Devonport This Weekend
23 August, 2024
Devonport This Weekend – 23, 24, 25 August
The cast of Home Land.
Music & Entertainment
Home Land at The Rose Centre
Don’t miss Home Land, the latest production from Company Theatre, directed by Sian Davis. Set in Otago, this gripping drama explores the life of a rugged southern farmer not ready for change. When his daughter returns from Auckland with her own teenage daughter, sparks fly between generations. Tickets here. See the 9 August Flagstaff for more information.
When: Friday 8pm, Saturday 4pm, Sunday, 2pm.
Where: The Rose Centre.
NeverNeverLand: Clubbing Experience
Another night of sophisticated house and nu-disco for over 30s with DJs The Brother Grinn, DJ Spinner, The Coatesville Collective and Rich Coles. A safe and friendly venue for people who need to be home in time for the babysitters. Licensed bar. $20 cash or card on door.
When: Saturday, 7.30pm-midnight.
Where: Devonport RSA, 61 Victoria Rd.
A Posse of Poets
Celebrate National Poets Day at Devonport Library with special guests and readings of new poems. Relax with some drinks and nibbles and convivial company.
When: Friday, 6.30pm
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd.
The Vic: The Crow (R16) preview
A modern re-imagining of 1994’s cult classic The Crow, based on the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. Rupert Sanders directs, with Bill Skarsgård taking on the role of the Crow, a heartbroken man who defies death and seeks revenge against those that murdered his soulmate. Tickets here.
When: Friday.
Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd.
The Vic: Midas Man (M) previews
On Thursday 9 November 1961, a man named Brian descended the stairs to a cellar in Liverpool, with world-changing consequences. A biopic on the life of music entrepreneur and Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Tickets here.
When: Friday, Sunday.
Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd.
Friday Night Open Mic
Come to the 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
Come along to the Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese at 5pm.
When: Sunday, 3pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
General Events
Cyanotype Print Workshop with Celia Walker
Learn how to coat paper and expose the image to make nature-based prints, and how to use ordinary kitchen products to alter the colours. This is a drop-in session, so participants can join anytime from 2pm. Suitable for all ages. Tickets here.
When: Saturday, 2-4pm.
Where: The Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St.
Volcanic Vinyl
New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip-hop, all in the convivial surroundings of Tiny Triumphs while DJs provide a musical backdrop.
When: Saturday, 2-6.30pm.
Where: 5 Clarence St.
Polar Plunge
Take a dip at Cheltenham Beach to raise money for mental health services. Sign up now here. Weather and water-quality dependent, safety tips on website.
When: Sunday, 10:30am.
Where: Cheltenham Beach, Bath St.
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 RNZN sailors during overseas deployments all around the world. Exhibits include items such as the souvenir denim jacket pictured below. The jacket is embroidered with the image of a dragon and the names of the countries visited by HMNZS Otago during a Southeast Asian tour in 1970.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Object No: CRE 0003 b National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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
This exhibition highlights the ways that plants and healthy soils, such as those in wetlands, can absorb heavy rain and release water slowly, reducing the impacts of flooding. The 10 exhibiting artists use printmaking to address the recent flooding in Auckland.
When: Opening Saturday, 2-4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
A Feather on the Ground at Satellite2 Gallery
Derek March’s collection of work reflects on avian extinction in Aotearoa. The paintings feature falling feathers, symbolising the bird species lost since humans arrived in New Zealand.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Where: 61a Victoria Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
29 Clarence St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
10A Bayview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
19 Rutland Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
9 Grahame St, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
Bayleys
3/36 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
11 Buchanan St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
1 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
1/11A Hauraki Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.
2 Grahame St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
22 Mays St, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
7/7 Owens Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 11.15-11.45am.
2/74 Victoria Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.