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.
Theatre this week
Daily music and comedy
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Theatre this week
The New Man w the Legacy Theatre Company - Silo, to Sat Nov 30
Feast: Middle East Food, Dance and Music w Shebah, the Kashani Dancers, Kimberly, Kim Rickett, Many Hands, Melanie Turner - Kingsland Central Studios, Sat Nov 30, 8pm
La Boheme w the Opera Factory - Auckland Town Hall, to Sat Nov 30
Flamenca Fiesta Ole w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - PumpHouse, Sun Dec 1, 2pm
New Works by Black Grace Dance Company - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, to Sun Dec 1
Carmen w the Royal New Zealand Ballet - Aotea Centre, from Wed Dec 4
Hi 5 - Civic, from Thu Dec 5
Little Women - Dolphin Theatre, to Sat Dec 7
The Sex Fiend - Rose Centre Theatre, to Sat Dec 7
The Rocky Horror Show w the Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Dec 14
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Friday November 29
ROCK/POP
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Wintergarden
Pink - Queens Wharf Event Centre, Wellington
Mestar, Fang, Kitset - Kings Arms
Secret Boyfriend, Feyodor, Mikael, Venturi Effect, Dead Souls - Temple
Ruptus Jack, Alternate Dischord - Masonic
Contagious - Dog's Bollix
MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Out of the Blue - Our Local, Roscommon Rd
The Drifters - New City, Sky City
Eulogy - O'Hagans
The Boogiemen - Java Jive
Planet - Rose & Crown
Aria 51 - Claddagh
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany
Burn - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Slide - Thirsty Dog
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub
Chill Factor - Immigrant
DANCE/DJ
DJ Shadow - Regent St James
Hard Drive w Nick Sentience, Vinylgroover, Hanze, Jason Jones, Dave Hook, Cracker, Mike C, Juliet, Darnell - Staircase
Ed, Junior, Damon - lounge, Centro
Ange, DC Courtney, Claire Del - club, Centro
Hard Drive - Staircase
Fat Freddy's Drop, DJ Koa - Bodega, Wellington
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Harold Jesta, Mike Waller Trio - London Bar
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 6pm
Candy, Frank Conway, Neil Watson - Gables
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am
Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra
Kiwi Express - Duke of Wellington
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
COMEDY
Christmas Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Todd Hanford, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood - Classic, 8pm
The Improv Bandits - Covert, 8pm; 10pm
CLASSICAL
Youth Celebrates Christmas Carols Concert - St Lukes Community Church, 7.30pm
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Saturday November 30
ROCK/POP
Rumba w Pink, Shaggy, Natalie Imbruglia, Bic Runga, Che Fu and the Krates, Zed, K'Lee, Nesian Mystik, Abs, Sophie Monk, Taxiride, Toya - Western Springs
Kitsch, Bolbox Rex, Cold by Winter - Kings Arms
York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple
MG45 - O'Neil's Point Irish Pub
The Drifters - New City, Sky City
McSweeney - O'Hagans
Planet - Rose & Crown
Thran - Claddagh
The WBC, DW Browne, the Offbeat Selecta - Masonic
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany
Burn - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub
Karen Day - Nautilus, 2pm
Splinter - Immigrant
DANCE/DJ
DJs Phantom, Presha, 48 Sonic - Fu Bar
Junior, Sam E, Slideway - lounge, Centro
Christian, Andy Vann, Benwah - club, Centro
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Sally Sadler w Mike Walker, Peter McGregor - Carriages, Kumeu, midday
Equinox - London Bar
Brassouls - Aotea Square, noon
Spargo - Deschlers
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 7pm
The Occimorons - Occidental
St Andrews Day w the Dogs Bollix Band, Claire Senior - Dog's Bollix
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Bucklands Beach Hall
Steff Krantz, Val Leemon, Bob Ewing - Bricklane
Neil Edwards, the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive
Max Purdie Duo - Alhambra
Coroblues - Harbour View Hotel, Raglan
GT Express - Jazz Bar
Kiwi Express - Foresters Arms
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - St Heliers streets, 11am
Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Borders, Queen St, 1pm
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Barbershop Festival w a cappella Gold - Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm
Bruce Murray Singers - Trinity Methodist Church, Pakuranga
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert - Papatoetoe Town hall, 3.30pm
Bay of Islands Singers - Kerikeri Memorial Hall, 8pm
Auckland Music Association Christmas Concert w James Meng, Zhang Meng Meng, conductor Stephen Rowley and more - Kings School, Remuera, 2.30 pm
COMEDY
Christmas Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Todd Hanford, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood - Classic, 8pm
The Improv Comedy Challenge - Covert, 10pm
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Sunday December 1
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Paul McLaney, Matthew Backhouse, Secret Boyfriend - Kings Arms, 2pm
Mike Berry - Belgian Beer Cafe, 3.30pm
Three Blind Mice - Nautilus, 2pm
DANCE/DJ
King Kapisi, DLT, DJ Slowdeck - Pt England Reserve, 2pm
Houseproud Hospo - Centro
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm
Soul Sax Plus - Peppertree Restaurant, Coromandel, 2pm
Murray Tanner, Phil Broadhurst, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm
Lounge Associates, Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7pm
The Occimorons - Occidental, 4pm
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive
Groove 'n' Hi - Jazz Bar
Breeze - Seagulls Cafe, Raglan
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am
June Hayes Jazz Trio - Sangria Bar, Whangaparaoa, 5pm
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon; Bricklane, 6pm
Side Effects - Alhambra
Below the Bassline - Thirsty Whale, 2pm
Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon
Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm
1932 Jazz Orchestra - Ponsonby Cruising Club
McSweeney Brothers - Immigrant
The Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix
CLASSICAL/OTHER
The Well-Tuned Garden w Viva Voce - Auckland Town Hall, 5pm
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert - St Kentigern College Sports Centre, 2.30pm
Carols by Candlelight - Bruce Mason Centre foyer, 6pm
Christmas in the Amphitheatre w the Beach Haven Carollers - PumpHouse, Sun Dec 1, 6pm
Carols by Candlelight - Three Kings Reserve, 7pm
Advent Procession w Carols Service - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 8.30pm
COMEDY
The 2002 Guildie Comedy Awards - Classic
Comedy Night - O'Hagans
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Monday December 2
ROCK/POP
Michael Franti, Katchafire - Kings Arms
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Tumi - Guada Fiesta Bar
Open Mic Night w Chelle - Temple
COMEDY
Raw Comedy w Jan Maree - Classic
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Tuesday December 3
ROCK/POP
Michael Franti - Bar Bodega, Wellington
Christine White - Temple
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Key - Cuba
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Wednesday December 4
ROCK/POP
Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive
DANCE/DJ
Damon - lounge, Centro
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
Julie Mason Murray Tanner Group - Gables
Acoustic Styles - Jazz Bar
Sarah Bradley - Cuba
COMEDY/OTHER
Outspoken Multi-Genre Show - Temple
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Thursday December 5
ROCK/POP
Stoods, Splitter, Soda - Kings Arms
Massive Acoustic Attack w Punga, St Lucy, Mat Rankin, Dan Rawlings, Hot Pink Poetry, Sarah-Jane - Odeon
Blindspott - Roadhouse
Acoustic Stylz - Classic
Stan Malcolm, Millhouse, Goon, Scorpadye, Velez, Point Break, Krin - Temple
Hands Off - R'Toto
DANCE/DJ
Ned Roy - lounge, Centro
Clarie Del, Soane - club, Centro
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julie Mason - Cuba
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St
John McGough - Brickhouse
Open Mic w Mark Anthony - Jazz Bar
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