This Week

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

Daily music, comedy, performing arts and events

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

Venue details

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Friday

FRIDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Lou Barlow, Broken Heartbreakers, Pumice - Kings Arms, France St.

Bic Runga, Carly Binding - Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Strung Out, The Night Creeps, Holdfast - Diggers Bar, Hamilton.

Katchafire - Indigo, Wellington.

PanAm - Loaded Hog, Palmerston North.

Glenn Bodger, Mike Brosnan, defekt - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

Springfield - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9.30pm.

Missing Teeth, Bolbox Rex, City Newton Bombers, Larry Normans - Pinnacle Club, 24 St Benedicts St.

Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Catch 22, Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn, Old Gt South Rd.

Druid - Claddagh, 372 Broadway, Newmarket.

Chill Factor - O'Hagans, 497 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

Burn - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Rhythm and Groove - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs and Englihsmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8.30pm.

Cynic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

David Meredith - Reva's on the Waterfront, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

No Illusions - Swanson RSA, 663 Swanson Rd, 7.30pm.

Split Second - Howick Club, 107 Botany Rd.

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DANCE/DJ.

Chaye D, Silverbeat, Darin King - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Orphan, Dtox - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.

Lagered - DJ Sample Gee, Altitude, Hamilton.

Schmoo, Cuffy, Greg Churchill - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Cornerstone Records - Aqua Velvet Ballroom, Raglan.

Jay J, Bevan Keys, Soane - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Junior, Cuffy - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Kely Kahukiwa - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Dan Payne, the Fly, Reese Jensen - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos Rd.

Dan Ward, the Professor, Angela Fisken - basement, Galatos, 17 Galatos Rd.

VJ - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

James Ray Band - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Murray McNabb Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Peta, Max, Jimmy - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 8pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Sangria, Manly.

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, 7pm.

Pip Harker, Grant Winterburn - Ascot Hotel, 36 St Stephens Ave, Parnell 5.30pm.

McSweeny Brothers - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa Hibiscus Coast, 8pm.

Harvard Krokodiloes - Hilton, Princes Wharf.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.

Comedy Showcase - Andrew Clay, Gish, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Late 'n' Loud - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Signed - Curve Dance Collective, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre. Ph (09) 534 1406.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Women - dance/theatre with Fighting Fit Productions, Kenneth Myers Centre, Shortland St, 7.30pm.

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OTHER.

Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square, 10am-6pm.

Quota International of Papakura Antiques fair - preview, Drury School Hall, Great South Rd, Drury, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Pompeii, Insula 1.9 - panoramas and artefacts, photographs and quicktime VR, by Brian Donovan, Old Government House, Waterloo Quadrant, to Jul 16.

We Both Must Fade - new work by Amy Unkovich and Amanda A'Hara, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to July 11.

New work - by John Nixon, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Jul 19.

Collaborative Exchanges - Billy Apple with John Nixon, Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan, Starkwhite, 7 Shortland St, to Jul 12.

New Zealand Glass - a survey, Masterworks, 95 Customs St West, to Jul 27.

Hoarder - by Sally Papps and Short Stories by Cornelia Craig, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Pl, to July 11.

Whanau - by Robyn Kahukiwa, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Parnell, to July 18.

The Port - by Gavin Hipkins, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener-Wellesley Sts, to Jul 26.

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Saturday

SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Ron Sexsmith, Josh Hetherington - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Bic Runga, Carly Binding - Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Lou Barlow - Indigo, Wellington.

Strung Out, Kitsch, Missing Teeth - Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton.

Soda, 48 May, Op Shop - Empire, cnr Nelson and Victoria Sts, 9pm.

Salon Kingsadore, Broken Heartbreakers - Aqua Velvet Ballroom, Raglan.

Speak Eazy - hip hop with 4hyre, Frontline, Tourettes, Temple, Queen.

St, 8pm.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

Druid - O'Neil's Point, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 9pm.

Cynic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Rhythm and Groove - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

House Red - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8.30pm.

Catch 22, Lizard - London Shed, 505 Highland Park.

Chill Factor - O'Hagan's, 497 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

No Illusions - Waiuku Cosmoplitan Club, Victoria Ave, Waiuku, 8pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Cream - Mutiny, Phat Phil Cooper, Dick Johnson, House of Downtown, Soane, Rob Salmon, Manuel Bundy, Chris Cox, Ange, Amy, Andy Pickering, Tim Phin, St James.

Total Science - Subtronix, Converse, Phantom, Presha, 48 Sonic, Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Sean Penn, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.

Lagered - DJ Sample Gee, Float.

Ultrasound - Maya, Manuel Bundy, Chris Cox, Ghost Tones, G Muva, This Information, Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St.

Solly, Benwah, Andy Vann - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Damon, Sam E - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Bump - Jamie Robertson, George, Mark Burgess, Ange, Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

VJ - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Murray Tanner Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Blue Jaffas - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, 7pm.

GT Express - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Leon - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Gahu - Odeon Lounge, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8.30pm.

Denis Hepi, Peter Scott, Tim Whitehead, Chris Neilson - Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.

Harvard Krokodiloes - Hilton, Princes Wharf.

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COMEDY.

David Strassman - Twisted Ted E. Bare tour, Aotea Centre, Sat Jul 5.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Maestro - Coverr Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Passionate and Exhilarating Winter Concert - Music Association of Auckland, King's School, Remuera, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 529 2882.

Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - St George's Church, Landscape Rd, Paptoetoe, 3.30pm.

Salvation Army Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters - Salvation Army Congress Hall auditorium, 369 Queen St, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo & Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 358 1186.

Signed - Curve Dance Collective, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Readings from Alice in Wonderland - Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional Park, 2pm. Ph (09) 488 0346.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre. Ph (09) 534 1406.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 2pm, 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Women - dance/theatre with Fighting Fit Productions, Kenneth Myers Centre, Shortland St, 7.30pm.

FAMILY.

Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Mt Roskill Aero Modellers Open Day - Angle St, 10am.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Quota International Papakura Antiques Fair - Drury School Hall, Great South Rd, Drury, 10am-5pm.

Midwinter Doll and Teddy Bear Festival - ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, 10am-4pm.

Stamp Fair - Scout Hall, 77 Norton Rd, Frankton, 10am-4pm.

Auckland Bridal Show - Auckland Town Hall, 4pm-7pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

Curator's Insight - Justin Paton on Everyday Miracles: the Art of Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 3pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Pompeii, Insula 1.9 - panoramas and artefacts, photographs and quicktime VR, by Brian Donovan, Old Government House, Waterloo Quadrant, to Jul 16.

We Both Must Fade - new work by Amy Unkovich and Amanda A'Hara, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to July 11.

New work - by John Nixon, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Jul 19.

Collaborative Exchanges - Billy Apple with John Nixon, Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan, Starkwhite, 7 Shortland St, to Jul 12.

New Zealand Glass - a survey, Masterworks, 95 Customs St West, to Jul 27.

Hoarder - by Sally Papps and Short Stories by Cornelia Craig, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Pl, to July 11.

Whanau - by Robyn Kahukiwa, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Parnell, to July 18.

The Port - by Gavin Hipkins, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener-Wellesley Sts, to Jul 26.

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Sunday

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Strung Out, This Night Creeks, Losing Face - Stages Time Out, 326 K' Rd.

Undressed - Mat Rankin aka Matar, Charlotte Johansen, Steve Revolver, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Nick T, Uncle Phil, Soane - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

The Midnights, Open Souls, DJs Mr Big Stuff, Buttafingers, James, Schubee - Leigh Sawmille Cafe, Leigh, 3pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Cats 'n' Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.

Cutting Room Floor, Irish Dancing, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 4pm.

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Peta, Max - Scalinis, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon; La Vista Cafe, 417 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, 6.30pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

CPJ - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 6pm.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

1932 Jazz Orchestra - Ponsonby Crusing Club, Westhaven, Marina, 7.30pm.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGowan - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Denis Hepi Quartet - New Brew, William Pickering Dr, Albany.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

Pip Harker - Landing, Onehunga Harbour Rd, 4pm.

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - All Saints' Church, Selwyn Rd, Howick, 2.30pm.

Benefit Concert for Kristen Darragh - St Matthew-in-the-City, Federal St, 4pm.

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OTHER.

Dancefest - Scottish, Israeli, Greek dance, Somervell Church Hall, cnr Remuera Rd and Greenlane East, 2.30pm-5pm. Ph (09) 626 7171.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo & Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 358 1186.

Readings from Alice in Wonderland - Couldrey House, Wenderholm Regional Park, 2pm. Ph (09) 488 0346.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 2pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

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FAMILY.

48Hour Film Project - featuring the best shorts form the 48Hour project and prizegiving, Civic Theatre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 300 3700.

Winter Swim - Selwyn Reserve, Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay, 10am.

Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Model Aircraft Display - Pikes Point Airpark, Onehunga, 9am-3pm.

Sailing Sunday - aboard the Ted Ashby, Maritime Museum, 10am, noon, 2pm. Ph (09) 373 0800.

The Maritime Crew Sing Sea Songs and Shanties - Martime Museum, 1.30pm.

Mt Roskill Aero Modellers Open Day - Angle St, 10am.

Children's Drawing Workshop - join From Scratch's Phil Dadson and learn how to make music with everything from vaccum cleaner pipes to rubber bands, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Quota International of Papakura Antiques Fair - Drury School Hall, Great South Rd, Drury, 10am-4pm.

Midwinter Doll and Teddy Bear Festival - ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, 10am-4pm.

Auckland Bridal Show - Auckland Town Hall, 10am-4.30pm.

St Heliers Bay Village Handcraft Market - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, cnr Turua St and Polygon Rd, 10am-4pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

States of Grace - photographs by Anne Noble, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St.

Ruscha Revisited and Working in London: the Pop Years - Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St.

A Village in Heaven - Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St.

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GARDENDING.

Create a Succulent Garden - Auckland Regional Botanic Garden, 102 Hill Rd, Manurewa, 11am-1pm.

Native Planting at Craigavon Park - Connaught St Carpark, Blockhouse Bay, 9.30am. Ph (09) 379 2020.

Native Planting at Hamlins Hill/Mutukaroa - main entrance, Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 1.30pm. Ph (09) 379 2020.

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Monday

MONDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Queen City Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.3o0pm.

Open Mic Night Competition - Chelle, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

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COMEDY.

Raw Comedy - Classic, Queen St.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Phineas Phrog Productions, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 10am; noon. Ph (09) 488 2940.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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OTHER.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Incredible Science Day - for 7-12-year-olds, chemistry magic show, a wow physics show, an introduction to fossils and a demonstration of tomatoes under torture, Faculty of Science, Auckland University, 23 Symonds St, 9am-3pm.

Science Roadshow - includes treasure hunts, the oozing oobleck solent challenge, parachute making, book binding, Motat, Western Springs, 10am-3pm.

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Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Running Sport Workshop - financial management, Sport Auckland Gate E, Reimers Ave, 6pm-8pm. PH (09) 815 4716.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Invited artists - Mary McIntyre, Phill Rooke, Jacquie Ure, J. S. Parker, Viky Garden, Fran Marno, starts today, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St.


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Tuesday

TUESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

PanAm - Indigo Bar, Wellington.

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DANCE/DJ.

Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Duchas - traditional Irish, Auckland Irish Society, 29 Great North Rd, 8pm.

Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 8.30pm.

Dan, Shane Hinton, Rich Leschen, Joe Standeven, Drew Rivers - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

Greg Tell, Velma - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

A Big Sing - Iona Community music, John Bell, Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Rd, 7.30pm.

Celtic Spirituality - John Bell, Wesley Hall, St John's College, 202 St John's Rd, 3pm-5pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Phineas Phrog Productions, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 10am; noon. Ph (09) 488 2940.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

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OTHER.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Native Planting at Hamlins Hill/Mutukaroa - main entrance, Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 10am-noon. Ph (09) 353 9532.

Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Hip Hop Dance - workshop for teenage girls with Deanna Gorini, Auckland Women's Centre. 10am-2pm. Ph (09) 376 3227.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Science Roadshow - includes treasure hunts, the oozing oobleck solent challenge, parachute making, book binding, Motat, Western Springs, 10am-3pm.

Water Monkeys and Cool Crustaceans Workshop - make a habitat for water monkeys, Auckland Museum, 10am-noon, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Pompeii, Insula 1.9 - panoramas and artefacts, photographs and quicktime VR, by Brian Donovan, Old Government House, Waterloo Quadrant, to Jul 16.

We Both Must Fade - new work by Amy Unkovich and Amanda A'Hara, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to July 11.

New work - by John Nixon, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Jul 19.

Collaborative Exchanges - Billy Apple with John Nixon, Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan, Starkwhite, 7 Shortland St, to Jul 12.

New Zealand Glass - a survey, Masterworks, 95 Customs St West, to Jul 27.

Hoarder - by Sally Papps and Short Stories by Cornelia Craig, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Pl, to July 11.

Whanau - by Robyn Kahukiwa, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Parnell, to July 18.

The Port - by Gavin Hipkins, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener-Wellesley Sts, to Jul 26.

Invited artists - Mary McIntyre, Phill Rooke, Jacquie Ure, J. S. Parker, Viky Garden, Fran Marno, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, starts today.

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Wednesday

WEDNESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Goldenhorse - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Femme Fatale - Nina McSweeney, Mahara Tocker, Emma Walter, Emmeline, Shelly Marie, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

Epitome, Inertia - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Snitch, DJCXL, Pari - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Soul Divas, Artistry - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Blue Devils - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

JohnWilcox - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Mike Brosnan - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green Hotel, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Flight of the Conchords - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Big Wednesday - Nick Nickolas, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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OTHER.

Stages on Life's Journey and Bringing the Bible to Life - seminars, John Bell, St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont St, Ponsonby, 1.30pm-4pm.

Singing Through Hard Times and Hard Issues - seminar, John Bell, Cityside Baptist, 8 Mt Eden Rd, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The Viagra Monolouges - preview, Native Tongue, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Phineas Phrog Productions, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 10am; noon. Ph (09) 488 2940.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

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OTHER.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Guided Tour of One Tree Hill Volcano - Cornwall Park Information Centre. Ph (09) 630 8485.

Prune That Rose - with Paula Lollback, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Rd, Manurewa, 10am-noon. Ph (09) 267 1457.

Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Fair Play DJ Workshop - workshop for teenage girls with Belinda aka B-line, Auckland Women's Centre, 10pm-3.30pm. Ph (09) 376 3227.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Theatre Games - theatre workshop for 7-12-year-olds, Auckland Museum, 10am-noon, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.

Science Roadshow - includes treasure hunts, the oozing oobleck solent challenge, parachute making, book binding, Motat, Western Springs, 10am-3pm.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Pompeii, Insula 1.9 - panoramas and artefacts, photographs and quicktime VR, by Brian Donovan, Old Government House, Waterloo Quadrant, to Jul 16.

We Both Must Fade - new work by Amy Unkovich and Amanda A'Hara, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to July 11.

New work - by John Nixon, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Jul 19.

Collaborative Exchanges - Billy Apple with John Nixon, Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan, Starkwhite, 7 Shortland St, to Jul 12.

New Zealand Glass - a survey, Masterworks, 95 Customs St West, to Jul 27.

Hoarder - by Sally Papps and Short Stories by Cornelia Craig, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Pl, to July 11.

Whanau - by Robyn Kahukiwa, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Parnell, to July 18.

The Port - by Gavin Hipkins, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener-Wellesley Sts, to Jul 26.

Invited artists -Mary McIntyre, Phill Rooke, Jacquie Ure, J. S. Parker, Viky Garden, Fran Marno, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jul 25.



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Thursday

THURSDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Dam Native, DLT, Emma Paki - Cheebacheeba, 27 Victoria St East.

Crumb, Augustino - Dog's Bollix Newton Rd.

Tourist, Bolbox Rex - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Mit Frenzy, Six Foot High, Oligarchy - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Planet - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

DNA - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Instrumentals, Steve Usher - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Tom Ward, Darin King - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Truda Chadwick, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Jim Joll - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

James Ray, Chet O'Connell - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 7pm.

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CLASSICAL.

New Zealand Secondary Schools' Symphony Orchestra Course Final Concert - Dorothy Winston Theatre, Auckland Girls' Grammar School, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Flight of the Conchords - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Jeremy Elwood, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Aotea Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Phineas Phrog Productions, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 10am; noon. Ph (09) 488 2940.

Night Swimmers; Three Times Three - Night Swimmers, written and directed by Shanti Sherson; Three Times Three, aerial dance work choereographed by Linda Parker; Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 84226.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

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OTHER.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Card Making Evening - Auckland City Church Offices, 11-13 Mercury Lane, 7pm-9pm. Ph (09) 358 0351.

Parlour Party - Victorian fun and games, Highwic, 40 Gillies Ave, 1pm-3pm. Ph (09) 524 5729.

Bluebird Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly Bluebird penguin, 10.30pm-1pm, face painting between noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

The Great NZ Farm Show - Ti Papa Special Events Centre, Brookby Rd, Clevedon.

Karaoke for 10-14-year-olds - Rose Centre Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 10am-3.30pm.

Science Roadshow - includes treasure hunts, the oozing oobleck solent challenge, parachute making, book binding, Motat, Western Springs, 10am-3pm.

Girls Self Defence - workshop for girls between 13-17 with Barb Wallis, Auckland Women's Centre, 9.30am-12.30pm. Ph (09) 376 3227.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Pompeii, Insula 1.9 - panoramas and artefacts, photographs and quicktime VR, by Brian Donovan, Old Government House, Waterloo Quadrant, to Jul 16.

We Both Must Fade - new work by Amy Unkovich and Amanda A'Hara, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to July 11.

New work - by John Nixon, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Jul 19.

Collaborative Exchanges - Billy Apple with John Nixon, Marco Fusinato and Rose Nolan, Starkwhite, 7 Shortland St, to Jul 12.

New Zealand Glass - a survey, Masterworks, 95 Customs St West, to Jul 27.

Hoarder - by Sally Papps and Short Stories by Cornelia Craig, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Pl, to July 11.

Whanau - by Robyn Kahukiwa, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Parnell, to July 18.

The Port - by Gavin Hipkins, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener-Wellesley Sts, to Jul 26.

Invited artists -Mary McIntyre, Phill Rooke, Jacquie Ure, J. S. Parker, Viky Garden, Fran Marno, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jul 25.

New Zealand Chinese Arts exhibition - starts today, Aotea Centre.