14 February, 2025

Devonport This Weekend – 14, 15, 16 February

Music & Entertainment       

Folk in the Park 

Folk music returns to the band rotunda in Windsor Reserve this Sunday with Devonport local Diane Ponzio – who blends jazz, pop and folk – among performers on the bill. Others include Sonja and Nigel – Sonja Wilson and Nigel Gavin – a multi-cultural acoustic duo who mix French, Kiwi, and American songs with their own compositions; Neil Finlay and friends, specialising in blues and country-folk; Celtic Ferret; Jean Reid; and Ian Bartlett.

When: Sunday, 1-4pm. 

Where: Windsor Reserve band rotunda, Flagstaff Tce. 

 

Potluck Dinner

Come to the Rose Centre for improv show Potluck Dinner, an unscripted soap opera with scandals, secrets, drama and comedy where even the actors have no clue what scandals will come next. Licensed bar available. Tickets here. 

When: Friday, 7.30pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Faithfully Queer

This R18 cabaret show gives a platform for artists to showcase their personal take on the intersection of faith and queerness. The line up consists of both experienced and up-and-coming artists from across Tāmaki Makaurau. Tickets here. 

When: Saturday, 7.30pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Stories and Sparkles

Reign Bowman, a local drag king, presents an inclusive storytelling and sing-along experience for kids. 

When: Email kiaora@rosecentre.co.nz for date and time. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Tyra Hammond and Jeremy Toy

Tyra and Jeremy present an intimate acoustic set of soul-drenched original songs. Tickets here. 

When: Sunday, 4pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd.  

 

Valentine’s Day at The Vic 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Vic Theatre, on Friday with these romantic screenings: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (M), 5.30pm and 8.05pm; Touch (M), 6pm; Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (M), 8.30pm. Tickets and more here.  

When: Friday. 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Bird (R16) – Advance screenings 

Bailey, 12 years old, lives with her single father Bug and her brother Hunter in a squat in northern Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time to devote to his children and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere. A coming-of-age tale directed by Andrea Arnold. Starring Nykiya Adams, Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski. 2024 Cannes Film Festival Nominee for Palme d’Or and 2025 BAFTA Film Award Nominee for Outstanding British Film of the Year. Tickets and Times here. 

When: Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Vic Theatre. 

 

Friday Night Open Mic

Come to Harmony Hall tonight to hear talented local singers and maybe give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO. 

When: Friday, 7pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St.

  

Sunday Singing 

Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese. 

When: Sunday, 3pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St. 

 

Gallery Exhibitions   

Visceralism – Striking a Chord at Satellite2 Gallery 

Poet, musician and artist Peter Bradburn’s paintings combine elements of abstraction and pictorialism. A single colour or form often inspires a work, and recurring motifs appear. 

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 6 Victoria Rd. 

 

Studio D3: Momentum at the Depot Artspace

See large-scale photography, textile art, ceramics, painting, sculpture, jewellery, printmaking and more from the recently established artists studios at 3 Victoria Rd. 

When: Saturday, 10am-4pm. 

Where: 3 Victoria Rd.   

 

Beyond the Surface at the Depot Artspace

Kate Serebrianskaia uses layers of acrylic inks and paints with unprimed canvases to evoke connections to the depicted moment. 

When: Saturday, 10am-4pm.  

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Mei Ling Lee: Personal Archive M59 at the Depot Artspace

Mei Ling Lee’s work is an act of preservation, adding layers of depth to found objects and offering clues for viewers to piece together fragments of a life story. 

When: Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Where: 28 Clarence St. 

  

General Events 

Volcanic Vinyl 

Add some records to your collection at the Volcanic Vinyl sale at Tiny Triumphs. A selection of new and second-hand vinyl from a range of genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip-hop. 

When: Saturday, 2-5.30pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St.   

 

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum 

Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history.  

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: Saturday and Sunday, 2-4pm. 

Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson 

1/13 Esmonde Rd, Saturday and Sunday 11-11.30am.

1/19 Montgomery Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

37 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12.30pm.

15 Summer St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

1/12 Westwell Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

6/77 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

10 Moana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

26 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

36 Wicklow Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

26 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

16 Bayswater Ave, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.

12 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 1-2pm.

 

Bayleys

28 Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

32 Summer St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

Apt 604/45 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

2D/2 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

41 Glen Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

23 Ascot Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

58A Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

3 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2.30-3pm.

11 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

41 Old Lake Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

34B Kawerau Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

42 King Edward Pde, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

11 Buchanan St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co. 

1A/2 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

131A Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

61 Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

35A Merani St, Saturday, 1-1.30pm. 

28A Harley Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

 

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