From Tue 14 Jul · Centre Place

A glowing interactive art attraction lights up the Centre Place shopping centre these school holidays.

Now showing · ArtsPost Galleries

A joint exhibition pairing painting and glass art at the ArtsPost galleries on Victoria Street.

From Thu 16 Jul · Hanrad Bespoke Rug Gallery

A fine-art exhibition opening this week at the Hanrad gallery.

Now showing · Welcome Swallow Gallery

A winter fine-art collection on display at the Welcome Swallow gift shop and gallery.

Until 6 Nov · Gallagher Academy Main Gallery

An exhibition at the University of Waikato exploring the artworks and murals of the campus.

Sat 18 Jul · Zenders

An interactive murder-mystery dinner theatre evening where guests help crack the case.

Thu 16 Jul · Big Save Carpark

A weekly evening market bringing street food and stalls to the central city.

Sat 18 Jul · Tamahere

The popular monthly country market returns with artisan food, crafts and local produce just south of the city.

Sat 18 Jul · The Barn, Claudelands

Hunt for antiques, retro treasures and collectables at The Barn.

Sun 19 Jul · The Barn, Claudelands

The weekly Sunday-morning farmers’ market with fresh local produce, baking and coffee.

Wed 15 Jul · Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber

A lunchtime classical recital showcasing emerging young musicians at the University of Waikato.

Fri 17 Jul · Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber

An evening of chamber music from the Phileo Quartet.

Sat 18 Jul · Last Place

Covers band Frisky Business plays a night of 80s hits.

Sun 19 Jul · Gallagher Academy Playhouse

A variety concert in support of breast cancer awareness featuring the Hamilton Brass Band.

School holidays · Waikato Museum

A school-holiday programme at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato exploring taonga puuoro, traditional Maaori musical instruments.

Sat 18 Jul · Classics Museum

A live interactive dinosaur show for the whole family at the Classics Museum.

Sat 18 Jul · University of Waikato

The university opens its Hamilton campus to the community for a day of activities and displays.

Tue 14 Jul · Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber

A public professorial lecture at the University of Waikato.

Fri 17 Jul · St Peter’s Cathedral

A lunchtime life-drawing session exploring learning from fellow artists and AI.

Sat 18 Jul · Waikato Indian Association Hall

A wellbeing expo bringing together holistic health stalls and practitioners.

Tue 14 Jul · Good Neighbour

A guided paint-and-wine evening with a Matariki stars theme.

Fri 17 Jul · Mantra Lounge

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

Sun 19 Jul · Claudelands Arena

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100th-anniversary world tour of basketball tricks and family entertainment to Hamilton.

Fri 17 Jul · Clarence St Theatre

A comedy hypnosis show billed as fun for all ages.

Mon 20 Jul · Hamilton Central Baptist Church

A daytime tribute concert celebrating the Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe.

Sat 25 Jul · Claudelands

A fair full of retro and vintage stalls at the Claudelands Event Centre.

Sat 25 Jul · Claudelands

An expo for expecting and new parents with exhibitors, advice and family services.

Sat 25 Jul · Tauhara Park, Queenwood

A free community planting session restoring native vegetation, run with Hamilton City Council.

Sat 25 Jul · Hamilton Central Library, Garden Place

A guided walking tour of central-city street art departing from outside the Central Library.

Sun 26 Jul · Hamilton Gardens

A family kite day at Hamilton Gardens celebrating Matariki.