The TimeOut and Arts team round up their picks of places to be this weekend.

Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke NZ tour much anticipated by classical fans.

Cindy Jang feels awkward revealing North Korean links so now she's dancing about it.

Kiwis weigh in on Taika Waititi's racism comments.

The unruffled classicism is an effective foil for the emotions of Mahler's Symphony.

The contours of the story are familiar but it is told with humour and sincerity .

Raglan local Yaniv Janson will showcase his art in New York City in the United States.

Ice cream and theatre are all in a day's work for young entrepreneur Matt Billington.

Kiwi academics say Beatles song Savoy Truffle was metaphor for bitter-sweet relationship.

Eileen Merriman, consultant haematologist and author, talks about the books she treasures.

NZ judge's prestigious new book paints a picture of how common art crime during war is.

Auckland's orchestra co-commissions new work from one of the world's top composers.

Auckland 5-piece Leisure get ready to take on the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Two plays at the Basement show the variety of work on offer at dynamic Auckland theatre.

Dominic "Tourettes" Hoey doesn't do things by the book but words now take him places.

Hundreds turned out for the ceremony at the Royal Wanganui Opera House

Flight delay had promoter scrambling to get Jimmy Cliff to Northland in time for festival.

UCOL student Jono Cuff will graduate on Thursday, but his work is already a smash hit

Comment: The French are too obvious, Americans too sunny but the British have it right.

The Timeout and Arts team pick their weekend highlights.

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern to honour outstanding Pacific youth

A newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen

Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir's sonic silo a seductive experience, says William Dart.

Dance work Tender is the Night has its own stark charm, writes Dione Joseph.

NZ company wins big in Italy - founders still working from their kitchen tables.

Tales we tell about dead relatives and stories they may tell us on stage at the Basement.

Parents flock to People's Park looking for a partner for their grown-up children.

Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Auckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.

The Naked Samoans have returned - a tad more clothed and definitely a lot more dapper.