6 September, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 6, 7, 8 September

Music & Entertainment   

Auckland Mandolinata Spring Concert

Auckland’s only mandolin orchestra is coming to town this Sunday. Up to 30 members playing mandolin, mandola, mandocello, classical guitar, bass, flute, and accordion are excited to perform a selection of new and favourite music. For tickets and more information visit here. 

When: Sunday, 2-4pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

The Mollymawks at The Patriot 

Acoustic guitar/vocals/violin duo the Mollymawks play at the Patriot tonight.

When: Friday, 6pm onwards. 

Where: 14 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   

Devonport Market

The Devonport Market’s stalls have something for everyone: homeware, crafts, boutique items and more. Celebrate the start of spring.

When: Saturday, 9am-2pm. 

Where: Victoria Wharf and inside the Devonport Ferry Terminal.  

 

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 funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop. 

When: Saturday, 2-5.30pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St. 

 

Noughty Wasters

Bring the kids to Resource Recovery Devonport to play and create with items otherwise destined for landfill. A free family session, suitable for all ages, but children under three years old will require close supervision. Bookings required here (Parents/caregivers will need to stay with their children, with one adult required per three children.) 

When: Sunday 9am-noon.

Where: 27 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 including this Argentinian Navy blanket (pictured below). The blanket printed with the crest of the Argentinian Navy was taken as a souvenir by Lieutenant Commander John Murray in 1983, when he served in the Falkland Islands with the Royal Navy (he later served in the Royal New Zealand Navy). Murray found the blanket after it had been abandoned by Argentinian forces during the 1982 Falklands War. Although not directly involved in the conflict, the RNZN contributed by relieving a Royal Navy ship on operational duties in the Indian Ocean.

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

Flooding at the Depot last weekend has added an extra element to this exhibition highlighting ways to reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Footage of water gushing down the gallery wall has been incorporated in the show by 10 exhibiting artists. 

When: Opening Saturday, 2-4pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Typography in the Third Dimension at Satellite2 Gallery 

Tara McLeod’s exhibition makes typography pop out of the page. Meet the artist on Saturday from 12-3pm. 

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

 

Open Homes 

 

Barfoot & Thompson 

68 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

47 Roslyn Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

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

29 Clarence St, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

 

Bayleys 

26A Niccol Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30-12pm. 

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

12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

33 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

1/11A Hauraki Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

2 Grahame St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

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

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

49 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.  

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

23 Ascot Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

4/22 North Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am

3/9 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.

 

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