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
The Three Irish Tenors: Brendan Locke, Patrick Fisher, Christopher Ferguson - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Fri March 22; Wanganui Opera House, Sat March 23; Regent Theatre, Palmerston North, Sun March 24; Municipal Theatre, Hastings, Tue March 26; Convention Centre, Rotorua Wed March 27
The Great China Circus - ASB Stadium, to Sat Mar 23
Hansel and Gretel - Uxbridge Gallery, Howick, Sat Mar 23, 11am, 2pm
The Vagina Monologues - Maidment Theatre to Sat Mar 23; Bruce Mason Centre, Mar 25-28
Hero - Hero Pride March, Sat Mar 23, 2 pm; Wigs on the Waterfront, Viaduct Harbour, Sun Mar 24
Red Fish , Blue Fish - Silo Theatre, to Sat Mar 23
The Happiest Days of Your Life - Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, to Sat Mar 23
Roger Hall's Take a Chance on Me - Bruce Mason Centre, to Sat Mar 23
Ghost Writer - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Mar 23
Take a Chance on Me - Bruce Mason Centre, to Sat Mar 23
Metekhi w the Georgian State Dancers - Municipal Theatre, Napier, Mon Mar 25; Convention Centre, Rotorua, Tue Mar 26; St James, Wellington, Wed Mar 27
Strike - Aotea Centre, Tue Mar 26, Thu Mar 28
Hymn - Silo, from Wed Mar 27
Old Times - Maidment Studio, to Apr 6
Leah - Sky City Theatre, to Sun Apr 7
The Play About the Baby w the Auckland Theatre Company - Aotea Centre, to Apr 20
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Friday March 22
ROCK/POP
The Nythers, Smooth Jimmies, We Dunno, Class One - Kings Arms.
The Fun Fun Fun Beach Boys Party w Jeffrey Foskett, Billy Hinsche - Fuel Shed, Wanganui.
Ziko, Nigel Gavin, Tony Waine, Steve Clarkson, Showbiz Kids - Temple.
Double Take - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Albert St.
Sommerset, Sheriff Lobo, School of Meat - Frypan, Wellington.
Dave and Judi - Lincoln Green.
Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver.
Private Eye - De Brett.
Contagious - Dog's Bollix.
Tall Poppies - Muddy Farmer.
Evan Silva - 23 Barrys Point Rd.
Fluid, Inertio, Wireless - upstairs, Masonic.
Indifference, Jadestonz, Shudda, Bastet, Synical - downstairs, Masonic.
Hunter - Roadhouse.
Deryn and Rewa, Mermaids - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Doug Norris, Vaimutu All Stars String Band - New City, Sky City.
Phil Madsen - Atrium Bar, Sky City.
Split Second - Rose & Crown.
Burn - O'Hagan's.
DANCE/DJ
Mike Grant - Mix.
DJ Solo - Oxygen.
Ain't it Dope - Galatos.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Kevin Kennedy, Brendan Dugan, Gray Bartlett, Jodi Vaughan - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.
The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.
Paul Ubana Jones - Vino Vino, Waiheke Island.
Peter and Kirby Wood Quartet - London Bar.
Tony Hopkins Trio - Rakinos.
Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall.
Angela Vodanovich, Max Purdie - Half Moon Bay Restaurant.
COMEDY/CABARET
Comedy Showcase w Benjamin Crellin, Jason Hoyte, Michele A'Court; Late Show - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm.
CLASSICAL
From Carmen to Carmina w the Auckland Philharmonia, New Zealand Opera - Aotea Centre, 7.30pm.
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Saturday March 23
ROCK/POP
Creed, Incubus, Savant, Eight - Western Springs.
Ardijah, Nesian Mystic, Juicy - Oxygen.
The Demi Whores, My Little Pony, Mr Slackjaw - Kings Arms.
Mestar, The Rainy Days, Secret Boyfriend, Justin Sherborne - Temple.
The Fun Fun Fun Beach Boys Party w Jeffrey Foskett, Billy Hinsche - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.
Sommerset, GMC, Next In Line - Bar Bodega, Wellington.
Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSA.
Hands Off - R'toto.
Deryn and Rewa, Mermaids - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Vaimutu All Stars String Band - New City, Sky City.
Phil Madsen - Atrium Bar, Sky City.
Pure Kiwi - Venue, Browns Bay.
DANCE/DJ
Hero 2002 Party w Stephen Allkins, Crazy Penis, DJs Sveta, Dick Johnson - St James.
Popcorn - Galatos.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
DJ Classic Daddy - Roadhouse.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Paul Ubana Jones - Java Jive.
Jews Brothers - Rakinos.
Express - Jazz Bar.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Ngatea Hall.
Gaye Jurisich and the Peter Wood Trio - London Bar.
Angela Vodanovich, Kip Tipuna - Half Moon Bay Restaurant.
CLASSICAL
From Carmen to Carmina w the Auckland Philharmonia, New Zealand Opera - Aotea Centre, 7.30pm.
St John Passion w Bach Musica NZ - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 8 pm.
COMEDY/CABARET
Comedy Showcase w Benjamin Crellin, Jason Hoyte, Michele A'Court; Diamond Lounge w Jan Maree - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm.
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Sunday March 24
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Andy Casey, Steve Tofa, Matthew Bannister, Geoff - Kings Arms, 3pm.
The Fun Fun Fun Beach Boys Party w Jeffrey Foskett, Billy Hinsche - Ascension Vineyard, Matakana.
Sacred Fire, Kara Gordon - Temple.
Suzanne Lynch, Steve Larkins - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Hendrix and Co - O'Hagan's.
Acoustic Earfood - De Post, 3.30pm.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Roberto - De Brett.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Nick Gaffaney - Odeon Lounge.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive.
Kantuta - New City, Sky City.
1932 Jazz Orchestra - Howick Club.
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7.30pm.
Grant Chilcott Ensemble - Thirsty Whale.
Jess and Jazzmen - Titirangi RSA.
Julie Mason - Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, 2pm; London Bar, 7pm.
Sally Sadler - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm.
BonzNZa - Auckland Domain Winter Gardens, 5pm.
Lester Simpson - Bunker.
The Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm.
CLASSICAL
Erik Reischel, Mark Menzies, Hye Won Kim, David Nalden, Tom Pierard - Auckland University Music Theatre, 7.30pm.
St John Passion w Bach Musica NZ - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2pm.
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Monday March 25
ROCK/POP
Dean Te Paa - Alto Bar, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.
COMEDY
Raw Comedy Quest w Mike Loder - Classic.
CLASSICAL
Belcea Quartet - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
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Tuesday March 26
ROCK/POP
Dean Te Paa - Alto Bar, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
LA Thompson, Jezabella's Revenge, Vernoffe, Cardi, Jez Laupepe - Temple.
COMEDY/OTHER
Variety Show w Chris Powley, Dave Ngawhika, Extreme Comique - New City, Sky City.
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Wednesday March 27
ROCK/POP
Revolver, the Bing Turkby Emsemble - Kings Arms.
Dave Alley - Java Jive.
James Ray, Justin, Gaille Tinihau - Temple.
Dean Te Paa - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Variety Show w Chris Powley, Planet - New City, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.
Spargo Quartet - Cuba.
Julie Mason and Phil Broadhurst - Gables.
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Jan Maree- Classic.
CLASSICAL
Faure and Rutter Requiems w the North Shore City 100-Voice Chorale - St Matthew-in-the-City, 7.30pm.
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Thursday March 28
ROCK/POP
goodshirt - Classic.
Stoods & Krin - Kings Arms.
Split Second - Cock & Bull.
The Slacks - Dogs Bollix.
Burn - Rose & Crown.
Cam's Bad Appless - Temple.
De Ja-Vu - Lincoln Green Hotel.
Roger Skinner - Orchards Bar.
Contagious - O'Hagans.br>
Salon Kings Adore, Lure of Shoes - Cafe 223.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Chris Cox - Garage Bar.
DJ Sample Gee - Central Studios.
Girls on Decks - Elbow Bar.
DJ Karn Hall - Ink Bar.
Chemistry release party w Agnelli and Nelson, Slinky, resident Dave Lea & more - St James.
DJs Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar.
DJs Storm'n Norman, Manuel Bundy, Chris Cox - Nsomnia.
Rock Solid w Finsta and Nedsta - Khuja Lounge.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Cam's Bad Apples, Tahuva, Ordain, Mordor, Ruptus Jack - Temple.
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza.
Peter Wood - Alhambra.
Carlos Godinez Trio - London Bar.
Blue Bottom Stompers - Rakinos.
Mark & Linda - Atrium Bar.
The Rockin Lockins - Java Jive.
COMEDY
The Improv Bandits, The Lab - Covert Theatre
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