Tomorrow's Histories: photographs by Neil Penman marks significant moments in Porirua's history and honours the legacy of local photographer Neil Penman, who dedicated himself to documenting moments of urban transformation.

Working in black and white documentary style, Penman saw photography as a form of social history, preserving the stories of people and places for posterity. Among his photographs are the people who were there throughout it all, including portraits of Ngāti Toa kaumatua.

Tomorrow's Histories will be on display from the 8th of August until the 8th of November at Pātaka Gallery.

Superfina and Ministry Of House bring you another night of quality house music in this fantastic bar. Come and enjoy a margarita and have a good dance with us.

Hosted by DJs Ben-Jammin and Crooked Mind

With special guests Kimba Jade and Codaraan going back to back!

FREE ENTRY. Yes! Free!

Saturday August 8th at Superfina, 232 Cuba Street. 9pm till late. R18.

XYZZY – the award-winning planetarium experience by Jess Johnson and Simon Ward - returns to Pōneke for one special night.

On Saturday 15 August, Space Place celebrates the release of the XYZZY soundtrack on vinyl with planetarium screenings, artist talks and live music from Stef Animal, Eyeliner and Lachlan Anderson. Book your tickets and secure your LP preorder at spaceplace.nz

Torque Sounds are back!

Presenting our first Girls Torque here in Aotearoa. Celebrating the wāhine DJs of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Expect quality selectors playing on the classic Torque Sounds rig that you've heard all over Pōneke and beyond.

Girls Torque is the modern revival of a night that made its mark in London rave scene back in 2004 at the legendary venue; Fridge in Brixton. Two decades on, the scene has transformed. The talent is undeniable, the ranks are deep, and the dancefloor belongs to everyone. This is not a nostalgia trip. It's a resurrection: same name, same energy, new city, new era!

On the line up we have:
M.CAP
Fortuna
Malware
Claire-voyant
Fluffcore

Saturday August 15th at Valhalla 9pm-3am

Tickets available now via humanitix.com

Space Place presents Sci-Fi Sundays - a cinematic series of screenings in the impressive planetarium theatre. Coming up on Sunday 16 August is The Book Of Eli.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this action-packed thriller starring Denzel Washington follows a lone traveler protecting a mysterious book that could hold the key to humanities future.

Tickets include popcorn and a live star talk. Book now at spaceplace.co.nz

Eyegum Music Collective presents GREAT SOUNDS GREAT, a multi-venue music and arts festival taking over Pōneke's Te Aro precinct for one night only on Saturday 5 September 2026. Showcasing 40 of Aotearoa's best artists across 10 neighbouring venues, this is one big party you shouldn't miss.

The eclectic lineup includes national treasures like Bic Runga and Savage, heavy-hitting legends Beastwars, Kody Nielson’s enigmatic project Silicon, indie math rockers So So Modern, powerhouse party starter Mokotron, local hip hop sensation MĀ, and everything in between. Tonic Collective are back with an impeccably curated lineup for their travelling stage, which includes Pitch Black celebrating 30 years as Aotearoa electronica pioneers and award winning sonic explorer Amamelia. Festival partners RadioActive will also be showcasing a special lineup of local acts at Rogue and Vagabond.

Excitingly for 2026, we are adding a new venue, the incomparable Meow Nui, helping make this year's event bigger and better than ever. We are also throwing a warm-up party, THE NIGHT BEFORE, across three venues in Newtown village on Friday 4 September.

Limited tickets on sale now at eyegum.co.nz