On now at Pātaka Art+Museum, award-winning artist Lindah Lepou shares her world of Pacific couture, weaving her Samoan gafa (genealogy) into Pacific couture as a living fashion art archive.

Lepou has been a guest judge for the World of Wearable Art Awards and has exhibited alongside Dior, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano.

Lindah Lepou’s Mata’AITU runs until 8 November. Free entry.

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Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie, pioneers of verbatim and biographical theatre, return with AFTER GOD — a theatrical journey across continents and conversations, with acclaimed actor Michael Hurst joining them to explore some very big questions about meaning, madness and metaphysics.

Premiering at Wellington’s Circa Theatre from Saturday 17 October to Saturday 14 November, AFTER GOD brings together the stellar cast of Michael Hurst, Kali Kopae, Andrew Paterson, Tara Canton and Roy Clark.

Get your tickets via www.circa.co.nz

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The inaugural Indian Film Festival NZ is here this October across Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch!

Indian cinema is not one industry, and it is certainly not one language, there are hundreds of stories being made across India every year, representing different languages, regions, cultures and perspectives. With 11 films in 10 languages being screened in Wellington, TIFFNZ is about creating a space where those stories can travel, be discovered and be experienced together with community and filmmakers on the big screen!

Students can buy a full Festival pass for $55 each ($6 per movie), and $110 each for adults ($11 per movie). Local favourite, Chaat Street will be selling some Indian goodies during the Festival.

The Wellington screenings will be taking place up at Massey Universities NASA Cinema from the  23rd-25th of October, you can snap up your tickets from: humanitix.com

You can get 25% off of your ticket to the 3 different films including: Baksho Bondi, Shape Of Momo & Ammang Haelbeda by using the code 'ACTIVE' at the checkout!

For more info head to: tiffnz.com ...

Come shake it out with The Jewel School at Cuba St Tavern on Friday 23 October!

The award-winning Radio Active show crew are bringing their favourite vinyl selections for your dancing pleasure.

Selectors Dan Aikido, DJ Name, Longboss and Mikki Dee will take turns guiding you through funky slices of soul, disco, Latin and beyond.

For the audiophile crew: our Tubs Audio sound system + ISONOE rotary mixer = sonic dreams.

All styles, all smiles. Bring ya dancin’ shoes!

📍 172 Cuba St, Te Aro

🗓 Friday 23 October | 7pm–late

Free entry!

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Gaboodi Gaboodi Gaboodi!

In celebration of Gaboodi’s debut album “Lifting From the Legs: Versions and Dubs” Bigbada Boom soundsystem is stringing up at:

Shorland Park Band Rotunda in Island Bay on Sunday the 25th of October from 3pm.

This is a free gig; all ages.

With support from DJ KOA and Queen Big Punch, Gaboodi spins his brand new double 12-inch vinyl, filled with heavyweight dub, for the people of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Radio Active’s Roots and Culture show will be live-to-air from the park, so tune in right here on 88.6fm, if you can’t make it down.

Follow @gaboodi on Instagram for updates.

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Te Whanganui-a-Tara outfit SLEEPING VILLAGE are returning to their local stomping grounds this Halloween to celebrate the release of their latest album FOUR.

Playing on the 30th of October at San Fran at 7:00pm.

Get your tickets from moshtix.co.nz

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This Halloween, join LUNG to celebrate the release of their video single "Isolated Gun" from their latest album, FOG.

LUNG will be joined by Waikeke Islanders - Trauma Party alongside locals Paper Fortune and Angel 11x11 at Moon Bar in Newtown on the 31st of October.

Doors open at 7:30pm with the first band on stage at 8pm.

Tickets available at undertheradar.co.nz

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Following more than a decade at the forefront of Aotearoa's contemporary soul scene, critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Louis Baker, cements his past accolades with the release of his already acclaimed, second studio album, Trouble.

The first three singles off the album have already surpassed 1.2 million streams, with much more to come.

To celebrate, Baker will embark on a 9-date nationwide tour across Aotearoa throughout October and November.

Performing both intimate solo shows in the South Island plus a string of shows with the band in Christchurch and across the North Island, culminating in a hometown show at Meow Nui, Wellington, on October 31st. 

Tickets are available at: https://www.louisbaker.co.nz/  

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40+ DJs - 3 Stages - 1 Fundraiser

RAVE  2 THE GRAVE an all-night celebration on Halloween, Saturday the 31st of October. With three unique dance spaces across different levels of The Grand, ravers can choose their vibe, from the more chill selections to heavy bass & high-energy tracks.

There will be more than 40 DJs behind the decks from all your favourite shows.

RadioActive.FM is a charitable organisation and we must continually raise funds to keep our doors open and our creative voices alive, ensuring that audiences can continue to enjoy bold, independent local broadcasting.

8PM-3AM

 This event is R18  

Tickets from www.radioactive.fm/ravetothegrave ...

Hex and Covenant present the 2026 Witches Market at the Brewtown Greenspace! The Witches Market is a 100% grassroots funded event with over 30 vendor stalls, a focus on handmade local witch items, wares, art, clothing, jewelry, tarot readers, and strictly no AI.

The market will be held on Sunday, November 1st, from 10:30am to 5:30pm, with tarot, astrology, and Rongoā workshops running from 11am to 12:50pm. 

The event will feature Vixen Temple with a family friend act, in addition to local music acts from: Serpent Dream, Hlne, Zoe Scott, and Winterwood; along with guest poet Teirangi Klever, Wellington Tree man and more roving performers. 

Spot prizes will be available for the best dressed, dogs are welcome, and children 13 or under can enjoy free entry. 

So make sure to show out to 27 Blenheim St, Upper Hutt. Grab your tickets now at brewtown.flicket.co.nz, or pay $13 at the gate.  ...

Wellington, put your health on the agenda.

One day built entirely around women's health, resilience and healthy ageing. Well Ahead is for women who want to understand what's happening in their bodies as they age and what to do about it now.

Dame Susan Devoy leads a lineup of experts covering energy, sleep, hormones, bone health, nutrition and individual biology. Plus, a morning genetics workshop exploring how DNA and lifestyle shape your health through midlife.

Early bird tickets start at $50 + GST. Ticket holders will also receive a curated goodie bag from the Wellington partners.

Thursday, November 12, from 11 a.m. at Victoria University Kelburn.

Tickets and more information from www.conquerhealth.co.nz

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Wellington's space science museum Space Place invites you to the last Stargazing 101 event of the year.

In the two-hour planetarium session, you'll learn the basics of astronomy like identifying constellations and finding south without Google Maps. No science background necessary.

Student discounts available. Wednesday the 11th of November, at 7PM. Book your visit at spaceplace.nz

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