What The Locals LIke in Wellington 22nd to 28th August

Here is a summary of what The Locals like for this week in Wellington, Monday 22^nd August to Sunday 28^th August:

Boston on Blair 
This new bar opens tommorow night (25.8.11), Friday launching the new Mini Countryman, Saturday back - to - back Djs including P - Money.

at 20 Blair Street, where Maya bar used to be.
bostononblair.com


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-on-Blair/215425375145626?sk=wall

Opera Pre-show talks on Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

-        It's always great to absorb some background on an opera before the lights go down. If you're attending one of these Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci performances in Wellington, why not join us a little earlier for a FREE pre-show talk before the show? We will take you through some of the history of the opera and reveal stories from behind-the-scenes on how the production came together. 

WHEN:	27, 30 August and 3 September 2011
WHERE:	St James Theatre, Hospitality Suite, First Floor
TIME:	6.30pm, 5pm and 6.30pm (20 mins approx)
TICKETS:	FREE EVENTS
ENQUIRIES:	hello@nzopera.co.nz

World of Wearable Arts (WOW)

To find out more, see our blog on WOW:

http://tiny.cc/rbcxt

WOW is on at TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington

Thursday 25^th August to 10^th September

Tickets are still available to most shows:

http://www.theshop.co.nz/sb/wow//startnwow

(sold out: 26.8, 27.8, 28.8, 2.9, 3.9)

Demetri Martin - hilarious comedian

"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything."

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketek for Sunday 28^th August at The Opera House
For tickets:
http://tiny.cc/18ito

 To see Demetri in action:

http://tiny.cc/2zz91

Daffodil Day

-       for NZ Cancer Society appeal on Friday 26^th August

String Sextet Spectacular

Wellington Chamber Music on Sunday Concert 28th August at 3pm

Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall

See Ticketek for booking.

Oceania

Early Encounters at Te Papa

and

Imagining the Pacific at The City Gallery

on 6th August to 6th November

Oceania is an inspiring collaboration between Te Papa and The City Gallery.  The two complementary exhibitions explore the richness of Maori, Pacific and European cultures, offering an unprecedented look into the soul of the region.

Love markets, but like to sleep-in in the weekends as well?  Never fear, for you can now enjoy all things market on Wellington waterfront on Sundays. 
The underground market is having an Indie Fashion & Jewellery Market special, opening on Saturday 27th August and Sunday 28th August from 10am - 4pm under Frank Kitts Park on the waterfront.
For more details see:
http://undergroundmarket.co.nz/undergroundmarket/Welcome.html


Paella Monday at Osteria del Toro
Come and try authentic Valencian style paella from 7pm at $25 per head. Ole' 
http://www.osteriadeltoro.co.nz/paella_dl.pdf

Master Chef at work

Simon Gault Cooking Demonstrations at Queensgate Mall 

- Thursday 25th August 11am & 1pm

http://tiny.cc/nxc9y

 Wellington Indoor Community Sports Centre Open Day

Come along to the official opening day of the Wellington Indoor Community Sports Centre on Saturday 27th August.
There'll be netball, volleyball, basketball, korfball, futsal (indoor football), athletics, handball, floorball, ultimate frisbee, celebrity sports match, face painting and inflatables.
The Wellington Indoor Community Sports Centre is at 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, and provides indoor sport and recreation facilities for community use.
Free travel to and from the centre will be available on a bus shuttle running between Wellington train station and the centre. The shuttle will stop at all bus stops along route number 2, starting at 9.30am and running every half hour until 2.00pm. The last bus will leave the train station at 2.00pm and the centre at 3.30pm.
Parking is limited. If you need to drive, a park-and-ride service will run from the Evans Bay Marina car park.

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