Devonport This Weekend
29 November, 2024
Devonport This Weekend – 29 November – 1 December
Santa Claus giving the thumbs up at last year’s parade.
General Events
Devonport Christmas Festival
The Santa Parade returns for another festive season. See Father Christmas make his way from Clarence St, down Victoria Rd to Windsor Reserve. Devonport Market (operating at the ferry terminal and the reserve) will have an array of potential gifts for sale, music will play and food stalls will provide a range of tempting options. The parade starts from Clarence St at 11am.
When: Sunday, 11am-3pm. Market starts at 9am.
Where: Windsor Reserve.
William Sanders Market Day
The Ryman retirement village is putting on a market this Saturday, with crafts, cakes, sweets, preserves and plants on offer, along with fun activities for children.
When: Saturday, 10am-1pm.
Where: 7 Ngataringa 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, 2-5pm.
Where: 5 Clarence St.
Food-truck night
Enjoy a wide array of culinary experiences from the food trucks at Woodall Park this Saturday.
When: Saturday, 5-9pm.
Where: Woodall Park, 2 Old Lake Rd.
Ethical Christmas Market
The ethical Christmas market returns this Sunday with goods made in an ethical way, including homewares, artisan gifts, organic wine and much more.
When: Sunday, 10am-3pm.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
Visit the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay to see Over Seas – Mā te Moana, an exhibition of objects brought home by Royal New Zealand Navy sailors during overseas deployments all around the world.
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, 12-4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Music & Entertainment
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.
Summer Nights 2
Five young bands from across the North Island are coming to the Community House for a gig on Saturday Night. Whether you like indie, reggae or classic rock the lineup of Revér, Joone, The Rues, Katie-Lee, and The Usuals will have you covered. People aged 14 years and younger will need to be supervised. Tickets $13.50 here.
When: Saturday, 7pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert With Jan Elliott
Dive into the music of Joni Mitchell when Jan Elliott takes the stage at Harmony Hall this Saturday. Elliott has been performing Joni Mitchell songs since she first picked up a guitar at age 17 and played her first tribute show in November 2022. Tickets available here.
When: Saturday, 8-10.30pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Sheila’s Island at the Rose Centre
Four hapless middle-aged, middle-class, middle-management businesswomen are shipwrecked on an island in the UK’s Lake District in this black comedy at the Rose Centre. For more information on the show, see the 15 November Devonport Flagstaff. Tickets available here.
When: Saturday, 7.30pm
Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd.
Kurosawa Season: Yojimbo (1961)
To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, a wily masterless samurai turns a war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Visually stunning and darkly comic, Yojimbo is regarded as one of Akira Kurosawa’s best films.
When: Sunday, 3.30pm.
Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd.
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.
Gallery Exhibitions
Reflections of Visual Encounters at Satellite2 Gallery
Devonport photographer Robert Peper’s recent work focuses on reflections. View the works here and see this week’s Flagstaff for a story about Peper’s approach.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Where: 61a Victoria Rd.
RE: OBJECT: At the Depot Artspace
RE: OBJECT showcases the work of a diverse group of artists who are halfway through a two-year Object Maker Aotearoa Fellowship. Focusing on material play alongside conceptual insights, the artists explore the rich intersection between craft, design and visual arts.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
18 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.
18 Abbotsford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.
2/42 Kawerau Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.
14 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
12 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 1-2pm.
4A Coronation St, Sunday, 1-2pm.
114 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
40 Wairoa Rd, Sunday, 1-1.45pm.
52B Northboro Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
10 Moana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
47 Roslyn Tce, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.
Bayleys
34 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12.15-1pm.
44 Mozeley Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
34B Kawerau Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1.45-2.30pm.
20 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
31B William Bond St, Saturday, 11-11.30am
1/24 Hastings Pde, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
1/136 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
27 Summer St, Sunday, 11-11.30am.
10a First Ave, Sunday, 11-11.30am.
41 Old Lake Rd, Sunday ,11-11.30am.
11 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
11 Buchanan St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.
63A Aramoana Ave, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
19 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.
42 Cheltenham Rd, Sunday, 2.15-2.45pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
1/30 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.
3/9 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.
28A Harley Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30-1pm.
6 Roberts Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30-2pm.
10/66 Victoria Rd, Saturday 1.30-2pm and Sunday 2.30-3pm.
13 Anne St, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.
99 Lake Rd, Saturday, 12.30-1pm.
2/18 Merani St, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.