What's on: This week

Whether you prefer Che Fu to Chopin or comedy to Chekov you can keep track of what's on in Auckland right here. This listing is updated weekly so check each Thursday for a fresh entertainment guide.

Theatre in season

Daily music, shows, and events

 Thursday

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

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Theatre in season

Ben Elton's 'Silly Cow' - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat March 24

Dead Guilty - Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, to Sat March 24

Cross my heart and hope to die - Silo, to Sat March 24

The Road to Mecca - Lopdell House, Titirangi, to Sat March 24

Rambert Dance Company - Aotea Centre, to Sat March 24

Try to remember - Westpoint Theatre, Western Springs, to Sun March 25

You have the right to remain dead - Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, to Sat March 31

Fiddler on the Roof - Selwyn College Theatre, to Sat March 31

When did you last see your trousers - Off Broadway Theatre, Papakura, to Sat March 31

The Blue Room - Herald Theatre, to Sat April 28

Godspell - Harlequin Theatre, from Fri March 23 to Sat April 7

Bare - Maidment Theatre, from Fri March 23 to Sat March 31 (no March 25 show)

The Dark, The Monkey's Paw - Rose Centre Theatre, from Sat March 24 to Sat March 31

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Thursday March 22

ROCK/POP/DANCE

One King Down, DSM - Kings Arms

Attica, Basic Electricity, Portaphonic, Chew & Play - Temple

Greg Johnson w guests- Otto's Sapphire Room, Metropolis Hotel

Kick - Rose & Crown

Bogna, Salonkingsdore - Cafe 223

Tall Poppies - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Jam night w Neil Edwards - Java Jive

Star Cross'd - De Bretts

Ballistik - Prospect, Howick

Riff Raff - Governor's Tavern, Hamilton

Peacepacific w Paddy Free & Henzart - Khuja Lounge

DJ Selectah Sam - Box, Cause Celebre

DJs Mariano, Apollo - Ibiza, Havana

DJ J'MX - Factory

DJ Reminice - Legends

DJ Kaza - Brewhouse

JAZZ/ROOTS/BLUES

Wood, Winch & Brown - London Bar

Angel & Feck - Dog's Bollix

Butter Fingers - Rakinos

Ghenghis Carney- Finnegan's

Vin Garbutt - Auckland Irish Society

Acoustic Earfood - Embargo

Denis Hepi - Alhambra

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Nick Wilty, John Glass & Rhys Darby - Classic

CLASSICAL

Pianist Erik Reischl - Pumphouse


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Friday March 23

ROCK/POP/DANCE

DW Browne w Jan Maree & the Mercenaries - Kings Arms

Pan Am, Babinski, the Day job - Cafe 223

Jah'na, Jharpa, All Torn Up - Temple

Kick - Rose & Crown

Early Warning - Finnegan's

Lucid - Roadhouse

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Planet - Playhouse

X-Static - Stables Bar

Chet O'Connell Band - Dairy Flat Hall

Tall Poppies - O'Hagans

Hunter - Basix, Kumeu

WBC, NIL & Foamy Ed - Masonic Tavern

Riff Raff - Governor's Tavern, Hamilton

The Roughness w DJs Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Cause Celebre

DJ Philippa - Box

DJ Jason Vaka & guests - Factory

DJ Reminice - Legends

DJs Apollo, Lahar, Leighton & Mariano - Ibiza, Havana

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Midge Marsden Band - Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve, 6-9.30 pm

Peter & Kirby Wood Quartet - London Bar

Marty Free and the Lost Vegas Showband - Iguacu

Jews Brothers - Rakinos

Kip and Truda Play Up - Horse & Trap, 5 pm

Barry Clewett Jazz Quartet w June Hayes - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6 pm

Mr E - Horse & Jockey

Feck - Dog's Bollix

Audrey Auld & Camille Te Nahu - Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Boogiemen - Java Jive

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre, Howick

Acoustic Earfood - St Arnou

Acoustic Junction - Reservoir

Rufus Rehu & Peta - Alhambra

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Nick Wilty, John Glass & Rhys Darby; Late night stand-up - Classic

CLASSICAL

Pianist Erik Reisohl - Auckland University Music Theatre, 1.05 pm


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Saturday March 24

ROCK/POP/DANCE

The Big Chill w Jedi Knight, Tom Middleton, Tim Lee, Kinobe, Treva Whateva, DJ Pete Lawrence, VJS Hexstatic & Muffled Visions - St James

Datsuns, Xanadu & DJ Skinny - Kings Arms

Lei Lani, Joshna, Zoil - Temple

Paul Colman Trio - Greenlane Christian Centre, 17 Marewa Rd, Greenlane

No Strings Attached - Alleluya Bar & Cafe

Smoothy, Polaar - Cafe 223

Kiwi Express - Manukau Tavern

Kick - Rose & Crown

Chet O'Connell Band - Waitakere RSA

Hands Off - Playhouse

The Wireless, Plasticene - Pizza Pizza

Mama's Boys - Finnegan's

Tall Poppies - Carlton Tavern

Birds of Paradise - Brewhouse

DJs Jamie Robertson & Angel- Cause Celebre

DJs Paul Medder & James Aston - Box

DJ J'MX - Factory

DJs Mariano, Apollo - Ibiza, Havana

DJ Reminice - Legend's

DJ CJ - Stables Bar

DJ Nocturnal - Basix, Kumeu

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Charley Pride - North Shore Events Centre

Brian Smith & the George Chisholm Trio - London Bar

Queen City Big Band - Pumphouse

Audrey Auld & Camille Te Nahu - Grand Hotel, Helensville

Brassouls - Java Jive

Kiwi Jam- Titirangi Beach Hall

Boogiemen - Dog's Bollix

Kip Tipuna & Denis Hepi - Alhambra

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Nick Wilty, John Glass & Rhys Darby; Improv comedy war - Classic

Mike King Tour - TSB, New Plymouth

CLASSICAL

Baby Proms w the Auckland Philharmonia - Bruce Mason Theatre, 2 pm & 3.30 pm

A Little Night Music - Mozart String Orchestra & All Saints Singers, All Saints Church, Ponsonby Rd, 7.30 pm



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Sunday March 25

ROCK/POP/DANCE

Rubicon, Spinner, 3D, Mumsdollar, Undercarriage, Leilani, The Mercenaries - Tahaki Reserve, Mt Eden, 2 pm

Kate, Splitter & Rod Fisher; the Radio Kings - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7 pm

DJs Mariano, Apollo - Ibiza, Havana

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Brian Smith Quintet - Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, 2-4 pm

Caitlin Smith & the Fondue Set, Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30 pm, 7.30 pm

Truda Chadwick Jazz Trio - Horse & Trap, 2 pm

Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix

French Kiss - Brown's Bay Petanque Terrain, 1-5 pm

John McGough - Roundabout Bar

Acoustic Earfood - the Venue

CLASSICAL

Auckland Wind Orchestra: Russian Masters - Auckland University Music Theatre, 2 pm

Baby Proms w the Auckland Philharmonia- Auckland Town Hall, 2 pm & 3.30 pm

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra - St-Matthew-in-the-city Church, 2.30 pm

Viva Voce - Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, 5 pm

Choral Evensong w Musica Sacra - Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Khyber Pass, 7 pm

WORLD MUSIC

World in a room - Auckland Domain Winter Gardens, 5-6 pm


COMEDY

Comedy game show: Betcha laugh - Sky City Theatre

Mike King Tour - Regent Theatre, Palmerston North

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Monday March 26

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Jeremy Elwood, open mic night - Temple

Queen City Big Band - Gables Tavern

COMEDY

New faces open mic w MC Rhys Darby - Classic

Mike King Tour - Founders Theatre, Hamilton

CLASSICAL

The Tasman Trio - Auckland University Music Theatre, 8 pm


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Tuesday March 27

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Menage a Trois - Nags Head

Richard Watt; Jazz Collective w Eden Ottignon, Vince Pavitt & Murray McNab - Temple

COMEDY

Mike King Tour - Baycourt, Tauranga


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Wednesday March 28

ROCK/POP/DANCE

Fono, Don't Die Wishing - Kings Arms

Beckett - Temple

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Barry Clewett Jazz Quartet w June Hayes - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6 pm

Anita Moa, Gaille Tinihau, Audio Zephyr, Tempest & Daniel - Temple

Tim Hopkins & Popcorn - Java Jive

Feijoa - Liquid

Brendon Ham & Back II Basix - Lincoln Green Hotel

COMEDY

Fresh comedy night w host Jeremy Corbett- Classic