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World Buskers Festival, get your tickets now!

One of Christchurch’s most loved festivals returns to the city streets and iconic venues (18-28 January 2018) with an impressive international and local performer lineup to celebrate 25 years of World Buskers Festival.

On offer is 10 days of highly entertaining street theatre hosted at various iconic sites around the city and 11 nights of world class shows including headline acts Tape Face, Le Gateau Chocolat, The Topp Twins, Urzila Carlson, Ginger Minj and Ali McGregor.

The grand finale of the festival, Buskers Best Bits will be hosted in the stunning Isaac Theatre Royal on Sunday 28 January. Featuring as many performers from the festival as possible, they all present their best bit, their newest bit, their naughtiest bit or just some other random bit.

For everything you need to know about the WBF 2018 performers, venues, partners, show times and how to book head to www.worldbuskersfestival.com  

End of lectures Coffee Party

Coffe party UCSA

The Coffee Party is a free, all ages, alcohol free event for UC students brought to you by UCSA Help (Advocacy & Welfare) team and the UCSA Events team. It is a chance to relax and enjoy that end of lectures feeling.

Friday 20 October, 11am – 2pm
C Block Lawn (Undercroft if it is raining)

There will be free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, cakes, BBQ, giveaways and Husky cuddles.  As well as music, giant games and stalls such as Bounce NZ, Lifeline, UC Health Centre and UC Chaplaincy.

Come along. relax on the lawn listening to soothing music and just chill coz lectures are finally over!!

New date for All Right Amble

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Sunday 15 October, 10am – 2pm
Start at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Due to the abysmal weather on Sunday the All Right? Amble was postponed, but the good news is it will take place this Sunday instead.

Part orienteering mission, part treasure hunt, all family fun – the All Right? Amble is a health-focused event organised by Bachelor of Health Sciences students.

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