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Canterbury & Mt Cook

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	Christchurch Christmas Lightshow This is one of the Largest syncronised Lightshows in New Zealand. The Lightshow is in time to various New Zealand Bands with a selection of .... >>more Christchurch, Christchurch District Friday 30th November to Monday 31st December 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	The Eastern & Barry Saunders - Light House Benefit Show In the almost decade long tradition of near Christmas shows and fundraisers, “National Treasuresâ€� (RNZ) The Eastern will perform on Dec..... >>more Blue Smoke, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Comedy Carnival Encore! With this years GoMedia Comedy Carnival all wrapped up, we felt a little bad that some of you missed out on the best shows we had to offer. .... >>more Space Academy, Christchurch Friday 21st December to Saturday 22nd December 11.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Salsa Night Fever Salsa Night Fever: Latin Dance Party + Free Latin Dance Intro Class. Starting with a Free Latin Dance Intro 8:30pm plus practice everyone w.... >>more Salsa Latina Dance Centre, Christchurch Saturday 17th February to Sunday 23rd December 1.15 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sign of The Firebird Sign Of the Firebird is another first for us at The Tav!! Come down and see these guys rock out live in August..... >>more Armadillos Bar, Christchurch Saturday 20th October to Sunday 23rd December 3.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Scared Scriptless Late every Friday and Saturday night, the lights go out at The Court Theatre and The Court Jesters take over... bringing you Scared Scriptle.... >>more Court Theatre, Christchurch Friday 24th August to Saturday 22nd December 5.15 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sweet Liquorice Do come in and relax over a coffee, Beer, Glass of Wine and a good meal..... >>more Distinction Hotel, Christchurch Saturday 6th October to Saturday 29th December 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Jesus Christ Superstar With thirty pieces of silver and a kiss on the cheek, the ultimate act of betrayal is committed. In 1971, Jesus Christ Superstar burst onto.... >>more Court Theatre, Christchurch Saturday 24th November to Saturday 19th January 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Karaoke Night Karaoke at Sideline is where you get to be the star with DJ Chick - you are the entertainment - thousands of songs to choose from, awesome .... >>more Sideline Sports Bar, Christchurch Saturday 10th November to Saturday 2nd March 12.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	A Christmas Carol They said it was impossible… but The Court Jesters thrive on impossible, so the challenge of putting on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dicke.... >>more Court Theatre, Christchurch Saturday 1st December to Saturday 22nd December 12.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sub180: Mr Traumatik (UK) x Machete Clan Cardiff born Grime MC MrTraumatik will be hitting Auckland and hes ready to get naughty at the second stop of his first ever NZ tour. Dr D.... >>more The Slate Room, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Winter Wonderland Ice Skating for Cure Kids Join us for an exciting ‘winter’ Christmas event. The ice rink will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for a thrilling day of ice.... >>more Alpine Ice, Christchurch Friday 21st December to Saturday 22nd December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Pool Players Night The Common Room - Dedicated to pool. 8 pool tables, juke box, kitchen & bar. Come down for a game on straight, level tables in a relaxin.... >>more The Common Room , Christchurch Sunday 2nd December to Sunday 6th January 8.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Karaoke with DJ Chick Come down to the Sideline and enjoy the huge variety of skill sets at our wonderful karaoke night! Don’t be shy... the wonderful DJ Chick .... >>more Sideline Sports Bar, Christchurch Saturday 15th December to Saturday 22nd June 12.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Flat City Brotherhood & DJ Hitman Catch Flat City Brotherhood playing at Carlton from 10:00pm til late followed by DJ Hitman..... >>more Carlton Bar & Eatery, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December 2.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Pinball & Retro Gaming Mania We have the biggest public line up of Pinball and Retro Arcade games in New Zealand Hooray! Twilight Zone, Dr Who, White Water, Tron, Seaw.... >>more Arcadia Retro Arcade & Pinball Emporia , Christchurch Thursday 13th December to Sunday 20th January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Santa's Naughty List? We’ve heard you've been naughty, not nice. And Santa even checked his list twice! So all the way from the cold North Pole, all you’re ge.... >>more Rollickin Gelato Cafe, Christchurch Friday 21st December to Monday 24th December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Guided Walks With Doc Ranger To book please contact the Arthur's Pass National Park Visitors Centre on +64 3 318 9211 or arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz Treasure from afar,.... >>more Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill, Castle Hill Sunday 11th November to Tuesday 30th April 3.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Doc Ranger Guided Walks to Devils Punchbowl To book please contact the Arthur's Pass National Park Visitors Centre on +64 3 318 9211 or arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz Feel the full force .... >>more Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, Arthur's Pass Sunday 11th November to Tuesday 30th April 6.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Victory Kids Victory Kids is a Children's Programme for children aged 7-12. Every Sunday, we run games, arts and crafts, fun activities and short charact.... >>more Middleton Grange School, Christchurch Saturday 17th November to Sunday 23rd December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Rudolf Steiner School Community Market The Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School Community Market - Arts, Crafts, Produce, Food Stalls, Entertainment and more. A great community even.... >>more Rudolf Steiner School, Christchurch Saturday 1st September to Sunday 23rd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	The North Face Store Opening The North Face have opened their third standalone store in New Zealand, in the heart of Christchurch. Join us for a weekend of opening celeb.... >>more Christchurch, Christchurch District Friday 21st December to Sunday 23rd December 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Forward In Faith Church Forward in Faith is a fast-growing multicultural church based in Christchurch. We preach a Christ-centred gospel followed by signs and wond.... >>more Harvard Community Lounge, Christchurch Saturday 3rd September to Sunday 30th December 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Opawa Farmers' Market This is a real deal growers' market. The Opawa Farmers' Market prides itself on having the best selection of fresh local produce in Christ.... >>more Opawa Farmers' Market, Christchurch Saturday 6th January to Sunday 30th December 2.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	WoodCraft Gallery The WoodCraft Gallery showcases and sells the artworks of about 46 wood artists and other crafters sourced both locally and from through out.... >>more Woodcraft Gallery, Christchurch Saturday 27th January to Monday 21st January 2.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Boulevard Arts Market An artisans market of quality, locally and New Zealand made arts and crafts and souvenirs. Reflecting the essence of New Zealand creativity..... >>more Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Saturday 27th January to Tuesday 29th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Americana Jam Session Join us every Sunday for a good old fashioned acoustic jam session. We play Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Roots music etc. Everyone is wel.... >>more Moon Under Water, Christchurch Saturday 14th April to Sunday 27th January 9.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Hot Trad Jazz Hello do come along to hear pure Trad Jazz at it's best, with the very unique Southern Jazzmen this sounding name has been performing over .... >>more The Cashmere Club, Christchurch Saturday 18th August to Sunday 23rd December 11.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sunday Sessions - Bobby Brown Solo Acoustic Electric Guitarist/Vocalist, Studio Musician, toured extensively throughout Australasia/NZ. Playing chilled Rock and Blues Ba.... >>more The Old Vicarage, Christchurch Saturday 13th October to Sunday 30th December 9.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Arts Centre MÄ�kete The weekly Arts Centre Makete (market) is back! Every Sunday from 11 November 2018, 10am to 4pm. Featuring locally-made, high-quality prod.... >>more The Arts Centre of Christchurch, Christchurch Saturday 10th November to Sunday 31st March 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Card Making Who doesn’t love a handmade Christmas card?! This is your chance to make Christmas cards for free. Everyday, upstairs on the Boys’ Hig.... >>more The Arts Centre of Christchurch, Christchurch Wednesday 28th November to Monday 24th December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Wishlist VIII - December Exhibition You are warmly invited to this year’s December exhibition, which brings us a wishlist of Chauncey Flay, Jarred Wright, John Hill and Domin.... >>more Form Gallery, Christchurch Tuesday 4th December to Monday 24th December 10.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sunday Sessions - Lissel Stewart Soak up the sun & enjoy live music from 2pm featuring Lissel Stewart at The Stoneleigh Outdoor Bar. Grazing platters, Cold Heineken & Signat.... >>more Christchurch Casino, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 7.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Transit Through Handshake An exhibition by Isabelle Sully accompanied by Valentina Curandi and Anna DauÄ�íková. Exhibition Preview: Wednesday 28 November, 5.30pm .... >>more The Physics Room, Christchurch Wednesday 28th November to Sunday 23rd December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	David Elliot - Snark: A Victorian Odyssey Some 10 years ago a book was published that shocked the global literary community to the quick. It was called Snark, Being a true history of.... >>more Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, Ashburton Wednesday 28th November to Sunday 10th February 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Clive Humphreys - The Process of Place The sites of forest remnants and bush on Waiheke Island have been captured in great detail through the drawings of Clive Humphreys in this e.... >>more Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, Ashburton Wednesday 28th November to Wednesday 13th February 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Brickman Wonders of the World LEGO Exhibition Ever dreamed of visiting the Empire State Building, Arc De Triomphe, Big Ben and other world-famous landmarks? Thanks to Ryan ‘The Brickm.... >>more Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Christchurch Friday 14th December to Sunday 20th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Church Services Join us a for a special Christmas church service, on Sunday the 23rd December, as we celebrate Jesus' birth and life. Please note, there ar.... >>more City Church Christchurch, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Annual Members Cash and Carry Exhibition ‘Keeping it Green'. The Annual Members Cash and Carry Exhibition at the Down by the Liffey Gallery. The gallery becomes a big art shop f.... >>more Down By The Liffey Gallery, Lincoln Tuesday 4th December to Sunday 13th January 4.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Opawa Farmers' Market - Christmas Markets Twice the opportunity to stock up on Christmas Day supplies and gifts! All the usual fresh, quality, local produce and food products you e.... >>more Opawa Farmers' Market, Christchurch Saturday 15th December to Sunday 23rd December 2.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Family Gaming Fun Time Summer Holidays and you are looking for some thing cool to do with the kids - well come on down to Arcadia for some pinball and retro gaming.... >>more Arcadia Retro Arcade & Pinball Emporia , Christchurch Saturday 15th December to Sunday 20th January 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Oakley Grenell Trio Grenell, a considerable musical force in Aotearoa is an accomplished guitarist,producer, and seasoned performer, having released his 11th al.... >>more Dux Central, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 10.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Sunday Roast .... >>more JDV Restaurant and Bar, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 4.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Amahl and The Night Visitors St Andrew's College is excited to announce the Christmas Production: Amahl and the Night Visitors. An Opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menott.... >>more St Andrew's College Centennial Chapel, Christchurch Saturday 22nd December to Sunday 23rd December 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Jay Hutchinson Exhibition Jay Hutchinson explores site-specific physical environments through a textile-based practice. He shifts and abstracts the banal and discarde.... >>more Aigantighe Art Museum, Timaru Thursday 20th December to Sunday 27th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Edwards + Johann Exhibition Edwards + Johann’s collaborative work interweaves drawing, painting, performance, video and installation with photography. Their images .... >>more Aigantighe Art Museum, Timaru Thursday 20th December to Sunday 27th January 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sweet Liquorice Come along and enjoy a Lunch Break in the BNZ Centre from 12noon to 2pm. Listen to the very Smooth Easy Listening Sounds of Sweet Liquori.... >>more BNZ Centre, Christchurch Wednesday 19th December to Monday 24th December 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Daily Museum Tour Learn about the natural history of Canterbury, the people who have made their homes here and our connection to Antarctica. Join a one-hour.... >>more Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Friday 21st December to Thursday 31st January 7.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sefton Christmas Harvest Market New Zealand's best Christmas Farmers Market, held on a farm at Grown. A unique market where you can get your hands dirty digging your own po.... >>more Grown Farmers, Sefton Sunday 23rd December to Monday 24th December 1.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Christmas Eve At Antioch Let us celebrate the arrival of Christ by coming together for a night filled with all the best that Christmas tradition has to offer. Shar.... >>more St Barnabas Anglican Church, Christchurch Monday 24th December to Tuesday 25th December 4.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability