Arts events on in the capital
An extensive list of the weekend’s arts events can be found at thepost.co.nz
Lads on the Island
Circa Theatre, to Mar 2, 7:30pm Tues-Sat, 4:30pm Sun. $30-$55
Ariel and Prospero are just a couple of lads bound to one another on an island of their own enchanting. Impressive illusions, stunning design, and reimaginings of classic NZ tracks come together to make a brand-new classic. Tickets: circa.co.nz
Marvel: Te Whakaaturanga Mārohirohi oTeAo
Tākina, to April 28
Exclusive to the capital, it features rare artefacts, original comic art, film props, costumes, immersive designs and exclusive memorabilia, getting fans up close with iconic Marvel Heroes, films and comics. For more info: wellingtonnz.com/MarvelExhibition
Dinosaurs of Patagonia
Te Papa, level 4, to April 28, daily, $14.90$29.90
Meet the astonishing dinosaurs of Patagonia, South America – including Patagotitan, one of the most massive creatures ever to walk the planet. Encounter life-sized casts, and real fossils up to 180 million years old. Get hands-on with models, and create your own virtual dino. Tickets: Ticketek
Floral Affair: A Collection of Boutique Paintings by Andrea Robinson Mitchell Studios, Khandallah, to March 2,free
Andrea Robinson’s first solo exhibition is fresh, feminine, delicate and playful, combining the Wellington artist's realistic training with a stylized technique that delves into the realms of imagination.
Love and Marriage: Images of Romantic Unions
NZ Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, to Mar 10
This exhibition, curated by 2023 Liz Stringer scholarship recipient Karis Evans, is an invitation to explore the myriad ways romantic partnerships are defined, expressed, and felt. The exhibition showcases 32 pieces including 21 wedding photographs from national and regional collections which provide an official overview of how marital traditions have been conducted, recorded, and repeated in New Zealand over the last 150 years.