9 May, 2025

Devonport This Weekend — 9, 10, 11 May

Music & Entertainment 

A Bumper Weekend of Special Screenings at The Vic

Cinema Italiano, the Italian Film Festival, has kicked off, bringing the best of Italian cinema to Devonport. Screenings continue through to 21 May.

See here for more information on the programme.

 

Tinā Mother’s Day special: your tinā (mum) watches for free

A substitute teacher at an elite private school finds children crying out for guidance and love. She forms a choir and empowers them.  See more here.

When: Sunday.

 

Final Destination: Bloodlines 

The sixth installment in the Final Destination series tells of a college student who is plagued by a recurring nightmare so heads home to find the person who might save her family from a grisly demise. See more here.

When: Friday and Saturday.

 

The Salt Path

Forcibly removed from their home, a UK couple make the desperate decision to embark on a 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. Based on a true story. See more here.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.

 

Happy Hours and Live Music at The Patriot

Two happy hours Friday (4–7pm and 9–11pm), with musician Diego playing from 6pm.

Then on Saturday from 8.30pm, young, raw and loud bands Wicked Sickness and Mistress will invade the Patriot!

When: Friday and Saturday.

Where: The Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd

 

Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing

Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese.

When: Sunday, 4pm.

Where: 4 Wynyard St.

 

Sport

North Shore Rugby Club

Last Saturday, playing away from home, the premiers continued their undefeated start to the season with a 65-0 drubbing  of Helensville.

This weekend, the men’s premier and reserve teams both take on Silverdale at home. Also playing at Vauxhall Rd are the premier women (versus Marist) and the under-21 side (facing Massey). The under-85kg side plays Northcote away from home.

When: Saturday, 1pm and 2.45pm (premiers matches). 

Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Friendly Fridays at Stanley Bay Petanque Club

An opportunity for club members and guests to play petanque and enjoy a social catch-up with friends and the local community. All welcome.

When: Friday, play 3–5pm, bar opens from 5.00pm.

Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.

 

Gallery Exhibitions

Cristina Beth: Cameos — a women’s line at Satellite2

Retro mattress fabric takes on new life in local artist Cristina Beth’s works about women’s identity. The mattresses — collected from kerbside inorganic collections — are overlaid with painted lines and thread for the seven larger oval pieces in the collection, which are complemented by 18 smaller squares.

More information in the latest Flagstaff here.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Where: 61A Victoria Rd.

 

Gary Hunt: The Sound of Steel at Depot Artspace

An exhibition of sculptured percussion instruments created by designer, musician and steel fabricator Gary Hunt. The instruments, which can all be played, are made from a mix of found objects, crafted percussive shapes and miscellaneous mechanisms.

The exhibition is presented in partnership with band Helium Project, led by Devonport local Nick Edgar. A live-music show to accompany the exhibition takes place on 23 May.

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Tim Li: Portraits from the Deep exhibition at DEPOT 3 Vic Road

Portraits from the Deep showcases a collection of illustrations and gyotaku prints by Tim Li, an artist who produces hyper-realistic depictions of Aotearoa’s marine species. Gyotaku originated as a way for Japanese fishermen to record their catches and is now recognised as a traditional art form.

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.

Where: 3 Victoria Rd.

 

General Events  

Volcanic Vinyl Pop-Up Record Store

New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop, all in the convivial surroundings of Tiny Triumphs.

When: Saturday, 2–5.30pm.

Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.

 

Mahjong at the Devonport Community House

Head to the community house to play some casual games of mahjong. Email maddy@devonportcomhouse.co.nz to join the WhatsApp group chat to ensure you have a seat at the table. No tutor present. Koha on entry.

When: Sunday, 1–3pm.

Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.

 

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum

Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history.

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, 2–4pm.

Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Open Homes

Barfoot & Thompson

5/16 Rutland Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.

16 Lansdowne St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

2/59 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

 

Bayleys

28 Hanlon Cres, Saturday 11–11.30am.

22 Grove Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.

10A Merani St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.

6/40 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.

1/279 Lake Road, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.

2/21 Hauraki Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.

5/17 Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

3 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

16A Macky Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.

58A Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.

1/8 Bayswater Ave, Sunday, 11.30–12pm.

28 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 12.15–1pm.

55 Merani St, Sunday, 12.30–1.15pm.

58 Albert Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

41 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.

46 Tainui Rd, Sunday, 1.45–2.15pm.

9 Shoal Bay Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co

2/10 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 10.30–11am.

26A Queens Pde, Saturday 11–11.30am.

10/77 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.

20 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.

1/14 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.

131A Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.

1/5 Corrella Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.

1/3 Opua St, Saturday 1–1.30pm.

10 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30–2pm.

27 Hemi St, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.

15 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2.30–3pm.

3/9 Aramoana Ave, Saturday, 3.30–4pm.

55 Regent St, Sunday, 3.30–4pm.

 

Tell us about your weekend event: email details to

whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.