All events in AprilAllTalkPerformanceFamilyWorkshopFilmSpecialFriendsDate 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Apply 2 May 2013 Science Express: A Day in the Life of a Googler Fireside chat with Mary Selby - Engineering Manager in Corporate Network Engineering. 5 May 2013 International Dance Day Celebrate International Dance Day at Te Papa. Experience Wellington’s rich cultural diversity through dance performances – and learn a new dance yourself! 10 May 2013 Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero. Art2Art Curator's Pick Here’s your chance to view Te Papa’s treasures through the eyes of a curator, as they discuss their personal favourites from the National Collection. 11 May 2013 Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero. Craft a paper bouquet 12 May 2013 Craft a paper bouquet 17 May 2013 Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero. Art to Art Curator Talk Here’s your chance to view Te Papa’s treasures through the eyes of a curator, as they discuss their personal favourites from the National Collection. 18 May 2013 Catherine McKay Plays Michael Parekowhai’s Piano Join us for a Friday or Saturday lunchtime concert by Catherine McKay, who plays Michael Parekowhai’s carved grand piano, He kōrero. Whip up a native bird finger puppet You know what they say about the worth of a bird in the hand! A Concert in Honour of Dr Richard Nunns This tribute concert honours Richard Nunns, whose work with taonga puoro (Māori musical instruments) has spearheaded their revival. 19 May 2013 Japanese Children's Day Celebrate Japanese Children's Day! Colour in and make your own carp fish or try your hand at origami. 20 May 2013 Art Detective 21 May 2013 Art Detective 22 May 2013 A Curator’s View: Thinking Design in American Museums Explore the relationship between design and art in some of America’s major museums, with Justine Olsen, Curator of Decorative Art and Design. Art Detective 23 May 2013 A Taste of Africa at Te Papa Experience African culture through this vibrant mix of music, dance, and stunning traditional and contemporary fashion. Art Detective 24 May 2013 Art Detective Previous<Next>