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The Spinoff’s top pick of events from around the motu. Here’s the best for the week October 30–November 6. Welcome to The Spinoff event guide, your weekly, curated selection of gigs, events and exhibitions happening across Aotearoa. If you want to pitch your event for future guides then please use this handy form. Tāmaki Makaurau Festivity: FREAKOUT: Halloween on Karangahape Rd Karangahape Rd 6pm till late Fri, October 31 “A carnival of chaos, packed with tricks, treats, chills, thrills and plenty of surprises.” Music: The Velvet Rebels 6pm Sat, November 1 Celebrate the sound of Rat Pack era with a night of smooth croons from Rutene Spooner (Ngāti Porou, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Shea Kokaua. Music: C.W. Stoneking The Loons, Lyttelton 8pm Sun, November 2 The final date of the tour for this Australian musician who Tom Waits said sounds like he’s 600 years old and who is often compared to Tom Waits. Literature: Queenstown Writers Festival Te Atamira and other venues October 30 – November 3 Queenstown Writers Festival is an annual celebration of books and includes workshops and talks with writers from all over Aotearoa. This year’s line-up includes Grant Robertson, Duncan Sarkies, Sonia Wilson, Damien Wilkins, Diana Wichtel, Owen Marshall and many more.
