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Entertainment! Show Me Shorts Now – October 28, selected cinemas nationwide & online via showmeshorts.co.nz Who watches short shorts? We do! Proof that amazing stories can come from short films, this festival includes everything from the comically ridiculous to the seriously sublime. Please note that even if restrictions prevent films from being screened in cinemas, online screenings will still go ahead. For a full programme visit www.showmeshorts.co.nz.
Artweek Auckland October 10-18, various locations, Auckland From its city centre to the suburbs, Auckland is about to showcase the work of a wide range of artists during this annual festival. Galleries and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms. For more information, including a full programme of events, visit www. artweekauckland.co.nz.
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Drury Mini Pipe Band Contest & Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh October 10, 12-5pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Bar, 200 Great South Road, Drury, and October 17, from 7pm, Karaka War Memorial Hall, 319 Linwood Road, Karaka The devil may have gone down to Georgia but he’s not much of a piper anyway. Meantime, top Kiwi pipers will battle it out down in Drury to determine who’s ‘the best there’s ever been’. Also, check out Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh on October 17, which was originally scheduled for August. See www.papakurapipeband.co.nz or www. facebook.com/papakurapipeband for details of both of these events.
Greedy Cat October 13-16, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere & November 3-5, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Gt Sth Rd, Manukau Adults may have fond ‘memories’ of people dressed as felines on stage but, thanks to this show, children can too! Based on books by renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, this stage adaptation follows the adventures of a curious cat and his quirky friends. See www.timbrayproductions.org.nz/greedy-cat for details. www.southmagazine.co.nz
