What’s On in Hamilton

Wed 22 Jul · Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber

A free-spirited classical lunchtime recital from the Villani-Jamieson duo at the University of Waikato.

Fri 24 Jul · Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber

An evening concert unwrapping the music of Beethoven at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.

Sun 26 Jul · Gallagher Academy, Te Whare Taapere Iti

Singers from the Scot Hall Voice Studio present their winter vocal showcase.

Sun 26 Jul · SKYCITY Hamilton

A Sunday afternoon of trumpet-led covers from John McGough at SKYCITY Hamilton.

Sun 26 Jul · Biddy Mulligans

Covers band Retrogroove plays a Sunday afternoon session at Biddy Mulligans.

Sun 26 Jul · Last Place

Indie artist Vera Ellen brings her Heaven Knows What Time tour to Last Place.

Mon 20 Jul · Hamilton Central Baptist Church

A morning theatre show celebrating the Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe era of Vegas entertainment.

All week · ArtsPost Galleries

A joint exhibition pairing painting with glass art, showing at ArtsPost Galleries through the week.

All week · Hanrad Bespoke Rug Gallery

A fine-art exhibition on show at the Hanrad Bespoke Rug Gallery.

Sat 25 Jul · Centre Place

A glowing interactive craft and object-art experience in the heart of the city centre.

Sat 25 Jul · Garden Place (outside Central Library)

A guided walking tour of Hamilton’s central-city street art, departing from Garden Place.

Sat 25 Jul · Zenders

A murder-mystery dinner theatre evening at Zenders.

Tue 21 Jul · Chartwell Shopping Centre

A frosty-fun morning of winter activities for little ones at Chartwell Shopping Centre.

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Jul · Claudelands

Two days of exhibitors, advice and products for new and expecting parents.

Sat 25 Jul · Mystery Creek Events Centre

A one-day fibre-craft and yarn event at Mystery Creek Events Centre.

Sun 26 Jul · Hamilton Gardens

A free family day of kite-making and kite-flying at Hamilton Gardens to celebrate Matariki.

Tue 21 Jul · Fergus Bar & Kitchen

The weekly Tuesday pub quiz at Fergus Bar & Kitchen.

Wed 22 Jul · The Bank Bar

A glow-in-the-dark paint night at The Bank Bar, painting a sunset-at-the-beach scene.

Wed 22 Jul · Biddy Mulligans

Midweek pub quiz at Biddy Mulligans.

Thu 23 Jul · Patrons Bar, Restaurant & Brewery

Thursday-night trivia at Patrons in Hamilton.

Thu 23 Jul · Arkwright’s Poker Rooms, Frankton Hotel

Thursday evening cash poker games at Arkwright’s Poker Rooms.

Thu 23 Jul · Big Save Carpark

The weekly Thursday twilight market with food and stalls at the Big Save Carpark.

Sat 25 Jul · The Barn, Claudelands

A retro and vintage collectables fair at The Barn, Claudelands.

Sun 26 Jul · The Barn, Claudelands

The weekly Sunday-morning farmers’ market with fresh local produce at Claudelands.

Tue 21 Jul · YWCA Hamilton

An evening of kirtan mantra meditation at the YWCA.

Wed 22 Jul · High Above

A midday floating meditation session accompanied by sound bowls.

Fri 24 Jul · St Peter’s Cathedral

A lunchtime life-drawing session held at St Peter’s Cathedral.

Fri 24 Jul · Mantra Lounge

An evening combining live music, meditation, yoga wisdom and a shared feast at Mantra Lounge.

Sat 25 Jul · Palate Restaurant

A wine and food pairing lunch event at Palate Restaurant.

Thu 30 Jul · Hamilton Gardens

A tea-and-talk session with the gardeners behind Hamilton Gardens.

Thu 30 Jul · FMG Stadium Waikato

Waikato host Bay of Plenty in NPC rugby at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Fri 31 Jul · BNZ Theatre, Claudelands

British comedian Alan Davies brings his stand-up show to Hamilton.

Sat 1 Aug · ArtsPost Galleries

An artist talk accompanying the current Painter and the Glassmaker exhibition.

Sat 8 Aug · FMG Stadium Waikato

The Warriors bring an NRL home game to Hamilton against the Newcastle Knights.

Sat 8 – Sun 9 Aug · Claudelands

A weekend brick-building show in Exhibition Hall B at Claudelands.