What's on in Auckland this weekend

Going to events around Auckland is a useful and fun way to improve your English and meet new people. Here are some events which you could go to this weekend.

Friday 8 March:

The Audio Justice and Guests at Backbeat Bar (100 K' Road), 8:30pm, $5 entry. Come and see Grant's band play some great music this Friday! It's sure to be a great show. For more information, go to http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/the-audio-justice-and-guests2/auckland/newton.

Silo Cinema Presents Breakfast at Tiffany's at Silo Park, 5pm, FREE. Watch one of America's best-known movies in Silo Park. This is a great chance for you to practise your English and be entertained at the same time. For more information, go to http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/silo-cinema-presents-breakfast-at-tiffanys/auckland.

Saturday 9 March:

Pasifika Festival 2013 at Western Springs Stadium (Stadium Road), 10am-5pm, FREE. Learn more about different Pacific cultures, watch dance performances and browse some exciting stalls at the same time. This will also be on Sunday. For more information, go to http://www.aucklandnz.com/pasifika.

Pacific Showcase Market at The Cloud, 10am-5pm, FREE. If you missed this awesome event last weekend then don't worry as you can still go this Saturday! There will be live music and dance, as well as many interesting stalls. For more information, go to http://www.pacificshowcase.co.nz/.

Sunday 10 March:

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays Race from Quay Street to St Helier's Bay, 9:30am, free to watch. Come and watch Auckland's most famous running race and cheer on the competitors. For more information, go to http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/ports-of-auckland-round-the-bays/auckland.

Artist Talk by Robin White at the Auckland Art Gallery, 11am-12pm, FREE. This is a great chance to hear one of NZ's most famous artists talk about her work. For more information go to http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2013/robin-white/auckland.