This Week + Next Week in Auckland

Kia ora!

This issue is stacked. Fashion sales, 360° lasers, comedy and more, sounds like fun to me. On top of that, the weather’s been great, minimal rain, no tornados, no flash fires, and most importantly, no alien abductions. So really, you’ve got no excuse to stay inside.

Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯

This Week:

👻 Darkfield: Séance & Flight
Now – 08 June
📍 Aotea Square
Two intense audio experiences inside shipping containers. What could go wrong?
🎟️ More info

🎭 Theo Shakes – Judging By The Look Of Things
Thursday 15th May – Saturday 17th May | 8PM
📍 Q Theatre Cellar
TikTok star Theo Shakes brings a sharp hilarious hour of live comedy.
🎟️ More info

📚 Auckland Writers Festival
Thursday 15th May – Sunday 18th May
📍 Various venues
200+ events on books, ideas, and culture. Meet authors, hear talks, and more.
🎟️ More info

🧢 Owala NZ Pop-Up
Friday 16th May – Saturday 17th May | 9AM – 5PM
Sunday 18th May | 9AM – 2PM
📍 10 Te Ara Tahuhu, Britomart
The viral bottle brand is back. FreeSips, giveaways and more. First in, first served.
🎟️ More info

🎶 No Scrubs 90s & 00s Throwback Party
Friday 16th May | 8PM – Late
📍 The Tuning Fork
Throwback hits from the 90s all night long. 18+
🎟️ More info

🎉 Laser Dome 360° Rave + DnB Headliners
Friday 16th May | 10PM - 4AM
📍 Studio The Venue
Full 360° laser party with international drum & bass heavyweights.
🎟️ More info

🧾 Dickies & Santa Cruz Mega Sale
Saturday 17th May – Sunday 18th May | 8AM – 3PM
📍 54 Ascot Rd, Mangere
Up to 80% off. Nothing over $50. Be quick, stock will sell fast.
🎟️ More info

🎭 Company Theatre Costume Sale
Saturday 17th May | 9AM – 1PM
📍 The Rose Centre, Belmont
Vintage costumes, funky jackets, and rare finds. Pay what you can.
🎟️ More info

🛍️ Re:generate Fashion Market
Saturday 17th May | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Mt Eden War Memorial Hall
40+ stalls of vintage finds and designer steals. Bargains on the horizon.
🎟️ More info

💸 Tatty's Rummage Sale
Saturday 17th May | 10AM – 2PM
📍 476 New North Rd, Kingsland
Every item is $5. Racks of secondhand gems.
🎟️ More info

🍀 Irish Raceday Party
Saturday 17th May | 12PM – 6:30PM
📍 Ellerslie Racecourse
Live racing, Guinness, and rowdy Irish party vibes. Free entry.
🎟️ More info

🍼 Auckland Baby Expo
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May | 9AM – 4PM
📍 Eventfinda Stadium
Workshops, demos, parenting gear. A must attend for parents.
🎟️ More info

🚂 LIVE Day: Steam at MOTAT
Sunday 18th May | 10AM – 4PM
📍 MOTAT, Western Springs
Historic trains, steam machines and more. Great for families and train lovers.
🎟️ More info

🏁 Hydro Vision NZ Remembrance Day
Sunday 18th May | 12PM
📍 Rosebank Speedway, Avondale
Classic sidecars and final race day of the season.
🎟️ More info

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Coming Up Next Week:

🎶 Alison Moyet – KEY Live 2025
Wednesday 21st May | 8PM
📍 Auckland Civic Theatre
40 years of hits reworked live. One-night-only NZ show.
🎟️ More info

🎬 Blade Runner Double Feature - Final Cut + 2049
Wednesday 21st May | 5:30PM – 10:55PM
📍 Academy Cinemas
Both films for $5. Sci-fi masterpiece marathon. These are must watch movies.
🎟️ More info

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— The Auckland Bagel 🥯