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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Lunch on The Lawn: Education Students
2021-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
We’re hosting a Lunch on the Lawn for all of the early birds who are back on campus! What better way to kick off the year than with a free snag or veggie patty?
Grab a bean bag, relax in the sun, and get stuck in to some games.
See you there.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Beer Garden
2021-02-05 16:00 - 19:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
An early O.Week event for Education Students: Summer evenings in the Garden City call for drinks and a little socialising. This O.Week, head along to The Foundry bar and enjoy a cold one in the Haere-roa ampitheatre or The Foundry’s open courtyard. On the day, there’ll be happy hour, a cocktail special and a beer trailer.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Postgrad BBQ
2021-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Haere-roa
Postgrads, join us for a free bite and a relaxed ‘mix and mingle’ at Haere-roa this O.Week. We’ll be serving all the usual BBQ faves.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Te Whiringa [POSTPONED]
2021-02-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
*** Update 15 February: This event is postponed until further notice due to the rise in COVID-19 alert levels in Christchurch. Please stay tuned to UCSA/Te Akatoki channels for updates on this event. ***

The UCSA and Te Akatoki presents Te Whiringa
Te Akatoki Māori Students’ Association is the formal body that represents all Māori students studying at UC. Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga/Aroha, and Ūkaipōtanga are their uara, and they provide their students with a place where they feel culturally connected and safe.
Tauti mai ki Te Whiringa – join us for a night of cultural festivities! Treat your tastebuds to a selection of free Māori and Pacific kai (food) – a steam-cooked hāngi meal and delicious panikeke lapotopoto (Samoan pancakes). Come connect with the whānau of UC Māori and Pacific on campus, enjoy cultural performances and demonstrations from our Māori and Pacific community, then sit back and relax to watch a home-grown movie at our outdoor cinema.
Everyone is welcome, GF & V options available, and please bring a blanket for the movie. Tēnā, nau mai!

Location: The Amphitheatre (Wet Weather Venue – Ngaio Marsh Theatre)

UCSA O.Week 2021 | The First Froth (R17)
2021-02-18 20:00 - 2021-02-19 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
O.Week is here and it’s time to head out into the big wide world! Introduce yourself to a random from down the hall or just rock up to The First Froth! Featuring Fairbrother, Sly Chaos, Artemizia and MJ as they give the Ngaio Marsh PA system its first work out of the school year – The First Froth will start your year off the right way.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Ori Market
2021-02-19 08:30 - 14:00 | C Block Lawn, C-Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
What a way to get into Friday, the Ori Market has an array of treats in store. Learn your way around campus and enjoy a meander through the stalls. There’ll be some great club entertainment and food trucks to feed your taste buds. How could you not, UC 2021 is where it’s at.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Toga (R17)
2021-02-20 20:00 - 2021-02-21 23:59 | Haere-roa
Calling all gods and goddesses! Toga Party is back for another O.Week! Kick off 2021 with this rite of passage event. Grab a bed sheet and glitter, and you’re ready to party!
Please note: This event is R17. There are still some areas of the venue that are R18.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Pepsi Max Presents Movie Night (R16)
2021-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Presented by Pepsi Max
Come down from the high of O.Week with a free movie night!
Grab your friends and join us for the blockbuster comedy Blockers, with free popcorn provided by The Edge.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | Lunch on The Lawn
2021-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Start the uni year off with an O.Week must-do: Lunch on The Lawn.
Grab a free snag or veggie patty hot from the grill, then relax under the sun with some live music. And if you’re keen, try your hand at one of our lawn games.
See you there!

The Foundry Launch Night
2021-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
To kick the semester off right, get yourself to The Foundry Launch Night: there’ll be spot prizes, and Foundry vouchers up for grabs for the longest bull rider (must be in the bar to win).
Sponsored by our mates at DB Export Gold.

Blackcaps T-20 against Australia
2021-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Hagley Park, 14 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
Tickets to the cricket and transport to and from the game are $25.
Bus passes, which DO NOT include tickets to the cricket, are $10. These only include transport there and back.
Buses will leave Haere-roa from 6.30 pm and will leave Hagley Oval following the match from 10.15 pm.
Bring your loudest supporters’ voices as this is sure to be a thriller of a match.

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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Clubs Day
2021-02-23 11:00 - 2021-02-24 14:00 | C Block Lawn, C-Block Lawn, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Dive into the real social scene here at UC: Clubs Day. There’s something for everyone with around 160 different clubs and societies to choose from, including sports, social, arts and academic.
Joining up is a great way to meet new people, pick up a hobby, gain academic support, or get stuck into life on and off campus.
Want to do a bit of research before you come along? Check out our online database.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Summer Stein (R18)
2021-02-23 18:00 - 23:00 | Haere-roa
Some of New Zealand’s top bands hit the Haere-roa lawn this O.Week! Let’s party until the sun comes up with Mako Road, feel those preash vibes with Dolphin Friendly, pick your potion grooving to Molly and the Chromatics and free your mind to Lunar Intruder.
We’ve also got a fizzing second stage – to be announced soon!
Going to our other events as well? Check out our combos and you could save some coin.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Comedy Club (R17)
2021-02-24 19:00 - 21:15 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Prepare yourself for a bag of laughs with Guy Montgomery, James Mustapic, Liv McKenzie, and more in the Ngaio Marsh Theatre.
Guy Montgomery is an award winning stand-up comedian and improviser who, in spite of his best efforts, is still tragically best known as one half of the international smash podcast the Worst Idea of All Time.
2019 saw Guy perform at the invitation-only Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, tape a set for Comedy Central in Austin, Texas, tour his surprisingly and enduringly popular podcast the Worst Idea of All Time through America, Australia and the UK and perform critically acclaimed runs of his solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Comedian James Mustapic of The Spinoff’s “Repressed Memories” has a satirical, dry style of comedy. He shares unapologetic, brutally honest stories from his past and sees the world in a different light to the rest of the country.
Described as “an unexpected delight” and “one to watch”, Liv McKenzie is a compelling young talent in the Christchurch comedy scene. She used to live in New York, but don’t worry, she’ll bring that up every 10 seconds so you don’t forget.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Summer Starter Expo
2021-02-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Haere-roa
Get yourself along to Summer Starter to zen out, focus on your wellbeing and do a little ‘life admin’. There’ll be cute fluffy animals, wellness stalls, freebies and activities to keep you busy.

UCSA O.Week 2021 | V Presents Mardi Gras (R18)
2021-02-25 18:00 - 23:30 | Haere-roa
One of the UCSA’s most iconic events is back! Dust off your fluro purple, gold and green because New Orleans Mardi Gras is coming to Haere-roa. Come party with 3000 of your mates across two stages, featuring 10 acts and epic production with enough lights to make the sun go in hiding.
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UCSA O.Week 2021 | QCanterbury Welcome BBQ
2021-02-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Haere-roa Ampitheatre, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UC student club QCanterbury is kicking off the year with a laid back barbeque at the Haere Roa Amphitheatre! Come along for a free BBQ snag or vegan patty, meet some lovely new people, and play some chill lawn games, all while the classic Pride tunes are pumping. All ages welcome, alcohol free, and veggie options available.
QCanterbury’s primary mandate is to be a safe social place for sexuality and gender diverse community to meet.
We want to do our part to foster a welcoming and comfortable environment on campus that supports and accepts students of all spiritual, cultural and identity-related backgrounds.

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UCSA O.Week 2021 | Electric Avenue (R18)
2021-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Ticket valid for entry at The Foundry ONLY – you will then be taken via bus to Hagley Park
Christchurch’s biggest day out is back and bigger than ever – featuring Benee, Fat Freddie’s Drop and more on a line up with over 25 acts, three stages and 12 hours of festival fun. Electric Avenue Music Festival promises to deliver another huge celebration of music and arts right in the heart of Christchurch’s Hagley Park.
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Tui Beer: Quiz Nights at The Foundry
2021-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
The Tui Foundry Quiz is still on!!!
Register your team online for free.
About this Event
Level 2 isn’t stopping our weekly Tui Quiz Night at The Foundry Bar!
It’s back on from 7pm this Tuesday. As usual there are $$$ prizes to be won, and entry is FREE!
However, as The Foundry is abiding by all Hospitality NZ and COVID Alert Level 2 guidelines, there are a few changes to the post-COVID world:
Sadly we’re strictly limited to 100 people in the venue at once, so to ensure we can fit you all in we need you all to register in advance.

No ticket, no entry, no exceptions.
All guests at The Foundry must check-in upon arrival, no exceptions!
All service is table service, please ensure you remain at your table.
To help you do that, there are QR codes on the table to enable you to order food & drinks from the comfort of your seat.
Teams are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
We can’t allow more than 1 team per table.

Kick-start your research with the PGSA and ASC
2021-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | The Living Room, UBS, University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Have you recently begun work on your research project? The Academic Skills Centre and the Postgraduate Students’ Association would like to invite you to a get-together for early stage Master’s and doctoral research students. This “Kick-start your research” workshop will be held on Tuesday 9 March from 2 – 3 p.m. in The Living Room (next to the University Book Store).
Speakers will offer support and top tips and will answer questions you may have relating to your research. Speakers include the Dean of Postgraduate Research, representatives from the Postgraduate Students’ Association, the UC Library and the Academic Skills Centre.
The Postgraduate Students’ Association will provide refreshments.
We hope you can make it. We look forward to meeting with you on Tuesday 9 March. RSVP to judith.coullie@canterbury.ac.nz

MUSOC Presents: The COSMIC Season of Refer Madness
2021-03-10 19:30 - 2021-03-13 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MUSOC is proud to emerge from the smoke and present the 2021 season of Reefer Madness this March for seven performances only!
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. This dynamic show will go straight to your head!
Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It involves mature themes including drug use, sex, rape, and violence. It may therefore be inappropriate for younger audiences.
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy, Score by Dan Studney.
REEFER MADNESS IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF R&H THEATRICALS, NEW YORK.
Special thanks to our sponsors: COSMIC and RDU
Direction: Nick Cheeseborough & Aly Findlay
Choreography: Aly Findlay & Bianca Escobar
Musical Direction: Heidi Cooper
Assistant Musical Direction: Billie MacGibbon
Technical Direction: Nick Glanville
Production Management: Casey Knowles & Megan White
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Wednesday 10th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th (evening shows), doors open at 7:00pm; close at 7:20pm; the show begins at 7:30pm.
Saturday 13th (matinée), doors open at 2:30pm; close at 2:50pm; the show begins at 3:00pm.
Gala Night – Wednesday 10th of March, following the show. We invite our audience to celebrate our performance season. Join MUSOC for drinks and nibbles and to meet the cast, crew, and production team of Reefer Madness in Bentley’s Bar, across from the Theatre.
For more information or group bookings, please contact Megan White at production-manager@musoc.org.nz.

MUSOC Presents: The COSMIC Season of Reefer Madness
2021-03-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
MUSOC is proud to emerge from the smoke and present the 2021 season of Reefer Madness this March for seven performances only! Get your tickets here.
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Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. This dynamic show will go straight to your head!
Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It involves mature themes including drug use, sex, rape, and violence. It may therefore be inappropriate for younger audiences.
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy, Score by Dan Studney.
REEFER MADNESS IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF R&H THEATRICALS, NEW YORK.
Special thanks to our sponsors: COSMIC and RDU
Direction: Nick Cheeseborough & Aly Findlay
Choreography: Aly Findlay & Bianca Escobar
Musical Direction: Heidi Cooper
Assistant Musical Direction: Billie MacGibbon
Technical Direction: Nick Glanville
Production Management: Casey Knowles & Megan White

Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Wednesday 10th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th (evening shows), doors open at 7:00pm; close at 7:20pm; the show begins at 7:30pm.
Saturday 13th (matinée), doors open at 2:30pm; close at 2:50pm; the show begins at 3:00pm.
Gala Night – Wednesday 10th of March, following the show. We invite our audience to celebrate our performance season. Join MUSOC for drinks and nibbles and to meet the cast, crew, and production team of Reefer Madness in Bentley’s Bar, across from the Theatre.

For more information or group bookings, please contact Megan White at production-manager@musoc.org.nz.

UC Frenchsoc: Taste of New Caledonia
2021-03-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Alliance Française, 275 Cashel Street, Christchurch, Alliance Française, 275 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
This summer, UC French Society will be collaborating with Alliance Française Christchurch to host two cooking workshops featuring New Caledonian cuisine, in which French chef Melanie Oudet will demonstrate how to prepare and serve a three-course meal of authentic New Caledonian fare. Tasting portions of the prepared dishes will be served at the end of each demonstration, so bring your appetites!

UC Health Soc: Mindfulness Evening
2021-03-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Tī Kōuka, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UC Health Soc presents our mindfulness evening. A night of yoga and meditation followed by nibbles to kickstart the semester. The class will be taken by our friend Jess Feek, an instructor at the Christchurch Les Mills to get you to ease into the end of the year’s first quarter and what will be a great year ahead.

Mono Presents: Hot Donnas, Kimono & Friends
2021-03-18 20:00 - 2021-03-19 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Mono Presents: Hot Donnas, Kimono & Friends

Since 2017, Dunedin four-piece Hot Donnas have been creating music primed to get bodies moving, heads banging and brains hooked on their infectious melodies and fired up rock attitude. Fresh off the back of the release of their fired up single ‘Two Brains’, Dunedin-based rock group Hot Donnas release their new EP, ‘The Adventures of E-WAN’.
Across six tracks, the EP dives into a rich blend of indie, grunge and surf-rock sounds that provides a definitive picture of the band Hot Donnas have flourished into over their last year of performing, writing and recording. The record is long-lasting in its impact and quality; this is a statement of intent from Hot Donnas. An introduction to some, and an exciting update for fans who have been with them since their 2017 debut album, Greek Yoghurt. Hot Donnas have been releasing music and touring consistently throughout NZ and even out to Australia in the three years since their debut. Their energy on stage is unmatched and with their new music ready to go, the band is champing at the bit for their return to touring.
KIMONO is a four-piece indie rock band hailing from Ōtautahi, Aotearoa. With heavy influence from local indie rockers, to classic Funk, obscure Jazz, and psych rock KIMONO is on a one-way ticket to froth. Join them as they craft a path through the unknown, and have a jolly good time.

The MONO specific stuff:
– Mono is R18 – Bring your Passport, 18+ card or NZ Drivers licence.
– Don’t forget your UC Student ID!
– Not a UC student? Then you better find a mate who is! You won’t get in otherwise. You are their plus one. Note: It’s plus one not plus five!
– Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.
– Remember to get in early! Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus one after 9pm (Eftpos only)
– Make sure you’ve got the GOVT NZ COVID tracer app. You’ll need it to sign in!

Tunesoc: Cosy Night Out
2021-03-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
This years Cosy Night Out features Daily J, The Hootz, Lunar Intruder and Hannah & The Band. The event has a relaxed dress code of a cosy attire. This can be any clothing or accessory that bring you comfort. You’ll find the exec in robes, PJ’s, slippers, captain hats, funky glasses etc … Or you could just rock up as Hugh Hefner. So get your boogie juice in ya and let’s boogie!

Foundry Rituals: Tui Quiz Night
2021-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Sponsored by Tui Brewery
The Foundry’s popular Quiz Night is a goodie: Free entry, great atmosphere and prizes up for grabs. Grab the team and dive in.

Foundry Rituals: Bingo with Phuck Trivia
2021-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foundry, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, New Zealand
Bingo: It ain’t just for the oldies. Grab a mate and head over for a game and your chance to win prizes – our hosts Phuck Trivia make it a laugh.

UCNZALA: Movie Night - Okja
2021-03-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
UCNZALA is screeing the film Okja.
This event is free and only for UCNZALA members 😜. Any UC student can join here and it’s free too: ucnzala2021.getqpay.com
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MONO Presents: Coastal Promotions ft. Worthy, Elisara & Suune
2021-03-25 20:00 - 2021-03-26 01:00 | Ngaio Marsh Theatre – Haere-roa, Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Road, Christchurch, 8041, New Zealand
Mono Nights is proud to present: Coastal Promotions ft. Worthy, Elisara & Suune.

We are bringing the Coastal crew back to Christchurch after they hosted the biggest Mono Night to date in March last year. Expect an epic showcase of Drum and Bass, featuring a handpicked lineup of rising stars from all corners of the country.

Headlined by Coastal front runners Worthy & Elisara, with special guests and close associates Suune. If you attended the Coastal & Momentum takeover last year, you know these lads bring a high octane set with diverse tune selection and smacking baselines.

On support duties we have the one and only Swinny + Sully B2B Oleum. Our host for the night is the lyrical wizard LAW MC, fresh off a standout performance at Rhythm and Vines. This one is expected to be packed so make sure you get on down early!!

Thursday 25th March
8:00 pm – 1:00 am

The MONO specific stuff:
– Mono is R18 – Bring your Passport, 18+ card or NZ Drivers licence.
– Don’t forget your UC Student ID!
– Not a UC student? Then you better find a mate who is! You won’t get in otherwise. You are their plus one. Note: It’s plus one not plus five!
– Not a UC students plus one? Sorry team, this ones not for you.
– Remember to get in early! Its $10 on the door for your non UC plus one after 9pm (Eftpos only)
– Make sure you’ve got the GOVT NZ COVID tracer app. You’ll need it to sign in!
