Arts events this weekend
Homegrown
Wellington waterfront, Mar 16
Spread across five stages along Wellington's stunning waterfront, there’ll be 45 acts making Jim Beam Homegrown the biggest celebration of music from Aotearoa.
Charity Auction: Rembrandt Remastered
Academy Galleries, Mar 15, 6pm
Always wanted a Rembrandt? Fifty digitally remastered reproductions of masterpieces from Rembrandt Remastered are being offered for auction. Bid online at www. galabid.com/jemima. All proceeds will go to Jemima’s Wish: jemimaswish.com
Camerata: Haydn In The Church
St Peter's on Willis Street, Mar 16, 6.30pm, koha Lose yourself in Suk’s romantic Serenade for Strings. Also featured is Rossini’s whimsical Overture to Il Signor Bruschino, and Haydn’s early Symphony No. 18. Entry from 6pm. See Eventfinda or Camerata.
Contrasts Botanic Gardens Founders Entrance, Glenmore St, Mar 17 11am, $5
A 75-minute easy walk with the Friends of the Garden will take us from open skies into deep crown cover, from simple to complex plant associations, and from modern flora to ancient.
The Hendrick’s Hootenanny Greytown, to Mar 31
Curiously delicious cocktails and events of unusually grand gaiety are coming to Greytown all month long at The Hendrick’s Hootenanny. This gin fiesta will feature a range of special edition gin cocktails alongside events, parties and special menus. Programme and tickets: greytownvillage.com
The Big Bike Film Night 2024
Kāpiti Coast-Event Cinemas, Penthouse Cinema Brooklyn, Mar 17, 5pm, April 10, 6.15pm The Big Bike Film Night is bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Tickets: bigbikefilmnight.nz To be considered for inclusion, email your listing to arts@thepost.co.nz. Include the name of the event, venue, date and time, cost and one paragraph about the event.