KNOW What's happening
There's always so much happening in downtown Wellington. Here are a few of the latest things...
- Indulge in delicious cupcakes at newly opened cupcake store, Tempt in the Old Bank Arcade. They're small celebrations of food, flavour and beauty perfect for a special occasion.
- Keep the little tots happy with gorgeous clothes, shoes and wooden toys made by iconic NZ brands at new shop - The Baby's Room, downstairs in the Old Bank Arcade.
- Support the Hurricanes when they play the Western Force on 9 May in their last home game. Only at the Westpac Stadium.
- Watch award-winning films at the NZ Human Rights Film Festival that starts 8 May at Paramount Theatre. It's a cinematic event celebrating extraordinary people striving for success amidst the hardest of circumstances.
- Encounter the dramatic undersea world of whales for free! Te Papa's Whales Tohora exhibition is free to Wellington city residents and ratepayers on 8 May. Just bring along a rates invoice, library card or proof of address.
- Love a tasty cocktail? Then celebrate the 202nd World Cocktail Day on 9 and 10 May at Hawthorn Lounge, Motel and Matterhorn. All the bars will feature cocktails from three classic cocktail books.
- Feel the passion of love in Puccini's La Boheme - arguably the most popular of all operas. At St James theatre 10 - 17 May. And if you're under 25 you can go to the shows for only $25!
- Keep our city clean and green by using the new bright green 'Love NZ' recycling bins specifically for drink bottles. The bins have just been installed around the city by the WCC.
- Experience the exquisite new menu at Café Bastille on Majoribanks Street. Try the Excargot and Confit of Duck matched perfectly with fine wine. Bookings are recommended.
- Laugh your pants off at The NZ International Comedy Festival which starts this Sunday. Enjoy three jam-packed weeks full of hilarious international and local comedy acts.
- The Weber Bros Circus has launched their new medieval themed show - La Jester. There's stunning costumes, knights and thrilling acrobatic artistry. From 22 April until 4 May at Waitangi Park.
- The Chews Lane Precinct is now open! Discover this vibrant, exciting destination alive with boutique shops, cafes and bars. It's the perfect urban hub linking Willis Street to Victoria Street and the beautiful waterfront. Check out the newest places to eat, drink and shop below.
- Colonial Carrying Company - Named after the company operating steamers in 1927, 3C's is an upmarket bar and restaurant offering fine food and beverages.
- Gotham - A cafe with a difference, Gotham is themed on an old-style 1930s New York cafe and offers a delicious range of breakfast, lunch and early-evening tapas.
- Midland Sushi (Opening soon) - This popular sushi bar has finally opened a second store. Pick and choose from a range of tasty, fresh sushi.
- Emporio - A European-style espresso bar with superb coffee and sweet delights.
- The Coffee Club (Opening soon) - This stylish cafe offers good coffee, all-day breakfast, lightmeals and alcoholic beverages for the evening.
- Fresh Take - Healthy, fast food for people on the go - try their delicious range of gourmet sandwiches, salads, hot pots and cakes.
- Stable - The hot new shop stocking the entire Marc by Marc Jacobs range, Kate Sylvester's exclusive menswear range, Sass and Bide, Huffer and more.
- Staxs - Stocking a great range of European-inspired clothing and accessories for women.
- Get your fair trade coffee fix at the newly opened People's Coffee espresso bar on Garrett Street, off Cuba Mall.
- Have a drink and some nibbles at the newly opened Lagerfield bar (previously The Last Supper Club) on Blair Street.
- The Buena Vista Social Club on upper Cuba Street is now closed and in its place is newly opened gay-friendly bar, S & M's.
- Spoil yourself with beautiful lingerie at Bendon's newly opened concept store on Lambton Quay. The decor is stylish with an exotic Asian theme and there's even a Japanese tea room for friends/partners to wait in - bliss.
- And don't forget - you can always find a car park with Weekend Parking for those in the KNOW.
