This Week

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

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

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Friday

ROCK/POP .

Hello Sailor, Radio Kings - Kings Arms, France St.

Feds - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Chill Factor - O'Hagan's, 497 Pakuranga Rd.

Somewhere South - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Westfield St Lukes, 9pm.

8 Foot Sativa, Elschlong - Indigo, Wellington.

Verdict - Onehunga Workingmen's Club, 158 The Mall.

Alternative Washing Machine - Galatos Basement, 9pm.

Out of the Blue - Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club, 6 Alfriston Rd, 8pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, Customs St, 10pm.

No Illusion - Howick RSA, 25 Wellington St, 7pm.

Liquid - Empire, cnr Nelson and Victoria Sts, 10pm.

Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Chet O'Connell, Primal Beat - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom .

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DANCE/DJ .

Scribe - Altitude, Hamilton.

Alternative Washing Machine - Galatos Basement, 9pm.

Deep Hard 'n' Funky - Louis Osbourne, Princess Superstar, Hayden Keys, St James.

Cesar, Blah Wobble - Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Cosmic Disco - Roger Perry, Manuel Bundy, 48 Sonic, Snitch, Phillipa, Wyndham Bowling Club, 18 Wyndham St.

Leon D, George, Paul Radley - Ink, 268 K Rd.

DJCXL, Phatmospheric, b2b, Logikal, Orphan - Fu, 166 Queen St.

Rastus, Timmy Schumcher, A-Spark Snitch - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Riddim Killa, DJ Mon, Andy Hamilton - Korova Bar, New North Rd, Kingsland, 9pm.

Karn Hall, Benwah, Andy Vann - club, Centro, Wyndham St.

Solly, Dan Clarke - lounge, Centro, Wyndham St.

Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aiseli, Kelly Kahukiwa - Khuja Lounge, Queen St, 10.30pm .

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre, Sale St, Howick, 7.30pm.

Merri-May Gill - Peggy Gordon's, New Plymouth.

Hayley Barker Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

John McGough - Bays Club, 2 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, 7pm.

Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive, Pompalier Tce, 10pm.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Shades - Stetson Club, Dairy Flat Hall, Postman's Rd, Albany, 8pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 7pm.

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COMEDY .

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 10pm.

Comedy Showcase - Jan Maree, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Late & Loud - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm .

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CLASSICAL .

Masters Recital - Sarah Paek, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

Wild West - Auckland Philharmonia, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm .

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DANCE .

Fine Line Terrain: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Town Hall. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Lens: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Late Night Choreographers: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

State of Eight: I Love You, I Love You Not: Auckland Dance Festival - St Cuthberts College, 122 Market Rd, Epsom. Ph (09) 631 0313.

Fire Dance - Aotea Centre (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph (09) 307 5000 .

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OTHER .

Big Boys Toys - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-8.30pm (and tomorrow, Sunday).

Needlework and Craft Fair - Waikato Events Centre, Hamilton, 10am-5pm.

Art Exhibition and sale - with west Auckland artists, proceeds to the Henderson Valley Riding for the Disabled Association, Landsend Subtropical Nursery, 108 Parker Rd, Oratia.

Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square, 10am-6pm.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm .

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THEATRE .

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Idiot's Fury - by James McLaughlin, directed by Robyn Donnelly, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 366 6637.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura (and tomorrow, Sunday). Ph 0800 725 858.

By Degrees - by Roger Hall, Ellerslie Community Centre, cnr Arthur Street and Ellerslie Panmure Highway (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 525 3336.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall (and tomorrow, Sunday). Ph (09) 473 9339.

A Chorus Line - Spotlight Theatre, Allan Brewster Recreation Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe, 8pm (and tomorrow, Sunday 2pm). Ph (09) 636 7990.

The Storytellers - by Brian Way, Howick Children's Theatre, Uxbridge Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick (and Saturday). Ph (09) 537 4943 .



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Saturday

SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP .

Figurehead, the Tuesdays, Supertrip - Kings Arms, France St.

Chill Factor - O'Hagan's, 497 Pakuranga Rd.

Cherry All Torn Up, Graveyard Rumble, DJ Crusher - Ambassador, 1218 Great North Rd.

Stylus - Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui.

Slacks - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, Customs St, 10pm.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Liquid - Empire, cnr Nelson and Victoria Sts, 10pm.

Diane Mikkelsen, Versatility Rocks - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Night Train - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Dave Charles - Warkworth RSA, 28 Neville St, 7.30pm.

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DANCE/DJ .

Scribe - Sub Nine, Wellington.

Road 2 Rio - Spanish Fly, Uncle Barnie, lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Sumo - Minuit, Tobi, MC Blinb, Timmy Schumacher, basement, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 10pm.

Soul - Roger Perry, Cuffy, Dan C, Automatic, Cian, Wyndham Bowling Club, 18 Wyndham St.

Phillipa, Claire Dell, Phully - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Skam, Phantom, Presha - Fu, 166 Queen St.

Vader, Riddle, Pots, Elemental - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Tim Richards, Sambro, Simon C, Kieron - club, Centro, Wyndham St.

Junior, Trist - lounge, Centro, Wyndham St.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.

Revelations - rock'n'roll, ballroom, 99 Taylor Rd, Mangere Bridge, 7.30pm.

Manuel Bunday, Sam E, Flash Harry - Khuja Lounge.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .

Jan Preston, David Paquette - celebrating 150 years of Steinway pianos, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, 5.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Thames RSA, Queen St, Thames.

Jim Brennan Quartet - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.

Swing Easy - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 8pm.

Merri-May Gill - Eggsentric Cafe, Whitianga.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 7pm.

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

John McGough - Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Great North Rd, 6pm.

Gahu - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

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COMEDY .

Comedy Showcase - Andrew Clay, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Saturday Night Late & Live - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

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CLASSICAL .

Waitakere City Orchestra - Titirangi War Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, 8pm.

Teresa Cooper, Ludwig Treviranus - Artworks, Waiheke Island, 5pm.

Split Reedz - Ensemble Philharmonia, Auckland Art Gallery, noon.

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DANCE .

Fine Line Terrain: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Town Hall. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Lens: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Late Night Choreographers: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

State of Eight: I Love You, I Love You Not: Auckland Dance Festival - St Cuthberts College, 122 Market Rd, Epsom. Ph (09) 631 0313.

Fire Dance - Aotea Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE .

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Idiot's Fury - by James McLaughlin, directed by Robyn Donnelly, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 6637.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 8pm. Ph 0800 725 858.

By Degrees - by Roger Hall, Ellerslie Community Centre, cnr Arthur Street and Ellerslie Panmure Highway. Ph (09) 525 3336.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 8pm. Ph (09) 473 9339.

A Chorus Line - Spotlight Theatre, Allan Brewster Recreation Centre, Tavern Lane, Papatoetoe, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7990.

Run For Your Wife - by R. Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

The Storytellers - by Brian Way, Howick Children's Theatre, Uxbridge Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick. Ph (09) 537 4943.

Shirley Valentine - Heaven Under the Moon, 265 Boiler Gully Rd, Waiuku, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 235 1588.

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FAMILY .

DNA Badge-Making - for children, Auckland Museum, 10am-5pm.

Courage Day - readings by Witi Ihimaera, Stephanie Johnson, William Taylor, Kapka Kassabova, St Matthew-in-the-City, Wellesley St, 5pm-7pm.

Lego Fun Show - Motat, Western Springs.

Art Exhibition and sale - with west Auckland artists, proceeds to the Henderson valley Riding for the Disabled Association, Landsend Subtropical Nursey, 108 Parker Rd, Oratia.

Expressionz Pasifika Festival Auditions - Jack Dickey Centre, 174 Greenlane West, 10am-6pm.

Martial Arts All Styles Open Championships 2003 - Hillcrest High School Gymnasium, Hamilton.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS .

Big Boys Toys - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-8.30pm.

Needlework and Craft Fair - Waikato Events Centre, Hamilton, 10am-5pm.

Children's Fete - St Barnabas, 283 Mt Eden Rd, 9.30am.

Everything Olive Festival - Rangihoua Estate, 1 Gordons Rd, Waiheke Island, 11am-4pm.

Heritage Festival - food, music, art, craft, antiques, fundraising for West Auckland Hospice, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, 10am-4pm.

Church Fair - St Marks Church, Nawton, Waikato, 8.30am-11.30am.

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HIGHER LEARNING .

High Ropes Challenge for Women - challenges in a safe and supportive environment, Auckland Women's Centre, 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn, 10am-4pm. Ph (09) 376 3227.

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GARDENING .

Parnell Festival of Roses - Dove-Myer Robinson Park, Gladstone Rd, Holy Trinity Cathedral, St Mary's and Parnell mainstreet (and tomorrow), noon - 5pm.

Window on Waikato - open gardens in aid of Hospice Waikato. Ph 0800 HOSPICE.

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Sunday

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP .

Undressed - Anna Warrington, Artistry, One Million Dollars - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .

Kevin Field, Julien Dyne - Rakino's 35 High St.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.

Vintage Jazz Band, Caitlin Smith, Julian Russell, Tim Williams - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

Bluegrass Unlimited - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

Brendon Ham Acoustic Duo - Old Albany Pub, Main Rd, 1.30pm.

Karen Hunter - Waiheke Blues Club, 1pm.

Maria O'Flaherty, Peter Common - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd 2.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, Main Highway.

Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.

Chet O'Connell, Malcolm McCallum - Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm.

Caitlin, Vanessa, Phillipa - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Nigel Gavin - Auckland Art Gallery, 3pm.

Cats'n'Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.

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CLASSICAL .

Masters Recital - Emily Wu, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY .

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 7pm.

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DANCE .

Fine Line Terrain: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Town Hall. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Fire Dance - Aotea Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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OTHER .

Pamela Stephenson - with John Hawkesby, Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, 10.30am.

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THEATRE .

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 2pm. Ph 0800 725 858.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall. Ph (09) 473 9339.

The Storytellers - by Brian Way, Howick Children's Theatre, Uxbridge Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick, 2pm. Ph (09) 537 4943.

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FAMILY .

Joy & Festivity Family Activity Day - Christmas-themed craft activities and entertainment, bringa small Christmas present for a child in Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland Museum, craft sessions from 10am-noon and 1.30pm-3pm.

Kids Workshop - artist Sofia Tekela Smith makes some funky jewellery making, for children 5-12, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Aviation Site Guided Tour - Motat, Great North Rd.

Live Day - Preparing for Christmas, Howick Historical Village, Bells Rd, Pakuranga.

Elephant Birthday - Kashin and Burma celebrate their birthdays, kids entertainment, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs, 11am-2pm.

Solace - candle lighting service for those who have lost someone to suicide, St Columba Church, 92 Surrey Cres, Grey Lynn, 5pm.

Barkfest - dog protest march, from QE11 Square to a rally at Aotea Square, 10.30am.

Art Exhibition and sale - with west Auckland artists, proceeds to the Henderson valley Riding for the Disabled Association, Landsend Subtropical Nursey, 108 Parker Rd, Oratia.

Martial Arts All Styles Open Championships 2003 - Hillcrest High School Gymnasium, Hamilton.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS .

Big Boys Toys - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-8.30pm.

Needlework and Craft Fair - Waikato Events Centre, Hamilton, 10am-5pm.

St Heliers Bay Village Handcraft Market - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, cnr Turua St and Polygon Rd, 10am-4pm.

St Ignatius Primary School Gala - 72 Speight Rd, St Heliers, 11am-3pm.

Milford Christmas Handcraft Market - Milford Senior Citizens Hall, 10am-3pm.

Toy and Hobby Fair and Swapmeet - Auckland Central Model Railway Club, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr New North Rd and Wairere Ave, noon-2.30pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING .

Curator's Insight - Mary Kisler and Jane Davidson on Flaunt: Art/Fashion/Culture, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 1pm.

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GARDENING .

Parnell Festival of Roses - Dove-Myer Robinson Park, Gladstone Rd, Holy Trinity Cathedral, St Mary's and Parnell mainstreet (and tomorrow), noon - 5pm.

New Zealand Carnivorous Plant Society Spring Show - Auckland Horticultural Centre, Great North Rd, Western Springs, noon-4pm.

Window on Waikato - open gardens in aid of Hospice Waikato. Ph 0800 HOSPICE.

Incredible Edible Experience - Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Manurewa, 10am-1pm. Ph (09) 267 1457 ext 201.

10th Great Greenhithe Garden Tour - tickets from Greenhithe Kindergarten, 10am-4pm.

UPCOMING .

Pamela Stephenson - Heritage Tearooms, Heritage Hotel, Wed Nov 19, noon.

Zed - New Brew, Albany, Wed Nov 19; Aclantis, Mt Maunganui, Thu Nov 20; Altitude, Hamilton, Fri Nov 21; Irish Rover, Gisborne, Tue Nov 25; Shed 2, Napier, Wed Nov 26; Angus inn, Lower Hutt, Nov 27.

Carly Binding - Coast, Nov 20; Revert, Hamilton, Nov 21.

Margaret Atwood - with John Campbell, Bruce Mason Centre, Thu Nov 20; Literary Lunch, Civic, Fri Nov 21, noon.

Scribe - St James, Nov 21.

Slinky - St James, Nov 28.

Not Coming to a Multiplex Near You - digital films season, Bats Theatre, Wellington, Dec 1-6; Classic and MIC, Dec 9-13.

Bob Log III - Kings Arms, Thu Dec 4; Aqua Velvet Ballroom, Raglan, Fri Dec 5; Bodega, Wellington, Sat Dec 6.

Terror, Evil Priest - Valve, Wellington, Thu Dec 4; Eden Bar, Fri Dec 5; Youthzone, Hamilton, Sat Dec 6.

Carl Cox, Greg Churchill, Sam Hill - St James, Fri Dec 5.

Robbie Williams, Duran Duran - Western Springs, Sat Dec 6.

Calexico - Indigo, Wellington, Fri Dec 12; Kings Arms, Sat Dec 13.

Lloyd Cole - Auckland Herald Theatre, December 18; Wellington Bodega, December 20.

Welcome 2004 - Nick Warren, Greg Churchill, Sam Hill, Rob Salmon, Rob Warner, DJ Risk, Soane, Tim Phin, Havoc, Andy Pickering, St James, Wed Dec 31.

2004 the Party - Pacifier, D4, King Kapisi, Nesian Mystik, betchadupa, Twolance Blacktop, Revolver, Something Stupid, Bruce Earwaker, Wed Dec 31.

Evanesence - Auckland Town Hall, Thu Jan 8.

50 Cent, G-Unit, Obie Trice, Scribe, Mareko - Mt Smart Supertop, Tuesday December 9.

Queens of the Stone Age - Auckland Town Hall, Jan 13.

Big Day Out - Metallica, Flaming Lips, Mars Volta, the Strokes, Dandy Warhols, Peaches, Aphex Twin, Ericsson Stadium, Fri Jan 16.

LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad - Sandwiches, Wellington, Thu Dec 18; Fu BAr, Sat Dec 20.

Bryan Ferry - Civic, Sat Jan 31.

America - Civic, Feb 3.

Pretenders - Wellington Town Hall, Mon Feb 16; Aotea Centre, Wed Feb 18

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Monday

COMEDY/OTHER.

Raw Comedy - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Masters Recital - with Grace Kim, 7pm; Solveig Ronningen, 8.45pm, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St.

Split Reedz - Ensemble Philharmonia, te tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, noon.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

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OTHER.

Lego Fun Show - Motat, Western Springs.

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Zealand Modern - paintings and sculpture from the collection exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, to Dec 7.

Pacific Jewellery - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Dec 7.

Flaunt: Art/Fashion/Culture - Auckland Art Gallery, main gallery, to Feb 8.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.

Nine Lives - 2003 Chartwell Exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 23.




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Tuesday


ROCK/POP.

Birtles, Shorrock, Goble - Founders Theatre, Hamilton.

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DANCE/DJ.

Silverbeat, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Grant Winterburn, Chris Melville - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Masters Recital - Doris Cheng, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

Split Reedz - Ensemble Philharmonia, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, noon.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 8pm. Ph 0800 725 858.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Small Paintings - by Peter Siddell, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 30.

Handycrafts - at home with textiles, group show; te tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Nov 23.

Wild Things - by Joanna Braithwaite, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Nov 24.

Mallcontent - multimedia by Lauren Lysaght, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 21.

Six In One - group show, Jane Sanders Gallery, 40 George St, Mt Eden, to Dec 23.

20 Years Between Munich & NZ - jewellery group show, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Katherine Mansfield Paintings - by Susan Wilson, Jonathan Grant Galleries, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 21.

A Japanese Affair - by Rita Dibert, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Nov 28.

The Art of Turned Wood - contemporary woodturning, Aotea Centre, to Nov 29.

Landfill - by Tony de Lautour, Ivan Anthony, 312 K Rd, to Nov 22.

Sifi Taavale Fale - by Sheyne Tuffery, Lane Gallery, to Nov 28.

Crossing Kuku - by Huhana Smith, Ferner Galleries, to Nov 22.

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Wednesday

WEDNESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Zed - New Brew, Rosedale Rd, Albany.

Grenade Kills 3, Debauchery, Misadelphia - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Birtles, Shorrock, Goble - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth.

Acoustic Jam - Dave Alley, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

JRP - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Timmy Schumacher, Pari - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

DJ Italo - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

Verse 2, Che Fu's Krates, Open Souls - Khuja Lounge, Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Jessica Bradshaw - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Chet O'Connell, Malcolm McCallum - Degree, Viadcut Harbour, 9pm.

Fondue Set, Open Mic - Ganz, Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina, 7.30pm.

Murray McIlwraith Group - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herney Bay, 7.30pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green 159 Lincoln Rd, 8pm.

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COMEDY.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 8pm. Ph 0800 725 858.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 8pm. Ph (09) 473 9339.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

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OTHER.

Symonds St Cemetery Mystery Walk - meet at K Rd entrance, 9.30am; noon. Ph (09) 379 1341.

Pamela Stephenson - Heritage Tearooms, Heritage Hotel, noon.

Lifegiving Waters Environmental Theology - talk, Mercy Spirituality Centre, 104 The Drive, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Small Paintings - by Peter Siddell, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 30.

Handycrafts - at home with textiles, group show; te tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Nov 23.

Wild Things - by Joanna Braithwaite, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Nov 24.

Mallcontent - multimedia by Lauren Lysaght, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 21.

Six In One - group show, Jane Sanders Gallery, 40 George St, Mt Eden, to Dec 23.

20 Years Between Munich & NZ - jewellery group show, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Katherine Mansfield Paintings - by Susan Wilson, Jonathan Grant Galleries, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 21.

A Japanese Affair - by Rita Dibert, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Nov 28.

The Art of Turned Wood - contemporary woodturning, Aotea Centre, to Nov 29.

Landfill - by Tony de Lautour, Ivan Anthony, 312 K Rd, to Nov 22.

Sifi Taavale Fale - by Sheyne Tuffery, Lane Gallery, to Nov 28.

Crossing Kuku - by Huhana Smith, Ferner Galleries, to Nov 22.

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Thursday

ROCK/POP.

Birtles, Shorrock, Goble - Regent, Palmerston North.

betchadupa, Pan Am - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Zed - Aclantis, Mt Maunganui.

Carly Binding - Coast.

Hendrix Reloaded, Dave Alley - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, Customs St, 9pm.

Phil Stoodley, Anthony Gold - Float, Princes Wharf, 8.30pm.

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Hush - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

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DANCE/DJ.

Karn Hall - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Victoria - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

Marvey King, Duchess, B Boy Flash, Cesar the Spanish Fly - Khuja Lounge, Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Greg Tell, Velma - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Electric Jam - Rockin' Lockins, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Stu Petrie, David Curtis - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Dan Papirany, Pete McGregor - MLC Cafe, Queen St, 5pm.

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DANCE.

Circulus Antarcticus - Love and Virginity - St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Improv Bandits - Covert, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

Comedy Showcase - Jan Maree, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Quatuor Mosaiques - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

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DANCE.

Greenland: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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OTHER.

Margaret Atwood - with John Campbell, Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, 8pm.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 8pm. Ph 0800 725 858.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 8pm. Ph (09) 473 9339.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

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OTHER.

In Response - Professor Carole Shepheard speaks about Robin White, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 1pm.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Small Paintings - by Peter Siddell, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 30.

Handycrafts - at home with textiles, group show; te tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Nov 23.

Wild Things - by Joanna Braithwaite, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Nov 24.

Mallcontent - multimedia by Lauren Lysaght, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 21.

Six In One - group show, Jane Sanders Gallery, 40 George St, Mt Eden, to Dec 23.

20 Years Between Munich & NZ - jewellery group show, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 22.

Katherine Mansfield Paintings - by Susan Wilson, Jonathan Grant Galleries, 280 Parnell Rd, to Nov 21.

A Japanese Affair - by Rita Dibert, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Nov 28.

The Art of Turned Wood - contemporary woodturning, Aotea Centre, to Nov 29.

Landfill - by Tony de Lautour, Ivan Anthony, 312 K Rd, to Nov 22.

Sifi Taavale Fale - by Sheyne Tuffery, Lane Gallery, to Nov 28.

Crossing Kuku - by Huhana Smith, Ferner Galleries, to Nov 22.