Mono – Dolphin Friendly w/ Big Sima

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

Bands are back for Week 3 of Mono Nights!  Make sure you wear pink to celebrate Pink Shirt Day May 20th. Dolphin Friendly’s live performance quickly became an acclaimed ground-breaking phenomenon for the New Zealand live music scene, with the band relentlessly touring their jaw dropping show of hard Rock N’ Roll antics, allowing them…

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Pink Shirt Day

Canterbury University 20 Kirkwood Ave, Christchurch

We are joining the movement to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! Will you join us?    Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt…

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Inspiration Station with UC Writers Society

The Room Of Requirement - Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Passionate about writing? Don’t know where to start? Connect with like-minded writers and join our Inspiration Station. We'll provide the playlist, refreshments, and prompts, just bring yourself and a method of writing. Spot prizes up for grabs, see you there! Runs between 12pm – 2pm in the Room of Requirement, Haere-roa.

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Lunchtime Concert: ‘Composers, Electronics and All That Buzz’

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

Concert showcasing pieces from performance students specialising in electronics music. This runs between 1:10pm - 2:10pm in the Recital Room in the UC building at the Arts Centre (3 Hereford St).

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Social Gaming

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

Take your mind off the stresses of the assignment that is doing your head in with social gaming in Te Rua! Pop over anytime between 2pm and 4pm on the 20th to join in a few rounds of Drawful; a fun and easy game that requires you bring only your phone and creative ideas! This activity…

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Script Reading

Bentleys - Haere-roa 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch

Dramasoc is proud to present their first script reading for 2022! On Friday 20th May at 7pm, join them to watch (or perform!) a version of Sherlock Holmes, with no preparation needed! The reading will be at Bentleys, in Haere-roa. Stay tuned to their social media to find out how to participate!   Registrations essential,…

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Recurring

NFT Based Exhibition

Ilam Campus Gallery, School of Fine Arts Building 2, University of Canterbury Ilam Campus Gallery, School of Fine Arts Building 2, University of Canterbury

This exhibition follows on from conversations that were had at the Ilam School of Fine Arts Roundtable Talk: ‘NFT :Medium or Derivative’ facilitated by visiting writers and curators Anna and Kelly Pendergast and Nina Dyer. Held in the Ilam Campus Gallery, 10am – 4pm daily.

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Express Yourself – UCSA X QCanterbury

Undercroft University of Canterbury, Christchurch

Express Yourself is an activation in collaboration between UCSA and QCanterbury.   Pop in to the Undercroft between 10am - 5pm each day and express yourself through drawing. We'll have a cosy space with a ginormous canvas and all the rainbow pens you could ever want to add your mark to the masterpiece.   Our…

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Composition Workshop with UC Photography

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

A workshop exploring how certain elements within a photo can turn a normal photo into a stunning image with a story to tell. In this workshop a general overview of how to compose an image, and how you can improve your photo composition skills.   For more information, keep an eye out on UC Photography…

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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…

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