A clever automotive combo: Cars and Coffee
Let’s be honest, the closest most of us get to experiencing a million-dollar member of supercar royalty is when saying “On the way to work this morning, a brand-new Lamborghini went past me”. However, on 13 May, the inaugural Christchurch Cars and Coffee event took place at Garden City Helicopters’ new state of the art […]
Events guide: Southern Lakes
Innovation, creativity and fun combine in the Southern Lakes district, where there’s plenty of events to keep your minds active and your diaries full. We’ve hunted out some exciting additions to the local social calendar. LUMA Southern Light Project 1 June – 4 June A free public event showcasing a curated collection of stunning light […]
Running rings around the city: running events to get you lacing up
Running is ever popular, as judged by the streets teeming with partakers at all hours of the day. Aside from the collection of events listed here, there are many weekly run clubs in suburbs all over the city and at Hagley Park every Saturday ‘Parkrun’ is a free 5km event (see parkrun.co.nz). It doesn’t matter […]
Winter wonders: nine things guaranteed to get you out and loving Christchurch this winter
The temperatures have begun their downward descent and winter is on the seasonal horizon. But that’s no reason to hunker down at home. Without the evolutionary need to hibernate like our animal ancestry, there’s still plenty to do and see to make the most of the chilly season. Here are our top picks! Rise and […]
Harcourts Cancer Society: a big hearted ball
Kicking up your heels takes on a very special meaning at the annual Harcourts Cancer Society Ball. One of the most exciting and prestigious events on the city’s social calendar, it has consecutively broken fundraising records for the past three years, with $208,000 raised last year to support the charity which supports Cantabrians living with […]
Action north of the Waimak’: a guide to what’s on in North Canterbury
North Canterbury is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, which means there’s never a dull moment. We’ve staked out the land north of the Waimak’ to bring you some of the best upcoming events. ETHEL & BETHEL BINGO BABES 11 May World famous in Canterbury, Ethel & Bethel are putting on a fun night with […]
Mix & mingle: five activities that are perfect for those who don’t want a night on the town
Let’s face it, bar hopping and dance parties are so last year. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some wonderful opportunities to mix and mingle, and kick up your heels in a much more creative sense of the expression. We’ve collated a collection of some of the city’s more subdued selections when it comes […]
Vocal virtuosos: the talented performers behind ‘Oriana’
They’re young, vivacious and vocal virtuosos. Meet Amelia Ryman, Kimberley Wood, Matthew Harris and Harry Meehan, the faces of Oriana. This premier ensemble is rocking retrospective songs like nobody else – think sixteenth/seventeenth century retrospective! The name Oriana is a nod to Queen Elizabeth I. “Oriana was a kind of nickname for her; it was […]
An inspired event: Women Inspiring Women luncheon is the feel good event you won’t want to miss
It’s been said that to achieve greatness, one must keep great company, which is the very premise behind one of the city’s most inspiring upcoming events. On Wednesday 16 May from 12-3pm at the Addington Event Centre, the Women Inspiring Women luncheon brings together some of the country’s most inspiring women. From entrepreneurs and company […]
All jazzed up: getting excited about the Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival
New Zealand’s biggest combined jazz and blues event is returning to Christchurch for its 23rd year, with more than 30 shows across five days. Cavell Leitch New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival will see international, national and local artists performing in 10 different venues across the city from May 23. James Morrison kicks off […]
