21 February, 2025

Devonport This Weekend – 21, 22, 23 February

 

Music & Entertainment       

Yuri Naumov at The Rose Centre

For the first time, Yuri Naumov, one of the creators of ‘Russian Blues’, is performing in New Zealand. The New York City-based guitarist’s technique, employing 26 different tunings, pushes the boundaries of traditional blues. His compositions, whether in English or Russian, are said to transcend cultural boundaries. Tickets here.

When: Saturday, 7pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Tinā (M) – Advance Screenings 

A New Zealand film, which features choirs from North Shore schools, tells the story of a teacher in Christchurch who uses Samoan culture to help empower her students. Written and directed by Miki Magasiva, starring Anapela Polataivao and Antonia Robinson. Tickets and times here.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 

Where: The Vic, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

BAFTA Winner film screenings

Watch the BAFTA winners on the big screen at the Vic Theatre, including Best Film winner Conclave, Anora (with Best Leading Actress Mikey Madison) and The Brutalist (Best Leading Actor Adrien Brody). Tickets and times here.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Vic, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

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. Artist talk and open studio tour, Saturday 10am. 

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 

Author Talk at Devonport Library tonight

Esteemed historian and author of the Kāwai series, Dr Monty Soutar ONZM, discusses his trilogy of popular novels about pre-colonial Aotearoa.  

When: Friday, 6pm. 

Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd. 

 

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.   

 

Family Fun Day

Games, activities and crafts for young and old will be on offer at Windsor Reserve during the Devonport Community House’s Family Fun Day fundraiser. Bring a blanket along and enjoy an afternoon with your whānau. 

When: Sunday, 12-3pm. 

Where: Windsor Reserve. 

 

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.

26 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

1/23 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

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

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

36 Wicklow Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

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

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

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

 

Bayleys 

117 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 10-10.30am.

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

35A Montgomery Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm. 

1/8 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30-12pm.

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

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

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

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

58A Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.45pm.

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

7A Clifton Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.

41 Calliope Rd, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.

10A First Ave, Saturday, 1.30-2pm.

11 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

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

17 Tainui Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.

11 Buchanan St, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.

55 Clarence St, Sunday, 1-1.45pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

87 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30-1pm. 

6 Roberts Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

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

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

19 Wicklow Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.  

61 Hanlon Cres, Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

35A Merani St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

 

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