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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Theatre this week
Pinter double bill: A Slight Ache and A Kind of Alaska - Silo, from Sat Sep 7
The Cherry Orchard - Rose Garden Community Centre to Sat Sep 7
The Wiggles - Aotea Centre, Sep 9-11; Michael Fowler Centre, Fri Sep 13; Arena 4, Palmerston North, Mon Sep 16
Little Che - Maidment Studio, from Mon Sep 9
Drag Kings in the Flesh - Flesh Nightclub, Sep 6-7
The Merchant of Venice - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe, Wed Sep 11
Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
The Pickle King - Maidment, to Sat Sep 28
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Friday September 6
ROCK/POP
2002 b.Net New Zealand Music Awards w Slave, Otis, Salmonella Dub, Mestar, Subware, Dubious Bros - Bruce Mason Centre
Frontside Grind, the Cut Snakes, Shady Brain Farm - Kings Arms
Salmonella Dub - St James
Asiz - New City, Sky City
Beckett, Cliff Thorogood, Jonno, the Slacks - Temple
Contagious - Dog's Bollix
Slide - Thirsty Dog
The Boss - O'Hagans
Aria 51 - Claddagh
MG45 - Arthur Street Bar and Grill
The Verdict - Onehunga Workingmens Club
The Believers - Thirsty Whale, 5.30pm
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Planet - Rose & Crown
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands Regional Final - Masonic
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands Regional Final - Golden Cross, Waihi
Split Second - Carlton
DANCE/DJ
Upgrade Part One w DnB, Fluid B2b, Motion, Riddle, DJ Pots; Felicity, Noise Control, Mr B, Davy D, Page 3 - Galatos main room; basement
Blah Wobal, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Robyn Peters, MC Jess - lounge, Galatos
Sir Vere, Ali, P-Money, Scribe, Matty C, Deceptikonz, Pots, Presha, Orphan - Fu Bar
DJ Sandman - Thirsty Whale, 9pm
Dunc the Funk - Galbraith's Ale House
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Robben Ford, Long John Baldry, James Gaylyn, Danny Caron, Deszon Claiborne, Erna Ferry, Liam Ryan, Rodger Fox and the Renard Horns - Regent Theatre, Palmerston North
The Amazing Rhythm Aces - Flamingo Bar, Wellington
Soul Sax Plus - Aotea Square Market, noon
Candy and Jazztrack - Gables
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
Max Purdie Trio - St Heliers Streets, 11am
Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra
The King Pinz - Java Jive
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm
Roger Manins and Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar
COMEDY/CABARET
Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Sam Wills, Gish, Terry Williams - Classic, 8pm
Late'n'Loud w Benjamin Crellin - Classic, 10.30pm
When Good Clowns Go Bad w Radar, Mike Loder; Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm; 10pm
CLASSICAL
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Great Classics 4 - Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm
Uwe Grodd - Music Theatre, University of Auckland
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Saturday September 7
ROCK/POP
Newending, the Managers, Roofdog, Losing Face - Kings Arms
Pine, Mestar - Temple
Salmonella Dub - Starlight Ballroom, Wellington
Asiz - New City, Sky City
Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn
Aria 51, DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh
The Boss - R'toto
Planet - Rose & Crown
Kitsch, Bolbox Rex, Dead Letter - Bar-Baric
2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands Regional Final - Prospect of Howick
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Addictive, DJ Tua - Carlton
DANCE/DJ
Made in Hong Kong, Dino, Felicity, B-Line, Halogen Girl, Vanja, Camille - Fu Bar
Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Issac Aesili - lounge, Galatos
Tobi, Larnach, Automatic, DJ Miko, System, MC Saachi - basement, Galatos
DJ Sandman - Thirsty Whale
DJ Jazz - Roadhouse
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Boulter, Gray Bartlett, the Brahms Trio, Tanya Batt, Anna Dorson, Mark Jensen does Frank Sinatra - Corelli Theatre, Browns Bay
Robben Ford, Long John Baldry, James Gaylyn, Danny Caron, Deszon Claiborne, Erna Ferry, Liam Ryan, Rodger Fox and the Renard Horns - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza
Soul Sax Plus - Aotea Square Market, noon
Max Purdie Trio - St Heliers Streets, 11am
Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix
Lorraine Havill, Built for Comfort - Jazz Bar
Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive
Kiwi Express - Foresters Arms
Swing Easy Trio - Brick Lane
Chris Mason-Battley Quintet - London Bar
COMEDY/OTHER
Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Sam Wills, Gish, Terry Williams - Classic, 8pm
Xprov - Classic, 10.30pm
When Good Clowns Go Bad w Radar and Mike Loder; Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm; 10pm
CLASSICAL
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Great Classics 4 - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm (pre-concert talk 7pm)
A Night in Vienna w the Bay of Island Singers - Memorial Hall, Kerikeri
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Sunday September 8
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Heath and Gene from Rubicon, Richard, James Milne - Kings Arms
York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple
McSweeney - O'Hagans
T, Michelle Kazor - Grand Central
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm
Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra
Brendon Ham, Back II Basic - Java Jive
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap, 12.30pm
Groove'n' Hi - Jazz Bar
John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Albany Inn, noon; Sangria, Manly, 4pm
Acoustic Styliz Open Mic, Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix
Thran Maggie - Claddagh
John Key Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm
John McGough - Korner Bar
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 3.30pm; 7pm
COMEDY
Wide Open - Covert Theatre
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Robert Aitken Celebrity Concert - Music Theatre, University of Auckland
Music by Mozart, Lilburn and Beethoven w the Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Chamber Orchestra, 6pm
Three Mezzos w Lynne Anderson, Margo Knightsbridge, Barbara Lynch - Highwic, 5pm
Bach Musica NZ - St Matthew-in-the-City, 5pm
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Monday September 9
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic Night Competition w Chelle - Temple
COMEDY
Raw Comedy - Classic
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Tuesday September 10
ROCK/POP
Glenn Bodger, Robbie White, James Crompton, Ravi - Temple
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
John Wilcox - Cuba
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Wednesday September 11
ROCK/POP
Boney M - Rugby Park, Whakatane, 6.30 pm
Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive
Michelle Wilson, Andrea, Helen Phare, Anita, Michelle Nadja, Caroline Till - Temple
The Slacks, Goon - Kings Arms
DANCE/DJ
Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle
DJ Phat - front bar, Galatos
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar
Spargo Quartet - Cuba
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Mike Loder - Classic
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Thursday September 12
ROCK/POP
Boney M - Bruce Mason Centre
Agustino, Indiosa - Classic
Stan Malcolm, Stephen Tayo, Avid, Milk - Temple
Planet - Rose & Crown
Matthew Middleton, Duncan Bruce, K5K - Kings Arms
DANCE/DJ
DJ Noel - O'Hagans
DJ Classic - Roadhouse
DJ Grant - Carlton
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Max Purdie Trio - Hotel Grand Chancellor
Julie Mason - Cuba
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar
Andy Blue - Java Jive
Kevin Field Trio - London Bar
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia Royal & SunAlliance Series: Piano & Pictures - Aotea Centre, 8pm (pre-concert talk 7pm)
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