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.
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Friday
ROCK/POP .
Coolio - Auckland Showgrounds.
Spelling Mistakes, Slavetrader - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.
Dead End Beat, Space - Empire, Nelson St.
Daniel Loughnan, Chris Knox, Milk Milk Lemonade - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.
Mark Williams - Sky City, 9pm.
Contagious - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St East.
The Believers - Muddy Farmer 13 Wyndham St.
Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
MG45 - Loose Rudder, 341 Lake Rd, Takapuna, 8pm.
Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.
Red Herring - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.
The Anzacs, DJ Suze - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
The Verdict - Jokers Bar, 185 Great South Rd, Manurewa.
Acoustic Avenue - Albany Inn, Main Rd, 7.30pm .
DANCE/DJ .
Roger Perry, Cuffy, Claire Del; Junior, Jamie Robertson - club & lounge Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Paradise - DJ Jnr, Dan Payne, the Fly, lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton, 9pm.
Zuvuya, Cornerstone Roots, DJ Dubhead - Galatos, 9pm.
Dirty - techno with DJs Snitch, Scott Lelo, Phatstak, Galatos, basement 10pm.
Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Kelly Kahukiwa - Khuja, Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Simon Flower, Chaye D, Silverbeat - Fu, 166 Queen St.
DJs Sir-Vere, 4130, Orphan, 8 Man MC battle - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
50Hz, Rhian Sheehan, DJ Shan, Ladi6, Hummel - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.
Hendrix, DJ's Chaz, Karn Hall - Cardiac, 1 High St.
Dtox, Sean - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St .
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .
Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - with Brenda Boykin, Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse. Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga.
Ghengis Carney - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Kiwi Express - Swanson RSA, 655 Swanson Rd.
Tough Tenors - London Bar, cnr Wellesley & Victoria Sts.
Coroblues - Jolly Farmer, 200 Great South Rd, Drury, 8pm.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen & Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.
Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie, Jim Lake - On Bourbon St, Devonport, 8pm.
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.
Mark Heke, Ponsonby Express - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.
Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.
John McGough - East Coast Bays RSA, 15 Bute Rd, Browns Bay, 7pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna .
CLASSICAL .
Lunchtime Concert - Sarah Paek, Jennifer Hsu, Solveig Ronningen, Nicola Drake, Ak University Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm.
COMEDY .
Blink - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, 8.30pm.
Arj Barker - Classic, 10pm.
Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 10.30pm.
THEATRE/MUSICALS .
Unidentified Human Remains & the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 366 0339.
Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm (and Saturday, 2pm, 8pm). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Horseplay - Rose Garden Community Centre & Theatre, School Rd, Belmont. 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 445 0042.
Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa, (and Saturday, 6pm Sunday). Ph (09) 426 7282 .
42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,' PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 2pm, 8pm (and Saturday 2pm, 8pm; 6pm Sunday).
Ph (09) 489 8360.
Hamlet - the Large Group, Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 308 2383.
Oliver - Auckland Childrens' Musical Theatre, Aotea Centre, 7.30pm (and Saturday 2pm, 7.30pm). Ph (09) 307 5000 .
DANCE .
Queen Camel - choreographed by Ann Dewey, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm (and Saturday).
Best Foot Forward 2003 - Footnote Dance, Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls' Grammar School, Howe St, Newton, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 307 5000.
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Saturday
ROCK/POP.
True Colours - Salmonella Dub, Blindspott, P-Money & Scribe, Blam Blam Blam, betchadupa, The Chills, and more, Wellington Town Hall.
Brunettes, Xanadu, the Bloody Souls - Westend, St James.
Big Bada Boom, Tu-faan Express - Kings Arms, Newton, 10pm.
Tadpole, Crumb, Dead End Beat - Empire, Nelson St.
Funky Hot Grits - Cardiac, 1 High St.
All Torn Up, Newton City Bombers, Mistaken Identity, DJ Taco - Cafe 223, Symonds St.
This Night Creeps, One Must Fall, Grannypash, Rain at Night - Youthzone, Hamilton.
AJ Bell, Jamie Stone - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
Mark Williams - Sky City, New City, Federal St, 9pm.
Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St East.
Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
MG45 - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 8.30pm.
Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Head Office - 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.
Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.
DANCE/DJ.
Solly, F.I.N.K, Karn Hall; Twist Em, Sam E- club/lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham .
Road to Rio - Latin beats with Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Karlos Quartez, lounge, Galatos, Newton, 9pm.
50Hz, Ladi6, Miss La, DJ Shan, Verse 2, Skyman - main room, Galatos.
Manuel Bundy, G-Muva - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Simon Flower, Darin King, Chaye D - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Global Rhythms 006/07 - release party, Presha, Mosus, Riddle, Vader, Fu, 166 Queen St.
Dino, DJ CXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.
DJ Colin, Joe - Roadhouse, Papakura.
DJ Suze - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
DJ Ned Roy- Iguacu, Parnell, 8.30pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - Westpac Theatre, Hamilton.
Texas Kiwis - Thirsty Rooster, 202 Great North Rd, Glendene, 4pm.
Peter Wood Trio - London Bar.
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.
Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie, Jimmy Gibb - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Sangria, Rawhiti Rd, Manly, 5pm.
Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.
John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, 7pm.
Bluebenders - Java Jive, 10pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, Takapuna.
Ritchie Pickett Experience - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.
CLASSICAL/CHORAL.
Auckland Philharmonia: Midwinter Masterpieces - pianist Stephen De Pledge, Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducts, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 4pm; and Sunday at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 2pm.
Mt Roskill Children's Choir - Mt Roskill Community Library, 546 Mt Albert Rd, 12.30pm.
COMEDY.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.
Blink - 60 sketches in 60 minutes, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, 8.30pm.
Arj Barker - Classic, 10pm.
DANCE.
Best Foot Forward 2003 - Footnote Dance, Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls' Grammar, Newton, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Queen Camel - choreographer Ann Dewey, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
THEATRE/MUSICALS.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.
Middle Age Spread - Ak Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 2pm, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Horseplay - Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa. Ph (09) 426 7282.
42nd Street - Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick (and Sunday 6pm). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre, Gilbert and Sullivan, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 2pm, 8pm; Sunday 6pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Hamlet - Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
Oliver - Auckland Children's Musical Theatre, Aotea Centre, 2pm, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
FAMILY.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium and telescope, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
Young Leaders Day - Logan Campbell Centre, Greenlane, 9am-2.30pm.
Hamilton Doll and Teddy Bear Show - Hamilton Gardens, Cobham Dr, 10am.
Gala Fine Art Auction - Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Rd, 1.30pm.
Pigtails the Pirate- a reading of David Elliot's 2003 Book Award winner, Borders, Queen St, 2pm.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Aotea Square Market - 10am-6pm.
K' Road Market - K' Rd overbridge, 10am-4.30pm.
Otumoetai Rotary Club Annual Antique Fair - Baycourt Tauranga, 10am (and Sunday).
Devonport Village Craft Market - Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 9.30am-3pm.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Colin McCahon: A Question of Faith - seminar, Auckland Art Gallery. Ph (09) 307 7727.
GARDENING.
Craft and Garden Show - Ellerslie War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.
Flowers with Flair Class - Selwyn College, 203 Kohimarama Rd, 9am-1pm. Ph (09) 521 9623.
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Sunday
ROCK/POP.
Undressed - Splitter, Steve Abel, Ana Strong, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.
Luvin Aotearoa - David Parker, Roger Greenaway, Eru, Lianne, Poroa, BJ Tunks, Temple, Queen St, 4pm.
Gospel Eisteddfod Showcase - Heidi Crawford, Marc Hamilton, Don't Die Wishing, One Man's View, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
MG45 - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.
Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 6.30pm.
CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - Founders Theatre, Hamilton, heat.
DANCE/DJ.
Nick T, Uncle Phil, James Wickison - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.
Kevin Greaves - country, Java Jive, Ponsonby.
Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd.
Caitlin, Phillipa, Vanessa - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.
James Ray, All Star Show Band - Orewa Community Centre, 4.30pm.
Secondary Schools' Jazz Contest - heat 4, London Bar 1pm.
Occimorons - De Fontein, 77 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay, 4.30pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, noon.
Radio Kings, All Torn Up, Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Kings Arms, 7pm.
Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.
John Wilcox Trio - Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.
Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.
Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie - La Vista Cafe, 417 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, 6.30pm.
Phil Masden, Chet O'Connell- Degree, 204 Quay St, 2pm.
Lounge Associates; Grant Chilcott- Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 7.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
School of Music Students- Highwic House, Mountain Rd, Epsom, 3pm.
Messiah Sing-In - Pakuranga Choral Society, All Saints Church, Howick, rehearsal 2pm; concert 6pm.
Choral Spectacular - St George's Presbyterian Church, Takapuna, 2pm.
St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra - St Matthew-in-the-City, 2.30pm.
COMEDY.
Fastermind - MC Mike Loder, recording live for radio, Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
FAMILY.
Horse & Carriage Rides - Motat, Western Springs.
Meditators Unite for World Peace - Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, 751 New North Rd, 6.15pm.
Hamilton Doll and Teddy Bear Show - Hamilton Gardens, Cobham Dr,10am.
Kids' Art Workshops - Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.
The Reckoning - pro-wrestling, North Shore Events Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Howick Antique & Collectors Fair - 563 Pakuranga Rd, 9am-3pm.
Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Time in Motion - explorers, endurance, endeavour, film, Apec Room, Auckland Museum, 3pm
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Monday
ROCK/POP.
Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Lauren Pelon - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.
Open Mic - Chelle welcomes all acoustic bands, poets, comedians, actors, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
Morning Melodies - Royal New Zealand Navy, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, 11am.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle,. Regent Theatre, Palmerston North.
OTHER.
All the Way up there, Kai Purakau, Making Utu - documentaries by Gaylene Preston, Rialto Cinema, 169 Broadway, Newmarket, 6.30pm.
The Pale Hand - Japanese feature film with subtitles Auckland University Library B28, Alfred St, 7pm.
Animates - hands-on Kiwi animation, Film Archive, 1st floor, 300 K' Rd, 11am-5pm.
APRA Seminar - How APRA and royalties work, Temple, 8pm. Ph (09) 377 4866.
EXHIBITIONS.
Magnum - Our Turning World - photographic exhibition, Auckland Museum.
What Became Tomorrow - by Catherine Manchester, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, starts today.
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Tuesday
DANCE/DJ.
Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Greg Tell - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Acoustic Cafe - Dan Quiver, Phil Cadman, Don't Die Wishing, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.
Tama Renata - CD release, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.
Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,'s 1940s update of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle,TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.
OTHER.
Maori Investment Hui Seminar - Kensington Room, Surrey Hotel, Grey Lynn, 10am-4.30pm. Ph (09) 366 0860.
Meditation Course for Beginners - six week course starting today, Auckland Buddhist Centre, 381 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 1pm. Ph (09) 378 1120.
Psychology of Happiness - series of three talks, transforming problems from fear to fearlessness, ends today, Dorje Chang Institute, 56 Powell Street, Avondale, Auckland, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 828 3333/828 1011.
EXHIBITIONS.
Avant garde - group exhibition; Monterey Art Gallery, 5 Cook St, Howick, to Jun 11.
Suburb - by Jon Tootill, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Jun 9.
Fall From Grace Act II - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.
And Then - by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.
Sculpture - by Charlotte Fisher and Phil Murray, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to May 31.
The Scenic Route - mixed media survey of new and emerging artists in the Waitakere area, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Jun 22.
Interiors Lost and Found - by Richard Killeen, Ivan Anthony, 312 K' Rd, to Jun 14.
What Became Tomorrow - by Catherine Manchester, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Jul 7.
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Wednesday
ROCK/POP.
Demi Whores, Larry Normans, the Fanatics - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Nina McSweeney, Cecilia, Emma Walter, Andrea, Anita, Claire Holmes - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.
MAINZ Institute Students Special - Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
Angela Ayres - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Acoustic Jam - Shayn Wills, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
DANCE/DJ.
The Artistry - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Snitch, Page 3, Timmy Schumacher - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
CRS 1, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson.
Drew McMillan, Open Souls - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.
Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.
Queen City Big Band - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.
Open Mic - John and Julia, 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
Celebration of Dance - Dalewool Auckland Brass, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, 7.30pm.
Celebrity Concert - Auckland Philharmonia, Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.
Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa. Ph (09) 426 7282.
Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.
42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,'s 1940s update of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Opera House, Wanganui, Wed May 28.
OTHER.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
Meditation and Buddhism Class - six-week course starts today, Auckland Buddhist Centre, 381 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 7pm. Ph (09) 378 1120.
EXHIBITIONS.
Avant garde - group exhibition; Monterey Art Gallery, 5 Cook St, Howick, to Jun 11.
Suburb - by Jon Tootill, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Jun 9.
Fall From Grace Act II - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.
And Then - by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.
Sculpture - by Charlotte Fisher and Phil Murray, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to May 31.
The Scenic Route - mixed media survey of new and emerging artists in the Waitakere area, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Jun 22.
Interiors Lost and Found - by Richard Killeen, Ivan Anthony, 312 K' Rd, to Jun 14.
What Became Tomorrow - by Catherine Manchester, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Jul 7.
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Thursday
ROCK/POP.
Peachy Keen - Rakinos, 35 High St, 8.30pm.
WBC - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Electric Jam - the Rockin' Lockins', Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
DANCE/DJ.
Funktion - Justin Fukishima, Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Tom Ward, Darin King - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Dino, DJ CXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.
Ned Roy, Norman - Cardiac, 1 High St.
John McGough - Brickhouse, 1B William Pickering Dr, Albany, 6.30pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Mahinarangi Tocker - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - with Brenda Boykin, Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse, Joe La Barbera, John Fedchock, Jeff Rupert, Opera House, Wellington.
Cee Kavar - Next Door, 1 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 7pm.
Julie Mason - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Open Mic Night - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.
Denis Hepi - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
Kip Tipuna - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
Celebrity Concert - tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered Mt Everest 50 years ago today, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.
Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
The Nutcracker - Imperial Russian Ballet, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, 7.30pm.
Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa. Ph (09) 426 7282.
Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.
42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,'s 1940s update of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
OTHER.
Trans Tasman Netball Challenge - Avondale College Gymnasium, 230 Rosebank Rd, games at 1pm, 2.10pm, 5.30pm, 6.45pm.
Sandringham Community Centre Market Day - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Rd, 9am-noon.
Understanding Chemotherapy - Cancer Society public lecture, Domain Lodge, 1 Boyle Cr, Grafton. Ph (09) 308 0168.
Circle Dances of Universal Peace - meditation, songs and candlelight vigil for peace in the Middle East, St Francis Anglican Church, cnr Park and Titirangi Beach Rds, 7.30pm.
Parnell Fashion Show - Scandinavian Volvo car showroom, 1 The Strand, 7pm. Ph (09) 379 0606/3004400.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Collector's Insight - In Conversation: Rob Gardiner and Roger Taberner give their insight and response to selected McCahon works in the Chartwell Collection, Auckland Art Gallery, 1pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Avant garde - group exhibition; Monterey Art Gallery, 5 Cook St, Howick, to Jun 11.
Suburb - by Jon Tootill, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Jun 9.
Fall From Grace Act II - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.
And Then - by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.
Sculpture - by Charlotte Fisher and Phil Murray, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to May 31.
The Scenic Route - mixed media survey of new and emerging artists in the Waitakere area, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Jun 22.
Interiors Lost and Found - by Richard Killeen, Ivan Anthony, 312 K' Rd, to Jun 14.
What Became Tomorrow - by Catherine Manchester, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Jul 7.
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