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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Following the release of their recent singles, “I Do Mine” and "Brand New Lovers", Wellington indie/alt rock band Debt Club have announced their first Aotearoa nationwide tour.

The tour will celebrate the release of their debut album “Foothold” which is out August 12th & available for Vinyl and CD pre-order now on Bandcamp.

Debt Club's Wellington show is on September 18th at San Fran with support from First Reserve & Dillon Jo - tickets are on sale now at moshtix.co.nz  ...

WOMAD Aotearoa is back in 2027 and you're invited to the party!

WOMAD Aotearoa is confirmed to return to the iconic Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklyn Park in Taranaki, from 12–14 March 2027, with tickets on-sale now for the three unforgettable days of music, culture, creativity and discovery.

In welcome news for festivalgoers, ticket prices have been held for a fourth consecutive year, allowing attendees to secure the same great value despite rising costs across the events industry.

The artist lineup will be announced in the coming months, but as always, WOMAD Aotearoa promises an extraordinary weekend where internationally acclaimed performers, emerging talent, inspiring talks, global cuisine, workshops and family-friendly experiences come together in one of New Zealand's most spectacular festival settings.

Get your tickets now at womad.co.nz

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