9 August, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 9, 10, 11 August

 

General Events   

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 the decorative tray (pictured above), which was given by the people of Uruguay  to the crew of HMS Achilles after the Battle of the River Plate in 1939. 

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Where: 64 King Edward Pde.

 

Fermentation Workshop 

Learn to make fermented buckwheat bread and kombucha at the Nataranga Organic Garden Society kitchen. A small koha is requested to cover ingredients, with any remaining funds going to support the garden.

When: Saturday, 3-6pm. 

Where: 27 Lake Rd. 

 

Home Buyers Seminars with Wendy Hampton

Learn all about (or update yourself on) the process of purchasing a home in New Zealand. Come to this free seminar based on all the insights and wisdom Wendy has gained in her years of experience as a property lawyer. Her First Home Buyers Guide will be available to buy.

When: Sunday, 11am-12pm. 

Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd.  

 

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.

 

 

Music & Entertainment  

Napoleon Baby and King Horse Empire at Tiny Triumphs

A night of free indie and alt-rock music at the Clarence St bar.

When: Friday, 7.30pm onwards. 

Where: 5 Clarence St. 

 

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.

 

     

Gallery Exhibitions  

Matariki Exhibition at the Depot Artspace

Your last chance to see Mai i te Moana ki te Whenua, 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.

 

Bayleys 

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

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

2 Grahame St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

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

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

6/45 Anzac St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

1 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

22 Mays St, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

17 Anne St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

30 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

5/77 Old Lake Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.  

23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 11.15-11.45am.  

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

3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.   

 

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