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
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Tuesday
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Upcoming events
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Friday
FRIDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Mint Chicks, Cortina, Billy Rubin, the Tuesdays - Kings Arms, France St, Newton, 8.30pm.
Katchafire - CD launch, Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.
Don't Die Wishing, Sact, Chivalry, Seclusion - Masonic, King Edward Pde, Devonport, 7.30pm.
Karen Hunter, Kat McDowell; Terminus - Temple, Queen St, 8pm; 11.30pm.
Springfield - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.
Instant Calma - Claddagh, 372 Broadway, Newmarket, 9pm.
Hilt - ska, reggae, Opux, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 10pm.
Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - TSB Showplace, Taranaki, heat and final.
Split Second - Cue Bar, Hamilton.
Hush - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8.30pm.
Shane and the Saints - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.
Out of the Blue - Glenfield Tavern, cnr Glenfield Rd and Downing St.
Bat Rider, Blue Set, Marystaple, Paselode, Royal Family, Autozamm, James Lee Fu - Indigo Bar, Wellington, 10pm.
Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.
The Boss - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
The Verdict - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St.
DANCE/DJ.
Hustler - Martin Coll, Soane, Bevan Keys, Dick Johnson, Manuel Bundy, Simon Grigg, Johnnie Blaze, Coast, Hewlett Packard House, Quay St.
Black Friday Paradise - Dan Clark, the Fly, Dan Payne, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.
Roger Perry, Cuffy, Graham Davies - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Ned Roy, Karn - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Mark Burgess, George, Paul Radley - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.
John McGough - Aces Sports Bar, 3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay, 9pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Patsy Riggir - Sky City Theatre, cnr Victoria and Federal Sts.
Gary Harvey and the Nightowls - Poenamu, Northcote Rd, Takapuna.
Go Blow - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.
Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.
Peta, Max Jim - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 8pm.
Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd.
Mark Heke and the Ponsonby Express - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Red Gables, Hamilton.
Craig; Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 5pm; 9.30pm.
John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.
Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.
Nimbus - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.
Soul Sax Plus - Sangria, Rawhiti Rd, Manly, 8pm.
CLASSICAL.
The Barber of Seville - NBR New Zealand Opera, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 7.30pm.
Schweppes Happy Hour - Auckland Philharmonia, Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.
COMEDY.
Late 'n' Loud - Jeremy Elwood, Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.
Instant Broadway - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 10pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 8pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Thetre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
The Lonesome West - Irish Theatre Group, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
OTHER.
The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Waikato Events Centre, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton.
Fieldays -Mystery Creek Events Centre, 8am-5pm.
Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square, Queen St, 10am-6pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, ends today.
Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.
Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.
Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.
High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.
And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.
New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, ends today.
Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.
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Saturday
SATURDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Human Instinct - Peg Leg release, Kings Arms, France St, Newton, 8.30pm.
Fang, Black Drum, Gasoline Cowboy - Paradise, St Kevin's Arcade, K' Rd.
Queen Tribute Show - Aotea Centre.
Dead Set, Ishtar, Ward 10, Uncouth, Seraph - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - Memorial Hall, Wanganui, final.
2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.
Hush - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.
Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.
Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
Broken Heartbreakers, Salon Kingsadore - Aqua Velvet Ballroom, Raglan, 9pm.
Tall Poppies - Claddagh, 372 Broadway, Newmarket, 9.30pm.
Shane and the Saints - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.
No Illusions - Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club, 51 Rangitoto Rd, 8pm.
DANCE/DJ.
Cuffy, JRP, Tobi - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.
Road to Rio - Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili, lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.
Resonate - DJ Domestic, Noon, Konrad, Haydz, Leo - main room, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 10pm.
Radely, Creed, Philippa - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Junior, Dan Clarke - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
DJ CXL - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura.
DJ Suze - Doc Beggs - 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.
John McGough - Francoli, 124 Main Highway, Ellerslie, 9pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Patsy Riggir - Sky City Theatre, cnr Victoria and Federal Sts.
Dan Papirany Trio - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.
Brassouls - Odeon Cafe, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.
Swing Easy Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.
Ritchie Pickett Experience - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.
Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.
John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.
Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.
Peta Siu'lepa, John Wilcox, Bob Ewing - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
The Alibis - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Poenamo, Northcote Rd.
COMEDY.
Instant Broadway - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.
Saturday Night Late and Live - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
The Barber of Seville - NBR New Zealand Opera, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 7.30pm.
Sumptuous Strings - Miranda Adams and members of Auckland Philharmonia, Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm.
ACMS Chamber Music Competition - Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.
Tempus et Moutere - premiere performance of Michael Ayo Williams new work, Goldfields Print Hamilton Civic Choir, David Griffiths, WEL Trust Academy of Performing Arts, Waikato University, 8pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 8pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre. Ph (09) 534 1406.
Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Thetre, Lopdell House, 8pm; 2pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.
Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm, last night. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
The Lonesome West - Irish Theatre Group, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm, last night. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
FAMILY.
The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Waikato Events Centre, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton.
Fieldays -Mystery Creek Events Centre, 8am-5pm.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Out of Sight Forum - Richard Wolfe, Margaret Dawson and Susan Awunor Renner tell tales about Lopdell House from when it was the Hotel Titirangi to the present, Lopdell House, 1pm. To book ph (09) 817 8087.
Kingsland Community Market Day - Trinity Methodist Church Hall, cnr New North and Sandringham Rds, 10am-2pm.
Balmoral Church Market Day - 258 Balmoral Rd, 8.30am-11.30am.
Balmoral School Garage Sale - 19 Brixton Rd, 8am-11am.
Craft and Garden Show - Auckland Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 10am-3pm.
Dutch Market - Holland House, 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Artist's Insight - States of Grace artist Anne Noble discusses her photographic work, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm.
Full Moon Meditations - 200 Gillies Ave, Epsom, 7.30pm.
Self Esteem One-Day Workshop - with Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Vajra, Old Government House, cnr Waterloo Quadrant and Princes St, 10.30am-4.30pm. Ph (09) 473 3221.
Naturopathy is More Than Pills Seminar - by NZ Healing Association's Don Cave, Horticultural Hall, 990 Great North Rd, 8pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, ends today.
Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.
Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, ends today.
High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.
And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, ends today.
Portraiture - the art of social commentary, te tuhi-the mark, Pakuranga, to July 20.
States of Grace - photographic essays by Anne Noble, New Gallery, Khartoum Pl, starts today.
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Sunday
SUNDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Dennis Locorriere - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
Undressed - Fats White, Craig from Sticky Filth, Jamie Stone, Temple, Queens Arms, France St, 2pm.
DANCE/DJ.
Nick T, Unlce Phil, F.I.N.K - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Patsy Riggir - Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga.
Peta, Max - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.
Occimorons - De Fontein, 77 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay, 4pm.
1932 Jazz Orchestra- swing, Howick Club, 107 Botany Rd, 7pm.
Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 8pm.
John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.
Side Effects -Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm .
Cats 'n Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.
James Ray, Chet O'Connell - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
Irish Dancing, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 6pm.
Brendon Ham, James Ray - country, Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 5.30pm.
Attitude - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd, 5pm.
Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.
Caitlin Smith, Vanessa McGowan, Phillipa Ewen - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 8pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, noon.
Sue Dyson - acoustic guitar, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.
Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Igaucu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
Acis and Galatea - NBR New Zealand Opera, Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus, NZ Baroque Ensemble, Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.
Bach Musica NZ - St Matthew-in-the-City, 187 Federal St, 5pm.
North Shore Chldren's Choir - St George's Presbyterian Church, 2 The Terrace, Takapuna, 2pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 6pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 2pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 2pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
FAMILY.
The Parents Centre Big Push - for parents and pre-schoolers, leaves St Heliers Bay playground 11am for Mission Bay play area, 29 Kildare Ave, Glendowie.
Guided Aviation Site Tour - Motat, Great North Rd.
Crafts of the 1850 Period - demonstrations of decoupages, silhouettes, bead looming, Howick Historical Village, Bells Rd, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 10am-4pm.
The Great New Zealand Craft Show - Waikato Events Centre, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton.
Children's Drawing Tour - meet photographer Anne Noble and make art, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 1pm, BYO camera. Ph (09) 307 4540.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Antique and Collectors Fair - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 8.30am-3pm.
Milford Handcraft Market - Milford Senior Citizens' Hall, 10am-3pm.
St Heliers Bay Village Handcraft Market - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, cnr Turua St and Polygon Rd, 10am-4pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Metaform 03 - New Zealand furniture, winners of the Metaform 03 competition, Auckland Museum, to Sep 7.
The Art of Islam - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, ends today.
Magnum: Our Turning World - photographic exhibition, Auckland Museum, ends today.
GARDENING.
Native Planting - Onetangi Sports Park, meet at Sports Pavilion, O'Brien Rd, Onetangi, Waiheke Island, 9.30am.
Tree Planting - Duder Regional Park, North Rd, Clevedon, 10pm
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Monday
MONDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Vitamin S - Caitlin Smith, CR Maukalow, Neil Watson, Damien, Bruce Morley, Andrew McMillan, Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Open Mic Night Competition - acoustic, bands, poets, actors, comedians welcome, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
OTHER.
Bloomsday - celebrate James Joyce's novel Ulysses with music and drama, Linn Lorkin, Jews Brothers Band, Brian Keegan, Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 8pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
OTHER.
Germany Year Zero Screening - Auckland Film Society 2003 Season, Rialto Cinema, 169 Broadway, 6.30pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Metaform 03 - New Zealand furniture, winners of the Metaform 03 competition, Auckland Museum, to Sep 7.
Portraiture: The art of social commentary; te tuhi-the mark, Pakuranga, to July 20.
Staircase Not Staircase - by Kazu Nakagawa, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, starts today
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Tuesday
TUESDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Dennis Locorriere - Regent, Palmerston North.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Patsy Riggir - Founders Theatre, Hamilton.
Peter Hale - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Singing Heads - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Sky City Theatre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse. Ph (09) 489 8360, 8pm. Jun 7-28.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 8pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Thetre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 6.30pmpm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Ride! Ride! - musical with Pilgrim Productions, Theatre Pitt, 78 Pitt St, 8pm, opens today. Ph (09) 627 1143.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
OTHER.
Bio-Energy and Environment Workshop - by Albino Gola in association with The New Zealand Society of Dowsing and Radionics, Pt Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Rd, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 416 6267.
EXHIBITIONS.
High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.
Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.
Portraiture - the art of social commentary, te tuhi-the mark, Pakuranga, to July 20.
States of Grace - photographic essays by Anne Noble, New Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Aug 31.
Staircase Not Staircase - by Kazu Nakagawa, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jul 4
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Wednesday
WEDNESDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Incantation, Dawn of Azazel, Forced to Submit - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
Chelle's Open Mic Selection - Murray Haddow, Two Spirit, Heni, Tom Everett, Temple, Queen St.
Acoustic Jam - Shayn Wills, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Sarah Bradley - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Patsy Riggir - Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings.
Chet O'Connell - Andrea's, 97 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Max Purdie, Denis Hepi - Capri, 93 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Angela Vodanovich, Denny Behrens - Riva, 89 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Pip Harker - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.
Open Mic - John and Julia, - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
Brent Turner - De Fontein, 77 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Kip Tipuna, Manuel Gomez - Mecca, 85 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Ronnie Taylor, Craig Denham - Kebab Express, 61 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Peta Siu'lepa, John Wilcox - Portofino, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Brendon Ham - Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina, 9pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Sky City Theatre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
A Song for Your Thoughts - Janice Webb presents Deidre Gibson, Paul Scott, Bevan Williams, Diane Turkington, Koia Parkinson, Caroline Everitt, Ben and Charlotte Taylor, Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont, noon. Ph (09) 445 9900.
COMEDY.
Instant Broadway - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
The Justine Smith Hour - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 8pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Thetre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Ride! Ride! - musical with Pilgrim Productions, Theatre Pitt, 78 Pitt St, 8pm. Ph (09) 627 1143.
The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm, opens today. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
OTHER.
Allergies and Hair Analysis Seminar - with registered nurse and naturopath Angela Haldane, YMCA Recreational Centre, 773 New North Rd, Mt Albert, 7pm. Ph (09) 638 6374.
Introduction to the Sharemarket Course - Selwyn College, 203 Kohimarama Rd, 7pm-9pm. Ph (09) 521 9623.
Japan Training Squadron Open Day - go aboard the Hamayuki and Sawagiri, two of Japan's maritime defence force ships, Princes Wharf, 1pm-3pm.
Matariki Festival - welcome in the Maori New Year with the first new moon after the first appearance of Matariki, Raroera Campus, 510 Te Rapa Rd, Waikato, 10am-10pm.
CowParade Auction - buy a cow, PriceWaterhouseCoopers building, Quay St, 6.30pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, ends today.
Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.
States of Grace - photographic essays by Anne Noble, New Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Aug 31.
Staircase Not Staircase - by Kazu Nakagawa, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jul 4
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Thursday
THURSDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Dennis Locorriere - Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings.
Pelvic Thunderhound, the Mercenaries - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
Luke Hurley - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
DC3 - Hugo's Frog Bar, Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, 8pm.
Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
DANCE/DJ.
DJ Rob - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Truda Chadwick, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Patsy Riggir - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North.
Conch Ensemble, Courtney Meredith, Caramel Vixen - pacific jazz, Odeon Cafe, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.
Grant Chilcott, Val Leemon - Bastion, 75 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Jim Joll, Jessie - Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Peta, Max, Jim - Esplanade, 1 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 7.30pm.
Cee Kavar - Next Door, 1 Victoria Rd, Devonport.
Kip Tipuna - - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
Electric Jam - Rockin' Lockins, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd.
Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, Rutland St.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Sky City Theatre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Autumn Leaves - Auckland Philharmonia Royal & SunAlliance Series Concert 8, Aotea Centre, 8pm.
A Song for Your Thoughts - Janice Webb presents Deidre Gibson, Paul Scott, Bevan Williams, Diane Turkington, Koia Parkinson, Caroline Everitt, Ben and Charlotte Taylor, Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont, noon. Ph (09) 445 9900.
COMEDY/OTHER.
Instant Broadway - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.
The Justine Smith Hour - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.
Major Barbara - by George Bernard Shaw, Stables Thetre, cnr Main Highway and Arthur St, Ellerslie, 8pm. Ph (09) 525 3336.
Hollywood Lesbians - based on interviews with Barbara Stanwyck, Patsy Kelly, Edith Head, Judith Anderson, Classic, Queen St, 9pm. Ph (09) 373 4321.
Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Thetre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.
The Young Baron - Theatre Stampede's production inspired by Italo Calvino's novella The Baron in the Trees - Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Ride! Ride! - musical with Pilgrim Productions, Theatre Pitt, 78 Pitt St, 8pm. Ph (09) 627 1143.
The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.
The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Ramond Hawthorne, Unitec, Entrance One, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.
OTHER.
Curator's Insight - senior curator, New Zealand and Pacific art, Ron Brownson will discuss New Zealand Modernism, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 1pm.
Japan Training Squadron Open Day - go aboard the Hamayuki and Sawagiri, two of Japan's maritime defence force ships, Princes Wharf, 1pm-3pm.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Course - Fickling Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, 6pm-8pm.
Matariki Festival - welcome in the Maori New Year with the first new moon after the first appearance of Matariki, Raroera Campus, 510 Te Rapa Rd, Waikato, 9.30am-1pm.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.
States of Grace - photographic essays by Anne Noble, New Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Aug 31.
Staircase Not Staircase - by Kazu Nakagawa, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jul 4
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