Afrika: A showcase of African culture, food, music, and dancers, 8pm, The Garden Club, July 31.
Baobab Roots: A once-a-month open mic night to give artists of all levels the chance to showcase their talents, 7-10.30pm, Baobab Café, 152 Riddiford St, first Thursday of every month.
Bodega: On The Reg, 9pm, July 28. National Battle of The Bands, 9pm, July 29. Wazzo Clash play a tribute to The Clash, July 30. Soul Patch, 12 singers and an amazing band, 9pm, July 31.
Chamber Music Contest: This year marks the 45th anniversary of the contest, and the National Finals are in Wellington, National Semi-Finals, 11am & 4pm, Illot Theatre, Town Hall, July 30, and the National Final, 7pm, Wellington Town Hall, July 31.
David Greer Trio: Original music every Wednesday, 6-8.30pm, 3C Bar.
Foxglove Queens Wharf: DJ Luchito, 8pm, July 29. The Jewel School, 8pm, July 30. DJ Pete followed by All Blacks vs Australia screened live, July 31.
Happy: Rookie Night with Fuyuko’s Fable’s, July 28. Vinyl Friday, 5.30pm, and Force Fields, Terror of the Deep, and Jetsam Isles, 9pm, July 30. Ricky Bobby, Teen Hygiene, Declaration A.D., and Aftermath, July 31. Live Jazz with The Poppin’ Jays, 8.30pm, August 1.
Kurt Filiga Fundraiser: Local musicians including The Phoenix Foundation’s Sam Flynn Scott, The Thomas Oliver Band, and The Shot Band, have rallied to put on a show to raise money for Kurt Filiga, who has been diagnosed with terminal leukaemia, 6pm, Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, August 1.
Mighty Mighty: Chilled Out Good Times Tunes, July 28. Sleepy Age, Mamal Airlines, and Magic Eye, July 29. Krafthaus Films, 5-11pm, and Vorn, Moonlight Flint, and Roy G and The Bovinators, July 30. The Renderers, and The Golden Awesome, July 31.
Matterhorn: The Havana Club Series Nights of Swiss Mixto with Maferefun Yemaya, 11pm, July 29. DJ Lily and Gabby, July 30. Wellington supergroup The Eggs, 11pm, July 31.
Northern Corale Concert: Singing Hadyn’s The Creation, 3pm, St Barnabas Anglican Church, Khandallah, August 1.
PowerRoti: Indian Western fusion live music, Higher Taste restaurant, 6.30pm, Wednesdays.
Southern Cross: Giant Jenga competition, 8pm, July 28. The Real Groovy Music Quiz, 7pm, July 29. Dine and Dance Swing and Rock ‘n Roll style, 6pm, August 1. Stitch and Bitch knitting circle, 7pm, August 26. The Eclectic Quiz, 8pm, August 3.
San Francisco Bathhouse: Ocelot and guests, July 28. Sea Shepherds Fundraiser, July 30. Local heroes Shihad play their iconic album Killjoy with support from Cairo Knife Fight, July 31.
Sandwiches: Dubstate, featuring local DJs: Alexis K, Spinsta, Mufasa, Shrink, Midian, and more, July 29. Logistics, the UK drum and bass master from Hospital Records is performing in the Capital, July 30. Loud and Dirty, with a line up covering all sounds and styles, July 31.
Sam Manzanza: African drum workshops every Saturday: Rhythm, 1-2pm, and workshops, 2-3pm, Jua Kali.
Tawa Orchestra: Perform a varied concert including Smetana’s Vltava, Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite, Ravel’s Pavanne, and even a tribute to Louis Armstrong, 2pm, Tawa College Hall, August
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The Red Violin: The New Zealand premier of this Academy Award Winning piece is being performed by the New Zealand School of Music, 7.30pm, Wellington Town Hall, July 30.
The Ruby Lounge: The Reuben Bradley Jazz Trio, 7.30pm, July 28. Upper Hutt Posse Tohe Album Release, 8pm, July 29. Donna Dean, 8.30pm, July 30. Cabaret Lounge Kings with Sterling Hern, 8pm, July 31. Backporch Session, 11am-2pm, Tango Matinee, 2.30-5.30pm, Niels Gedge CD launch, 7-11pm, August 1. Tuesday Night Special, the stage is yours, bring your own instruments and gear, 7.30pm, August 3
The Watusi: 5 Feet High and Rising, 6pm, July 28. Albert Williams, and Fire Rabbit, 9pm, July 29. Craig Elliot, Oddball and Chain, Daniel Boobyer, and Fuyukos Fables, 9pm, July 30. Nightmare Alley, and The Laundromat Cats, 9pm, July 31.
Yum Cha Cocktail Night: Small taster cocktails at a small taster night with over 80 to choose from, every Thursday, 5-10pm, Good Luck.
Youth Band Night: Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville offer youth bands the opportunity to showcase their talent every second Friday until the end of August, Keith Spry Pool, 7-9pm, July 30.