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 in season
Daily music, shows, and events
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Theatre in season
Chess - Harlequin Theatre, from Fri Jun 22
Peter Pan - Uxbridge Gallery, to Sun Jul 1
The Hairy Mclary Show - Maidment Theatre, from Wed Jul 4
Ponsonby Road - Maidment Studio, to Jul 14
Oliver - Centrestage, Orewa, to Jul 14
King Arthur - Rose Centre, to Jul 14
Naked Samoans - The Trilogy - Aotea Centre, to Sat Jun 30
The Chuck You Tour w David Strassman - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, Fri Jun 29; Wellington Convention Centre Town Hall, Wellington, Sat Jun 30
Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Maidment, to Sat Jun 30
Ihi FrENZy w the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Society - Aotea Centre, to Sun Jul 1
Taonga of the Pacific Rim: The De Croy Arts Trust Award Winners - Auckland Town Hall, Mon Jul 2, 7 pm
Taonga of the Pacific Rim: The Unesco Contemporary Youth Concert - Auckland Town Hall, Tue Jul 3, 7 pm
Witi Ihimaera's Women Far Walking - State Theatre, Palmerston North, Jul 4-7
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Friday June 29
ROCK/POP
Reggae Uprising Part 3 w Leviticus Shallom, Deek Levi - Galatos.
Augustino, Pluto, Ed Gains Experience - Kings Arms.
Contagious - Harp and Crown.
Hush - Horse & Trap.
cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals, Bruce Mason Centre.
Private Eye - De Brett.
Tall Poppies - Carlton.
Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellserlie.
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.
Asteroid Andy, the Void, Ishtar - downstairs, Masonic.
Dozer - upstairs, Masonic.
Hands Off - Finnegans, Poenamo.
Sand Hog - Basix.
DANCE/DJ
The Mercenaries - Cause Celebre.
DJ Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Box.
Lil Duanee, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos.
Smack, DJ Smoking Joe - Surgery Bar.
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos.
Hinemoana Baker, Tyree Robertson - Temple.
Julie Mason, the Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar.
Caitlin Smith- Otto's Sapphire Room.
Soul Sax Plus - Luna Cafe, Hahei.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.
Middle Eastern Kurdish music and poetry - Odeon Cafe.
Feck - Dog's Bollix.
Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra.
The Glen Moffatt Band - Java Jive.
COMEDY
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Jeremy Elwood; Late & Live - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.
The Improv Bandits; Late Night Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
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Saturday June 30
ROCK/POP
International Reggae Day Celebrations w Jah Love Muzik Jeremiah, Culture Dan - Galatos.
Fresh Fest w Boo Yaa Tribe - Auckland Town Hall.
Blue Velvet, Jah'na, Jamie Stone - Temple.
Diane Ponzio, Audio Zephyr - Java Jive.
cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional final Powerstation.
Private Eye - De Brett.
Contagious - Fireman's Arms.
Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Wairau.
Kitset, Marineville - Kings Arms.
Club Nerd - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.
X-Static - Finnegans, Poenamo.
Ancient Youth - Brewhouse, Poenamo.
DANCE/DJ
The Mercenaries, Selectah Sam - Cause Celebre.
Smack, DJ Smoking Joe - Surgery Bar.
Mr Big Stuff, Selectah Sam - Galatos.
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Karen Hunter - Eggs-Centric Care, Whitianga.
Kip Tipuna, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra.
Jason Jones Quartet - London Bar.
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.
Sangha - Aotea Square Market, noon.
Jews Brothers - Rakinos.
COMEDY
Micetro; Saturday Night Late - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Jeremy Elwood; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.
CLASSICAL
Last Night of the Proms w the Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30 pm.
Hayley Westenra - Founders Theatre, Hamilton.
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Sunday July 1
ROCK/POP
Dave Alley, Pan Am, Rubicon - Kings Arms, 3 pm.
cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals, Forum North, Whangarei.
Chris Knox - Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, 3 pm.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Mark - De Brett.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms, 7 pm.
Murray Tanner Trio - Horse & Trap.
Outspoken w performance poets and actors - Temple.
Brian Smith-George Chisholm Trio - Brickhouse.
Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Java Jive.
Soul Sax Plus - Princes Faire, noon.
Sean and Rodney, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix.
Manuel Gomez - Alhambra.
John McGough - Roundabout Bar.
Wurlitzer Pipe Organ w Ken Double - Hollywood Cinema, 2 pm.
Kiwi Express - Our Local.
COMEDY
Soap - Covert Theatre.
CLASSICAL
Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 6 pm.
The Festival of the Performing Arts Vocal Section Aria Section, Premier Award Finals, Senior Instrumental Section Recital Award - Performing Arts Academy, University of Waikato, 7.30 pm.
The Choir of St Matthew-in-the-city - St Andrew's Church, Cambridge, 4 pm.
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Monday July 2
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.
Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso.
COMEDY
Raw Comedy w Cal Wilson - Classic.
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Tuesday July 3
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Karen q Temple - Temple.
CLASSICAL
Hayley Westenra - Aotea Centre.
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Wednesday July 4
ROCK/POP
The Radio Kings - Kings Arms.
The Believers - Copper Joe's.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Stan Malcolm Hinemoana Baker, Sydney, Michael Rudd - Temple.
Dave McCrae, Joy Yates, Jade McCrae - Gables.
Dave Alley - Java Jive.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.
Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
COMEDY
Big Wednesday - Classic.
More or Less; the Lab - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
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Thursday July 5
ROCK/POP
Stardrunk, Stormfish - Kings Arms.
Liquid - Copper Joe's.
DANCE/DJ
Manuel Bundy, John Highsted - Tabac.
COMEDY
Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Benjamin Crellin - Classic.
The Eliminator; the Lab - Covert, 8 pm; 10 pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Greg Tell Trio - London Bar.
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