What’s On Waikato
Winter has come and brings along a few season staples: rugby, movies and Fieldays. The Super Rugby season is coming to an end soon and the Gallagher Chiefs want a spot in the final, so they will battle the Reds this weekend — a match not to be missed.
Other events set to entertain the region include:
French Film Festival, now until June 28 at Lido Cinema, Hamilton The creme de la creme of French cinema is coming to big screens around New Zealand, including in Hamilton. To see what awardwinning movies are being shown, go to lidocinema.co.nz/movies.
NZSO Stravinsky & Mendelssohn, classical concert, June 9, 7.30pm at the Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber, Hamilton
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, with conductor James Judd, brings classic masterpieces to Hamilton. The programme includes Stravinsky’s Pulcinella suite and Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony.
Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest, art fair, June 10, from 10am at Hamilton City Libraries, Garden Place The ninth annual Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest will showcase and sell short-run print media magazines like amateur comics, chap books, weird drawings and collages from 40 stallholders. Free entry.
Chris Parker — Lots of Love, comedy show, June 10, 8pm at Heaphy Room, Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
First came love, then came marriage. Now, as a 32-year-old, childless, innercity-living homosexual, Chris is naturally wondering what’s next. A purebred dachshund is on the cards. Tickets via Ticketek.
Chiefs v Reds, Super Rugby quarterfinal, June 10, at 4.35pm at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton The Gallagher Chiefs need a strong home crowd for this knock-out quarterfinals battle. The winner advances to the semifinals next weekend. Tickets are available online.
The Sweet Science of Bruising, theatre show, June 16 and 17, at 7.30pm at Wintec’s Events Room 1 in Hamilton
The second-year theatre students of the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts present Joy Wilkinson’s play, which is based on a true story. It’s about four young women seeking to become the Lady Boxing Champion of the World in Victorian England. Free Entry.
Fieldays, agricultural event, June 14-17, at Mystery Creek.
The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere is returning to its regular winter dates and brings along crowd favourites like the tractor pull competition and a few new additions. Tickets online at fieldays. co.nz.
Takapoto Showjumping, equestrian event, June 17 and 18, from 9am at Takapoto Estate, 90 Finlay Rd Maungatautari, Cambridge Equestrian fans are invited to the Takapoto Showjumping Winter Series, which, apart from the jumping, will also have a cafe, bar, food trucks, and trade village. Free event.
Mitch James, concert, June 23, at Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton Mitch James is hitting the road for his first headline tour since 2019 in celebration of his sophomore album, patience. He is going to 11 NZ towns and will also stop in Hamilton. Tickets online via Ticketek.
Around The World In 80 Minutes, concert, June 24, 2pm, at Te Awamutu Methodist Church
The Rosetown Choristers present this fundraising concert featuring songs from Aotearoa, Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Entry is $15. All profits to Foodbank.
Drag Queen Bingo, June 28, 7pm at Lucky Finn’s, Hamilton
After the first event sold out in record time, the organisers added a new date. Join Anita Wigl’it for three competitive games of bingo, prizes, drag shows and lots of laughs. Tickets via Eventfinda.
Horis in Space, theatre show, June 28-30, 7pm at the Meteor Theatre, Hamilton
It’s the year 3023 on the planet Aotearoa, and avid classic video game enthusiast Kauri Roads is bored with both his job and his mundane life. While livestreaming, he meets an alien and has to make a bold decision. Written and performed by Michael Kerei. Tickets via the Meteor website.