12 April, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 12, 13, 14 April

Music & Entertainment 

Devonport Chamber Orchestra 

The orchestra’s first concert of the year is this Sunday, with Mark Bennett conducting and Henrietta Reid (pictured above) as the soprano soloist. On the programme are Canteloube: Songs from the Auvergne (a selection); four arias from Mozart operas; and Mozart’s “Haffner” Symphony. Tickets are $20 at the door, no eftpos available. 

When: Sunday, 2pm. 

Where: Holy Trinity Church, 20 Church St. 

 

Unsung Heros Live at Harmony Hall 

Prepare for a night of songs, stories and images from New Zealand’s distant past at the Unsung Heroes concert this Sunday. The concert offers stories from New Zealand history in song, with newspaper clippings and poems read by Peter Elliott as an introduction and a slideshow of historic images to accompany each song. Tickets are $20 at the door. 

When: Sunday: 7-10pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St. 

 

1001 Nights Dance Show

This colourful gala show at the Rose Centre journeys through a variety of dance styles from around the world. It promises dazzling costumes along with amazing music and dancing. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for pensioners and children under 12 and can be purchased here (fees apply) or booked by phone or email (021-077-4720 or tais@tais-bellydance.co.nz) and paid by bank transfer. 

When: Sunday 2-4pm. 

Where: Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

The Vic Theatre 

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (M) Previews

An exploration of Noël Coward’s career across the stage and screen, told in his own words and music, and through home-movie footage.For tickets please visit here. 

When: Visit here for times. 

Where: 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Freight – An Evening of Blues (Live Show)

Local blues band Freight take the stage at The Vic for a live show tonight. Tickets $12.50, book here. 

When: Friday 8pm. 

Where: 48 Victoria Rd. 

General Events   

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum 

Visit the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay, with its extensive collection of photos, artefacts, medals and more, for a look into New Zealand’s maritime history. Young visitors can try their hand at making a medal as part of the school holiday activities on offer. 

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Where: 64 King Edward Pde.

 

Devonport Museum

The museum has many fascinating displays showing local natural, geological and human history, along with memorabilia relating to schools, transport, early settlers and families, and a collection of historIcal photographs. 

When: 2-4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Gallery Exhibitions 

Nunuku’s Light

An exhibition of works by Miriam Cameron, inspired by the story of pacifist Moriori chief Nunuku-whenua and Cameron’s trip to the Chatham Islands, features expressionist paintings that reflect the chief’s ideas, values and way of life.

When: Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: Satellite2, 61 Victoria Rd. 

 

Commemorating Tūhoe Prophet Rua Kenana: A Man for Our Times

This exhibition honours leader, faith healer and land rights activist Rua Kenana (1869–1937). It features a 20-metre-long 10-panel mural by Tony Johnston based on Kenana’s life. The work was completed in 1981 and hung in the Manukau City Council Chambers, but was put into storage when the council was among those merged into Auckland Council. Recently located, it is being exhibited with related works by other artists. Artist Talk by Tony Johnstone on Saturday at 12.30pm. 

When: Saturday and Sunday.

Where: 30 Victoria Rd. 

 

The Depot Artspace

New Principles is a collection of contemporary furniture from emerging and established artists based in Auckland. The exhibition includes the work of six artists who present furniture not as accessories to a room, but as a highlight.  

When: Saturday, 10am-4pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St. 

Sport 

North Shore United 

North Shore United’s first team will be looking to pick up their first points of the season when they take on Mt Albert Ponsonby AFC at Allen Hill Stadium this Saturday. 

When: Saturday, 3pm kickoff. 

Where: 25 Lake Rd

 

Open Homes

Barfoot & Thompson 

38 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

45B Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

3/59 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

3A Garden Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

9 Hastings Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

16 Hastings Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

17C Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.45pm.

2/5 Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 2.30-3pm.

2A Waterview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3-3.45pm.

78 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday, 11-11.30am.

15 Duders Ave, Saturday, 2-2.30pm.

60 Old Lake Rd, Saturday, 2-2.30pm.

49a Vauxhall Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

 

Bayleys 

2 Kawerau Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

14 Maleme Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30-1.15pm.

28A Waterview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

2/18 Westwell Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30-2.15pm.

8 Rutland Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

3A Ariho Tce, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.

42 Cheltenham Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

6 Macky Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

3/45 Vauxhall Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

3A Ariho Tce, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

6A Hauraki Rd, Sunday, 1.30-2.15pm

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

27 Creamer Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 10-10.30am.

4/12 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

2/46 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

5/40 Roslyn Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

30 St Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

42A Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

173 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

2/74 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

1/15 Northboro Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm. 

83 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday, 1-1.30pm. 

23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

32 Hanlon Cres, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

3/3 Opua St, Sunday 2-2.30pm. 

 

Ray White 

36 Cheltenham Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

10 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

1/57 Beresford St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

15A Hororata Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

 

Tell us about your weekend event: email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.