Arts events in the capital this weekend
An extensive arts calendar for the region can be found on www.thepost.co.nz. Here are some of the weekend’s highlights.
Foo Fighters Sky Stadium, Jan 27, 5pm, from $90
The legendary Foo Fighters are hitting Sky Stadium tomorrow night, joined by special guests Dick Move and The Breeders. Tickets: Ticketek
Gardens Magic Concert Series Wellington Botanic Garden, to Jan 28, 7pm-9.15pm, free
Set among the natural beauty of the Botanic Garden, this is the last weekend for these free and whānau-friendly events.
Friday, Jan 26: 7pm: Barry Holt, Classical Guitar Original Composition; 8pm: New Zealand String Quartet, classical
Saturday, Jan 27: 7pm: Ballads and neo-soul with Jaedyn Randell; 8pm: MĀ and the Fly Hunnies.
Sunday, Jan 28: 7pm & 8pm: Drag show Wigstock Goes to the Movies, featuring songs with a magical light display by MJF Lighting. Self-explore the light display after enjoying your Gardens Magic concert.
Kids Garden Trail
Wellington Botanic Garden, to Jan 28, 9am-5pm, free
Go on a self-led journey to discover the flora and fauna of the gardens and explore the ecosystem of a meadow with Clio the artist. Print out Clio’s Art Journal Activity Sheet on the council Gardens Magic web page, or pick up a copy near The Soundshell, at the Tree House, at the main entrance, or the Cable Car ticket office.
The Supper Club Circa Theatre, to Feb 17, $30-$55
Ali Harper, together with the The Supper Club Jazz Band, will delight you with songs from the 1920s to the present day in a production where musical elegance takes centre stage. Tickets: circa.co.nz
Sunday Jazz Jam Session
Aro Valley Community Centre, Jan 28,
BATS Theatre, to Feb 3
Eleven masters students present seven shows in celebration of their achievements and learning during the Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington MFA programme. Info on shows and tickets: bats. co.nz
Dinosaurs of Patagonia Te Papa, level 4, to April 28, daily, $14.90$29.90
Meet the astonishing dinosaurs of Patagonia, South America – including Patagotitan, one of the most massive creatures ever to walk the planet. Encounter life-sized casts, and real fossils up to 180 million years old. Get handson with models, and create your own virtual dino. Tickets: Ticketek
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