Talks and workshops

Brett McDowell Gallery, 5 Dowling St. Saturday, 11am: ArtExplore Walk, guided walking tour of surrounding art precinct. Register at www.artexplore.co.nz

Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Pl.

Wednesday, 7pm: ‘‘Continued Sense of Wonder’’, children’s literature discussion group for adults. Bookings essential. Information: Jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz

Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon. Sunday, 3pm: Guest talk by Te Papa curator

Megan TamatiQuennell, about Jonathan Jones’ installation on the Big Wall.

Wednesday, 11.15am: ‘‘Tour for Tots’’, babyfriendly halfhour tour of an exhibition.

H.D. Skinner Annex, Otago Museum Reserve. Saturday, 10.30am: ‘‘Critical Thinking in Arboriculture’’, talk by arborist Mark Roberts.

Saturday, 11.15am: ‘‘Trees in a Changing Environment’’, talk by Mark Roberts.

Hocken Collections, 90 Anzac Ave. Wednesday, 11am and 2pm: ‘‘Behind the scenes’’ tours of the Hocken archives, stacks and picture storeroom. Limited spaces.

Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church St, Mosgiel.

Tuesdays, 7pm9pm: Rhythmix choir meeting and practice. Inquiries, Nancy 022 3130399.

Olveston, 42 Royal Tce, Dunedin.

Sundays, 3pm: Theomin art collection tours. Bookings essential.

Otago Museum, 419 Great King St.

Daily, 11am and 2pm: ‘‘Treasures of the Museum’’, guided tour. Paid admission.

Daily, 1pm and 3pm: ‘‘Stories of the South’’, guided tour. Paid admission.