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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Daily music and comedy this week
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Theatre this week
A Way of Life - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Oct 27
Paper Crane - Silo, to Sat Oct 27
The House of Dracula - Nathan Homestead Theatre, to Sat Oct 27
Falstaff w the NBR NZ Opera - Aotea Centre, Sat Oct 27, Fri Nov 2, Sun Nov 4, Wed Nov 7
Racing Demon - Westpoint Performing Arts Centre, to Sat Oct 27
Jingle Bells - Maidment, to Sat Oct 27
Sister Wonder Woman - Silo Theatre, from Thu Nov 1
Copenhagen w the Auckland Theatre Company - Aotea Centre, to Sat Nov 10
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Friday October 26
ROCK/POP
thirtycyclehum, Krin, Ultrasound - Temple
Tall Poppies - Poenamo
Fur Patrol, betchadupa, goodshirt - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North
Split Second - Carlton
Moneypenny, Spinner - Masonic
Private Eye - De Brett
X-Static - Stables Bar
Contagious - O'Hagan's
Kick - Rose & Crown
Club Nerd - New City Bar, Sky City
Colours - Lincoln Green
Alto w Angela Ayers - Alto Casino, Sky City
Winterland, Nute, the Mercy Cage, Torture by Roses - Kings Arms
Chill Factor; Rikoche - Immigrant
Hands Off - Cock & Bull, Botany
Planet - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Moko - Roadhouse
DANCE/DJ
Gypsy Band Khamoro, Flamenco Soul - Rose Centre, Belmont, 8 pm
Cesar, Mr Big Stuff - upstairs, Galatos
Unity - Main room, Galatos
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Chicago Jazzmen - Auckland Vintage Jazz Society
Brent Turner; Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - Jazz Bar, 6 pm; 9 pm
Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse
Ross Brown, Smooth - Planet Hollywood
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
The Boogiemen - Java Jive
Oktoberfest - Orewa Beach
Peter and Kirby Wood Quartet - London Bar
Druid - Dog's Bollix
Andrew White - Hustlers Sports Bar, Whakatane
Five Stars - Lakeside Convention Centre, Manukau
COMEDY/CABARET
The Improv Bandits; Late Night Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; Late Show w Cal Wilson - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm
Kiwi Fire - Saddles Restaurant, Hastings
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Saturday October 27
ROCK/POP
Halloween 2001 w Reject Twin, Nekross, Hog Hall Valentine, Antoinettes Head, Vamp A Go Go, Hakaider - Kings Arms
Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Westend Theatre
Vocoder, Po-Ha - Temple
Tall Poppies - Carlton
6ft8 - Brewer's Bar, Mt Maunganui
Smack - De Brett
Contagious - Bull and Gate
Kick - Rose & Crown
Boogiemen - Dog's Bollix
Fats White, Rainy Days - Odeon Lounge
Club Nerd - New City Bar, Sky City
Alto w Angela Ayers - Alto Casino, Sky City
Aria 51 - Playhouse
20/20 - De Bar, Manurewa, 2 pm
Hunter -Immigrant
Fur Patrol, betchadupa, goodshirt - James Cabaret, Wellington
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany
Planet - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Big Kahuna - Finnegans, Poenamo
DANCE/DJ
DJ CJ - Stables Bar
DJ Scott Base - Departure Lounge
DJ Solo - Roadhouse
DJ Sole - De Bar, Manurewa, 7 pm
Gypsy Band Khamoro, Flamenco Soul - Rose Centre, Belmont, 8 pm
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
T-Shani - Brewhouse, Poenamo
Lil Duanee, Chris Cox, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Kip Tipuna - Planet Hollywood
Sally Sadler - Jazz Bar
Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive
Hammond Express - London Bar
Andrew White - Works, Gisborne
Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra
Oktoberfest - Orewa Beach
Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, Devonport, 3 pm
COMEDY/CABARET
Covert Theatre open day - Covert Theatre, 10 am to 4 pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm
Kiwi Fire - Saddles Restaurant, Hastings
CLASSICAL
Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Auckland City Art Gallery Theatre, noon
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Sunday October 28
ROCK/POP
York Street Studios Acid Test Songwriting and performance competition - Temple
Undressed w Shinya, Adrian Maloy, Ed Gains; Al Hunter - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7.30 pm
20/20 - De Bar, Manurewa, 2 pm
DANCE/DJ
DJ Grant- De Brett
Dance Fiesta w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 2 pm
DJ Ross - De Bar, Manurewa
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, 1 pm
Kantuta - New City Bar, Sky City
Julie Mason, Phil Broadhurst, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30 pm
Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, Devonport
Lounge Associates; Grant P Chilcott; Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 4 pm, 7.30 pm
Kevin Field Trio - Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Rangitoto and Avondale College Jazz Combos, Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Jazz Trio - London Bar
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 2 pm
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive
John Key, Barbara Cartwright - Kings Garden Centre, Orakei, 12.30 pm
Bollix Cousins, Phenomenal Kat - Dog's Bollix
Go Blow - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm
Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, Devonport, 3 pm
Rachael Anderson - Cock & Bull, Botany
Side Effects - Alhambra
McSweeney Brothers, Celtic Rhythm Dancers - Immigrant, 4 pm
CLASSICAL
Bruce Murray Singers and Colla Voce Ensemble - Glendowie Presbyterian Church, 2 pm
Choral Spectacular w the North Shore Male Choir - St Georges Church, Takapuna, 2 pm
Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Lopdell House, noon
COMEDY/CABARET
Covert Theatre open day - Covert Theatre, 10 am to 4 pm
Soap - Covert Theatre, 8 pm
Kiwi Fire - Taupo Cosmopolitan Club
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Monday October 29
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple
Chet O'Connell Band Country Line Dancing - New City Bar, Sky City
COMEDY/CABARET
Kiwi Fire - New Plymouth and Districts Memoiral RSA
Raw Comedy w Benjamin Crellin - Classic
CLASSICAL
Quatuor Ysaye w Chamber Music - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm
Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Te Tuhi, Pakuranga, noon
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Tuesday October 30
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Gaille Tinihau - Temple
Intermediate Orchestra and Band Festival - Auckland Town Hall, 9 am-2.30 pm
CLASSICAL
Black Box Series 2001 w the NBR New Zealand Opera - Bruce Mason Centre, 6 pm
CABARET
Kiwi Fire - New Plymouth and Districts Memoiral RSA
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Wednesday October 31
ROCK/POP
Dave Gideon - Kings Arms
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Andrew White - O'Flarety's, Napier
Intermediate Orchestra and Band Festival - Auckland Town Hall, 9 am-2.30 pm
Julie Mason and Phil Broadhurst Student's Night - Gables
Shayn Wills - Java Jive
Chelle, 90 Mile Beach, Exit, James Mathews, Gaille Tinihau - Temple
DANCE/DJ
Shrine w Selecta Sam, Uncle Barnie - Galatos
DJ Jake - De Bar, Manurewa
COMEDY/CABARET
Pulp Comedy - Powerstation
Big Wednesday - Classic
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Thursday November 1
ROCK/POP
Out of the Blue - Club Caliente
The Rock and Roll Machine, the Rainy Days - Temple
Jam Night - Java Jive
DANCE/DJ
Sola Rosa, Slowdeck, Nedstar - Tabac
DJ Jake - De Bar, Manurewa
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Jason Jones, Neil Watson, Andy Brown-London Bar
COMEDY/CABARET
Pulp Comedy - Powerstation
Kiwi Fire - Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club
Comedy Showcase w 10 Comedians - Classic
CLASSICAL
Night at the Opera w the Dalewool Auckland Brass - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30 pm
This week
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