THE LAST FIRST THURSDAYS OF THE YEAR!

On this Thursday Dec 5th, its our special Xmas edition! Enter the costume competition to win local prizes, get a snap with Santa himself and find the perfect gifts for your favourite people at the Christmas markets! 🎁

𝟳𝗽𝗺 // 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Calling all Christmas fashionistas! The Queens are hosting a costume comp & the prizes are worth decking your halls for.
📍St Kevins Arcade
𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 // 𝗦𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 - Dance and shop til you drop! Shop at the makers markets and find locally made stocking fillers and joyful gifts & groove to tunes from the SMALL RAVE open deckS out the front of St Kevins Arcade

SUNDAY SESH - WHAT A VIBE!

Live music! Live artists! Tarot readings! Markets! An epic little rave cave! The Pici Parmesan wheel pasta! Sunday was so much fun with great involvement from our local talent. Special thanks to our amazing musicians Roberto Jatulan from Brown Sugar Factory, Rio Brady, Adam Stevenson, Cammy Music, Allhouse, Morning After Chill, and Marco Peluso for being part of it! Also special thanks to our incredible live artist @trailblazerr - you can find Hannah’s Instagram here  

If you’re a musician, DJ artist stall holder or creative of any kind and you’d like to be part of the next one (at this stage that will be Dec 22) reply to this email and let us know!

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY!

Another packed out Gig Guide this week with the 2024 Auckland SKA festival on this Saturday!

And don’t forget to come along to the Double Whammy markets this Sunday to find all the most unique Xmas gifts, as well as the coolest music crafts and fashion! From 12pm with free live music from 5pm

Click HERE to stay updated/buy tickets for all Whammy related things!

SUNDAY SESH   @ST KEVINS!

DEC 1ST

Excuse the AI art guys, we’re low on funds in the marketing team but big on inspiration & Sundays are about to be LIT 

The whole arcade is going to be a vibe with MUSIC ART FOOD & other epic things happening in every corner and crevice. But hey, I don’t wanna threaten you with a good time

All Star Lineup -

Live cooking station at Pici, serving Parmesan wheel pasta, salad, Urbanaut beers, & natural wines from 12 to 5 PM

Adam Stevenson from Capitol Theatre playing live music 12-2pm

Lowbrow DJ's burgers and beers from 2pm!

Sunday Xmas markets!

Pop up ALL HOUSE Rave Cave sponsored by Drew & Taylor Iced Tea!

Live art @trail.blazerr, painting on ply

We’re also looking for more epic humans to be part of our Sunday Sessions, whether you want to run a market stall, be involved in music, do some art, or anything else creative. If you’re one of them reply to this email!

Xxx

THE OTHERS WAY FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!!

ALERT! The Others Way Festival cauldron is boiling again. Bubbling with sumptuous and wild ingredients, Tāmaki Makaurau's favourite street party is back to take over the Karangahape Road precinct on Saturday November 30, 2024.

Auckland's most beloved multi-venue music festival will feature over 45 acts playing at venues up and down the city's iconic Karangahape Road and its surrounds, including an all ages zone,
alluring international acts, and Aotearoa’s freshest and finest local talent.

Making a cherished home in music lovers' hearts since 2015, The Others Way has captured a dedicated audience of music enthusiasts and tastemakers by bringing a diverse and eclectic
lineup of indie, pop, electronic, hip-hop, soul, punk, metal, folk and more.

Save the date, prepare your crew and get excited for the mighty return of The Others Way on Saturday November 30, 2024.

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY!

Another packed out Gig Guide this week - WHAMMY is part of The Others Way Festival and has a stellar lineup of performers, including LadyHawke

And as always - markets this Sunday in Whammy from 12pm with free live music from 2pm!

Click HERE to stay updated/buy tickets for all Whammy related things!

GEMMAYZE STREET WON VIVA SUPREME RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR!!

The incredible team at Gemmayze took away SUPREME WINNER - VIVA TOP 60 RESTAURANTS 2024

They have been in the game for eight years now, and just keep getting better and better - so if you haven’t been, or its been a while then get on it & find out for yourself why these guys are world famous in New Zealand!

AND… PICI WON METRO BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR!

Our very own legends Pici took home the Onemusic Best Casual Restaurant Award at this year’s Metro Restaurant of the Year Awards. Congrats guys!

Their passion for delicious, uncomplicated pasta, organic wines and good vibes is unmatched!

Also, a congrats to the owners, Jono, Kaz and Gemma who were also runners up for Best Restauranteurs. 
Did we mention - legends?

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY

Another packed out Gig Guide this week - don’t forget the SIR Freakshow party is on Friday, this is one not to miss! If you haven’t got your ticket yet, get on it before they sell out - link is here  

And don’t forget - markets this Sunday from 12pm with free live music from 2pm!

Click HERE to stay updated/buy tickets for all Whammy related things!

COLDPLAY FAN TRAIL  

If you’re heading to the Coldplay concert at Eden Park this week, join the fun with the fan trail! There will be some cool light activations & fun things happening around the arcade from 5pm to 8pm!

• TK Square – Sweet Mix Kids DJ, Ice Cream Social (first 200 ticket holders get free ice cream)

• Aotea Square – Concert glam, moons and stars glitter facepainting.

• St Kevins Arcade – Angus Muir light activation

• Rainbow Bridge and Great North Road– Instagram photo comp

• Myers Park – Create your sign

• Bond Street (Nixon Park) – Kerbside Karaoke

• Great North Road – Le Cirque de JP roaming entertainment

WIN!! A DOUBLE PASS TO ONE OF THE MOST FUN & outrageous PARTIES AT ST KEVINS!

Freakshow - the club night where you can feel SHAMELESS, INTIMATE, & RESPECTED - is returning for the final time in 2024 for its biggest night ever!

SIR is an unapologetically inclusive party & a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, allies & friends to love themselves & dance the night away to the sounds of many flavours of techno.

You could win one of TWO double passes & its super easy to enter - all you gotta do is tag a friend! Go to our Instagram post HERE to enter

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY!

Another packed out Gig Guide this week with a bit of something for everyone

And don’t forget - markets this Sunday from 12pm with free live music from 2pm!

Click HERE to stay updated/buy tickets!

THIS ONES FOR THE ART LOVERS

From 5pm- 8pm this Thursday Nov 7th, K Road will be transformed into a mecca of art! Explore a wide variety of art & special events including exhibitions, wildly unique life drawing classes, soak up artists' talks, take part in a breathwork session, & more!

COCKTAIL CLASSES AT TOMFOOLERY!

Tomfoolery will be participating in Art Late showcasing the new K Road inspired cocktail with Bayside Rum.

This will be complimented by 2 x cocktail making classes followed by live music at the end of the second cocktail class.

Click here to book in for the 6:30pm session, or here for the 7:30pm. Tickets are only $15 + BF!

FIRST THURSDAYS - double banger!

First Thursdays is a monthly celebration involving live music, markets, food stalls, restaurants deals and late night shopping, all along Karangahape Road on the first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 9pm. And because this one is combined with Art Late, its one you definitely don’t want to miss! From 5pm on.

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY!

Another packed out Gig Guide this week with some major highlights - Jon Toogood from Shihad on Friday night, and Jess B’s album launch on Saturday!

And don’t forget - markets this Sunday from 12pm with free live music from 2pm!

HALLOWEEN

FREEEAKOUT

The countdown is on, only 2 more sleeps! Have you got your costumes ready?

Spooky celebrations start at 4pm 31st October - DJ’s//Live music//Performers//Queens//

Markets & lots more!

Click here for more info

WHATS ON AT WHAMMY, & HOW YOU CAN WIN!

This weeks lineup! Get your freak on…

Make sure you’re following @stkevinsarcade on Instagram because we’ll be giving away a double pass for you & a mate!

GEMMAYZE KEBAB SHOP!

Special, only on Sundays! This is already wildly popular and we can see why - that loaded hummus is world famous in St Kevins - book your table below before they fill up!

MAX WASHER - THE WHITE LADY.

Max Washer from the White Lady had some great yarns with The Food Truck Podcast recently!