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

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Friday

TODAY.

ROCK/POP .

Stylus, Redline, Ubiquitous - Masonic, Devonport.

Tokey Tones, Box Car Guitars - Classic, Queen St, 9pm.

Horrorstory, Mufflers, Mistaken Identity, GMC - Kings Arms, France St.

Deja Voodoo, Devil Gate Drive, Hoof, Feds - Edens, 335 K Rd.

Rock 'n' Roll Machine, Bloody Souls, Shallows, Mixture - Paradise, St Kevin's Arcade.

Carly Binding - Masonic, 29 King Edward Pde, Devonport.

LA Thompson - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6pm.

Swingshift - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

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

Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

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

Trimatic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

Teddy Boyz - Hamilton Workingmen's Club, 20 King St, Hamilton.

David Meredith - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

DANCE/DJ .

Outback Down Under - Local Knowledge, Gudabah, Free. B, Upper Hutt Posse, main room, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Blah Wobble, Cesar, Finn - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Ange, Angela Fisken, Greg Churchill - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Orphan, Pari - Bass Bar, Victoria St.

DJs Ed Pickering, Carl, B-Rokk, Gotham City Rockers - Honey, 5 O'Connell St.

Shapeshifter, Pacific Heights, DJ Sean, Kaps, MC Rizla - Sub Nine, Wellington.

Dave Seaman, Greg Churchill, Andy Pickering, Astral - club, Centro, Wyndham St.

Philippa, Rob Warner, Mark Emmerson, Damien - lounge, Centro, Wyndham St.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .

Manhattan Transfer, Auckland Philharmonia - Civic, 8pm.

Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Bill Chambers, Geln Moffatt, Ritchie Pickett - Kaponga Backgammon Club, Kaponga.

Uncle Fester, Allan Lavis - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Coroblues - Birdcage, 133 Franklin Rd, Ponsonby.

John McGough - Bays Club, 2 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, 7.30pm.

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

Pip Harker, Grant Winterburn - Recess, Ascott Metropolis, Courtyard Lane, 5pm.

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

COMEDY .

Happy Hour for Miserable Children - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

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

CLASSICAL .

Emily Wu, Grace Kim, Sarah Paek, Grace Chan, Julia Broom - Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm.

THEATRE .

Louisa May - directed by Elizabeth Hawthorne, with Unitec acting class graduates, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Othello - by William Shakespeare, directed by Elric Hooper, with Unitec acting class graduates, Kingsland Central, 5 Central Rd, Kingsland, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Transcend - five short new New Zealand plays, by Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts graduating students, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm (and tomorrow, Sunday). Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Orderly Business of Life - a Final Draft: Volume Two script, by Mike Chunn, with ATC Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 7.30pm (and tomorrow, Sunday 6pm). Ph (09) 489 8360.

OTHER .

From Trash to Fashion 2003 - awards night, Corban Estate Art Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, 8pm.

Darren Shan: Vampire Blood - Halloween for children, Auckland College of Education, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Ph (09) 623 8899 ext 8711.

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

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

Pt Chevalier School Toy Sale - Pt Chevalier Primary School, 2pm-7pm.



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Saturday

SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Vampyre 2003 - Nekros, Nute, Mercy Cage, Artemsian, Miss Goth, Vamps-A-Go-Go, MC Ewan, DJs Decay, Ubermeg, main room, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Carly Binding - Grand Hotel, Helensville.

Foisemaster, Chris Knox - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Chill Factor - Fireman's Arms, 27 Edinburgh St, Pukekohe.

Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

Greg Murphy - Rose & Crown, Customs St.

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DANCE/DJ.

Scotty Lewis, Roger Perry, Claire Del - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Felicity, Dtox - Bass Bar, Victoria St.

Shapeshifter, Pacific Heights, DJ Sean, Kaps, MC Rizla - St James.

Road 2 Rio - Spanish Fly, Batucada Sound Machines, lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

DJ Dan Clark - Honey, 5 O'Connell St.

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

Radely, Benwah, Andy Vann, Creed - club, Centro, Wyndham St.

Junior, Trist - lounge, Centro, Wyndham St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Darcy Perry Band - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Swing Easy Trio - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 8pm.

Jacy Desmond - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Bill Chambers, Glen Moffatt, Ritchie Pickett - Admiral's Arms, Coromandel.

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

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambara, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

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

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CLASSICAL.

Ensemble Philharmonia - Auckland Art Gallery, noon.

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COMEDY.

Comedy Showcase - Jason Hoyte, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Saturday Night Late & Live - Radar, Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

Happy Hour for Miserable Children - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

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THEATRE.

Louisa May - directed by Elizabeth Hawthorne, with Unitec acting class graduates, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Othello - by William Shakespeare, directed by Elric Hooper, with Unitec acting class graduates, Kingsland Central, 5 Central Rd, Kingsland, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 711.

Transcend - five short new New Zealand plays, by Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts graduating students, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Orderly Business of Life - a Final Draft: Volume Two script, by Mike Chunn, with ATC Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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FAMILY.

Onehunga Ancient Games - cnr Church St & Onehunga Mall, 11am-3pm.

Devonport Fireworks Festival - Ngataringa Sports Grounds, Jim Tichener Pde, 6.30pm.

Taupaki School Fireworks Display - Kumeu Showgrounds, 5pm.

From Trash to Fashion 2003 - Corban Estate Art Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, 1pm and 8pm.

Annual Grand Tango Ball and New Zealand Championship - 19 Beresford St, Newton, 7pm-1am, www. tangoenz.co.nz.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Great Auckland Bargain Book Fair - ASB Stadium, Kohimarama Rd, from midnight to noon Sunday.

Mission Bay Women's Bowling Club Fair - 30 Melanesia Rd, Kohimarama, 8am.

Pt Chevalier School Toy Sale - Pt Chevalier Primary School, 9am-1pm.

Browns Bay Christmas Craft Fair - East Coast Bays Leisure Centre, Bute Rd, 9.30am-3pm.

Albany Farmers Market - marist Clubrooms, Albany, 9am-1pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Conversation - artist Julian Dashper discusses his work in the exhibition Nine Lives with art historian Francis Pound, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, cnr Lorne and Wellesley Sts, 3pm.

Garden of Heaven - Korean film festival screening, bldg 12, Unitec School of Performing Arts, Carrington Rd, 10.30am; 2pm; 5pm.

Medicine Buddha - light offerings and prayers for world peace, Ponsonby Intermediate School, 50 Clarence St, Ponsonby, 10am-4pm.

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GARDENING.

Garden Art Festival - Ngaroto Nurseries, 208 Ngaroto Rd, Te Awamutu, 8.30am-4.30pm.

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Sunday

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - James Malcolm, Matar, Sarah, Piero - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Uncle Phil, Nick T, Mark Tyler - Centro, Wyndham St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Glen Moffatt, Bill Chambers, Guns for Hire, Ritchie Pickett, Chet O'Connell - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Tuxedo Swing Orchestra - Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina, 7.30pm.

Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9pm.

Jews Brothers Band - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

John McGough - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

Peta & a Weta - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

Brendon Ham - Old Albany Pub, Main Rd, Albany, 1.30pm.

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

JohnWilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.

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

Maria O'Flaherty, Peter Common - Addiction, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Michelle Nadja, Bollix cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

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

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

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CLASSICAL.

Elegy - Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.

School of Music Students - Ocean Room, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

Ensemble Philharmonia - Titirangi Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, noon.

Marawen Kiribati Cultural Choir - Auckland Art Gallery, 3pm.

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COMEDY.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 7pm.

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DANCE.

Rabumdamazoc: Tempo Dance Festival - Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Transcend - five short new New Zealand plays, by Unitec Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts graduating students, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 6pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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FAMILY.

BMW Auckland Marathon - leave Devonport, 6.30am, finish at Victoria Park, www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz.

Kids Workshop - after viewing India, make a sari or turban, for ages 5-12, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley Sts, 2pm. For bookings ph (09) 307 4540.

Maritime Crew Sing Sea Songs and Shanties - Maritime Museum, Auckland Viaduct, 1.30pm.

Urban Safaris - bush walk, Avondale South Domain, Blockhouse Bay, 11.30am. To book ph (09) 379 1341.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Great Auckland Bargain Book Fair - ASB Stadium, Kohimarama Rd, from midnight Satto noon today.

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

Milford Handcraft Market - Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

Island life - a curator's insight, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 1pm.

Montessori Philosophy on Adolescence and Secondary Education - lecture, Tamaki Campus, Auckland University, cnr Merton and Morrin Rds, Glen Innes, 1.30pm-5pm.

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GARDENING.

St Johns Bush Reserve Community Care Programme - working bee, bird survey and summer picnic, cnr Worchester Rd and Ripon Cres, Meadowbank, 9.30am. Ph (09) 379 2020.

Home and Garden Ramble - with the Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu. Ph (07) 871 8144.

UPCOMING.

Carly Binding - TSB Show Place, New Plymouth, Nov 5; Indigo, Wellington, Nov 6; Colosseum, Palmerston North, Nov 7; Ken's Bar, Hastings, Nov 8; Tongue & Groove, Taupo, Nov 9; Coast, Nov 20; Revert, Hamilton, Nov 21.

Peter Powers - hypnotist, Sky City Theatre, Nov 3-4.

Zep Boys - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Nov 6; Aotea Centre, Nov 7; Municipal Theatre, Napir, Nov 10; Convention Centre, Rotorua, Nov 11; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Nov 12; Opera House, Wellington, Nov 13.

Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenrieter - St James, Tue Nov 11; St James, Wellington, Wed Nov 12.

Drei Flaschen - Kings Arms, Nov 12.

Deep Hard 'n' Funky - Louis Osbourne, Princess Superstar, Hayden Keys, St James, Fri Nov 14.

Birtles, Shorrock, Goble - Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Tue Nov 18; TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Wed Nov 19; Regent, Palmerston North, Thu Nov 20; St James, Fri Nov 21; Municipal Theatre, Napier, Fri Nov 28; Aotea Centre, Sat Nov 29.

Pamela Stephenson - Bruce Mason Centre, Sun Nov 16; Dorothy Winstone Theatre, Auckland Girls' Grammar, Nov 18.

Margaret Atwood - Literary Lunch, Civic, Fri Nov 21.

Slinky - St James, Nov 28.

Lloyd Cole - Auckland Herald Theatre, December 18; Wellington Bodega, December 20.

Bob Log III - Kings Arms, Thu Dec 4; Aqua Velvet Ballroom, Raglan, Fri Dec 5; Bodega, Wellington, Sat Dec 6.

Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, Nesian Mystik - Western Springs, Sat Dec 6.

50 Cent, G-Unit, Obie Trice, Scribe, Mareko - Mt Smart Supertop, Tuesday December 9.

Calexico - Indigo, Wellington, Fri Dec 12; Kings Arms, Sat Dec 13.

Queens of the Stone Age - Auckland Town Hall, Jan 13.

Big Day Out - Metallica, Flaming Lips, Mars Volta, the Strokes, Dandy Warhols, Peaches, Aphex Twin, Ericsson Stadium, Fri Jan 16.

America - Civic, Feb 3



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Monday


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Terry Free, Jo Taylor, Jono Lonie - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Peter Powers - hypnotist, Sky City Theatre, cnr Wellesley and Hobson Sts.

Mike King Tonight - live recording, Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 7pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Ensemble Philharmonia - te tuhi - the mark,13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, noon.

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OTHER.

Blue Water Black Magic - a tribute to Sir Peter Blake, Maritime Museum, 9am-5pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

After Six & Before Eight - New Zealand cocktail dresses, Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Nov 9.

New Zealand Modern - paintings and sculpture from the collection exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, to Dec 7.

Pacific Jewellery - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Dec 7.

Flaunt: Art/Fashion/Culture - Auckland Art Gallery, main gallery, to Feb 8.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.

Nine Lives - 2003 Chartwell Exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 23.


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Tuesday

TUESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Eric Burdon - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Grant Winterburn, Grant Chilcott - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

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OTHER.

Peter Powers - hypnotist, Sky City Theatre, cnr Wellesley and Hobson Sts.

Rhythm ConstructioNZ: Tempo Dance Festival - Auckland Peforming Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, 7pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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OTHER.

Natural Health Expo - South Pacific College of Natural Therapeutics, 8 Arthur St, Ellerslie, 10am-2pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

After Six & Before Eight - New Zealand cocktail dresses, Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Nov 9.

New Zealand Modern - paintings and sculpture from the collection exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, to Dec 7.

Pacific Jewellery - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Dec 7.

Flaunt: Art/Fashion/Culture - Auckland Art Gallery, main gallery, to Feb 8.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Lines of Influence - 20 years of jewellery between Munich and NZ, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.

Nine Lives - 2003 Chartwell Exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 23.

Response to the Beach - carvings by Steve Myhre, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Nov 8.

Group exhibition - Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Nov 8.

Dressed Four Sides - by Noel Ivanoff, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Nov 15.

Bodylogue - by Kiki Smith, Gavin Hipkins, Christopher Braddock, Gow Langsford Gallery; Kitchener St, to Nov 15.



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Wednesday

WEDNESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Carly Binding - TSB Show Place, New Plymouth.

Ruptus Jack - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Mainz Certificate Contemporary Music Concert - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

DJ Italo - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Graeme Webb Trio - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay,7.30pm.

Jessica Bradshaw - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL/CHOIR.

Rhythm ConstructioNZ: Tempo Dance Festival - Auckland Peforming Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, 7pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Degrees - by Roger Hall, Ellerslie Community Centre. Ph (09) 525 3336.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

MacHomer - The Simpsons do Macbeth, Civic, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Idiot's Fury - by James McLaughlin, directed by Robyn Donnelly, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 6637.

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OTHER.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Lines of Influence - 20 years of jewellery between Munich and NZ, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.

Nine Lives - 2003 Chartwell Exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 23.

Response to the Beach - carvings by Steve Myhre, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Nov 8.

Group exhibition - Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Nov 8.

Dressed Four Sides - by Noel Ivanoff, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Nov 15.

Bodylogue - by Kiki Smith, Gavin Hipkins, Christopher Braddock, Gow Langsford Gallery; Kitchener St, to Nov 15.


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Thursday

THURSDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Spinner, Brutally Frank, Colliding Traits - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Zep Boys - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.

Carly Binding - Indigo, Wellington.

Stylus, Redline - Altitude, Hamilton.

Catch 22 - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

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DANCE/DJ.

Victoria - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

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

Dan Papirany, Pete McGregor - MLC Cafe, Queen St, 5pm.

Kip Tipuna - Alhambara, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

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

Terril Merais - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

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DANCE.

Rhythm ConstructioNZ: Tempo Dance Festival - Auckland Peforming Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, 7pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Solace: Tempo Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd, Western Springs, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Degrees - by Roger Hall, Ellerslie Community Centre. Ph (09) 525 3336.

Cinderella - pantomime with North Shore Music Theatre, Pumphouse, Manurere Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

MacHomer - The Simpsons do Macbeth, Civic, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Idiot's Fury - by James McLaughlin, directed by Robyn Donnelly, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 6637.

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OTHER.

The Life of Maurice Williams and the Discovery of DNA - with Professor David Parry, Manaia Room, Auckland Museum, 7.30pm.

Yellow Pages Arts Charity Auction - Novotel, Greenlane Rd East, Ellerslie, 6pm-10.30pm.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Lines of Influence - 20 years of jewellery between Munich and NZ, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.

Nine Lives - 2003 Chartwell Exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 23.

Response to the Beach - carvings by Steve Myhre, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Nov 8.

Group exhibition - Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Nov 8.

Dressed Four Sides - by Noel Ivanoff, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Nov 15.

Bodylogue - by Kiki Smith, Gavin Hipkins, Christopher Braddock, Gow Langsford Gallery; Kitchener St, to Nov 15.