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

Mono – Coastal Promotions Takeover ft. Willy Mav

Ngaio Marsh Theatre - Haere-roa Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Coastal Promotions return for their annual Mono Nights takeover, this time levelling up with their biggest artist Willy Mav on headline duties. Willy Mav, aka, Willy Harman is a must watch artist within the drum and bass scene. The numerous acts he’s supported showcases his versatility on stage as a performer, which directly translates to…

FREE

Lunchtime Concert: ‘Even-More-Than-Contemporary Voices and Bands’

Recital Room, UC Arts at the Arts Centre University of Canterbury, Christchurch

Concert showcasing contemporary performance students including voice, guitar and bass guitar. This runs between 1:10pm - 2:10pm in the Recital Room in the UC building at the Arts Centre (3 Hereford St).

FREE

Bob Ross Painting

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

Te Rua Makerspace brings you an Arts Fest special event: Paint along to the soothing positive vibes of Bob Ross! No painting experience required, just bring along some positive Bob Ross vibes. This is free to all UC Students and Staff and starts at 3pm!

FREE
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MUSOC’s Bite Sized: A Collection of 10 Minute Musicals

Ngaio Marsh Theatre - Haere-roa Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Featuring eight handpicked short-form musicals taken straight from Theatre Now's SOUND BITES program, Bite Sized is a celebration of all kinds of stories that we tell in musical theatre. The musicals we have selected to be a part of Bite Sized are all a little bit off-beat and surprising - we guarantee you'll never have…

$15

Africa Day Expo!

Haere-roa

The 'Africa Day Expo' is a market/expo-styled event that will have stalls from various African-owned or themed organisations within Christchurch. Attendees will get the opportunity to roam around different stalls and to learn about the different African organisations and businesses. We will have cultural performances and food available on the day! Come along and get…

FREE

Gagana Samoa Samoa Language Week ’22

University of Canterbury

Tālofa lava! Learning a language helps you connect with people and cultures, and this week we're celebrating the beauty and importance of the Samoan Language. Monday to Friday, say our Samoan word/s of the day at select cafés and treat yo'self to a FREE standard hot drink on us!* We'll be posting them each morning…

Lunch on the Lawn: End of Term BBQ

Haere-roa Ampitheatre 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Its the end of term! Make sure you head down to Haere-roa between 12pm and 2pm on Thursday the 2nd of June for a free a free snag or veggie patty. Then grab a beanbag, sit back and relax in in the amphitheatre before exams kick off in the next couple of weeks. See you…