Birkenhead Acoustic Music Club is meeting on the first Thursday of the Month at Birkenhead Methodist Church loungeCome to listen or perform - 2 items per performer or groupSmall upright piano available$5 cash - Supper provided
Milly Tabak, of Milltones fame, swaps the grand stages of WOMAD for the intimate chapel of grapes that is Casita Miro. She's joined by Dave Khan, long-time lead guitarist for Marlon Williams and key side-man and producer for Reb Fountain. Milly and Dave have unbelievable chops and a huge repertoire of the best country songs ... Read more
EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter for a sweet 5-date tour of New Zealand at some of their favourite venues. Performing as a duo and releasing Gram Antler's long awaited debut album 'Novel Lover' alongside Ebony's beloved catalogue of original work and road-testing new creations inspired since relocating to Japan ... Read more
Award-winning German singer-songwriter and author Joe Bennick offers a live special experience with his guitar and unique voice. With his songs and the multi-layered lyrics, he creates sound images to dream and immerse himself, which he presents entertainingly and skillfully. It is the contrasts that give the art of Joe Bennick the special appeal. It ... Read more
Do you enjoy Japanese culture, arts, and food? Do you want to learn more? The New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland Inc. (NZJS) is hosting “Kia Ora Japan” – a celebration of Japanese arts, culture, craft, and food. This free community event will feature a programme of performers, including Haere Mai Taiko drumming group, Akane, Sakura ... Read more
CARNAVAL LATINO AUCKLAND Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau! Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists ... Read more
Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard Mark and Brenda present an eclectic mix of material that can be ‘pin drop’ delicate, or sound like a full band! They sometimes pepper their sets with short bursts of poetry and stories of a road well travelled. Mark Laurent plays the blues like his life depends on ... Read more
Cultural dance from Denmark, Iran, Chile, Romania, Bulgaria, China, Scotland, England, Colombia and Finland on show, with opportunity to join in! Delicious food for sale. Gold Coin donation at the door. Doors open 5.30pm. Event until 9.30pm.
Kevin Mayes & Rosie Whinray met through a mutual love of unaccompanied folk singing. Kev’s background farming in Sussex shaped his repertoire & style, while Rosie was brought up in the Auckland folk scene. Both now live nearer the head of the fish, in Shannon (Kev) & Wellington (Rosie). Strong solo singers in their own right, they also ... Read more
Irish session, 4 to 7pm every Sunday
Balfolk Auckland: a weekly dance gathering in which traditional European dance forms are presented as a vibrant experience.
BEVERLEY AND ALAN YOUNG IN CONCERT Two luminaries of the New Zealand folk scene return to the Bunker. Expect a mix of British trad, country, blues and gospel. Door sales, tickets $20. Doors open at 7:30.