What’s on in the region this week
What if the city was a theatre – a free city-wide programme of art and performance, curated in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations – continues over the weekend. For info on events citytheatre.co.nz Este`re
Meow, today, 8pm, $22
Este`re’s new album, Archetypes, is amazing and has garnered several awesome reviews, so far. She and her band will perform her Archetypes release show at Meow. Sing To Me, Taki Rua
Te Whaea Theatre, Feb 27-March 6, 7.30pm, $35-$45
Two worlds collide when mildmannered optometrist Ata and fierce sea maiden Whetu¯ fall in love. Set against the backdrop of a climate in crisis, Sing to Me is a powerful reimagining of pu¯ra¯kau, stories of old, in the 21st century. Ticketed.
Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, today to Sunday
An extravaganza of aerial action. More than 70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays, skydiving will be on display. Info at wings.org.nz
A Superhero Experience Orchestra Wellington, Michael Fowler Centre, tomorrow 2.30pm and 7.30pm, from $30
Against the backdrop of scenes from popular and well-known Marvel films, talented musicians, led by music director Marc Taddei, will play live thematic scores to transport you into the movie magic. Ebony Lamb (formerly Eb & Sparrow)
Hunters & Collectors, 34 Cuba St, tomorrow, 6.30pm, 9pm, $27.50 online $30 door sales
This is the first time music has been performed at the upstairs gallery in the iconic Hunters & Collectors for a night of highly anticipated and a truly intimate performance by Ebony.
A virtual tour around Italy’s villas, palaces and gardens
Circolo Italiano, Club Garibaldi, Tory St, Feb 27-March 27, five Saturdays 10am-12.30pm, $50 Instead of actually travelling to Italy, would you like to explore its history, art and architecture here in Wellington? Discover the artists, architects, patrons and key players in the creation of papal, Medicean, Palladian and Savoy villas and palaces . . . along with an Italian coffee break. Bookings: phyllis@mossman.net.nz
Toi Po¯ neke Arts Centre
Open day, Abel Smith St, tomorrow See the artists working in situ. Visitors will be able to check out the gallery, dance and music rehearsal studios. The carpark will be festooned into an art car-boot sale. There will be free workshops, DJs, a food truck and coffee. ShakesBeer in the Garden, The Taming of the Brew
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Abel Smith St, Sunday, 4pm-7pm. $10-$20
A fundraiser with a difference for Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ) – come and enjoy a bit of The Bard in the Garden Bar. Join Playshop as they perform Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before (or will again) with their rendition of The Taming of the Brew. Tickets, eventbrite.com.au Limited door sales.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon
The Pines, 50 The Esplanade Island Bay, Sunday, Feb 28, 2pm, $5
The Young Once band playing hit music from the 50s and 60s. Let’s chat, relax, sing or dance. Food and drink available.
Pipes in the Park
Waitangi Park, tomorrow, Feb 27, 10am-4pm, free
The Wellington Red Hackle Pipe Band presents – Wellington’s very own Highland games. Featuring seven pipe bands from around the North Island, Highland dancing, Irish dancing, solo piping, clans, craft markets, food trucks and children’s play zone. Fun for the whole family.
Events to include?
If you want your event listed on this page, please send an outline to arts@dompost.co.nz with ``what’s on’’ in the subject line.