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African Drumming
African DrummingWORKSHOP

African Drumming

TUESDAYS — Learn West African rhythms with Jimi Dale in a welcoming six-week drumming course.
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The Button Campfires
The Button CampfiresLEARN

The Button Campfires

NEXT: TUESDAY, 27 OCTOBER — Weekly online campfires and shared gatherings for our creative community.
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Creative Bones
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Creative BonesWORKSHOP

Creative Bones

THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2026 — Try practical exercises and playful prompts to trust your intuition and loosen up creatively.
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Writers Write : Actors Read
Writers Write : Actors Read, 4 November at 7pm, with Stephen Lovatt, Chye-Ling Huang, Bill Manhire and Shariff Burke
Writers Write : Actors ReadCONNECT

Writers Write : Actors Read

WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER — Stephen Lovatt and Chye-Ling Huang read short stories by Bill Manhire and Shariff Burke.
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Finding Your F**k Yes — A Boundary Setting Workshop
Finding Your F**k Yes — A Boundary Setting WorkshopWORKSHOP

Finding Your F**k Yes — A Boundary Setting Workshop

THURSDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2026 — A workshop with Ann Langis to strengthen your boundary setting muscles. All welcome.
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Some Distance “Waiting Rooms” EP Launch
Some Distance “Waiting Rooms” EP LaunchLIVE MUSIC

Some Distance “Waiting Rooms” EP Launch

FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER — Some Distance invite you to celebrate the release of their sophomore E.P "Waiting Rooms" w/…
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Casual Healing [LIVE]
Casual Healing [LIVE]EXPERIENCE

Casual Healing [LIVE]

SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER — Casual Healing returns to Tamaki Makaurau (AKL) on 7 November for a night of music and heartfelt sharing.
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Community Pot Luck
Community Pot LuckCONNECT

Community Pot Luck

SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2026 — Bring a plate and connect with the Button community from 6pm. Free entry.
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Womens Temple
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Womens TempleWORKSHOP

Womens Temple

SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2026 — Join a small, guided circle for ceremony, embodied practices, a meditation journey and group processes.
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Taboo Club presents Things Women Don’t Usually Say Out Loud
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Taboo Club presents Things Women Don’t Usually Say Out LoudCONNECT

Taboo Club presents Things Women Don’t Usually Say Out Loud

THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2026 — Join a small, confidential room where women talk about relationships, bodies, desire and more.
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Reggae Republic #11
Reggae Republic #11LIVE MUSIC

Reggae Republic #11

FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER – Stoking the Earth-strong reggae fire in Aotearoa!
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Flourish [LIVE]
Flourish [LIVE]LIVE MUSIC

Flourish [LIVE]

FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER — A live music & film experience
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BLEND Electro-Acoustic Jam
BLEND Electro-Acoustic JamLIVE MUSIC

BLEND Electro-Acoustic Jam

WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER — Blend is an electro - acoustic jam public event at the Button Factory welcoming both live electronic artists and instrumentalists on stage for a full improvised performance.
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Andy Turner Exhibition
Andy Turner ExhibitionEXHIBITION

Andy Turner Exhibition

FRIDAY, 27 NOVEMBER — Andy Turner brings a new exhibition of paintings to The Button Factory
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3 cities, 3 nights. AKL
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3 cities, 3 nights. AKLPARTY

3 cities, 3 nights. AKL

SATURDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2026 — Four live, laptop-free sets built in real time with synths, drum machines and vinyl support.
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A Feast Of Folk And Joy
A Feast Of Folk And JoyEXPERIENCE

A Feast Of Folk And Joy

SATURDAY, 28 NOVEMBER — Epizo Bangoura, Alice Sea, Na’amah and The O’Connors. Indoor market 2–6pm; live music until 10pm at Auckland Old Folks Association, 8 Gundry Street.
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The Cheek! Art Exhibition
The Cheek exhibition artwork by Rachie Campbell, with bold painted colour and a rainbow crossing.
The Cheek! Art ExhibitionEXHIBITION

The Cheek! Art Exhibition

SUNDAY, 29 NOVEMBER — [Exhibition] A burst of bright colour, playful energy and cheekiness
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Weekly Taiji
Weekly TaijiREGULAR

Weekly Taiji

WEDNESDAY, Weekly — Join us for a class of Taiji. We will be using this ancient art to explore movement and offering another angle on how you can approach life.
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Sewciety
SewcietyREGULAR

Sewciety

EVERY MONDAY — Every week a sewing community gather to
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Tantra & Energy – An afternoon of embodiment, energy & connection
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Tantra & Energy – An afternoon of embodiment, energy & connectionWORKSHOP

Tantra & Energy – An afternoon of embodiment, energy & connection

SUNDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2026 — Explore your own energy through simple somatic exercises, breathwork and gentle partner practices.
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Yoga Aotearoa
Yoga AotearoaREGULAR

Yoga Aotearoa

REGULAR CLASSES — A New Yoga Studio Opening in July.
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Deep Fried Dub & Lady Killawatt
Deep Fried Dub & Lady KillawattLIVE MUSIC

Deep Fried Dub & Lady Killawatt

FRIDAY, 18 DECEMBER — Aotearoa Dubwise presents Deep Fried Dub & Lady Killawatt performing live.
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Sumthin’ Fresh + Wild | NYE 26/27
Sumthin’ Fresh + Wild | NYE 26/27PARTY

Sumthin’ Fresh + Wild | NYE 26/27

THURSDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2026 — Sumthin’ Fresh + Wild brings two levels of house and bass to The Button Factory. Dance into 2027, 8pm–3am.
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Dojo
DojoREGULAR

Dojo

FRIDAYS (fortnightly) — Live DJ's, Networking, Open-Mic & Live Performance. Free entry. Alcohol-free. All ages. Family-friendly. LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
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Exhibition: If By Some Magic
Exhibition: If By Some MagicEXHIBITION

Exhibition: If By Some Magic

A playful exhibition by Edna & Yuli Heled (mother & daughter), with special photos by Joseph. Art, stories, and a touch of rhyme—celebrate creativity this Mother’s Day
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Members Film Night
Members Film NightREGULAR

Members Film Night

SUNDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2026 — A gathering for members to unwind and connect from 6pm. Film followed by discussion.
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The Human Gallery [Exhibition Ongoing]
The Human Gallery [Exhibition Ongoing]REGULAR

The Human Gallery [Exhibition Ongoing]

ONGOING — The Human Gallery Exhibition is a celebration of body diversity.
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