April 2019
Ferngully: The Last Rainforest
Celebrate Wild Dunedin with a musical adventure through FernGully on the big screen in the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium. Bring your kids or enjoy the nostalgia of being a 90s kid! Crysta is a fairy who lives in FernGully, a pristine rainforest, and she's never seen a human before. But when a logging company comes near the rainforest, she sees that they do exist, and even accidentally shrinks one of them: a boy named Zak. Now her size, Zak sees the…
Find out more »Refugee Support Centre
The Dunedin Refugee Support Centre offers community information, friendship, advice and advocacy. It is open every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Dunedin Community House, 301 Moray Place. For more information, please call Afife Harris on 027 419 3125.
Find out more »Introduction to Zen meditation – Six-week beginner’s group
This group will offer a practical introduction to Zen meditation. We will focus on meditation practice; however, during discussions will touch on the background and history of Zen, and describe the main aspects of formal Zen training. When: Monday 18 March at 7 pm. Weekly until 29 April (no group on Easter Monday 22 April) This is not a closed group; you can join after the group starts, however attendance at the early sessions is recommended if possible. In keeping…
Find out more »May 2019
Autumn Acappella – Sweet Adelines NZ Quartet Contest
21 of New Zealand's best female barbershop quartets competing acappella style. You will not want to miss hearing these incredible singers. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.co.nz for this non-profit event.
Find out more »Sweet Adelines Autumn Acappella – Massed Sing
Hundreds of singers attending Sweet Adelines Convention will fill the Octagon with barbershop harmony - Dunedin Town Hall if wet - a spectacular not to be missed
Find out more »Elevate Your Life: Higher Realisation and Wellbeing
A Life Changing Two Day Healing Workshop. We invite you to join renowned healer and teacher, Yuan Tze, to this Dunedin weekend workshop. Yuan Tze will speak about the role the heart and the consciousness play in achieving higher realisation, how to work with Qi (energy) to improve health and wellbeing, and he will lead daily healing sessions. You will also learn methods of Yuan Qi Gong, an effective, enjoyable system of qigong developed for modern times by Yuan Tze.
Find out more »Autumn Acappella Sweet Adelines Chorus Contest
New Zealand's best barbershop choruses perform acappella style including Dunedin Harmony Chorus. Also Christchurch City Chorus of 100+ members who will be representing New Zealand in New Orleans in October. A treat not to be missed. Tickets for this non-profit event are available from www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Find out more »NZ Dance Week: Dunedin Dance Tasters
Celebrate NZ Dance Week in Dunedin at the RASA School of Dance. Whether you’re a dance aficionado, like to shake it at weddings and family gatherings, or have never even set foot in a dance studio; this programme of FREE dance/movement workshops has something for all ages and abilities. Head to RASA to get a taste of an eclectic mix of dance forms - from hip hop to lindy hop, lindy hop to ballet, ballet to Indian + much more!…
Find out more »The Nook & Cranny Music Festival 2019
DUNEDIN: Your FREE one-stop shop for original NZ music will take over the Dunedin Public Libraries on Sunday 5th May 2019! More than 40 performances from amazing local artists will be hidden throughout four floors of the City Library; In elevators, between book stacks, on tables... classical, contemporary, conventional & experimental, there is something for everyone - including the kids! Completely FREE to attend. If you are an artist or group who would like to take part in this year's…
Find out more »Natyaloka – RAW Salon Series – Episode #2
Natyaloka School of Indian Dance will host the second episode of Salon Series as part of National Rape Awareness Week (RAW) held by Rape Crisis Dunedin. Swaroopa, Founder of Natyaloka and a performing artist herself, will showcase a repertoire in Bharatanatyam, a South Indian dance form known for its narration, complex techniques and expressive movements. This will be followed by Q&A. Entry : Koha towards Rape Crisis Dunedin to support survivors of sexual violence. For more details contact Swaroopa at…
Find out more »Jazz at the Savoy
OAR FM Dunedin presents Jazz at the Savoy with Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra and OAR FM’s Gentlemen of Jazz. Join musical director Calder Prescott and MC Lou McConnell, at the Savoy - Sunday, May the 5th at 2pm. Swinging jazz at its best, and a light afternoon tea, at Dunedin’s premiere venue. Tickets are $25, available from OAR FM, Community House, 301 Moray Place, and from eventbrite.co.nz. You’ll also find a link to ticket sales on OAR FM Dunedin’s Facebook…
Find out more »Berwick Outdoor Experience
Take up the Challenge. An unforgettable challenge and personal development opportunity!! This 8 day adventure, provides a 'once in a life-time' opportunity for people over the age of 18 years, (male/female) and for the not so young, to step outside their comfort zone, and test themselves with mental and physical challenges. Oldest participant to date,79 years. All this happens in a safe and supervised environment, right on Dunedin's back door step. A proven course,entering its 28th year, a non profit…
Find out more »May Plant Sale
Friends of Dunedin Botanic Garden invite you to their May Plant Sale. An additional 10% discount will be available to members of the Friends of Dunedin Botanic Garden
Find out more »Keep Dunedin Beautiful – Trees for Families
Registrations are now open for Keep Dunedin Beautiful’s annual Trees for Families event. In partnership with Rotary Club of Dunedin, Trees for Families provides the opportunity to celebrate family milestones, while contributing to a native revegetation project in Dunedin. Our next Trees for Families event is on Mother’s Day, Sunday 12 May 2019 at the Harbour Cycleway, Magnet Street end. Trees cost $20 each and must be prepaid. Registrations close Friday 26 April. Please register via email keepdunedinbeautiful@dcc.govt.nz or phone…
Find out more »Multicultural Potluck
A family friendly afternoon of cultural performance, kai and community connection. Open to all community members - Please bring your favourite dish to share! Visit the Valley Project Facebook page for more details. Organiser: Dunedin Refugee and Migrant Centre and The Valley Project Contact Email: erin@northeastvalley.org.nz
Find out more »July 2019
Altrusa Fabric Bazaar
Donations of material, haberdashery, and knitting wool would be gratefully received. For collection, please phone Claire 489 5175 or Margaret 021 1711117.
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