KEY POINTS:
FILM
This weekend, cities and towns throughout New Zealand will be full of crazy folk pointing cameras at whatever helps them write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours. The annual 48 Hours: Furious Film-making competition has 500 entries so is set to be a memorable one. The winning shorts from each city will compete against Peter Jackson's wildcard picks during a two-hour C4 special and one film will become the national champ.
48 Hours Furious Film-making - all over the place, 48hours.co.nz
DANCE
If Dancing With the Stars whetted your appetite for the tango, don't miss the professionals in action. Another Night In Buenos Aires showcases the history of the tango and stars world champions Gaspar Godoyand Gisela Galeassi and Australian champions Fabio Robles and Ana Andre.
Another Night in Buenos Aires - Taupo Arts Festival, Great Lake Centre, May 18; Bay Court Theatre, May 19; Hawkes Bay Opera House, May 20; Bruce Mason Theatre, Takapuna, May 21
SHOW
It's time for homebodies to get out of the house and into the Manukau Home and Garden Show. Hundreds of exhibitors offer home ideas, garden displays, product demonstrations, competitions and free seminars. There will be plenty of DIY ideas as well.
Whether you are just adding a water feature or building a home, this will be an eye-opener.
Manukau Home and Garden Show - TelstraClear PacificStadium, 770- 834 Great South Rd, May 16 to 18
NZ MUSIC
Skycity gets into the New Zealand Music Month swing of things with the first in its series of concerts of big local names at the casino's theatre. Tomorrow night it's the 21st century incarnation of Dragon featuring Mark Williams in the place of the late frontman Marc Hunter, while upcoming concerts feature Katchafire, Bic Runga, Nesian Mystik, Che Fu & The Crates, and Hollie Smith.
Dragon, SkyCity Theatre, Friday May 16. Bookings at Ticketek
POP
Iconic Kiwi performer Moana Maniapoto celebrates the release of her first album in six years at Galatos tonight. Moana and the Tribe, who brought out Wha this week, are giving a musical and multimedia show to commemorate the achievement. The band, critically acclaimed throughout the world, will be bolstered tonight by extra members and supported by talented songwriter Ruia and his band.
Moana and The Tribe Album Release Show - Galatos, Newton, May 15
JAZZ
Roy Phillips, who has performed with Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan and Sergio Mendes, plays Devonport's Masonic Tavern this Sunday evening. Phillips, organ player and singer, is famous for his involvement in The Peddlers, known for their hits On a Clear Day, By The Time I Get to Phoenix and the rest. Joining him on stage is special guest Jim Pugh, known for his work as trombonist in Steely Dan.
Roy Phillips with Jim Pugh - Masonic Tavern, Devonport, May 18, 7pm
HIP-HOP
Scribe, who has been hanging out with Dizzee Rascal on a fancy MTV flight to Australia and working on songs with Wyclef Jean, invites us all to enjoy his live show in Auckland. Expect to hear the hits from his album Rhyme Book , released late last year, as well as - fingers crossed _ a couple of classics: Not Many and Stand Up. Supports include DJ/producer P Money, Scribe's regular DJ on tour, D Form, and rappers David Dallas and PNC.
Scribe, P Money, D Form, David Dallas, PNC - Galatos, Newton, May 16
ROCK
Exploding out of the hardcore scene in the Eastern United States in 1997, The Dillinger Escape Plan offer an exhilarating and intriguing melding of hardcore, maths-rock and more. Separating themselves from your regular hardcore with wacky time signatures and sonic chaos, the band will thrill and confound the crowd next Wednesday at the Transmission Room. This is their first New Zealand visit, so it will be a raucous night out for fans.
The Dillinger Escape Plan - Transmission Room, Mayoral Drive, May 21
