Things to do
Friday 21 August
Watercolour Workshop with Kasia Hebda. Build a practical understanding of watercolour techniques, colour mixing and layering. 10am–4pm, Otago Arts Society.
Rhythm and Brews. 7pm, Brew Bar.
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry. Featuring Dominic Hoey, Liz Breslin, and Mr Meaty Boy. 7pm, Inch Bar.
Reggae Vibes. Featuring Unkle Jimmy, DJ Sparky, Botts the Elder, Te Selektah, and JungleFari. 9pm, The Crown Hotel.
Saturday 22 August
Otago Farmers Market. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, baked goods, milk, cheese, nuts, honey and artisan products + freshly roasted coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch items. 8am–12:30pm, Dunedin Railway Station.
PostnatalME: Mum's Health Expo. Expert speakers cover the key areas of postnatal wellbeing. 10am–1pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Unapologetically Boundaried. How to stop saying yes when you mean no (without feeling like a b*tch). 11am–1pm, AYU Community Space, 7 Crawford Street.
Overlocking for Beginners. From intimidation to your favourite studio tool – uncover the mysteries of your overlocker. 1–4pm, Stitch Kitchen.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Otago Southland Brass Band Association Entertainment Contest. Friendly competition between five of the region's brass bands. 6pm, King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre.
Daniel Champagne LIVE. 7:30pm, Hanover Hall.
Poetry, Poetry, Poetry Extra Night. Featuring Dominic Hoey, Liz Breslin, and Mr Meaty Boy. 7pm, Inch Bar.
The Revolution – A Monthly Drag Show: Vol 24. 7pm, Yours.
Debt Club - Foothold Release Tour w/ Pearly. 8:30pm, Pearl Diver. (Country/folk, rock)
Minerva with Seek Help and Emily Esplin. 9pm, The Crown Hotel. (Punk/hardcore, rock)
Sunday 23 August
Dunedin Spiritualist Church Open Day. Tarot and oracle readings, spiritual healing, massage and bodywork. 11am–3pm, Dunedin Spiritualist Church, 36 Rankeilor Street.
Marine Encounters at the NZ Marine Studies Centre. Tour the Portobello Marine Lab's research and teaching facilities. 10–11:30am or 12–1:30pm, NZ Marine Studies Centre.
Women's Health & Sexual Wellbeing in Midlife and Beyond. 6:30–8pm, Te Whare o Rukutia.
Albatross Wildlife Cruise. See the Northern Royal Albatross chicks learning to fly! 4–5:30pm, Port Chalmers or Portobello departures. (Every Sun until end Sept.)
Otago v Wellington. 5:05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Dunedin Observatory Open Night. Guided telescope viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies. Every Sunday between April–September. 7–9pm, Dunedin Observatory, 1a City Road.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Big Jazz Apple. 4:30pm, Inch Bar.
R & D. 7:30pm, Dunedin Folk Club.
And that’s your weekend round-up. Got an event you’d like to feature? Drop me a line here → [email protected]
Thanks for reading,
Emma
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