Danny McNamara: Shoemaker-Levy 9 14 Jul 2025 Danny McNamara was a prolific astronomer and astrophotographer who left behind an extensive portfolio of lunar and solar eclipses captured from his backyard in Ōamaru. In March 1993, the periodic comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was discovered. McNamara photographed the impact sites of the comet, the second to do so in Aotearoa New Zealand. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Unmentionables: Uncovering our Undergarments 14 Jul 2025 Unmentionables: Uncovering our Undergarments is all about making the personal public, and the public personal. Unmentionables provides visitors with an exclusive look at Waitaki Museum’s rarely seen collection of vintage underwear. Corsets, petticoats, bras and bloomers, this exhibition is a must see for those passionate about fashion history. Waitaki Museum, 60 Thames Street, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Beyond Plastic 17 Jul 2025 An information evening to discuss ways in which our community are overcoming the perils of plastic. Ōamaru Library, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Community & culture
Yoga Stories 18 Jul 2025 Come along for some stories and basic stretching and breathing with certified yoga teacher Chantelle Van Niekerk. 3 more dates Tagged as: , Kids activities
Architectural Memory 19 Jul 2025 A succinct medley of works from the Forrester Gallery’s collection reveals some of the greatest stone architecture located on the streets of Ōamaru. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Humble Humber 19 Jul 2025 The installation of Colin Wheeler’s House in Humber Street looks at Humber Street as a site for change, as its streetscape continues to evolve. While the front-facing exteriors of architectural stone buildings along Thames Street are so often the main spectacle, this is an opportunity to appreciate what’s situated behind them. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Robin White: Tuituia | Something is Happening Here 19 Jul 2025 Explore a selection of artworks spanning Dame Robin White’s career – from early paintings to recent collaborative tapa (bark cloth). Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Sione Faletau: Tuaikaepau – Slowly but surely 19 Jul 2025 Tongan interdisciplinary artist Sione Faletau creates across video, soundscape, sculpture, and installation to explore the layered dynamics of cultural identity, memory, and belonging. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
Community Waiata 22 Jul 2025 Waiata Māori for everyone to learn and sing. Oamaru Library & Council Service Centre, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 4 more dates Tagged as: , Music & arts, Youth events, Kids activities, Community & culture