Devonport This Weekend
26 July, 2024
Devonport This Weekend – 26, 27, 28 July
Paddy Cornfield pictured playing the grand piano he has at his Stanley Bay home.
Music & Entertainment
Pianist Paddy Cornfield and the Devonport Chamber Orchestra at Holy Trinity Church
Patrick (Paddy) Cornfield celebrates his 20th year of performing piano concerti with the orchestra with Brahms’ first piano concerto. The orchestra will also perform Ravel’s lovely Pavane for a Dead Princess. Nicholas Forbes is conducting. Tickets at the door (no Eftpos) – adults $25, seniors and students $20, children under 12 free. See the 26 July Flagstaff for our interview with Cornfield.
When: Sunday, 2pm.
Where: Devonport Holy Trinity Church, 20 Church St.
The Fabulous Four (M) Previews
Previewing this weekend is The Fabulous Four, a comedy about three lifelong friends who travel to Florida to be bridesmaids at the surprise wedding of their college girlfriend, played by Bette Midler. Tickets and times here.
When: Friday to 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 song lists each week. Wine and cheese at 5pm.
When: Sunday, 3pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Bunker Hill Unplugged
Climb Takarunga to enjoy some great young folk artists at the bunker. Tickets $10 cash.
When: Sunday, 8-10.30pm.
Where: The Bunker, near the top of Mt Victoria/Takarunga.
Sport
Football: North Shore United
North Shore host Northern Rovers in the Northern Men’s Championship on Saturday.
When: Saturday, 3pm.
Where: Allen Hill Stadium, 25 Lake Rd.
General Events
Community Planting, Allen Hill Stadium
Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, North Shore United and First Devonport Scouts have partnered to host a community planting at the football club’s stadium. Spades and gloves provided. Sausage sizzle to follow.
When: Sunday, 2-4pm.
Where: 25 Lake Rd.
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 a pair of jika-tabi shoes (pictured below) acquired by sailors when in Japan as part of the occupying forces after the end of the Second World War. Jika-tabi with rubber soles were worn by Japanese soldiers during the Second World War.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Object No: CCI 0002 National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Carving Session at the Depot
Observe a live carving session with guest curator and local carver Natanahira Te Pona. Register here.
When: Saturday, 11am-1pm.
Where: The Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St.
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 punk, funk, jazz, soul, hip hop, rock, metal and electronica, with lots of local music available.
When: Saturday, 2-5.30pm.
Where: 5 Clarence St.
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
Matariki Exhibition at the Depot Artspace
Mai i te Moana ki te Whenua is a multi-media exhibition, featuring the work of nine artists, that shares stories of Matariki and Puanga, recognising the ways that this time of year is celebrated.
When: Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Real Good at Satellite2 Gallery
Grant Alexander’s mixed-media exhibition features a range of around 25 collage and lettering works with painterly touches. Many are influenced by history, media and current events.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Where: 61a Victoria Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
10A Bayview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.
29 Clarence St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
22 Abbotsford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.45pm.
Bayleys
11 Buchanan St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
5/77 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.
3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday 12-13.30pm, Sunday 1-1.30pm.
17 Anne St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
22 Empire Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
26B Harley Rd, Saturday, 11-11.30am.
36 Calliope Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.
3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
1/263 Lake Rd, Saturday, 3.15-3.45pm.
23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 11-11.30am.
3/53 Lake Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
30 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.