Where: Lake House Arts Becroft Gallery, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland<\/p>\n
Price: Free entry (unless purchasing works)<\/p>\n
2) The Spooky Season Continues<\/p>\n
The Dungeon of the Damned is not your average maze activity.<\/p>\n
You won\u2019t be getting trick or treaters tonight but that doesn\u2019t mean Halloween is over. If you love a little fright night, head along to Dungeon of the Damned at NZ Stage and Screen Combat School tonight or tomorrow. They\u2019re calling it an \u201cimmersive scare maze experience\u201d, which combines live performance, combat artistry and a creepy atmosphere that will have you peering over your shoulder from the moment you step inside. Visitors also get to try their hand at axe throwing. There are all ages sessions and R16 sessions for those who really want a jump-scaring, pants-peeing, adrenalin-pumping thrill. <\/p>\n
When: Today and Tomorrow, 5pm\u201310pm (sessions every half hour)<\/p>\n
Where: NZ Stage and Screen Combat School, 4\/74 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead<\/p>\n
Price: $15\u2013$20, from iticket.co.nz <\/p>\n
3) The Circus Is Back in Town<\/p>\n
Corteo, Cirque Du Soleil. Photo \/ Johan Persson<\/p>\n
The world\u2019s most well-known circus arts company, Cirque du Soleil, has returned to Auckland this week with a revival of a show set in the inbetween. Corteo, the Italian word for cortege, premiered in Montreal more than 20 years ago. As the name suggests, it\u2019s a funeral procession for a clown who watches from a mysterious place between heaven and earth. Of course it\u2019s full of the incredible acrobatics, stunning visuals and evocative scenes that Cirque is known for, and features a cast of some of the world\u2019s best circus performers. It\u2019s full of guaranteed gasps. <\/p>\n
When: On now until November 9<\/p>\n
Where: Spark Arena, Auckland Central<\/p>\n
Price: Tickets start at $79 + booking fees, from ticketmaster.co.nz or cirquedusoleil.com\/corteo <\/p>\n
4) Sew Much to See<\/p>\n
The Auckland Festival of Quilts features over a broad selection of handmade creations. Photo \/ 123RF<\/p>\n
The age-old tradition of quilt-making is on display this weekend in the annual Auckland Festival of Quilts at the Auckland Netball Centre. A broad selection of quilts will be on display and in competition for awards like Best in Show and Best Amateur Quilt. These are more than just handmade blankets, quilts can tell stories, hold histories and be works of art in their own right. Head along for a peek at what these nimble-fingered sewers have been up to this year. <\/p>\n
When: Today and Tomorrow, 10am\u20133pm<\/p>\n
Where: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Fergusson Drive, St Johns, Auckland<\/p>\n
Price: $10 entry at the door<\/p>\n
5) Inaugural Spooktacular <\/p>\n
Come join The Trusts\u2019 Spooktacular in West Auckland. Photo \/ 123RF<\/p>\n
West Auckland\u2019s The Trusts are hosting their first Halloween Spooktacular today at Suburbs Rugby Club. Bring the wh\u0101nau along for an evening of frightening fun that is raising money for local community organisations in West Auckland. There will be spooky-themed activities, face-painting, a haunted house, food trucks, a bar and two movie screenings: The Nightmare Before Christmas (5.30pm) and Ghostbusters (7.30pm). Attendees are encouraged to bring gold coins to donate to local organisations on \u201cTrick or Treat Lane\u201d like Plunket, The Glass Ceiling Collective, NZ Police, Triangle Park Community Garden and Life Education Trust. Seating is limited so BYO chair or blanket for the movie screenings. <\/p>\n
When: Tonight, 3pm\u201310.30pm<\/p>\n
Where: Suburbs Rugby Club, 200 Portage Rd, New Lynn, Auckland<\/p>\n
Price: Free entry (gold coin donations encouraged on-site)<\/p>\n
6) Summer Vibes at Parnell Baths <\/p>\n
The Parnell Baths.<\/p>\n
Nothing says \u201csummer is here\u201d like Parnell Baths opening for the season, and today\u2019s that auspicious day. Auckland\u2019s beloved outdoor pool opens its doors today with free swimming for under-17s all season. This year, the Baths\u2019 cafe is partnering with Tip Top to serve classic ice creams poolside. Along with newcomers Trumpet Choc Bar and Popsicle Watermelon, they\u2019re bringing back an old favourite – Toppa – to turn the nostalgia factor up to a 10. The pools are open until 8pm every day throughout the season and, if you ask us, you can\u2019t beat an evening swim at Parnell Baths on a hot day. <\/p>\n
When: Opening today, 6am\u20138pm weekdays, 8am\u20138pm weekends<\/p>\n
Where: Parnell Baths, Judges Bay Rd, Parnell<\/p>\n
Price: 16 & under free; adults $8\u2013$10; concession $4.80\u2013$6; spectators $2<\/p>\n
Plan Ahead: A Woolies Christmas for the Sallies<\/p>\n
Woolworths is hosting a series of Christmas Table events.<\/p>\n
Woolworths is hosting a series of Christmas Table events next week to raise money for the Salvation Army. It\u2019s a three-course meal showcasing Woolworths\u2019 best Christmas fare, complete with live demos from chef Rob Hooper so you can recreate the festive feast at home. Brodie Kane will be hosting the dinners along with her mum Jo so it\u2019s bound to be a fun atmosphere, especially when there are expert mixologists making cocktails. Get into the spirit of giving and the season of eating at the Woolworths Christmas Table – an opportunity to eat, drink, learn and be merry. <\/p>\n
When: November 6\u20138, 6.30pm<\/p>\n
Where: Space, 12 Crummer Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland<\/p>\n
Price: $30 + booking fees, from iticket.co.nz <\/p>\n
Plan Ahead: The New Food Festival in Town<\/p>\n
Uptown Bites spotlights local gems from Grafton to Eden Terrace. Photo \/ @thehospoguynz<\/p>\n
Monday is the first day of Uptown Bites, a brand new food festival showcasing the local eateries in Auckland Central\u2019s Uptown precinct (Eden Terrace, Newton and Grafton). Over two weeks there\u2019ll be a range of special offers, tasting events and workshops to enjoy. The French Cafe is hosting a one-night-only special dinner, Lillius is serving up crayfish specials, there\u2019s Champagne tasting at Normanby Wines, a Taste of Dalmatia buffet at the Dalmatian Society, a make-your-own-plate event at Eden Ceramics, and lots more. If you work in Uptown, the local cafes are offering various coffee combo deals for a morning pick-me-up and the bars are hosting happy hours and special cocktails for an evening wind-down. Schedule all your dates and get-togethers in Uptown for the next two weeks and you\u2019ll get yourself a good deal. <\/p>\n
Where: Various venues in Uptown, Auckland Central<\/p>\n
Price: Varies by venue\/event<\/p>\n
Plan Ahead: A New Zealand Premiere<\/p>\n
The Dry House marks its New Zealand premiere with a powerhouse female cast. Photo \/ Andi Crown<\/p>\n
Irish family drama The Dry House opens for the first time in Aotearoa at the Basement Theatre on Tuesday. Starring Alison Bruce, Beatriz Romilly and introducing rising star Zoe Crane, the three-hander is a darkly comedic exploration of two sisters being torn apart by alcoholism. Following the death of her teenage daughter, Chrissy (Bruce) allows alcohol to take the wheel. Her sister Claire (Romilly), grappling with her own troubled relationship with booze, is helping prepare Chrissy for a stint in a dry house – if she can get her there. This is heavy stuff handled with sharp wit, and if anyone can do it justice, it\u2019s these powerhouse performers. <\/p>\n
When: November 4\u201315<\/p>\n
Where: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, Auckland Central<\/p>\n
Price: $27 \u2013 $39 + booking fees, from basementtheatre.co.nz <\/p>\n
Plan Ahead: Fashion Week Goes South<\/p>\n
Christchurch will host the Spring Fashion Festival, bringing NZFW flair to the South Island.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a fabulous excuse for a last-minute weekend away: New Zealand Fashion Week has partnered with ChristchurchNZ to launch the inaugural Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival. The three-day event is taking place next weekend and will include group runway shows featuring designers like Harris Tapper, Caitlin Crisp, Karen Walker, Ruby, Kowtow and Juliette Hogan. There will also be panel discussions and designer-hosted events throughout the city. Pack your oversized sunglasses and head down to \u014ctautahi Christchurch for a weekend of high fashion. <\/p>\n
When: November 7\u20139<\/p>\n
Where: Various locations in Christchurch<\/p>\n
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