October OC events
October's Ockham Collective events include poetry, panel discussions and much plucking of strings and pounding of keys.
Tuesday 3 October
Tuesday Irish Sessions - The Nix
Both musicians and listeners are welcome at the fortnightly Irish sessions hosted by Louise Evans at the Nix. We're lucky enough to have three scheduled this month: on the 3rd, 17th and 31st. Start time is 7:30pm; BYO drinks and snacks.
Monday 9 October
Poetry for Pensioners - The Nix
Tuesday 10 October
Mine, Theirs and Yours - Mt Albert Library
As part of the celebrations for the International Day of Older Persons, Tim Heath will be hosting a poetry reading, open mic and morning tea at the library from 10am to midday.
Born to Create: Judgment & Vulnerability panel discussion - The Nix
Hosted by Ellie Lim, this evening features a panel of female creatives including Julia Ewer, Sara Moana and Vira Paky.
Wednesday 11 October
Butter Wouldn't Melt at Auckland Bluegrass Club - The Nix
Thursday 12 October
Ockham Collective presents Butter Wouldn't Melt - Freida Margolis
Sunday 15 October
Sunday Singing & Ukulele Sessions - The Nix
Transglobal Music Session - The Nix
An interactive music workshop with special guest Irena Angelovska (Macedonia) and space for collaboration, jam and socialising. All welcome; starts at 2.30pm.
Springtime Serenade: An Afternoon of Jazz with Ben Fernandez and friends
- The Puriri Centre, Takapuna Methodist Church
Starting at 3pm, this fundraising concert features some of Auckland's best jazz musicians.
Monday 16 October
Poetry for Pensioners - The Nix
Tuesday 17 October
Tuesday Irish Sessions - The Nix
See above.
Friday 20 October
Daniel&Ashley + CHILLIBEANS - Ponsonby Social Club
Chillibeans (featuring Ben Fernandez) play a tribute to The Beatles' Rubber Soul as part of the Asian Soundscapes festival
Wellington Folk Festival - Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, Wainuiomata
If you're down in Wellington over Labour Weekend, consider a visit to Wellington Folk Festival where Ockham resident Louise Evans is headlining with her all-female bluegrass band Hot Diggity.
Saturday 21 October
RaagTime - Ponsonby Social Club
Ben Fernandez and friends play a blend of Indo-Western and World music as part of the Asian Soundscapes festival.
Sunday 22 October
Sunday Singing & Ukulele Sessions - The Nix
Monday 23 October
Poetry for Pensioners - The Nix
Tuesday 24 October
Born to Create: Turn your pain into inspiration - The Nix
Hosted by Jennifer Zea, this evening features a panel of female creatives including Simmone Butler, Jacky McLaren and Nocturness.
Wednesday 25 October
Old-time Sessions - The Nix
Sunday 29 October
Sunday Singing & Ukulele Sessions - The Nix
Monday 30 October
Poetry for Pensioners - The Nix
Tuesday 31 October
Tuesday Irish Sessions - The Nix
See above.
