What’s on in Wellington this weekend
From Cinderella to lavender fields, there is plenty to see in the greater Wellington region this weekend. The weather might even cooperate.
Things to see Theatre: Cinderella The Pantomime – return season
Circa Theatre, until January 16, $18 – $52
The Circa Pantomime team bring you yet another fabulous family show. Jammed-packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the minute jokes for the adults, and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids. Bookings circa.co.nz
Super Smash Double-Header – Wellington v Northern Districts
Basin Reserve, tomorrow; Wellington Blaze v Northern Spirit – 11:40am; Wellington Firebirds v Knights – 3:10pm
The Wellington Blaze and Firebirds return to the Basin Reserve for the first time in 2021 and welcome the Northern Spirit and Knights for another massive Dream11 Super Smash double-header. Come along and see New Zealand’s premier T20 cricketers do battle at the Basin. cricketwellington.flicket.co.nz
Zirka Circus
Queen St, Wainuiomata; ticketed; tomorrow 2pm and 7pm; Sunday 1pm and 4pm
Zirka Circus brings its ‘‘Into the Future’’ show, featuring the world’s first hologram aquarium, action-packed daredevil acts and hilarious clowns. More information at eventfinda.co.nz
Te Noho Hou: Te Hoahoa ki Aotearoa i nga¯ tau 1950 / Modern Living: Design in 1950s NewZealand
Te Papa
The 1952 Auckland exhibition Art and Design introduced New Zealanders to a vision for amore equal, and happier way of life, that grew from the devastation of World War II. Modern Living offers a lens into this ground-breaking exhibition and an exciting era of new design in Aotearoa.
Hip-Town Bangers
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, in front of the Australian Memorial; Sunday 3pm-4pm; free Formed in 2013 through a common love of 60s hard bop and boogaloo music, Hip-Town Bangers play their favourite tunes from the likes of
Lou Donaldson, Cannonball Adderley, Horace Silver, as well as their own originals in the style. Funky, swingy, jazzy goodness.
The Wooden Box Band
Days Bay Pavilion, 6pm to 8pm on Sunday; free entry
The Wooden Box Band launch the Pavilion’s Sunday evening sessions for 2021 with their blend of urban folk and country blues. With special guests JeremyWinter (NRJ, Shaky Ground) on the black and white keys and Martin Durrant (The Sneaky Feelings) on drums and percussion. Great pizzas, great beer, great songs at the Bay.
Things to do Martinborough Lavender Star Gazing
Tomorrow, 8pm–11.30pm; Ranui Essentials, 284c Dry River Rd, Martinborough
Pick a bunch of lavender as the sun sets, then navigate the stars with Becky Bateman, Astronomy Guide from Under The Stars. Bring your own telescope, torch and evening picnic.
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery
Elsdon Park, Porirua; tomorrow, 12pm–2pm ; ticketed
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery is a two-hour interactive and educational dinosaur walk that brings prehistoric times alive again. More information at eventfinda.co. nz
Senior Detective Mystery
New Zealand Police Museum,
Porirua; until January 15
Test your detective skills in ‘‘Operation: Shadow,’’ involving the discovery of historic human remains in a Dunedin basement. You will be asked to assist NZ Police with this investigation by identifying the remains and possible cause of death. Can you solve this mystery?
Porirua Parkrun
Bothamley Park, Champion St; tomorrow 7:45am
Go at your own pace and just enjoy being with other people in this 5km run or walk, which start next to the Bothamley Park carpark.
Pick Your Own Lavender
Tomorrow and Sunday, 10am–3pm; Lavender Abbey, 351 Dalefield Rd, Carterton
Bring a picnic, sunhat, the kids, a camera and enjoy the aroma of over 2000 lavender growing wild, then pick your own bunch.
Events to include?
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