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
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Theatre this week
Fresh Canvas - Silo, to Sun Aug 18
Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, from Tue Aug 20
Kung Fu w the Shaolin Monks - Wheel of Life - Civic, to Wed Aug 21
The Reluctant Debutante - Stables Theatre, from Wed Aug 21
Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, from Thu Aug 22
Laying the Ghost - Lopdell House, to Sat Aug 24
Cowboy Mouth - Silo, to Sun Aug 25
Antimony - MacKelvie St, Ponsonby, to Sun Aug 25
The Time Traveller w Weber Bros Circus - Don McKinnon Dr, Albany, to Sun Sep 1
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Friday August 16
ROCK/POP
Missing Teeth, Evil Priest, Dead Letter, the Spoilers, the Sods - Kings Arms
Quiver, Esra Dekan, Diffusion - Temple
Mightyscoop - Hillcrest, Hamilton
The Manaia Show - Java Jive
Rubicon - Galatos
Planet- Rose & Crown
goodshirt - Spinners, Whangarei
Marty Free and Lost Vegas Show Band - Iguacu
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Golden Cross, Waihi
The Unusuals - Bar-Baric
Mystery Liquid, Silly - downstairs, Masonic
Split Second - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe
Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City
Contagious - O'Hagans
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Overdrive - Roadhouse
The Verdict - Jokers Bar & Grill
Hush - Carlton
DANCE/DJ
Paradigm w Concord Dawn, Nick D, Automatic, JRP, Edibleplastyc, Dope International, Aka-Dre - Wyndham Bowling Club
Zuvuya w Grasshopper, DJ Koa - Indigo, Wellington
Brett Solomon - Oval
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Ballentines, Katikati
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
Trio Gumbo - St Heliers streets, 11am
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
Instant Calma - Dog's Bollix
Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar
COMEDY
More or Less; Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Jason Hoyte, Rob Callaghan, Michele A'Court; Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm
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Saturday August 17
ROCK/POP
Contagious - Playhouse Pub
Waikiki, Elemno P - Kings Arms
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Mightyscoop - Golden Cross, Waihi
Dealer - downstairs, Masonic
Five Bands for Five - upstairs, Masonic
Planet- Rose & Crown
Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City
goodshirt - Paihia Twin Pines
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Prospect of Howick
Addictive - Carlton
The Verdict - Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club
DANCE/DJ
Paradigm w Concord Dawn, D Dog, Kava - Studio 9, Wellington
Zuvuya w DJs Koa, Goosebump - Salvation, New Plymouth
33/45 - Fu Bar
Trinity Roots - main room, Galatos
One Green Apple - Ohakune Projection Room
Ryan Hill - Oval
DJ Jazz - Roadhouse
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza
Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra
Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Auckland Club
Blue Train - London Bar
Denis Hepi, Samba Party - Reef Bar
Paul Ubana Jones - Molasses Cafe, Raglan
Trio Gumbo - St Heliers streets, 11am
Georgia and the Hello Gorgeous Band - Jazz Bar
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bolix
COMEDY/OTHER
More Or Less; Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Jason Hoyte, Rob Callaghan, Michele A'Court; Xprov - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm
CLASSICAL
Chamber Music New Zealand Schools Final - Auckland Town Hall, 7pm
Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces, Concert 2- Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm
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Sunday August 18
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Mary, Josh Hetherington, Soundfish - Kings Arms, 3pm
Druid - O'Hagans
DANCE/DJ
DJ Grunty - Bar-Baric
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, noon
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm
Usual Suspects, York Street Studios Acid Test - Temple, 2pm, 7pm
Julie Mason, Roger Manins, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm
Wayne Gillespie, Nigel Gavin- Bunker
Paul Ubana Jones - Sealey Cafe, Thames
Ronnie Taylor, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, 4pm
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive
Cats 'N Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon
Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra
Truda Chadwick - Thirsty Whale, 1pm
John Wilcox Trio - Sangria, Manly, 4pm
Texas Kiwis - Players, 2pm
The Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm
Groove N Hi - Jazz Bar
Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll, Pete McGregor - Waipuna Lodge, noon
Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - New Plymouth RSA
Pip Harker, Peter Wood - Loaded Hog, 1pm
Lounge Associates; Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Iguacu, noon; 7pm
CLASSICAL/OTHER
V-Variations on a Theme w Viva Voce - Auckland Town Hall, 5pm
The School Cello Emsemble - Highwic House, 3pm
The Mandolin Greengrass Band, Euro Danz- St George's Presbyterian Church, 2pm
Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces, Concert 2 - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2pm
Auckland District Brass Band Championships - Centennial Theatre, Auckland Grammar School, 9am
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Monday August 19
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Flamingo, Wellington
Open Mic Night Competition - Temple
OTHER
Hotwired
2 w FromScratch - SCAPA, University of Auckland
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Tuesday August 20
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Andrea, Chris Simmons, the Jamenco Duo, Michelle Nadja - Temple
OTHER
Hotwired
2 w FromScratch - SCAPA, University of Auckland
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Wednesday August 21
ROCK/POP
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Roadhouse
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Kings Arms
DANCE/DJ
Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar
Bridge City Jazzmen - Gables
Menage A Trois - Cuba
COMEDY/OTHER
Random Axe of Comedy - Temple
Big Wednesday w Benjamin Crellin - Classic
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Thursday August 15
ROCK/POP
Mightyscoop, Drifter - Kings Arms
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Lincoln Green
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Hillcrest, Hamilton
DANCE/DJ
DJ Grant - Carlton
DJ Classic - Roadhouse
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julie Mason - Cuba
Danny Sherer Benefit - Java Jive
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar
Bell, Winch, Brown - London Bar
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Poetry w Nick Ascroft, Richard Reeve, Sonja Yellic, Corin Black, Kai Jensen, Di, Anna Jackson - Temple
Romancing the Night w the New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm
Peter and Katherine Watts - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1.10pm
COMEDY/CABARET
Barbara Sassy and the Riot Squad - Classic
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