Events

WORKSHOP

African Drumming

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

WORKSHOP

Introduction to Ayurveda

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — An introductory workshop exploring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda

LEARN

The Departure Lounge

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 — Stories from globe-trotters who have returned to Aotearoa with ideas to share.

PARTY

Stacked

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 — Some juicy UKG, Dubstep, DnB and probably some other genres.

Herbal-Infused Chocolate Workshop

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER — Herbal-Infused Chocolate Workshop with Elena from The Purple Peony.

ART

Art Jam

SUNDAY, 4 OCTOBER — An afternoon of groovy tunes, art materials and good vibes. BYO art/craft project or jam on…

ART

Writers Write : Actors Read

WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER — Well-known actors reading short stories written by Aotearoa NZ writers to a live audience.

WORKSHOP

Making Space: Community-Led Harm Reduction

THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER — What could harm reduction look like in the heart of our city?

CONNECT

Community Pot Luck

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 — Join as a member and connect with the button community.

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LIVE MUSIC

Bigbada Boom Sound System

FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER — Reggae sounds with Queen B on the controls.

Manaakitanga in Motion

SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER — Manaakitanga in Motion \\ A Fundraiser for Consent Club & Care Spaces 💛

EXPERIENCE

Coming Home to Your Body – Somatic Day Retreat

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2026 — What would it feel like to spend a day experiencing your body - rather than thinking about how it looks?

LIVE MUSIC

BLEND Electro-Acoustic Jam

FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER — 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.

LIVE MUSIC

Flourish [LIVE]

FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER — A live music & film experience

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PARTY

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.

EXPERIENCE

A Fest Of Folk And Joy

SATURDAY, 28 NOVEMBER — A family friendly day and night of music, markets and community.

REGULAR

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.

REGULAR

Sewciety

EVERY MONDAY — Every week a sewing community gather to

REGULAR

Yoga Aotearoa

REGULAR CLASSES — A New Yoga Studio Opening in July.

REGULAR

Dojo

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

EXHIBITION

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