Hope you’ve all been having a great week so far. Crazy clear skies we’ve been having lately. Would honestly be the perfect beach weather if not for the wind.
Lots of cool stuff in this issue. Comedy, sales, Africa Day and plenty more.
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This Week:
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🎤 It's Giving Comedy
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd May | 9:30PM – 10:30PM
📍 The Classic Comedy Club, 321 Queen Street
Watch comedians Itay Dom & Sean Hill in their new NZ Comedy Festival show.
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Sponsored Event
🌌 Garters of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Saturday 23rd May | 8PM – 10PM
📍 The Factory Theatre, Onehunga
Sci-fi cabaret with burlesque, drag and acrobatics from the final frontier. R18.
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🏃 Stirling Sports Warehouse Sale
Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th May | 9AM – 5PM
📍 Unit 1, 234 Archers Road, Wairau Valley
Up to 70% off selected footwear, apparel and accessories. Four days only.
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🛍️ Sills + Co Outlet Clearance Sale
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 4:30PM
📍 26 Clarence Street, Devonport
Three-day outlet clearance with clothing, accessories and homewares.
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🌱 Sustainability Expo
Friday 22nd May | 3:30PM – 5PM
📍 Hub West, Henderson
Free expo with cooking classes, harakeke weaving, produce swap and more.
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🎬 Legally Blonde 4K Restoration 25th Anniversary
Friday 22nd May | 7:30PM
📍 Hollywood Avondale
The cult classic returns in 4K with pink bubbles, drink specials and spot prizes.
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🎻 AUSCO: Across Lands & Legends
Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd May | Times vary
📍 Various venues, Auckland CBD
Student string orchestra charity concert. All proceeds to BirdCare Aotearoa.
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👶 Preloved Rummage: Auckland Mama Market
Saturday 23rd May | 9AM – 12PM
📍 Western Springs Garden Community Hall
Shop preloved baby and kids’ items including clothing, toys, books and more.
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♻️ Free E-Waste & Battery Drop-Off Day
Saturday 23rd May | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub, Glen Innes
Drop off unwanted batteries and small electronics for free. Proof of address required.
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🌍 Africa Day
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 6PM
📍 Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter
Festival celebrating African culture with 15,000+ expected attendees.
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🧸 Mt Roskill Kindergarten Market Day
Saturday 23rd May | 9:30AM – 12:30PM
📍 Mt Roskill Kindergarten
Community market with second-hand treasures, toys, books, clothing and more.
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🐕 Greyhound Adoption Day
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Petstock Glen Innes
Meet adoptable greyhounds and find your new best mate. Booking required.
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🏃 Free Pop-Up Obstacle Course
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Red Beach Park
Free obstacle course for all ages with sessions every 30 minutes. Registration required.
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🛹 Family Fun Day Riverhead Skatepark
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Riverhead War Memorial Park
Family day celebrating the reopening with bouncy castles, face painting and more.
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🐑 Woolfest Auckland 2026
Saturday 23rd May | 10AM
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
75+ traders, sheep shearing demos and food trucks. Free entry, one day only.
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🐾 Maltese Meet Up
Saturday 23rd May | 10:30AM
📍 Newmarket Park
Park meet up for Maltese and small white dog owners.
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🏉 Moana Pasifika v Reds
Saturday 23rd May | 4:35PM
📍 North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Family-friendly Super Rugby clash with Pasifika entertainment and giveaways.
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🍔 Red Beach Food Truck Night
Saturday 23rd May | 5PM – 8PM
📍 Red Beach Park
Food trucks with savoury and sweet options plus a pop-up bar.
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🎹 Sparks
Saturday 23rd May | 8PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Legendary US art pop icons Sparks play their first-ever New Zealand show.
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🐶 Paws and Pints Adoption Day
Sunday 24th May | 12PM – 2PM
📍 The Beer Spot, Kingsland
Meet adoptable dogs over a pint and maybe find your new best mate.
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👕 Clothing Swap
Sunday 24th May | 3PM – 4PM
📍 Bayview Community Centre
Free clothing swap. Bring clothes to donate or just come and take what you like.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Sunday 24th May | 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Stand-up comedy from pro and rising comedians, all inside a one-of-a-kind venue.
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🌙 Manukau Night Market
Sunday 24th May | 4PM – 9PM
📍 Due Drop Events Centre
Food, arts, crafts, clothing and live music at South Auckland's biggest night market.
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Go out and do something new!
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Coming Up Next Week:
👩💼 Women in Events NZ Free Networking Event
Wednesday 27th May | 5:30PM – 8PM
📍 New Zealand International Convention Centre
Free networking event for women in events with a venue tour, drinks and nibbles.
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🎩 Free Comedian Magician: Jarred Fell
Wednesday 27th May | 7PM
📍 The Hangar, Henderson
Award-winning comedian magician live at The Hangar. R18.
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