Mark your calendars Westies!
October is packed with awesome local events!
Check out the lineup and start planning your October adventures in The West!
Sunday Sessions
Sunday 6th October from 2pm at iTi
Independent artist, Stu J will be playing vibrant solo sounds all afternoon. Set list includes the likes of Oasis, Jack Johnson, The Killers, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Eddie Grant, Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Fleetwood Mac, and Dragon, just to name a few.
Drop on in and be entertained for the afternoon.
Friends Exploring Epic Tales
Friday 11th October from 1pm at Te Atatū Peninsula Library
Friends Exploring Epic Tales is a FREE whānau friendly show at Te Atatū Peninsula Library performed by Hand Pulled Collective. The rambunctious and dysfunctional travelling trio, ambushing audiences with fairy tales while squabbling over the best way to tell them. The titular friends are Dinghy, Ryan, and Garge who all have a tale to tell.
Creative Spring Fairy Workshop
Tuesday 8th October 10am-12pm at The Shed Collective
Enjoy an enchanting craft workshop where you and your little one can create your very own fairy space you can use to summon The Fairies. In this two-hour workshop, you and your child will delve into the world of fairies as you design and craft your own miniature fairy realm.
Harakeke Tikanga and Techniques
Sunday 13th October 10:30-12:30pm at Eco Matters, New Lynn
Join Nat Rose Te Hei in this fun weaving workshop on the last day of the school holidays. Participants will learn to weave a natural harakeke bracelet, tīpare (headband) and putiputi (flower). These make special gifts for friends or whanaū. Suitable for ages 9 years old to adults
Music Saturdays
Saturday 5th October 2-5pm at The Goodhome Lincoln Rd
Join us on Saturday afternoon for some live music with Jasper Hawkins to entertain you. Playing a mix of classics and top 40 hits, he’s got you covered with all your favourites.
On Saturdays, we have all-day pitcher deals, Happy Hour from 4-6pm and a great kids menu so all the family can come along and enjoy the music.
The Trusts 37th Art Exhibition
Saturday 5th October – Sunday 13th October 10am-4pm at Corban Estate Arts Centre
Waitakere Arts is proud to be hosting the Trusts 37th Art Award Exhibition in October. We have the privilege of awarding over $17,000 in prizes to our participating artists.
We generally have around 300-400 entries with a good range of various styles and mediums. All the artwork goes up for sale and entry to the public is free.
Open Arts Day
Saturday 12th October 11-3pm at Corbans Estate Art Centre
Join us for a vibrant day of art, creativity, and community at the Corban Estate Arts Centre’s Open Arts Day on Saturday, 12th October. From 11am to 3pm, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a range of cultural experiences, explore our creative spaces, and connect with local artists.
Live Band – Mintah
Saturday 12th October from 7:30pm at Miss Q’s
Head down to Miss Q’s for Mintah who will be playing all your classic live band favourites. Drink specials available.
UB40 – Red Red Wine Tour
Thursday 10th October from 7pm at The Trusts Arena
Join the legendary pop icons UB40 and special guest Eagle-Eye Cherry for the party of all parties when the world’s biggest-selling reggae group brings their RED RED WINE Tour to New Zealand this October. Performing their worldwide hit singles such as Red Red Wine, Food For Thought, (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You, along with a preview of fresh tracks from their upcoming album UB45, including the smash hit single Gimme Some Kinda Sign and Forever True.
