Hell-fire we have a humdinger of a weekend on our hands! And I should know, I curated it.

From a neo-medieval-post-fantasy-old-world-tavern-bar-pub-club turned female standup venue to a delightful Saturday morning farmer's market.

Here are a few epic ways to have fun in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, this Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and all weekend.

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Friday 29 August

Enjoy Some All Girl Comedy At Your Favourite Neo-Medieval-Post-Fantasy-Old-World-Tavern-Bar-Pub-Club

Doors @ 7pm, Gig @ 8pm Thursday | Goblin Bar, Ponsonby | $

It's at Goblin. It's an all-girls comedy lineup. It's guaranteed laughs, and what's more, profits support Gaza. How great with a capital G is all that? Oh, and before I forget... It's actually Thursday night (just a wee midweek bonus to truly kick off your weekend, eh).

Sip Cocktails And Nibble Cannolis... For Charity

7am-Late | Bossi Restaurant & Deli, Auckland CBD  | $-$$

Image credit: Bossi Restaurant | Supplied

Bossi Restaurant—serial do-gooders, who always champion a worthy cause—have created two bespoke menu items for Daffodil Day this Friday, with 100% of sales being donated to the Cancer Society. Namely: a cocktail starring gin, lemon and passionfruit (pictured, of course) and a lemon Cannoli filled with silky lemon curd and ricotta, infused with fresh lemon zest, and finished with lemon candy. How zesty. But, naturally, available for one day and one day only...

Snag Some Next Level Steeze For Dad

While Stocks Last | huckberry.com | $$$

Image credit: Huckberry via Gear Patrol | Website

Father's Day is just around the corner. 7 September, to be exact—there's your reminder. And I have just come across what could possibly be the ultimate dad shoe ever made. AND it's steezy as all hell. All it's missing is a giant navy blue NB across its side, but we can't have it all every time. Anyway, without further ado, and thanks to the men's apparel legends over at Huckberry, I present to you, those who wish to cement #1 child status next weekend: the Croat.

Add A New Pal To Your Posse

6-9pm | Miss Lucy’s, Auckland CBD | Free

Image credit: Miss Lucy’s Auckland | Instagram

Who needs to date when ya got good mates? Not me, not you and most certainly not the good folks down at Miss Lucy’s who are hosting the latest in their ever-popular Friend Roulette series. It’s a weekly dose of fun, flirts and fast friendships, served with a side of good chat and even better snacks. Come with a crew, or bring just you because you’re more than enough, always and forever.

Get Your Ceilidh Dancing Dialled In

7.30-9.30pm | St David's in the Fields Church, Hillsborough | $

Okay, so I threw you into the deep end last Friday with a bit of public ceilidh dancing, perhaps a bit too soon. You weren't ready for the dance floor. At least not in front of a crowd, and that's okay. So, as an apology, here's a welcoming ceilidh dance session that will help you get ready for the bright lights of the big nights. 

Defrost Your Dancing Shoes At This Wicked Gig

From 10pm | Il Brutto, Auckland Central | $

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Local groove-purveyors Il Brutto are putting on another wicked shindig: "Fresh out of a winter hibernation, the Eleventh Realm crew are back to defrost those dancing shoes." Perhaps enough said? Deep bass, floating percussion & up-front acid. Certainly one for the headz.

Saturday 30 August

Cruise Out To A Countryside Classic

8am-1pm | 2 Matakana Valley Road | Free Entry

Image credit: Matakana Village Farmers Market  | Vicki Young

Here's a Saturday institution, if you fancy a bit of a micro-roady (if you steal that phrase, be sure to credit me, I just invented it... I think). But yeah, grab ya mates and head up north to the Matakana Village Farmers Market—riverside stalls, dining alfresco, to live music every, locally baked breads and pastries with a flattie to boot, freshly made pasta—oh, and did I mention it’s swirled inside a giant cheese wheel? (with truffle, of course).

Trick A New Store Into Taking Your Old Clothes

Doors Open 8.30am | Ponsonby Central | Free-$$$

Image credit: LSKD | Supplied

Okay, so if you tuned into last weekend's roundup, you'll know something serious has been cookin' down at Ponsonby Central. The 1% better crew are rolling out their new store at 8.30am sharp, and it's going to go down in typical LSKD fashion. Giveaways, prizes, activations and their famous leggings/shorts swap, where you can bring any old pair of women’s leggings or men’s shorts from ANY brand and we’ll swap them out for a brand new LSKD pair. Completely free. Oooweee, she's gonna be a goodie.

Try The Chicest Sip & Make Workshop Around

2-3.30pm | Fantail & Turtle, Takapuna | $$$

Fantail & Turtle keep delivering the next-level workshops, I tell ya. They're chic, they're fab, they're fine; they're somehow still practical—even with a tipple or two in one's hand. This Saturday from 2pm we have their Sip & Charm Workshop AKA Gold-Plated Jewellery Making with Friends.

Get Glammed Out For Fashion Week, Crushes Style

2-4pm | Āhua Showroom, Corner of Karangahape Road x Pitt Street & Above Crushes, 225 Karangahape Road | $

Image credit: Crushes x Āhua | Instagram

It's an NZFW x Crushes x Āhua special, baby. Yes, yes: a session of designer DIY, attend this extra cool collab jewellery workshop with your ugliest beaded necklace in hand, slice it apart and fix it into something far more fashionable. Spots are limited, tickets are affordable. 'Cause who says fashion = = new?

Live Your Evening Euro Cafe Laneway Dream

From 5pm | Ponsonby Central | Free To Attend

Image credit: Ponsonby Central | Website

"Lights on, music up" is Ponsonby Central's new mantra every Saturday evening, as their laneways get blessed by the very best local musos. Your mission, this weekend, should you choose to accept it: eat, drink, peruse, shop, listen and boogie.

Experience A Queen At A Venue Fit For Royalty

Doors @ 7.30pm, Gig @ 8pm | Hollywood Avondale | $$

Image credit: Hope Patterson | Instagram

Needing next to no introduction, it's singer-songwriter vocal powerhouse Georgia Lines with her latest EP, taking on one of our very best venues. Check it all out Saturday night at Hollywood Avondale.

Sunday 31 August

Rummage Through Someone Else's Boot

8-11.30am | 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn | Free/$

Image credit: Grey Lynn Car Boot Market | Instagram

I've spent enough Sundays trawling the mysterious and weird depths of Facebook Marketplace, dispatching countless "Is this still available?" messages into the meta-void. Luckily, that degeneracy can now come to an end thanks to Grey Lynn Car Boot Market. No new stuff allowed (because planet), just pre-loved goodies at prices that'll make both your wallet and Mother Earth smile. Selling spots are car-sized for $30, but book ahead—it’s a popular biz slanging bits and bobs.

Join The Koolest Klub In Town

10am-12.30pm | Crushes, 25 Karangahape Road | Free

Image credit: Crushes | Website

I know we've already shouted them out, but they're just that damn good.

It's the last Sunday of the month. You know the drill: for those with a bit of a knack for needles and hooks who are keen to make a few new friends (along with whatever cosy little thang you’re working on), Crushes Knitting Club back, baby. Part of Crushes Social Club, a seasonal event programme built to create community and creativity on Karangahape Road, Knitting Club is free, but make sure you register online so the gals have an idea of numbers. And be sure to peruse their Karangahape Road shop for some ethically sourced and NZ-made goods while you’re there.

All Weekend

Get In Touch With Your Inner Artist, For Two Whole Weeks

9am-5pm, 29 August-14 September | St Heliers Beach | Free Entry

Image credit: St Helliers Art Fest | Supplied

Kicking off this Friday is a fortnight of celebrating creativity out at lovely St Heliers. From 29 August to 14 September, the locale comes alive with an immersive, village-wide art experience blending live music, exhibitions, workshops, and delightful pop‑up surprises. An inaugural, fresh festival, designed for locals and visitors alike to explore the artist within. It's St Heliers Art Fest.

Elevate Your OOTD Game

Various Events & Pricing | Shed10, Queens Wharf

Image credit: Mara Sommer | Supplied

The week of all weeks is now upon us, fellow fashion aficionados. New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 returns to a new venue this Monday—the iconic and expansive Shed 10—and will feature every trend-setter from established names like Karen Walker, Zambesi, and Juliette Hogan to emerging talent and a very special Breast Cancer Cure Designer Showcase. There are too many aesthetically pleasing details to go through here, so you might as well head on over to their site and grab your tickets to one or more of the many chic events in this year's programme.

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