What’s On in July?

Drive-In Movies By MOTAT

26 June ― 1 August
7pm–10pm
805 Great North Road, Western Springs
motat.org.nz

The Drive-In by MOTAT is back! Watch movies such as Jurassic Park, The Blues Brothers, The Shining, Labyrinth, and Bridesmaids from the comfort of your own car. At just $30 per car, this is great value and there are plenty of movie snacking options: fries by Double Dutch Fries, popcorn by Organic Knowledge and hotdogs by Fritz. The big screen is provided by The Travelling Cinema Company and is the largest drive-in outdoor screen in NZ, so you will be sure to enjoy the movie from every part of the venue.

Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy

1 July ― 30 September
8pm, $16.38
321 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
comedy.co.nz

Live comedy is back at The Classic Comedy Club! Big Wednesday is a fresh comedy night packed with at least 10 comedians to get you laughing all night long, with a guest MC to keep the comedy alive between acts. The venue now has exclusive table seating for two, four or six people to maintain social distancing, but that won’t stop the comedy from rolling. With fresh lineups every Wednesday, you will leave wanting to come back for more each week.

Live Jazz Trio

2 July ― 1 October
6pm–8pm
142 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD
wynyardgrill.co.nz

Celebrate the beginning of level 1 with a classic cocktail and the sweet sound of jazz at the Wynyard Grill. Immerse yourself in the culture and origin of jazz, complete with a relaxing environment to enjoy with family and friends. Auckland’s best jazz bands will come to life, as acts rotate weekly for a refreshing musical experience. Suitable for all ages, the whole family can come along to enjoy. With free admission, spend your Thursday evening at the Wynyard Grill. You won’t want to miss out!

Antique & Collectors Market

4 July ― 2 August
noon–5pm
90 Ash Street, Avondale
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The Avondale Racecourse hosts the Antique & Collectors Market which combines a wide variety of unique items such as Asian ceramics, New Zealand pottery, jewellery, vintage tools, Victorian books, antique furniture, original oil paintings, retro clothing and homewares. The market is held on the first Saturday and following Sunday of every month. There is free entry and parking Saturdays, and on Sundays parking is $3. The entry fee is $2.

Learn How To Make Perfume

9 July
6:30pm–8:30pm, Starting from $99
1B Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn
perfumeplayground.co

Join the Perfume Playground to design a luxury crafted scent, specially formulated just for you. Choose from over 100 naturally derived top and middle perfume notes, alongside the highest quality essential oils. Throughout the class, you will learn about perfume composition, blending techniques, as well as bottling the fragrance. Scent expert Aviva van de Heever guides you through the class and is certified in flower essences and aromatherapy, and the science and art of perfumery is covered in these classes.

Mt Eden Village Craft Market

11 July ― Onwards
Mt Eden Village Centre, 449 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden
mtedenvillagecentre.co.nz

The Mt Eden Village Craft Market features a large selection of locally handmade crafts which are all beautifully created by expert crafters. It is a fantastic event to celebrate local crafters as you browse the many stalls that the market has to offer. Whether you are looking for a gift or something for yourself, there is plenty to choose from, and are all handmade by Kiwis. Come and support our small local businesses by joining the Craft Market from 10am to 4pm on the second Saturday of each month.

Matariki on Karangahape Road

13 July ― 16 July
Karangahape Road, Auckland
matarikifestival.org.nz

Explore Karangahape Road through a series of exhibits and tours between 13-16 July in celebration of Matariki 2020. Matariki signifies the start of the Māori New Year, and Karangahape Road holds a special place to the Matariki festival as it was the only street in central Auckland with a Māori name, as it predates European settlement. Come together for this all ages event to celebrate Matariki with stalls and people all around. Karangahape road comes to life with this wonderful celebration of Aotearoa.

New Zealand International Film Festival

23 July ― 9 August
Visit the website for more information: nziff.co.nz

Run by a charitable trust, NZIFF curates a fantastic selection of expertly crafted films from around the world from documentaries to short films. The trust returns a percentage of the box office revenue back to the filmmakers. This year, the event will be shown entirely online, and includes a virtual red-carpet and filmmaker Q&As. Without having to leave the house, audiences can connect and share a viewing experience, and to discover films.

An Orchestral Rendition of Fleetwood Mac

25 July
8:00pm–midnight
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Run by a charitable trust, NZIFF curates a fantastic selection of expertly crafted films from around the world from documentaries to short films. The trust returns a percentage of the box office revenue back to the filmmakers. This year, the event will be shown entirely online, and includes a virtual red-carpet and filmmaker Q&As. Without having to leave the house, audiences can connect and share a viewing experience, and to discover films.