What's On
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Catch-Up Book Club: Final Curtain
The Catch-Up Book Club is an informal group we run in partnership with the Department of English and Linguistics. A University of Otago lecturer, or other uniquely qualified person, talks about a classic you’ve heard... Read more…22 September 2020
5:30pm
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Launch of Thomas Potts: Colonist and conservationist
NEW DATE: Join us in celebrating the launch of author Paul Star's book, Thomas Potts: Colonist and conservationist.In 1858 Canterbury settler Thomas Potts protested against the destruction of tōtara on the Port Hills near Christchurch.... Read more…29 September 2020
5:30pm — 7:00pm
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Rap Like Robbie Poetry Competition
Write a poem inspired by the work of Robert Burns and be in with a chance to score $500, generously sponsored by the Dunedin-Edinburgh Sister City Society. Our theme this year is ‘freedom’ which is inspired... Read more…1 - 30 September 2020
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Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature Robert Burns Poetry Competition: "Here's a Health to them that's Awa"
Write a poem in English or Scots on the theme of ‘freedom’ inspired by Burns’ poem Here’s a Health to them that’s Awa.Cash prizes to the winners of the first prize, generously sponsored by the... Read more…1 - 30 September 2020
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Ōtepoti Theatre Lab 2020 Playreadings
Ōtepoti Theatre Lab is proud to present readings from our 2020 Playwrights Programme.Join us at The Swan to celebrate brand new works by Megan Perry-Hartigan, Tunui Wano, and Alison Cowan. This FREE event is a... Read more…30 September 2020
7:00pm — 9:00pm
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Across the Bridge - SLAM Series
Calling all poets - poetry slam regional heat and finals coming soonA local poetry group is calling for poets and writers to use their words to represent our region on the national stage. Poets from Otago... Read more…21 September - 7 October 2020
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POSTPONED: Ignition Children's Book Festival 2020
POSTPONEDThe Ignition Kids Festival returns for the Spring school holidays, with our Family Fun Day, workshops, presentations, meet the author events, art classes, movies and book clubs. Plus school days and tours for primary and... Read more…8 - 13 October 2020
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Catch-Up Book Club: The Thirty-Nine Steps
The Catch-Up Book Club is an informal group we run in partnership with the Department of English and Linguistics. A University of Otago lecturer, or other uniquely qualified person, talks about a classic you’ve heard... Read more…20 October 2020
5:30pm
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Poetry Night
We're back! Join us for Dunedin's free monthly poetry reading at the Dog With Two Tails. Featuring special guest poets, local MCs, an open mic, an enthusiastic audience, and delicious food and drink available for... Read more…21 October 2020
8:00pm
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