20 September, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 20, 21, 22 September

 

Music & Entertainment    

Devonport Chamber Orchestra 

The chamber orchestra returns to Holy Trinity Church with talented young violinist Hayden Chiu, who will be the soloist in Bruch’s’ popular first violin concerto. The orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s second symphony. Mark Bennett will be conducting. Tickets at the door (no EFTPOS) – adults $20, seniors and students $15, children under 12 free. See latest Flagstaff for more. 

When: Sunday, 2pm. 

Where: 20 Church St. 

 

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.  

 

Transformers One (PG) Previews

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better-known as sworn enemies, who once were friends bonded like brothers. The first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry and Scarlett Johansson. Tickets and times here.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

The Wild Robot (PG) Previews

DreamWorks Animation brings to life Peter Brown’s bestseller The Wild Robot. “Roz” is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings and build relationships with the animals. The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, technology and nature, and what it means to be alive and connected to all living things. Oscar nominee writer-director Chris Sanders directs a star-studded voice cast including Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal. Tickets and times here.

When: Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Big Tasty at The Kestrel 

Electrifying 8-piece funk and soul band Big Tasty will treat The Kestrel patrons to their unique blend of classic funk and soul after the full-time whistle ends the All Blacks vs Wallabies game.      

When: Saturday, 7.30pm-12 am. 

Where: 1 Queens Pde. 

 

Sunday Singing 

Come 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.

 

General Events   

E-Waste Recycling 

If you’ve got old electrical items such as monitors, cables, keyboards or mobile phones lying around the house, take it to The Clay Store this Saturday to get rid of it. Household appliances, old batteries, clean polystyrene and cardboard will also be collected for recycling. Drop off small amounts for $5, a boot-load for $10, a car-load for $20 and a trailer-load for $50. 

When: Saturday, 10am-1pm. 

Where: 27 Lake Rd. 

 

Volcanic Vinyl 

Add some records to your collection at the Volcanic Vinyl sale at Tiny Triumphs this Saturday. 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.   

 

Community Planting at the Pump Track 

Help fill a few gaps and stabilise the Woodall Park pump track jumps at this Sunday’s community tree planting. Bring along spades and other gardening gear such as rakes, weed eaters and clippers to trim the weeds and groom the track. Some vouchers for a free coffee at Narrow Neck Beach Cafe will be provided after the planting.

When: Sunday, 9am-noon.

Where: Woodall Park, Narrow Neck. 

 

Noughty Wasters

Bring the kids to Resource Recovery Devonport to play and create with items otherwise destined for landfill. A free family session, suitable for all ages, but children under three years old will require close supervision. Bookings required here  (Parents/caregivers will need to stay with their children, with one adult required per three children.) 

When: Sunday 9am-noon.

Where: 27 Lake Rd. 

 

Navy Softball Open Day 

Give softball a go this Sunday at the Royal New Zealand Navy club’s open day. Games, a free sausage sizzle, and free spot prizes for the kids will be available on the day. 

When: Sunday, 12-3pm. 

Where: Ngataringa Sports Complex, Stanley Point. 

  

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum 

Visit the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay to see its latest exhibition, Over Seas – Mā te Moana, a collection of objects brought home by Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) sailors during overseas deployments all around the world. A stitching workshop is on this Saturday, where you can take some time out and learn a new skill. For queries and to book, email: info@navymuseum.co.nz, $2 cost, all materials provided. 

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Workshop, 10am-2pm. 

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  

Sponge City at the Depot Artspace

Flooding at the Depot has added an extra element to this exhibition that highlights ways to reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Footage of water gushing down the gallery wall has been incorporated into the show by 10 exhibiting artists. See latest Flagstaff for more. 

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Typography in the Third Dimension at Satellite2 Gallery 

Tara McLeod’s exhibition makes typography pop out of the page. The last day to see the exhibition is on Sunday. 

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson 

68 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

85 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

47 Roslyn Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

1B Napier Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

114 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

1/8 Cambria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

5/16 Rutland Rd, Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

 

Bayleys 

26A Niccol Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

10 Cassino St, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

12 McDowell Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.

1/5 Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

80A Eversleigh Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

6/45 Anzac St, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30-1pm.

12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-2pm.

16A Killarney St, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30-2.15pm.

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

11 Buchanan St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

37 Mozeley Ave, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

3 Cambria Rd, Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

7/7 Owens Rd, Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

4/22 North Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

3/9 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.  

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

1/2 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-2pm.

2/74 Victoria Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

49 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.  

 

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