Upcoming event featuring bread sculptures, celebrity choirs, and camembert
The Spinoff’s selection of upcoming events from all over the country is here to provide you with some interesting and diverse options to explore. Whether you’re into visual art, music, comedy, or theater, there’s something for everyone waiting to be discovered.
Taking inspiration from self-help book “The Artist’s Way,” which suggests the importance of nurturing your creative well, an artist date is recommended. This involves dedicating two hours each week to spend alone, refilling your inner well with new experiences that spark creativity. It could be through a walk in the park, a trip to a quirky thrift store, or by participating in any of the intriguing events lined up.
At the Gus Fisher Gallery in Auckland Central, “Bread” by Prairie Hatchard-McGill combines performance and visual art in a one-hour spectacle where sculptures are crafted out of soft, white loaves. This is an opportunity to witness a unique fusion of creativity in action, showcasing the artist’s innovative approach to art.
For music lovers, the Country Rock Festival in Northland offers an intimate setting for songwriters to share their stories through acoustic performances. Similarly, the “Can’t Even” album release show in Auckland features singer-songwriter-comedian-karaoke icon Priya Sami supported by a “celebrity choir” and She’s So Rad, promising a night of emotionally charged classic hits.
Comedy enthusiasts can head to the Basement Theatre in Auckland to catch “Bonetown” hosted by Brynley Stent, an unconventional gameshow where comedians battle wits in a hilarious showdown. Additionally, an afternoon of poetry and music at The Open Book in Ponsonby provides a laid-back setting for poets to share their work accompanied by live music.
The Waihi Drama Society presents the quirky play ‘Allo ‘Allo! 2 The Camembert Caper for those looking for a bit of cheesy 80s comedy and showbiz magic. Meanwhile, Cruz Jimenez’s celestial paintings at Muse in Hawkes Bay offer a visual treat with abstract layers of paint that invite viewers to immerse themselves in his artistic world.
Lastly, music aficionados can look forward to Marlon Williams at Te Whare Tīwekaweka in New Plymouth, where the singer-songwriter will entertain audiences with his soulful tunes. With an array of events spanning different genres and art forms, there’s no shortage of cultural experiences to enjoy across the country. So go ahead, pick an event that piques your interest and embark on a journey of creative exploration.