Things to do
Friday 6 March
Strategies for the Repatriation of Ancestors and Legacy Archaeology. Expert talk on repatriation pathways. 4pm, Barclay Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum.
After Dark – Neon Nights. Adults‑only after‑hours museum night with neon/UV science and demos. 8–11pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Cindy(AK), Forced Starvation(WTG), Shotgun Wedding, Ramraid. 8pm, The Crown Hotel.
Bottoms Up! Featuring Austin Power Bottom, Mel Practice, Cherri Cola, and music from Lilac Attack. 8pm, Inch Bar.
Tar Covered Jumper, Eris, Deaf Racoon, and Tough Guy. 6:30pm, Yours.
Saturday 7 March
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.
Finding Your Ikigai in Green Spaces: Cultivating Joy and Purpose in Everyday Life. Immersive workshop exploring how everyday green spaces can become sources of joy, meaning and restoration. 9:30am–2:30pm, Taste Nature.
100km Run for Mental Health. Support Philip Yeardley as he attempts 250 laps of the track. From 1pm, Caledonian Ground, 50 Logan Park Drive. Community night market from 3pm to 8pm, featuring local businesses and food vendors.
Parasite. Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar‑winning dark comedy, special museum screening. 2:30–4:45pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Marsha & Velveteen Aotearoa Tour. 9pm, Pearl Diver.
Hamish Waddell, Tom Jack, and Freak Accident. 7:30pm, Inch Bar.
Sunday 8 March
Drag Storytime. Join Prince Austin in the Planetarium for an out-of-this-world story time! 11am–11.30am, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Dunedin Holi – Festival of Colours. Join the Dunedin Indian Association for the tradition of throwing bright colours to welcome the arrival of a bright new season. Live music, Indian street food and cultural performances. 11:30am–4pm, Bayfield Park, 18 Shore Street.
Compost, Bokashi & Worm Farming Workshop. Turn food and garden waste into great compost with hands‑on guidance. 1-5pm, Harwood.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Sunday Sounds – The Mentalist Collective. Family-friendly live music, blending indie, folk and rock. 2:30–4pm, Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Big Jazz Apple. 5pm, Inch Bar.
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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