Dream Architects

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Public Trust Hall
Wellington
28 May 2022
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Q U E E R S & WA R E S M A R K E T

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Studio One Toi Tu
Auckland
28 May 2022
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Fork N Funny ft. Guy Williams, Lana Walters (MC), James Roque and James Mustapic

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The Tuning Fork
Auckland
28 May 2022
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Enchanted Garden - Mangere Edition

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Naomi & Bill Kirk Park - Mangere Bridge Village
Auckland
28 May 2022 to 29 Oct 2022
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Bach Musica NZ: Singing Workshop

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Somervell Presbyterian Church
Auckland
28 May 2022
Art

SOUTH-VERSED Exhibition Closing Celebration

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Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Auckland
28 May 2022
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The Otis Mace Combo with Superturtle and Will Saunders

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The Clare Inn
Auckland
28 May 2022
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#TheSoundProjekt | Beat and Dance Battle Event

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Under The Dome
Auckland
28 May 2022
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Lalaga Pasifika

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Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
Taranaki
29 May 2022
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NZTrio Presents Legacy 1

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Concert Chamber at Auckland Town Hall
Auckland
29 May 2022
Art

Beginner Watercolour Workshop

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Waikato Society of Arts
Waikato
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