Discover art with heart at the IHC Art Awards exhibition now on at Webb’s Gallery.

More than 500 artworks by artists with intellectual disabilities are on display, and you can vote for your favourite in the Forté Recruitment People’s Choice Award.

Support these fantastic artists. Help get their talent recognised, their voices heard and their art sold. Artwork can be bought direct from the gallery or online at: www.ihc.org.nz/gallery

Open from Friday 24 July to Thursday 6 August. Webb's Gallery, 23 Marion Street.

Te Whanganui-a-Tara's BADTAB return to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, The Year of Sincerity, with a special hometown performance.

BADTAB have carved out a kaleidoscopic sound of their own, blending neo-psychedelia with elements of psych rock, electronic, neo-soul and funk pop. Their immersive soundscapes weave swirling guitars, lush synths, groove-heavy rhythms and dreamy vocal harmonies into a sonic journey.

Now, after months of anticipation, BADTAB return with their sophomore album, a bold new chapter that expands on their signature sound while exploring fresh sonic territory. Join them as they celebrate the album's release with an unforgettable night of immersive psychedelia, infectious grooves and brand-new music performed live for the very first time.

Join BADTAB on the 30th of July at San Fran. Get your tickets from Moshtix.co.nz

CUBA ST TAVERN PRESENTS: WINTER SERIES

First up: Christoph El Truento.

For this one, we're bringing someone truly special down from Tāmaki Makaurau. Christopher Martin James - the man behind the moniker Christoph El Truento - has spent over a decade crafting one of the most interesting and diverse discographies of any musician from Aotearoa. DJ, beatmaker, producer, collaborator. He's moved across hip-hop, jazz, dub and experimental music - and when he steps behind the decks, all of that feeds in.

Joining him are three of Pōneke's finest - Mikki D, Maximillian and Kong Kasi - warming things up right.

Come in from the cold for a special Winter Series edition, complete with immersive lighting from @lighterxx and a night of great music at Cuba St Tavern.

Friday 31 July. Doors 7pm. Cuba St Tavern. Tickets from UTR

To celebrate 15 years of Parrotdog, we're throwing a FREE music and beer festival at our Lyall Bay brewery on Saturday 1 August.

Joining us for the ride: The Circling Sun, DARTZ, There's A Tuesday, Felix Bird and Last Light

Plus, a huge line-up of the freshest Parrotdog beer pouring all day, delicious food from local food vendors, and a very special 15th Anniversary Limited Release beer to mark the occasion.

Parrotdog Brewery, Lyall Bay, Saturday 1 August, 1pm - 1am. Live bands from 7pm. FREE ENTRY.

Welly quartet ISKRA are celebrating the release of their debut EP on the 1st of August at Havana. After three years of house parties, packed bars and festival stages, ISKRA have bottled five tracks and are ready to unleash them back into the world. ISKRA will bring fire, fury, and moments of reflection inspired by the London Jazz Scene, Afro-beat, Balkan and Brass-House. Think: dance party at the end of the world.

Joining ISKRA are Pōneke's own The Temple - a mesmerising sax-led ambient trio taking you on transcendental journeys through electronica, dub-techno, jazz and jungle. Two saxophone led groups, two very different worlds - one huge night.

DJ Torchie rounds it out with jungle and liquid drum & bass till late.

Join ISKRA - Saturday the 1st of August at Havana Bar. Get tickets at Under the Radar, or on the door. $20 waged, or $10 unwaged.

It’s the perfect end to your weekend with "AN EVENING IN" at Vogelmorn Upstairs.

Following the release of her debut single and a sold out headline show in Wanaka, Anna is back with local friends in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara bringing you a cozy evening of original music, community and a good ol’ pair of cowboy boots. Featuring local artists Beni Rae, a warm original piano player and Choreboy!, building eloquently layered indie music on a loop pedal it will be a Sunday evening full of music that is chicken soup for the soul.

Doors open at 5:30PM with a 6PM show start.

Tickets available via under the radar: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/103527/An-Evening-In-With-Anna-Mckean-Beni-Rae-And-Choreboy!.utr

Thursday Laughs brings some top-quality Kiwi comedy to the heart of Newtown.

Snapchat dude Tom Sainsbury has entertained Kiwi audiences online, on stage, and on screen. As seen on Small Town Scandal, Wellington Paranormal, 7Days, Snack Masters NZ and more. Famous for taking the mickey out of politicians like Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges, as well as his parallel life as Gingerbread the cat, Tom will be plumbing the depths of our quirky culture.

Catch Tom Sainsbury at Moon Bar in Newtown on the 6th of August for Thursday Laughs along with Alayne Dick and Neil Thornton.

Tickets available from www.wellingtoncomedy.co.nz

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

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

Taite Music Prize-winning songwriter Anthonie Tonnon today announces the international tour for his immersive new live show, Cinematographer, marking the beginning of a bold new creative chapter.

Three years in the making, Cinematographer combines live electronic music, cinematic storytelling and visual design into an immersive performance. The show sees Tonnon pushing his live performance into ambitious new territory.

Tonnon brings the Cinematographer tour to Wellington on Saturday 31st of October at Hannah Playhouse. Tickets are on sale now via anthonietonnon.com