Concert Opera and Aroha on The river review Thursday night Jan 17.

"Hemi, stop! Make sure you visit the toilet before you swim!" the sign reads.

Madiba the Musical reminds us why looking back is sometimes needed to go forward.

COMMENT: Look to Manukau as a safe site for a national art collection.

Chinese New Year starts on February 5 and will be observed for 15 days until February 19.

Aladdin, the latest Disney musical to touch down in Auckland, oozes class and style.

Greg Fleming talks to author Alan Carter about crime writing with a conscience.

Pop-up Globe has a special offer for Kiwis with links to the notorious English king.

Literary road trips inspired by some of New Zealand most loved authors, poets and books.

The Candy Man - aka Willy Wonka - is about to bring his sweet touch to Sydney.

Killer Chris Watts has been receiving love letters from women desperate for attention.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party - a strong brew of music, magic and cirque.

Controversial Russian band Pussy Riot to visit NZ for 2019 Auckland Fringe Festival.

Auckland Choral's Messiah a glorious celebration of a century-old tradition.

Gaimster has hand-picked 45 objects from the museum's collection to tell their stories.

A taste for Sydney as it once was during a walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Which Auckland stage stars have been named as the best of 2018?

Auckland Choral has performed Handel's Messiah for 100 consecutive years.

Christmas comes early for the recipients of prestigious arts and book awards.

Reggae is far more significant than its musicians. Here is why.

Awkward dates and Bollywood thrills await Silo Theatre in 2019, writes Ethan Sills.

Some are taught they're in control of their happiness – which makes them more indulgent.

Rare and extraordinary National Geographic photos coming to South Taranaki.

Huge Christmas artwork unveiled at Britomart but no reindeer, snow or Santa to be seen.

Moments of exceptional dancing make "The Nutcracker" a sweet treat, Dione Joseph says.

Biographies and political non-fiction are expected to be popular stocking fillers.

Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.

We commemorate Anzac Day. So why have we forgotten conflicts fought on our own soil?

What's on this weekend? The TimeOut and Arts team share their picks.