Arts events in the region

TODAY Les Miserables

Wainuiomata Little Theatre, until July 10. $10

The famous musical theatre show Les Miserables has been nearly 18 months in the making but hits the stage tonight. Wainuiomata Little Theatre is looking forward to showcasing local talent. Tickets: trybooking.com

Harry Ricketts – Selected Poems Unity Books Wellington, 6-7.30pm, free

Harry Ricketts has written and edited more than 30 books, but it is his poetry that has been the most constant, and the most personal in tone. His voice is recognisable for its humility, intelligence and warmth.

Amanda Bunting and Kris Zuelicke – piano four hands

St Mark’s, Lower Hutt, 12:15pm, koha

Programme includes Debussy’s Petite Suite, Faures Dolly Suite and David Hamilton’s Five New Zealand Characters.

TOMORROW

Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Te Papa, Toi Art, Level 4, until October 31, $23.50

Enter the marvellous world of surrealism. See extraordinary artworks by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, Man Ray and more. Tickets tepapa.govt.nz Open Decks Evenings

Havana Bar, Wigan St, 7pm- 11pm, free

You be the DJ. Bring and play your own records at our monthly vinyl club starting with a back-to-back of chilled lounge music then 20-minute DJ sets from 8.30pm. Get there for 6.45pm to sign up for a slot. All welcome including beginners – turntable tuition available. Hosted by Semi-Tone.