Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

The Gathering Presents Chvrches

After bringing in acts like Empire of the Sun and Travis, The Gathering serves up another slice of imported indie goodness, this time involving the synthpop group Chvrches. The Scottish electronic band has skyrocketed to fame on the back of debut album The Bones of What You Believe and hits like “The Mother We Share” and “We Sink”. 

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Sunday at The Training Shed

The outdoor party’s last instalmment of 2014 promises the usual mix off beer, barbecue and bouncy beats. Helming the decks are DJs Gonzo, NEZ and Shellsuit, while singer MASIA ONE takes to the mic. There’s also a graffiti showdown, a makeshift basketball court and a DIY cardboard playground for the kids.

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Mystica

Don’t miss his year’s edition of MYSTICA at Night Safari, which challenges participants to complete a mystical quest by completing various tasks at stations dotted throughout the grounds. Along the way you’ll meet curious creatures of the night, like the juggling porcupine and majestic lion heads. 

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Matter of Taste

This wine fair has over 100 top-scoring wines from the vineyards of Bordeaux, Barossa Valley, Barbaresco and Barolo, each carefully selected by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocates team. There are also master classes led by winemakers and estate owners. 

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Waiting for Godot

In the Dublin production of this absurdist classic by Samuel Beckett, two characters named Vladimir and Estragon wait endlessly to be granted salvation by someone called Godot. 

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Affordable Art Fair

The second edition of this year’s reasonably-priced art fair is back with works capped at $10,000. This time, there will be more live art demonstrations, artist talks as well as workshops in sculpture-making, watercolors and photography. 

, Seven events you don’t want to miss this weekend

Sole Superior

This sneaker and street wear convention takes over the whole of Zouk with over 45 partners and brands showcasing their wares. Think brands like Tell Your Children and FleshIMP as well as international favorites like Nike and Adidas.