26 April, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 26, 27, 28 April

Music & Entertainment 

Shhh! at the Rose Centre

One woman’s plunge into motherhood, the soothing power of cabbage and a tango with her inner critic. Based on the true stories of four generations of women and research into historical healthcare records, Shhh! is a dark comedy with a mix of storytelling, physical theatre and live music. The show will be followed by a cast, crew and community screening of the short film, Unlatched, and a kōrero/Q and A. Tickets here.

When: Friday, Saturday.

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Friday Night Open Mic

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

When: Friday, 7pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St. 

 

Traditional Scottish Concert 

Hear the sounds of traditional music from skilled musicians Bruce MacGregor, Ian Lowthian and Catherine Fraser along with students from ScotStringNZ, the traditional Scottish music school. Tickets $20 at the door. 

When: Saturday, 2pm start. 

Where: Harmony Hall, 4 Wynyard St. 

 

Sunday Singing 

Come along to the Harmony Hall for a singing session with your fellow community members. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for song lists each week. Wine and cheese at 5pm. 

When: Sunday, 4pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St.

 

Dope Vader at Tiny Triumphs 

High-energy cover band Dope Vader are at Tiny Triumphs tonight, playing all of your favourite bangers from Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine and many more. 

When: Friday, 7.30-11pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St. 

 

The Vic Theatre 

Alien (R16) (1979) Anniversary screening

The 1979 Ridley Scott sci-fi horror that spawned a franchise is back on the big screen to celebrate its 45th Anniversary, on Alien Day, Friday 26 April. For tickets visit here.

When: Friday, 8pm. 

Where: 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Golda (M) Previews 

This true-story war drama centres on the high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Helen Mirren plays the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’. Directed by Academy Award winner Guy Nattiv. For tickets and session times visit here.  

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Sport 

Football: North Shore United 

North Shore takes on Ngāruawāhia United at Allen Hill this Saturday. 

When: Saturday, 3pm kickoff. 

Where: Allen Hill Stadium, 25 Lake Rd. 

 

Gallery Exhibitions 

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.

 

Light into Dark

This exhibition features the work of 10 artists, including Ralph Hotere’s Song of Solomon, a collage piece made in response to the Gulf War. Two works from Devonport sculptor Helen Pollock will also be shown at the exhibition, which promotes messages of peace in conjunction with Anzac Day. 

When: Saturday, Sunday 10am-3pm. 

Where: Satellite2, 61a 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 still 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.

 

Open Homes

Barfoot & Thompson 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

78 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday, 11-11.30am.

15 Duders Ave, Saturday, 2-2.30pm.

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

45B Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

3A Allenby Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

44 Killarney St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

8A Tennyson Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

 

Bayleys

9A Kerr St, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

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

8 Rutland Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

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

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

2/27 Northboro Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

2/11 Buchanan St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

41 Old Lake Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

6 Macky Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

42 Cheltenham Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

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

37 Kiwi Rd, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

27 Creamer Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

12 Niccol Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

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

1/80 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

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

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

2/49 Mozeley Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.

23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

83 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

30 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

173 Lake Rd, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

 

Ray White 

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

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

 

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