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CHEEKY, CLASSY AND QUIRKY - CANCELLED
Saturday 28 March 2020 | 7pm
Brendan Dooley is fast becoming one of the top young touring entertainers on the international scene. A must for the whole family, this is not just a show, but an experience that will not be forgotten.
SUNDAY STRUM - CANCELLED
Sunday 5 April 2020 | 2pm
Join us once a month on a Sunday for a ukulele jam.
MOLLER-FRATICELLI GUITAR DUO - CANCELLED
Monday 6 April 2020 | 7.30pm
Visiting New Zealand for the first time is the classical guitar duo of Swedish Johannes Möller with Argentinian Laura Fraticelli, who have been captivating audiences around the world.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! - CANCELLED
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
TURN ON THE LIGHTS - CANCELLED
Thursday 16 April 2020 | 10am
Tim is afraid of the dark and always wants the lights turned on, but with the help of some very friendly and funny creatures of the night, Tim is able to overcome that fear.
STITCH IN - CANCELLED
Thursday 16 April 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
Heretaunga Players present
SOCIAL CLIMBERS - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
22 - 30 April 2020 | 7.30pm & 2pm Shows
A group of female teachers, plus one reluctantly accompanying daughter embark on a weekend of bush walking to get away from it all!
JOHN CHEN - CANCELLED
Monday 27 April 2020 | 7.30pm
New Zealand/China pianist John Chen launched his career by winning the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition.
LATE NITE SOUND BITE - CANCELLED
Thursday 30 April 2020 | 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 9pm.
AUSTEN FOUND - CANCELLED
Friday 1 May 2020 | 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.
SUNDAY STRUM - CANCELLED
Sunday 3 May 2020 | 2pm
Join us once a month on a Sunday for a ukulele jam.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! - CANCELLED
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS - CANCELLED
Sunday 17 May 2020 | 1pm
Have an immersive inflatable experience wandering through Periphery by Seung Yul. Come and see Nigel Kennedy perform magic, sculpting balloons and more.
BUBBLES AND BONNETS - CANCELLED
Sunday 17 May 2020 | 4pm
Don your bonnet and join us for a series of public readings from Jane Austen's novels (by Upper Hutt Librarians) with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
STITCH IN - CANCELLED
Thursday 21 May 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
BUBBLES AND BONNETS - CANCELLED
Sunday 24 May 2020 | 4pm
Don your bonnet and join us for a series of public readings from Jane Austen's novels (by Upper Hutt Librarians) with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
JAZZ ON THE ROOFTOP - CANCELLED
Thursday 28 May 2020 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Snuggle into rugs and cuddle close to the fires and listen to the fine tunes of one of New Zealand's best jazz duos' The Andrew London Duo.
BLUES NIGHT: THE FLAMING MUDCATS - CANCELLED
Thursday 28 May 2020 | 8pm
Regarded among the country’s premier blues outfits, The Flaming Mudcats bring their energetic sets to the QB Music Festival.
THE QB IGLOO VILLAGE - CANCELLED
Friday 29 May 2020 | 4.30pm, 6.30pm or 8.30pm
The coolest winter fun is happening at the pop-up rooftop Igloo Village. Get cozy in an igloo on the rooftop. Perfect for groups to get together for a cool winter hang out.
THE JAZZ GALA - CANCELLED
Friday 29 May 2020 | 8pm
Michael Houstoun - New Zealand's pianist icon joins with Christian Howes - jazz violinst from the USA together with The Rodger Fox Big Band and acclaimed vocalist Erna Ferry.
CAPTAIN FESTUS MCBOYLE - CANCELLED
Saturday 30 May 2020 | 2pm - 3pm
Join Captain Festus McBoyle and his motley crew with their cheeky humour and side-splitting songs for a family friendly sing along.
BEATS AND BUBBLES - CANCELLED
Saturday 30 May 2020 | 4pm - 6pm
Escape the winter cold, pop into the gallery with a glass of bubbles and experience Wellington DJ Dunc Tha Funk respond to Seung Yul Oh work Periphery. R18 event.
THE QB IGLOO VILLAGE - CANCELLED
Saturday 30 May 2020 | 4.30pm, 6.30pm or 8.30pm
The coolest winter fun is happening at the pop-up rooftop Igloo Village. Get cozy in an igloo on the rooftop. Perfect for groups to get together for a cool winter hang out.
BIC RUNGA - CANCELLED
Saturday 30 May 2020 | 8pm
The QB Festival is elated to present the iconic Bic Runga to headline the Festival. The globally renowned musician is recognised as one of New Zealand's most loved and treasured artists.
SUNDAY MATINEE: LUCIEN JOHNSON WITH JONATHAN CRAYFORD - CANCELLED
Sunday 31 May 2020 | 1pm
Lucien Johnson is an award winning musician who has been described as "a saxophonist and composer of rare excellence and mettle". He is joined by some of New Zealand's finest musicians.
SUNDAY STRUM - CANCELLED
Sunday 31 May 2020 | 2pm - 3pm
Join in for a ukulele jam with the Ukulele Institute as part of the Festival.
KUBATANA DRUMMING CIRCLE - CANCELLED
Sunday 31 May 2020 | 6pm - 7.30pm
Join Kubatana & The Moringa dance and drum ensemble for a unique opportunity to shake, shimmy and groove to the soulful rhythms of Africa.
THE QB DISCO: THE HUSTLE - CANCELLED
Sunday 31 May 2020 | 8pm
The Hustle brings you a delicious mix of funk, disco, and soul. Celebrate the Queen's Birthday and crack out your dirtiest disco dance moves. R18 event.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE! - CANCELLED
Tuesday 2 June 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
MOVERS - CANCELLED
Friday 5 June 2020 | 8pm
Aspiring comedian Tai gets a job at a local moving company to pay the bills. He finds himself both frustrated and amused by the antics of the two older pakeha men who run the business...
NZ TRIO - CANCELLED
Monday 8 June 2020 | 7.30pm
Meet the new NZTrio! Described as a ‘national treasure’, the trio have appointed two accomplished new players.
THE GREAT BALL DRESS SALE
Sunday 14 June 2020 | 1pm - 3pm
Come in to Expressions Whirinaki for a pre loved ball dress sale, and find a bargain. All proceeds go to charity.
STITCH IN - CANCELLED
Thursday 18 June 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
LATE NITE SOUND BITE - CANCELLED
Thursday 25 June 2020 | 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 9pm.
A REGENCY TEA PARTY - SOLD OUT
Sunday 28 June 2020 | 4pm
Step back in time and experience a Jane Austen themed tea party. Hear stories and secrets from the curators of Be Persuaded.
KITCHEN CHAOS
Saturday 4 July 2020 | 10am
A school holiday show for children where magic is accidentally let loose in the kitchen and everything is turned topsy-turvy.
VESA AND FRIENDS
Monday 13 July 2020 | 7.30pm
An impressive group of principal horn players from the NZSO perform an exciting programme that shines a light on the sensational horn playing of Samuel Jacobs.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE!
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
STITCH IN
Thursday 16 July 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST
Friday 7 August 2020 | 8pm
Ageing Irish raconteur Danny Moffat retreats from the harsh light of the world to his bedroom. There, under old newspapers and beer bottles, he sorts through a lifetime of memories and regrets...
EXPRESSIONS LIVE!
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
STITCH IN
Thursday 20 August 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
MEADOW FRESH NZ BARISTA CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
Saturday 5 September 2020 | 8.30am - 4pm
Sunday 6 September 2020 | 10.30am - 4.30pm
Come and watch New Zealand's best battle it out to take the crown of Meadow Fresh NZ Champion 2020.
TE KOKI
Monday 7 September 2020 | 7.30pm
As a dedicated chamber musician, Jian is the founding pianist of Te Kōkī Trio, the resident trio at New Zealand School of Music.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE!
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
STITCH IN
Thursday 17 September 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY BAND
Monday 5 October 2020 | 7.30pm
A first for Classical Expressions the full members of The Royal New Zealand Navy Band join the series.
EXPRESSIONS LIVE!
Tuesday 6 October 2020 | 1pm
A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music.
LOST LETTER OFFICE
Thursday 8 October 2020 | 10am
A young girl writes a magical letter to brighten the day of an elderly neighbour. But when the letter’s adventurous journey makes its address unreadable, it gets sent to The Lost Letter Office.
STITCH IN
Thursday 15 October 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
CAPITAL FIBRE FEST 2020
Saturday 24 October 2020 | 10am - 3pm
RAIL LAND
Friday 6 November 2020 | 8pm
A journey of the mind, through song and story, about New Zealand’s love affair with trains.
STITCH IN
Thursday 19 November 2020 | 1.30pm
Join the Upper Hutt Embroiderers for a monthly stitch session.
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.