What's On
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2020 Vision: All Ages Poetry Competition
Dunedin Public Libraries in partnership with the Otago-Southland branch of the New Zealand Society of Authorsinvite you to celebrate National Poetry Day by creating poetry in 500 words or less.The competition is open to all... Read more…13 July - 10 August 2020
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Book Launch: Upstream on the Mataura by Dougal Rillstone
You are warmly invited to the launch of Upstream on the Mataura by Dougal Rillstone (Mary Egan Publishing), recounting his 240km walk upstream from the coast to the source in the Eyre Mountains. In Upstream on... Read more…11 August 2020
5:30pm
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DUIRVIAS: Owen Connors and Laura Duffy with writing by Frances Duncan.
DUIRVIASOwen Connors and Laura Duffy with writing by Frances Duncan.Opening event: Tuesday 21 July 5:30 pm Exhibition runs: 22 July — 16 AugustFree to attend, all welcome.Blue Oyster Art Project Space is pleased to present... Read more…22 July - 16 August 2020
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Catch-Up Book Club: London Journal 1762–1763
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…18 August 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…19 August 2020
8:00pm
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Ideas exchange on Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is holding a free ideas exchange on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) at the National Library in Wellington on 20 August from 5:30 to 7:30pm. It will also be... Read more…20 August 2020
5:30pm — 7:30pm
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Poets in Place- National Poetry Day Reading & Exhibition
Come one, come all and relish in the power of poetry with some of our brightest local literary stars! In celebration of National Poetry Day and the impending NZ Young Writers’ Festival (September 24-27th), Fringe... Read more…21 August 2020
12:30pm — 1:30pm
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Prizegiving: 2020 Vision Poetry Competition for Primary School aged Children
The announcement of the winning entries and presentation of prizes to the winners of the primary school aged category of the 2020 Vision Poetry Competition.Each of the winners will be invited to read their poems.All... Read more…21 August 2020
5:00pm — 6:00pm
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Ten Perspectives: A National Poetry Day Celebration
Otago-Southland branch of NZ Society of authors, in partnership with Dunedin Public Libraries invite you to celebrate poetry with us as 10 poets examine life from different perspectives. Guest MC Michelle Elvy.With thanks to Creative... Read more…21 August 2020
6:30pm — 8:00pm
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Dine Dunedin
It’s more important than ever that we support local and from Friday 7 August – Sunday 23 August here are a few ideas for enjoying the finest Dunedin hospitality.In the interests of sustainability the Dine... Read more…7 - 23 August 2020
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Poems from a Landscape Near and Far: A celebration of poetry at Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden
A free tea tasting will be available during the event. You are invited to sample three flavours from a variety of teas, from which you may wish to order a pot to enjoy while listening... Read more…23 August 2020
2:00pm
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Pet: Dunedin book launch
Kathryn van Beek, the University Book Shop and Mary Egan Publishing warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of Kathryn's short stories ... and the accompanying podcast series. The event features readings from some of... Read more…25 August 2020
5:30pm — 7:00pm