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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Upcoming events
Venue details
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Theatre this week
Mr Macaroni and the Exploding Pizza - PumpHouse, to Fri Jul 12
Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sat Jul 13
Have Car Will Travel - Silo, to Sat Jul 13
Paper Crane - Maidment Studio, to Sat Jul 13
The Time Traveller w the Weber Bros Circus - Ellerslie Racecourse, to Sun Jul 14
The Mayfly - Silo, from Wed Jul 17
Les Miserables - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, from Thu Jul 18
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Friday July 12
ROCK/POP
goodshirt, Golden Horse - Kings Arms
Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub
Hush - O'Hagans
The Verdict - Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club
The Datsuns - Diggers Bar, Hamilton
Contagious - Dog's Bollix
Hunter - Roadhouse
Mystery Liquid - downstairs, Masonic
Split Second - Carlton
Contagious - Dog's Bollix
Aria 51 - Claddagh
Planet - Rose & Crown
Mozelee, LA, Locate, Sushi - upstairs, Masonic
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Masonic
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Golden Cross, Waihi
DANCE/DJ
Kenny Dope, Manuel Bundy, Roger Perry, P-Money, Nick D, Stinky Jim, Cian, Chris Cox, Dan C, DJ Dick Johnson - St James
Versus: Hip Hop and Drum 'n' Bass Auckland v Wellington w Chaye D, P-Money, DJ Raw, DJ CXL, Kerb, King Kapisi, Mr Secret, B-Lo, 48 Sonic, Subtrak, B-Line, Basix - Fu Bar
Mai FM Power Concert - YMCA, Gisborne
Dunc the Funk, Fred - lounge, Galatos
Blackout w 48 Sonic, Jo, Cynister, Neutron, Step - Basement, Galatos
DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale
Detour - Mix
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Williamson - Bruce Mason Centre
Demarnia Lloyd, John White - Odeon
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
John White - Odeon
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Mecca, Chancery, 6pm
Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra
The Lapsed Catholics - Java Jive
Marty Free and Lost Vegas - Iguacu
Phil Broadhurst Quintet - London Bar
Candy and Jazztrack - Gables
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm
Southern Cross Show Band w Lynne Toner - Stetson Club
Soul Sax Plus - Europa
Shadz of Jazz w Swing Easy - Gables
CLASSICAL
Eleanor Carter, Kathryn Mosley - Music Theatre, University of Auckland
COMEDY/OTHER
Montana New Zealand Poetry Day w Graham Brazier, Mahinarangi Tocker, Vodafone Poetry Slam - Temple
Survivor, Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm
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Saturday July 13
ROCK/POP
The Datsuns, the Bloody Soles, DJ Skinny - Kings Arms
Skyla, Curious, Jahlicious - Temple
Out of the Blue - Jolly Farmer
Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub
The Verdict - Waihi RSA
Hush - Carlton
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Prospect of Howick
The Greenhouse Gig w Steve Abel, Josephine, Comedy w Philip Patston - Green Party Office, Grey Lynn
Banshee, DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh
Hush - Rose & Crown
DANCE/DJ
Mai FM Power Concert - Sportsdrome, Rotorua
DJ Jazz - Roadhouse
DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale
Members Night w Chaye D, Darin King, Silverbeat, Orphan, Timmy Schumacher, Dingo - Fu Bar
Steve Usher, Caesar the Spanish Fly - lounge, Galatos
Andy Day, Siren, D-K, Little Miss, Zebedee, Stefan, Status, Ignite, Haze, Sav, Breeze - main room, basement, Galatos
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver
Brent Turner, James Gaylin - Jazz Bar
Tim Whitehead Quartet - London Bar
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Rakinos
John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant
Max Purdie, Denis Hepi - Alhambra
Southern Cross w Lynne Toner, Marion Burns - Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
The King Pinz - Java Jive
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza
The Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix
COMEDY/OTHER
Survivor, Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10.30pm
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Rob Callaghan, Jason Hoyte, Radar; Xprov - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm
CLASSICAL
Henry Wong Doe (piano) - Music Theatre, University of Auckland
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Sunday July 14
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Steve Able, Buzz & Danny (Voom) - Kings Arms, 3pm
McSweeney - O'Hagans
DANCE/DJ
Dino, 48 Sonic, Nedsta - Fu Bar
Mai FM Power Concert - Waikato Events Centre
Sol Train w Dino, Nedsta - Fu Bar
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 3.30pm; 7pm
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Angela, Max, Jimmy - Princes Fare, noon
Kip Tipuna, Jimmy Lake - Cook's Landing, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm
Celtic Duo - Claddagh
John Williamson - WestpacTrust Community Theatre, Hamilton
John Key Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm
Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra
Simen Keyboard Jazz - Jazz Bar, 3.30pm
Murray Tanner, Phil Broadhurst, Andy Brown - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm
The Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm
Cadillac Gold Country Spectacular - Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 5pm
Cats 'N' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon
John Key Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm
COMEDY
Reckless w Auckland secondary school students - Silo, 7.30pm
CLASSICAL
Auckland Youth Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre, 2.30pm
Baryton w Jeremy Brooker - Music Room, Diocesan School for Girls, 1pm
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Monday July 15
ROCK/POP
Ronan Keating, Carly Binding - North Shore Events Centre
DANCE/DJ
DJ Ben - Bar-Baric
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Williamson - Municipal Theatre, Napier
Open Mic Competition w Chelle - Temple
Ben Fulton - Bunker
CLASSICAL
Vienna Boys' Choir - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm
Auckland Philharmonia Friends Yung Artists' Competition 2002 - Philharmonia Hall, 1pm
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Tuesday July 16
ROCK/POP
Ronan Keating, Carly Binding - Queens Wharf Events Centre, Wellington
Julz Nathan, Cardi, Simon Ward, Ben Maitland, Sarah Jane - Temple
DANCE/DJ
Inner Sound w Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Williamson - James Cabaret, Wellington
CLASSICAL
Vienna Boys' Choir - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm
Baryton w Jeremy Brooker - Auckland Museum, 7.30pm
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Wednesday July 17
ROCK/POP
Daniel Harnett, Mahoney Harris, Avid, Plan C - Temple
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Kings Arms
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Roadhouse
Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive
Shadz of Jazz w Swing Easy - Gables
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaz Polo Lounge, 6pm
Spargo Quartet - Cuba
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar
DANCE/DJ
Paul Radley, Mister King - Fu Bar
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Jason Hoyte - Classic
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Thursday July 18
ROCK/POP
Fantababy, Runninghouse - Kings Arms
Stan Malcolm, Velez, Daisy Chain Halo, Lokie, Don't Die Wishing, the Slacks - Temple
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Hillcrest, Hamilton
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Lincoln Green
Slam - O'Hagans
DANCE/DJ
Gomez - St James
DJ Revolution: New Zealand ITF Northern Regional DJ Competition - St James
DJ Classic - Roadhouse
Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar
DJ Grant - Carlton
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar
Fibez - London Bar
The Alibis - Alhambra
Hammond Gamble, James Ray - Java Jive
COMEDY
Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King - Classic
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia Royal & SunAlliance Series, Concert 11 Sumptuous Symphony - Aotea Centre, 8pm (pre-concert talk, 7pm)
Senior College of New Zealand 7th Form Music Students - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
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