Tū Taua

Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury

Te Whare Tū Taua is a group who practice in ‘The Ancient Art of Māori Weaponry’, more commonly known as Māori Martial Arts.   Mau Rākau incorporates physical fitness and wellbeing in a Māori approach which also includes Māori history, Māori Atua, whakapapa, leadership skills, and stories.   The sessions are open to all people…

FREE

Food Truck Fest

Haere-roa

What’s not to love about a variety of cuisines at a budget friendly price in your neighbourhood?! Dine with us as we transform our carpark into a Food Truck Fest. From fried chicken to tempeh, right where we want it. That's not all though - stay and indulge in some dance and music from UCGS,…

FREE

ENSOC’s Yarns Night

Bentleys - Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Are you currently studying an Engineering degree? Bit undecided what discipline you want to go into? Or want some know what it’s like in the industry? Well ENSOC and GHD are hosting Yarn’s Night on the 24th of May at the Bentleys bar in Haere-roa! Yarn’s night is an opportunity to come and listen to…

FREE

Tui Quiz Night

The Foundry 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury

On Tuesdays we quiz! Grab your mates, treat them to dinner at The Foundry and join the Tui Quiz Night from 7pm. Bookings not essential but DM The Foundry to let them know you’re coming, and they might give you a cheeky deal.

FREE
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Say What?

The Living Room, UBS University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch

Say What? is Dramasoc’s weekly improv group. We meet every Tuesday and every second Friday to have some fun and practice our improvising skills! Say What is for anyone, whether you’re a pro or just want to come along for some casual improv. So, if you want to have a go, come along on Tuesday the 24th at…

FREE

SKUB and SoFA present: Totally Totes!

Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury

Looking to get creative for Arts Fest? Come hang out with SKUB for Totally Totes! Materials and totes will be provided, all you need to do is show up and get decorating! Hosted in Ti Kouka, Haere-roa between 11:30am and 1:30pm.

FREE

Social Yarns

Te Rua Makerspace Level 2, Puaka-James Hight, Christchurch, Canterbury

A regular event at Te Rua Makerspace held on Wednesday’s between 12pm and 1pm. Drop in on your lunch break to catch up with fellow students and chat while doing anything from knitting to drawing. This is free to all UC Students and Staff.

FREE

Cosy Crafting

Te Rua Makerspace Level 2, Puaka-James Hight, Christchurch, Canterbury

As it gets colder, warm up with some cosy crafting activities such as beaning and wheat bag crafting plus lino cut stamp making! This is free to all UC Students and Staff, and it runs between 2pm and 3pm. Head here to register: https://canterbury.libcal.com/event/5497660

FREE

Writing Workshop with UC Writers Society

Bentleys - Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Want to learn to write good? Me too. Come along to a specialist workshop, where we teach you some ins and outs. We'll be releasing more details about this closer to the time, so follow us on our socials for more info! – Bentley’s, Haere-roa

FREE

Calligraphy for Arts

Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury

Experience writing as an art form. Come along and try Chinese calligraphy, taught by experts from Confucius Institute of UC. You’ll find this event in Ti Kouka, Haere-roa between 3pm and 5pm.

FREE