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	Prince Charming The uptight Prince Charming has been tasked with assessing a new knight on their royalty rescuing abilities, but will this little upstart pu.... >>more New Athenaeum Theatre, Dunedin Sunday 16th December to Saturday 22nd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Shania Twain Performing her first ever New Zealand shows, the world’s top-selling female country artist of all time, Shania Twain, has announced her 'N.... >>more Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Saturday 22nd December 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Suffrage & Beyond In 1893 a radical change took place in New Zealand. After years of campaigning, and in the wake of the submission of a massive petition to P.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Friday 7th September to Sunday 31st March 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Compression Members The Dunedin Public Art Gallery holds in its collection sixteen granite columns recovered from the 1888 AMP Society Building, that stood on t.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Friday 2nd November to Thursday 31st January 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Robbie Rocks 2019 Robbie Rocks is a fantastic opportunity for Dunedin musicians to see what they can do with some Robbie Burns classics. The challenge is to.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Sunday 30th September to Sunday 13th January 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Pixie Town and Santa! Come and Visit Santa 8 - 9 December, 15 – 24 December 10am – 12 noon, 1pm – 4pm Photographer on site during Santa hours. 1x Photo 6.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Thursday 6th December to Monday 24th December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Crafty Christmas Come and join the festive fun making Christmas cards and decorations from recycled and craft materials. Try on our Christmas dress ups and t.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Thursday 6th December to Monday 24th December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	City Choir Christmas at OM. Celebrate Christmas with traditional carols performed under our tree by members of City Choir Dunedin..... >>more Otago Museum, Dunedin Friday 21st December to Saturday 22nd December 6.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Mysteries Join narrator Suzy Cato in the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium as we explore some of the most intriguing Christmas mysteries! What could th.... >>more Otago Museum, Dunedin Friday 30th November to Monday 24th December 4.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Lonnie Hutchinson: Framing a View (2018) Lonnie Hutchinson’s artworks are intricately patterned and delicate; at first glance they recall the time-consuming sewing, crochet, knitt.... >>more Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin Friday 7th December to Tuesday 22nd January 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Te Rongo Kirkwood: WhÄ�nau MÄ�rama (2018) The intersections of mythologies, histories, and science are the underlying inspiration for Te Rongo Kirkwood’s WhÄ�nau MÄ�rama. The glass.... >>more Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin Friday 7th December to Tuesday 22nd January 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Joyeux Noël Fe29 Gallery is celebrating the holidays with new works and new artists. We welcome Emma Camden (glass artist), Rick Rudd (ceramicist) and.... >>more Fe29 Gallery, Dunedin Friday 30th November to Wednesday 16th January 2.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	The Captain Cook Mercury Market #2 The December Mercury Market will be taking place just before Christmas. Expect rad vintage and second hand clothing, local craft and an asso.... >>more The Captain Cook Tavern, Dunedin Friday 21st December to Saturday 22nd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Jess & Becky’s Illustration Pop-up This December Jess Newton of ‘Dust & Dandelions’ and Becky Lazarević of ‘Rebeko Illustration’ are co-hosting an 8 day Artist Pop-Up.... >>more Dunedin, Otago Friday 7th December to Sunday 23rd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Holiday Fairy (Ferry) Trips! The Christmas "Fairy" (ferry) is here to help you spread cheer around the Harbour! Share the Holiday spirit by visiting your friend and fami.... >>more Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours, Dunedin Sunday 16th December to Wednesday 30th January 2.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	The Best of The Rest Continue celebrating our 150th birthday with us by sharing your best object in the Otago Museum – but first, make it your quest to find th.... >>more Otago Museum, Dunedin Friday 14th December to Sunday 27th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	New Networks: Contemporary Chinese Art New Networks: Contemporary Chinese Art offers audiences a rare view into one of the most dynamic areas of global art. An ambitious exhibit.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Sunday 16th December to Thursday 7th March 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Yang Yongliang: Artificial Wonderland In March 2018 Yang Yongliang (b.1980 Shanghai) spent time in Dunedin as part of the DPAG International Visiting Artist Programme. Trained.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Sunday 16th December to Wednesday 6th March 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Jonathan Jones (Untitled (D21.281 Galari Bargan) 2018 In the 1920s the Australian Museum, Sydney, exchanged a collection of Aboriginal and Papuan New Guinean material including a Galari (Wiradju.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Sunday 16th December to Sunday 10th February 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	World View: Mapping the Dunedin Public Art Gallery World View takes a journey through the Dunedin Public Art Gallery collection, mapping the geographical strengths that have come to shape it .... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 17th December to Wednesday 6th March 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	LATE Dunedin Fringe Festival 2019 Registrations All shows pay a registration fee to be part of the programme and in return get a listing in our printed guide, on our website and the suppor.... >>more Fringe HQ, Dunedin Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 5.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Buddhism In Daily Life On going: Find out about Buddhism in Daily Life. All welcome. Enquiries: (03) 742-1248 On going: Buddhist Chanting for World Peace. 10:3.... >>more SGINZ Dunedin Buddhist Community Centre, Dunedin Tuesday 3rd July to Tuesday 1st January 2.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Better Or Equal Tao 'beneficiary artist' Wells, NZ State & Wells Family Co-op, present: Better Or Equal. A local, national and international, contemporary a.... >>more Mornington Scout Group, Dunedin Monday 24th December to Wednesday 26th December 8.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Interislander Summer Festival - Wingatui Races The Interislander Boxing Day races at Wingatui are a long standing tradition for hundreds of Dunedin families over the Christmas period. Itâ.... >>more Wingatui Racecourse, Dunedin Tuesday 25th December to Wednesday 26th December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Buddhism In Daily Life On going: Find out about Buddhism in Daily Life. All welcome. Enquiries: (03) 742-1248.... >>more SGINZ Dunedin Buddhist Community Centre, Dunedin Thursday 5th July to Friday 4th January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Whare Flat Folk Festival 2018/19 Whare Flat folk festival - four days of sun, music, and entertainment in the natural surrounds of Waiora Scout Camp, just 15 minutes from Du.... >>more Waiora Scout Camp, Dunedin Saturday 29th December to Thursday 3rd January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	New Year's Eve Octagon Concert Don't leave town this New Year's Eve - stay and enjoy great music and company in the central city. The Octagon will come alive with live mu.... >>more The Octagon, Dunedin Monday 31st December to Tuesday 1st January 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Interislander Summer Festival - Waikouaiti Races History, family tradition and picturesque surrounds combine make Interislander Summer Festival Waikouaiti Races an ideal spot to kick off 20.... >>more Waikouaiti Racecourse, Dunedin Monday 31st December to Tuesday 1st January 3.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Eye Spy Trail Pick up a trail from our front desk and travel through Dunedin’s history finding fascinating objects on your journey. Daily throughout th.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Monday 31st December to Thursday 31st January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Hand in Hand: Photographers and Painters Alike A tribute to Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947) marking 150 years since her birth, this exhibition focuses on the artist’s early career in Dun.... >>more Hocken Collections, Dunedin Friday 7th December to Saturday 26th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Medical Marvels: Treasures from the Health Sciences Library In 1929, the historical collection of the University of Otago’s Health Sciences (formerly Medical) Library was established with the donati.... >>more University of Otago Library, Dunedin Thursday 13th December to Friday 15th March 1.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Cecil Turbine & Jane McArthur Cecil Turbine: is Pretty-Noise, nestled somewhere between Sigur Ros and James Blake. His strange rambling lyrics, odd grooves, and indulgent.... >>more Inch Bar, Dunedin Saturday 5th January to Sunday 6th January 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Monday Meditations Join us every second Monday to kick the week off with a guided mindfulness meditation. The session is informal an be everyone is welcome, i.... >>more Dunedin Community House, Dunedin Monday 16th July to Monday 30th December 2.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Paul Ubana Jones Paul has shared the stage and toured with the best: BB King, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Crowded House, Tuck and Patti... He has delighted.... >>more Carey's Bay Hotel, Dunedin Thursday 10th January 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Melissa & The Dr The New Year high has almost worn off so come on out and commiserate with some hurtin' songs, great food, refreshments and atmosphere. Meli.... >>more The Galley Cafe & Bar, Dunedin Friday 11th January 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Shamanic Healing Sound Journey A sound journey is deeply relaxing, uplifting and healing experience. Will and Claire-Jeanne take you on an inner journey guided by the sou.... >>more Studio Tula, Dunedin Friday 11th January 12.15 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Dee's Downstairs Comedy Come on down the stairs at Dee's Café and Venue and join us for some laughs! The second Friday of every month Hello Pecia Productions brin.... >>more Dee's Cafe & Bar, Dunedin Friday 11th January to Friday 8th November 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Curatorial Floor Talk - Hand In Hand Curatorial floortalk with Anna Petersen, Saturday 12 January, 11am. A tribute to Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947) marking 150 years since her.... >>more Hocken Collections, Dunedin Friday 11th January to Saturday 12th January 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Discover Your Inner Radiance Discover your Inner Radiance - A Journey to the Authentic Self: A shamanic workshop with drum journeys, ceremony, movement, self-reflection .... >>more Studio Tula, Dunedin Friday 11th January to Saturday 12th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Citizen Science - GIRT Scientific Divers Calling everyone over 18 years of age who loves diving shipwrecks, sunken aircraft or other underwater cultural heritage! The citizen scienc.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Saturday 12th January to Sunday 13th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Old School Fun and Games Looking for holiday fun? How about getting the kids out for some old school fun and games like you enjoyed? Remember sack races, obstacle co.... >>more Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, Dunedin Sunday 13th January to Sunday 20th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Chinese Dress Ups and Collage Ni hao! Come along and enjoy some Chinese-themed craft activities and try on our colourful Chinese garments. ToitÅ« OSM – NZR Foyer..... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Sunday 13th January to Sunday 27th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Summer Pool Party Time to have a blast at a summer pool party near you! Bring your friends along and be part of the action. With a gold coin BBQ, games and.... >>more St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool, Dunedin Friday 18th January to Saturday 19th January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Dunedin Public Library - Wilderbus The Wilderbus will be parked outside from 10am to 5pm. Join Shelly J who will be here for a sing and laugh-along show. Saturday 19 January,.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Friday 18th January to Sunday 20th January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Woven Stories Join storyteller, Allie Simpson, who will weave her magic telling classical and contemporary stories sprinkled with original tales to entert.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Friday 18th January to Saturday 19th January 6.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Experience HU: The Sound of Soul HU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra, that can uplift your life. Singing HU provides a sense of calm, strength, and centeredness. Come.... >>more Dunedin Community House, Dunedin Saturday 17th September to Sunday 15th September 6.15 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Robbie Rocks Dunedin 2019 Concert Robbie Burns may be the greatest songwriter in history. He was certainly the outstanding ‘rock star’ of 18th-century Scotland and love f.... >>more The Octagon, Dunedin Saturday 19th January to Sunday 20th January 7.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Inspired by Dragons - Children’s Art Workshop Explore ToitÅ« OSM and Lan Yuan - The Dunedin Chinese Garden, finding dragons along the way. Screen print dragons then create and perform .... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Monday 21st January to Thursday 24th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Opal Ocean NZ Tour Jan 2019 Opening the borders of genre, acoustic guitar duo Opal Ocean fuses together Rock and Flamenco techniques to create their own epic wall of so.... >>more Fifty Gorillas, Dunedin Thursday 24th January 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Drab Majesty The critically acclaimed Drab Majesty are headed to our darkened shores for the very first time. Drab Majesty is a Los Angeles-based musical.... >>more Crown Hotel, Dunedin Friday 25th January 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability