Featured Events in Wellington in September 2024 (August Updated)

The Wellington Food Show 2024 is set to tantalize taste buds and showcase culinary excellence at the iconic Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. From August 30th to September 1st, food enthusiasts and industry professionals will converge to experience a smorgasbord of flavors, cooking demonstrations, and the latest in gastronomic innovation. This premier event promises to be a feast for the senses, with an array of local and international exhibitors presenting their finest offerings. Attendees can expect to indulge in a diverse range of cuisines, discover new products, and gain insights from renowned chefs. The Wellington Food Show 2024 is not just an event; it's a celebration of food culture, set against the backdrop of one of New Zealand's most vibrant cities.

Robyn Kahukiwa's artwork has had an impact on Maori people. They offer not only beauty and strength, but also a pathway to our mātauranga and the multi-layered, intergenerational and evolving stories of our cultural landscape. Her work has become an alternative visual representation of New Zealand history, through the eyes of Maori women.

Embodied: A Conscious Dance Experience Experience the transformative power of intuitive movement in a warm and welcoming space. This guided dance session is dedicated to exploring the self from the inside out; connecting deeply to our inner wisdom and revealing one of the most authentic expressions. There are no prescribed dance steps or routines; instead, explore how your body wishes to move with curiosity, compassion and play! Using present awareness and mindful movements, we can let go of the thinking mind and learn to flow. This workshop blends breath awareness, somatic movement , embodiment cues and visualisation meditation to lead you on a journey of inner exploration and expression. We’ll begin with a few warm up exercises to expand your zone of comfort, getting your body inspired to move before opening up to a guided free-form dance floor. If dancing in a room full of strangers feels daunting to you, that is all the more reason to come along! Whether you’re a seasoned mover or want to begin to deepen your connection with your body, this session will leave you feeling free and in flow. After an epic dance session, it's time to treat yourself! Dive into a delicious plant-based meal, surrounded by awesome company. The good vibes and great food will keep the party going! Meet Christina, your facilitator: Christina, a free flower, life lover and certified somatic dance facilitator, is passionate about using movement as medicine and empowering others to find joyful liberation in free-form dance. She brings her understanding of body-mind connection and her enthusiasm for self-expression to support you in discovering your very own movement magic. Information Source: Bhakti Lounge Wellington | eventbrite

Welcome to Embodied Vitality - Virgo-Themed Dance Alchemy Workshop! Join us at Wellington Natural Health for a transformative experience. Step into a sacred space of holistic wellness and feminine embodiment in this transformative workshop. Designed to honor the grounding and healing energies of Virgo season, this 90-minute journey invites you to reconnect with the essence of true health—body, mind, and spirit. We'll begin with Dance Alchemy, where you’ll move through guided, intuitive movements that awaken your inner vitality and release stagnant energy. The dance moves through the elements, helping you ground (earth), connect to your emotions (water), release (fire), and expand (air). Next, we’ll transition into reflective journaling, where you’ll have the space to explore your inner landscape. With Virgo’s discerning eye, we’ll uncover the patterns and beliefs that either nourish or deplete your sense of well-being. Finally, we’ll come together in a supportive sharing circle, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded women on a similar journey. This is your space to share your insights, celebrate your growth, and feel held in a community that sees and honors your journey. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your connection to your body, cultivate a healthier lifestyle, or simply wish to be in the company of soulful, empowered women, Embodied Vitality is your invitation to step into a more vibrant and aligned version of yourself. Join us in this sacred circle and let the wisdom of Virgo season guide you toward a more holistic and deeply rooted sense of health. Early Bird Pricing: $33.33 (Price rises to $44 on August 23rd). This workship is part of the Cosmic Embodiment Series. In these monthly workshops, we blend astrological insights with dance alchemy and the power of journaling to help you tap into your personal power, understand your cosmic blueprint, and embody the healing, empowering qualities of each sun season. Information Source: Kayla MacDonald | eventbrite

WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. Aidan Greene Aidan Greene is undoubtedly Ireland’s foremost stammering comedian. Since stuttering his way into comedy in 2010 he’s become a regular in comedy clubs across Ireland. Along with this he has become a regular at every major Irish comedy festival including the Vodafone Comedy Festival, Longitude, Indiependance and The Cat Laughs. He had a sold out run at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show (500) Days of Stammer, a one man show about stammering and falling in love. The show was performed to acclaim in Dublin, Galway, Albuquerque, and Montreal. In 2018 he returned to the Fringe with another sell out show “Stutter Island”. In 2019 he returned with two sell out show “Eternal Sunshine of the Stammering Man” and “Did I Stutter” As well as a comedian Aidan is also an accomplished storyteller. In 2016 he was runner up in the Moth Grand Slam in Dublin. His story The Early Days of Stammer was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and was broadcast on over 400 radio stations globally, to a listenership of over 30 million. In October 2017, he was invited to speak at National Stammering Awareness Day in Dublin about being a stuttering performer. Aidan Greene clearly has a talent for comedy, and harnessing his gift has given him an authentic edge Deadline News Ross O'Donoghue Ross O'Donoghue is a Cork-based comedian and the resident MC of The Comedy Bunker. With the enthusiasm of a car salesman, Ross talks life, love and the politics of the pharmaceutical industry. PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People's Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central's Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV's Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central's Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media's Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. The world's wittiest machine gun The Scotsman Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it'd be f**king hilarious Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER Doors 8pm / Show at 8:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media, The Craic Den will deliver you a medicinal dose of laughs all evening long. New line up every week! Hosted by Eddie Mullarkey Eddie is an established comic at all of Ireland's major comedy clubs and festivals. Known for his cheeky and seductive wit, Eddie has toured internationally and his last two solo shows received three full sell-out runs at the 2021, 2022 & 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Resident MC of one of Dublin’s busiest comedy clubs The Craic Den, Eddie also hosted the Craic Den Comedy TV Show on Virgin Media for two seasons. Just back from selling out his solo show in the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024, Mullarkey is definitely the hot ticket in town. Mullarkey has a warmth in his eyes that gives away his compassionate wit. Mumble WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (8:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

HR Law Masterclass Conference - ​New Zealand's Original & Leading Biannual Employment Law Conference HR Law Masterclass Conference - New Zealand's Original & Leading Biannual Employment Law Conference Information Source: Aventedge | expotobi

to trace a path through the dark is a performance conceived by Belinda Whitta, that opens and embodies a conversation with Earth. Created using analogue photographic materials and processes to enable Earth the opportunity for self-representation. This is in the form of buried film, or earthly portraits. Using an analogue slide projector, these earthly portraits are projected alongside Belinda’s abstract and alternative haptic photography, as a conversation between the artist and this special body of land. The artist’s complex relationship with this specific place is informed by their settler colonial ancestors' impact upon the land and environment. Sustainable analogue photography has been a way to heal this colonial gaze, and practice reciprocity. The photographic elements within this performance challenge the capability of traditional landscape photography to communicate the complexities of these intergenerational relationships, and prompt the question, who are we to photographically represent earth? This performance is an immersive experience that will expand your sensory awareness of place, and deepen your appreciation of Earth. what you need to know: Please arrive on time so the performance can begin promptly. If you are late, once the performance begins you will not be let inside. This is to prevent distruption. This event is hosted at TwentySix Gallery, it is an accessible, wheel-chair friendly space. If you have any specific accessibility needs please feel free to contact Belinda at belinda.whitta@gmail.com. Please see other associated events: a field trip to the farm in the sky - evening of Monday 26th Septmeber (ticket by donation) artist talk & closing event - 2pm on Sunday 6th October (no booking required) Information Source: Belinda Whitta | eventbrite

Welcome to the AFL Grand Final – Street Party! Join us at Pullman Melbourne on the Park for a day filled with footy fun and excitement. Get ready to cheer for your favorite team on big screen , enjoy delicious food and drinks, and dance to live music. Whether you're a die-hard footy fan or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out—this is where the real Grand Final action happens! Information Source: eventbrite

Hayley Kavanagh, a Dublin-based saxophonist and flautist, returned to Ireland in 2023 after spending a total of seven years living in Prague and Berlin. Since her return, Hayley has been actively engaged in the Jazz scene in Dublin. Regularly taking the stage, she leads various ensembles and contributes as a sideman in collaborative projects. She is also the co-founder of the Arthur’s Jazz Jam in Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club and the Jazz Event Guide ‘Cookin’ Dublin’. On September 29th she will be performing with her quartet – Eric Doyle (guitar), Fionn Ruadh (double bass), Niall Crichton (drums) – in the Vintage Room in the Workman’s Club. Hayley will present new compositions which have yet to be performed on stage as well as a selection of tunes from some of her biggest influences from the hard bop era, such as Joe Henderson and Hank Mobley Information Source: Irish Women In Jazz | eventbrite

OSC Suspension Sunday – July 28th The Ontario Suspension Collective hosts our next Suspension Sunday event in Hamilton, Ontario, on Sunday, September 29th! Until recently, our events have only been open to those registered to suspend with us, and only one or two friends that registered suspendees are invited to bring with them. However, at this next event, we are dedicating a two-hour time slot from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for the public to come and watch us facilitate a couple of suspensions. If you're interested in body suspension and want to experience it firsthand, this will be a great opportunity. Learn more about the OSC, watch a couple of suspensions, and get a feel for who we are and why we do what we do. If you've been thinking about trying suspension for the first time or suspending with the OSC for the first time, attending our Open House might help you feel more comfortable about registering to suspend with us at one of our future events. We host Suspension Sundays every two to three months, so there will be plenty of opportunities to fly! Space during the OSC Open House is limited to 20 people. Please read through ourOSC Open House: Event Protocol & Code of Conduct. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to adhere to the Event Protocol & Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in being asked to leave and may result in being prohibited from future OSC events. OSC OPEN HOUSE EVENT PROTOCOLS & CODE OF CONDUCT. By purchasing a ticket for the Ontario Suspension Collective (OSC) Open House on July 28th, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to the OSC Code of Conduct and Event Protocols. Any individual violating the Code of Conduct and Event Protocol will be asked to leave and may be prohibited from attending future OSC events. Please ensure you have read and understood the Code of Conduct and Event Protocols before purchasing your ticket. Please read through ourOSC Open House: Event Protocol & Code of Conduct Information Source: Ontario Suspension Collective | eventbrite