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SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 4 April 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
Classical Expressions 2021 present
TRIO ELAN
Monday 12 April 2021 | 7.30pm
Trio Élan is an electrifying new ensemble made up of three of New Zealand's leading chamber musicians: violinist Donald Armstrong, saxophonist Simon Brew and pianist Sarah Watkins.
ARTIST TALK AND TOUR: SARA HUGHES
Saturday 17 April 2021 | 1pm
Hear from artist Sara Hughes about her work and other contemporary artworks.
National Geographic Speaker
Sunday 18 April 2021 | 1pm | TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Join Schannel van Dijken as he talks about his National Geographic adventures as a Marine biologist.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
CREATE A CITY
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | 1pm - 3pm
These April school holiday's be inspired by Sara Hughes's artwork Heretaunga and create your own miniature building to take home.
LATE NITE SOUND BITE
Thursday 29 April 2021 | 7pm
Late Nite Sound Bite is a once a month late night opening on the last Thursday of the month with fresh NZ music and all galleries, cafe and shop open until late.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 2 May 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
MOON AND MINDFULNESS YOGA
Thursday 6 May 2021 | 12pm - 1pm
Join us under UK artist Luke Jerram's, The Moon for Yoga classes with a difference.
MOON AND MINDFULNESS YOGA
Thursday 13 May 2021 | 12pm - 1pm
Join us under UK artist Luke Jerram's, The Moon for Yoga classes with a difference.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
MOON AND MINDFULNESS YOGA
Thursday 20 May 2021 | 12pm - 1pm
Join us under UK artist Luke Jerram's, The Moon for Yoga classes with a difference.
MOON AND MINDFULNESS YOGA
Thursday 27 May 2021 | 12pm - 1pm
Join us under UK artist Luke Jerram's, The Moon for Yoga classes with a difference.
QB IGLOO VILLAGE
Thursday 3 June 2021 - Sunday 6 June 2021 | Various Times
The coolest winter fun is happening at the pop-up rooftop Igloo Village.
QB BLUES NIGHT: THE FLAMING MUDCATS
Thursday 3 June 2021 | 8pm
Join the Flaming Mudcats the Queen’s Birthday weekend to dance your socks off to butt-shaking belters, soulful grinders with everything in between...
QB THE JAZZ GALA: FRANK MEETS PEGGY WITH THE RODGER FOX BIG BAND
Friday 4 June 2021 | 8pm
Join us to experience the songs of The Great American Songbook, as once performed by three iconic artists- Franks Sinatra, Peggy Lee, and the Count Basie Orchestra.
CAPTAIN FESTUS MCBOYLE
Saturday 5 June 2021 | 2pm-5pm
Join Captain Festus McBoyle and his motley crew with their cheeky humour and side-splitting songs for a family fiendishly sing along.
QB BIC RUNGA
Saturday 5 June 2021 | 8pm
The Queen's Birthday Music Festival is elated to present the iconic Bic Runga to headline this year’s Festival. A show that is sure to sell out!
QB KUBATANA DRUMMING CIRCLE
Sunday 6 June | 6pm - 7.30pm
Join Kubatana & The Moringa dance and drum ensemble for a unique opportunity to enjoy the percussive rhythms, sound and dances of Africa.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 6 June 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Sunday 6 June 2021 | 3pm
A guided walking tour featuring the historic sites and buildings of Upper Hutt.
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Sunday 13 June 2021 | 3pm
A guided walking tour featuring the historic sites and buildings of Upper Hutt.
Theatre at Expressions present
DAVID BOWIE AND THE ART OF BEING DIFFERENT
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | 8pm
In this sparkling interactive performance Dr Ian Chapman and his Cosmic Jive Trio unravels the extraordinary marriage of sound and visual effect that lies at the heart of the work of David Bowie.
MATARIKI MOON WATCHING
17 & 18 June 2021 | 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Bookings essential
Explore the Te Papa Giant Star Dome during Matariki. Experience the night sky alongside Luke Jerram's moon artwork and learn how to spot constellations in Aotearoa's night sky.
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Sunday 20 June 2021 | 3pm
A guided walking tour featuring the historic sites and buildings of Upper Hutt.
Classical Expressions 2021 present
JIAN LIU
Monday 21 June 2021 | 7.30pm
Jian Liu has been gaining a reputation as a well sought-after solo pianist, chamber musician, and educator across the globe. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.
LATE NITE SOUND BITE
Thursday 24 June 2021 | 7pm
Late Nite Sound Bite is a once a month late night opening on the last Thursday of the month with fresh NZ music and all galleries, cafe and shop open until late.
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Sunday 27 June 2021 | 3pm
A guided walking tour featuring the historic sites and buildings of Upper Hutt.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 4 July 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
Theatre at Expressions present
APERTURE - THE LIFE AND WORK OF ANS WESTRA
Friday 16 July | 8pm
A creative and innovative play about Ans Westra, a NZ Arts Foundation Icon photographer.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 1 August 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream
6 & 7 August 2021 | 7pm
Take a wild ride to paradise with Indian Ink’s powerful new play about impermanence - of life, love... and ice cream.
Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show is guaranteed to blow your mind and melt your heart.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
Classical Expressions 2021 present
LES VOISINS FRENCH BAROQUE
Monday 16 August 2021 | 7.30pm
Les Voisins (translated - neighbours) is a coming together of worlds, neighbours and friends. A classical trio, traversing the music of France from the tender kernel of the French Baroque, through the vibrant colours of impressionism, and into the swinging jazz Hot Club de France
Classical Expressions 2021 present
ARGYLE TRIO FT. WILMA SMITH
Monday 30 August 2021 | 7.30pm
Since Wilma Smith, celebrated Kiwi violinist, left New Zealand she has annually brought together different groups of musical friends she thinks might create exciting chemistry and they design programmes full of variety and appeal.
DON'T SHOOT ME, I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | 8pm
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player turns classical music on its head. A fun show for all.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 5 September 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
I'LL TELL YOU THIS FOR NOTHING - MY MOTHER THE WAR HERO
Sunday 12 September 2021 | 3pm
I'll Tell You This for Nothing - My Mother the War Hero recounts a tale of war, courage, romance and danger.
Classical Expressions 2021 present
VOICES
Monday 27 September 2021 | 7.30pm
Fall in love with the music of this exquisite new vocal ensemble made up of singers from our national chamber choir, Voices New Zealand.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 3 October 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
Classical Expressions 2021 present
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY BAND
Monday 4 October 2021 | 7.30pm
The Royal New Zealand Navy Band is an extremely versatile ensemble of full time professional military musicians.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! 2021
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by the performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
AUSTEN FOUND
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | 8pm
Addicted to Darcy? Lost all sense and sensibility? Well put down your cross stitching and get ready to enjoy an entirely improvised musical in the style of Jane Austen.
SEASONS
Saturday 16 October 2021 | 10am
Beautifully crafted Seasons transports children through song, music, and puppetry into the four seasons.
SUNDAY STRUM
Sunday 7 November 2021 | 2pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam. You can listen or join in. Beginners to advanced, ages 5 - 95, all welcome.
The above descriptions of presentations are supplied by the individual promoters of events. The promoters reserve the right to alter the artists and content of these programmes.