30 August, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 30 August – 1 September

Music & Entertainment  

New Zealand String Quartet at Depot Artspace

A programme of fresh and familiar classical works is on the cards when the quartet plays at the Depot tonight. As part of its 2024 season, the ensemble is taking chamber music outside of the traditional concert hall – starting with the Devonport performance. See the latest Flagstaff for more information. Tickets here.

When: Friday, 7:30-9pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St. 

 

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 unprepared 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 and Saturday, 8pm.  

Where: The Rose Centre. 

 

The Tiny Show at The Rose Centre

Part of the Auckland Fringe Festival, this is a tiny, intimate theatre show for the whole family to enjoy, featuring a quiet clown and her troupe of toys. Tickets here.

When: Sunday, 4pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre. 

 

Thelma (M) Previews

When 93-year-old Thelma gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a quest to reclaim what was taken from her. A film exploring ageing, family and autonomy, while also being inspired by action movies such as  Mission: Impossible. Tickets here. 

When: Saturday and Sunday 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

The Three Musketeers (M) double feature 

An opportunity to experience Martin Bourboulon’s two-part blockbuster of Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure as an epic double bill. Enjoy complimentary cheese on arrival. Tickets here.

When: Sunday 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Father’s Day Previews: Runt (PG) & Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG)

Treat Dad to a day out at the movies, with special previews of two new family films: Runt, the tale of an 11-year-old and her adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities; and Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first film adaptation of the children’s book that has captivated young readers for decades.Tickets and times for Runt here, for Harold and the Purple Crayon here.

When: 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   

Introduction to Composting 

Learn the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the home and garden; traditional cold composting bins, worm farms, and bokashi buckets. Register here. 

When: Saturday, 10am-12pm. 

Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence 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 including this Soviet naval cap (pictured below). It was gifted to Lieutenant Commander Denis Glover during a visit to the Soviet Union in 1975. A Commander of the Red Fleet presented the cap to Glover along with a Soviet Union veteran’s medal. The medal acknowledged his service during the Second World War, escorting Arctic convoys which protected the supply chain to Russia.

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.

  

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 

28 St Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

9 Grahame St, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

10A Bayview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

29 Clarence St, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

 

Bayleys 

11 Buchanan St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

3/36 Victoria Rd, Saturday, 11-11.30am.

2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.

12 Fraser Rd, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.

7/7 Owens Rd, Saturday, 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.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co  

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

49 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.  

 

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