1. You're Invited to the Diversity Festival!
Be part of celebration at one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals. The Diversity Festival is a free, family-friendly event that showcases the vibrancy of South Auckland’s multicultural community.
Experience delicious food, live performances, arts, crafts, exhibitions, and displays. This smoke-free, alcohol-free, and zero-waste event is proudly brought to you by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Get ready to be amazed by incredible performances on stage featuring: Malu Taupou Dance Group, Manukau Beijing Opera Society, Zumba, Pertiwi Indonesia dance group, Emma Everson, Sanskriti School of Passion, Kra KoTo Kra and many, many more!
Date: Saturday, 2 March 2024
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Location: Hayman Park, Manukau, Auckland
For more information, visit here.
2. Sri Dushyanth Sridhar Presents Spiritual Discourses In Auckland
Spiritual Speaker Sri U.Ve. Dushyanth Sridhar is delivering discourses on Hindu religious matters, titled 'Sri Rama Pattabhishekam', in Auckland as part of community programs hosted by Saranagathi, an Auckland-based religious society in association with the Vedic Society of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
Date: The program, titled 'Sri Rama Pattabhishekam', will take place on March 2
Time: 2.00 pm onwards
Location: Balmoral Community Centre, 258 Balmoral Road, Sandringham, Auckland,
For more information, click here.
3. The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Brought to you by Kaipātiki Local Board
Dive into a fantastical adventure with Brooklyn's very own Mario and Luigi, who find themselves in a whimsical new world after a peculiar pipe transports them there.
Movie Rating: PG (violence)
Runtime: 92 minutes
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Seth Rogan
Accessibility: Closed captions available. Some designated mobility car parking and accessible toilets available.
Date: Friday,1 March 2024
Time: 6:15 pm-9:45 pm (pre-movie entertainment from 6:15 pm, movie from 8:15 pm)
Location: Te Kaitaka / Greenslade Reserve, Northcote Auckland Transport: Plan your journey
4. 'Laapataa Ladies' In Cinemas Near You
Filmmaker Kiran Rao triumphantly returns to directing after 14 years with "Laapata Ladies," a rewarding wait indeed. Step into the whirlwind tale of this film, seamlessly blending comedy and thriller elements. Set in rural India in 2001, the story follows the mysterious disappearances of newlywed brides, sparking an investigation in the village. The film boasts a talented cast, including Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan.
"Laapata Ladies" inspires viewers to remain hopeful and resilient in the face of life's challenges while also highlighting the importance of women's independence, resonating with audiences.
Check the cinema listings below and book your tickets now!
This article will be updated with additional events as they surface
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