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

Venue details

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

Jimmy Barnes, the Have - St James, Queen St.

Runninghouse, Outroads, Hooster - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Springfield - Dog's Bollix Band, Newton Rd, 9.30pm.

Hilt - ska, reggae, Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 10pm.

Leonard, WW4 - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

MG45 - O'Neil's Point Irish Pub, Hurstmere Rd, 8.30pm.

Ruptus Jack, Locate - Masonic, Devonport, 9pm.

House Red - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom.

Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn, Old Gt South Rd Ramarama.

Deep Obsession - New City, Sky City, St, 9pm.

No Illusions - Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Gt North Rd, 7.30pm.

Split Second - Cue Bar, Hamilton.

Burn - Playhouse Pub, Aotea Square.

Druid - Muddy Farmer, Wyndham St.

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

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

Hands Off - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St East, 10pm.

Acoustic Avenue - Albany Inn, Main Rd, 7pm.



DANCE/DJ.

DJ Craze - St James.

Ed, Joshua, Greg Churchill - Calibre, 179 K' Rd.

Roger Perry, Soane, Rob Warner; Andy Vann, Junior- Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Orphan, Dtox - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.

John McGough - Francoli Bar, 124 Main Highway, Ellerslie, 9pm.



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.

Bronwen Robertson, Frederic Viger - French gypsy jazz violinist, Temple, Queen St, 11.30pm.

Paul Ubana Jones - Vino Vino, Waiheke Island.

Gerard Masters Trio - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.



Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd.

Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.

Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.

Denny Behrens - piano, Spencer on Byron, Takapuna.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Boogiemen - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Denis Hepi Quartet - Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.



CLASSICAL/CHORAL.

Amelia Whiteman - soprano, Performing Arts Centre, King's School, 258 Remuera Rd, 7.30pm.

Lunchtime Concert - with performance students, Auckland Uni Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm.

Cello Masterclass - Torlief Thedeen, Music Theatre, 6 Symondss St, 7.30pm.

New Zealand Sweet Adelines - quartet competition, Aotea Centre, 2pm.



INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

A Loving Husband and Devoted Father of Two - Underground, Civic, 7pm.

The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm (and Saturday).

Crosson - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 11.30pm (and Saturday).

Cut Out - SiLo Theatre, 10pm (and Saturday).

The Disco Prophecies - Underground, Civic, 10pm (and Saturday).

Dreamdate - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 7pm (and Saturday).

goga - Covert Theatre, 9.30pm (and Saturday).

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm (and Saturday).

International Improv Jam - Covert Theatre, 11pm (and Saturday).

Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm (and Saturday).

Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 11.30pm (and Saturday).

Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm (and Saturday).

Mit's Mini Mastermind - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm (and Saturday).

More Life in the Day of... - City Side Baptist Church, 8 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm (and Saturday).

Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm (and Saturday).

Spooky - Covert Theatre, 1am (and Saturday).

Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm (and Saturday).

Sully O'Sullivan - SiLo Theatre, 7pm (and Saturday).

Ewen Gilmour - Underground, Civic, 8.30pm (and Saturday).

Tina C's Twin Towers Tribute - Wintergarden, Civic, 7.15pm (and Saturday).

Tony Lofley - Temple, 7pm (and Saturday).

Wills and Spencer - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm (and Saturday).

Glenn Wool - Classic, 10pm (and Saturday).



POETRY.

Open Mic - poetry and song, Terrace Cafe, 613 Great South Rd, Manukau, 7.30pm.



HIGHER LEARNING.

Tango Masterclass - Danse on Broadway, 30 Broadway, Newmarket, 7pm.



MUSICALS.

Boogie Nights - Sky City Theatre, Federal St, 9pm (and Sunday 4pm). Ph (09) 307 5000.



THEATRE.

Terra Nova - by Ted Tally, directed by Syd Mannion, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322 (and Saturday)..

The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company, Neil LaBute play, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382 (and Saturday)..

Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, Rose Garden Community Cntr and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042 (and Saturday)..



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Saturday

ROCK/POP.

Violent Femmes, Goldenhorse - Parthenon, Wellington.

Jimmy Barnes, the Have - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

Matar, Stardrunk, Indicator Dogs - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 10pm.

Rock 'n' Roll Machine, Bloody Souls, the Accelerants - album release, Kings Arms, France St.

Mihi Rangi - Temple, Queen St, 11pm.

Burn - Playhouse Pub, Aotea Square.

Sentimental Plastic, Joed Out, Cobra - Paradise, St Kevin's Arcade, K' Rd, 9.30pm.

Druid - Muddy Farmer, Wyndham St.

Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.

MG45 - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 8.30pm.

Legends - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

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

Hip Hop, Reggae Rap Concert - Hayman Park, Manukau, noon.

Deep Obsession - New City, Sky City, 9pm.

Hands Off - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St East, 10pm.

Shades - Mangere Cosmopolitan Club, 96 Bader Dr.



WORLD.

Peace Concert - Kurdish musicians from Iraq, Jeff Clarkson, Natarani and Sasha Witten-Hannah, Titirangi War Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, 7.30pm.



DANCE/DJ.

DJ Anne Savage - Staircase, K' Rd.

Anti-Social - with Recloose, Chris Cox, Roger Perry, Nick D, Simon Flower, Fluid, Bob Daktari, Wyndham Bowling Club, 18 Wyndham St.

Claire Del, Benwah, Ed - Calibre, 179 K' Rd.

Evolution - Grand Circle, St James.

Dtox, Sean - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.

Radley, Andy Vann, Lelo, Junior, Chris Cox Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

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



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Tiarnan O'Duinnchinn - master Uilleann piper, Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

Darcy Perry Blues Band - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.

Paul Ubana Jones - Blah Blah Blah Cafe, Dargaville.

Phil Broadhurst Quartet - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts, 8pm.

Kiwi Express - Cask & Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd.

Peta Si'ulepa, John Wilcox, Tony Baylis - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Papali'i Pita Taoma, Toleafoa Maua Miller - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.

Max Purdie, Angela Vodanovich - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Denny Behrens - piano, Spencer on Byron, Takapuna.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs, 7pm.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Denis Hepi, Max Stowers, Tim Whitehead, Chris Neilson - Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.



POETRY.

Sam Hunt - Bushman's Hut, Kaitaia.

DANCEnf.

Tango Workshop - Casatango, 23 Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna, 1pm; show by Carlos Rivarola, 9pm.



CLASSICAL/CHORAL.

St Mark Passion - South Auckland Choral Society, conducted by Indra Hughes, Crossroads Methodist Church, Broadway, Papakura, 7.30pm.

Heart and Soul -Bay of Islands Singers, Kowhai Singers, Kerikeri Memorial Hall, 7.30pm.

New Zealand Sweet Adelines - annual chorus competition, Aotea Centre, 1pm.



FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Red Cross Book Fair - Neilson St, Onehunga, 8am-4pm (and Sunday).

Vilagrad Harvest Festival - grape harvest festival, 702 Rukuhia Rd RD2, Ohaupo. Bookings essential. Ph (07) 825 2893.

Antiques and Collectables Fair - Sport Fitness Centre, AUT, Akoranga Dr, Takapuna, 10am-4pm (and Sunday).

The Auckland Quiltmakers Annual Show and Sale - Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd, 10am-5pm (and Sunday).

Giant Garage Sale - Queens Rd, Panmure, 9am-2pm.

Otara Market - Otara Shopping Centre, Newbury St, 6am-noon.

Ice Expo - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-6pm (and Sunday).

Stamp Fair - Scout Hall, 77 Norton Rd, Frankton, 10am-4pm.



HIGHER LEARNING.

Earth's Fury - interactive weather exhibition starts today, Motat (and daily).

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


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Sunday




ROCK/POP.

Violent Femmes, Goldenhorse - St James, Queen St.

Undressed - with Dear Wilma, Dan Rawlings, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

Non, Death in June - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Asphalt, Matthew Brennan, Rowan Shaw - Temple, Queen St, 6pm.

Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 6.30pm.



DANCE/DJ.

Uncle Phil, Nick T, Benwah - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Sue Dyson - acoustic guitar, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom.

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

John Wilcox - Albany Inn, Main Rd, noon.

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

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

Vintage Jazz Band - Bayswater Boating Club Hall, Sir Peter Blake Parade, 7.30pm.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 7.30pm.

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

Phil Broadhurst - album launch, London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts, 7.30pm.

1932 Jazz Orchestra - swing, Ponsonby Cruising club, Westhaven Marina, 7.30pm.

Secondary Schools' Jazz Band Contest - heat 1, London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts, 1pm.

James Ray, Chet O'Connell - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

John McGough - Avondale RSA, 7 Layard St, 5pm.

Chris Neilson, Denis Hepi - Creole Bar, 310 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa.



CLASSICAL/CHORAL.

La Vita Nuova - harp string trio, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

St Mark Passion - South Auckland Choral Society, conducted by Indra Hughes, Crossroads Methodist Church, Broadway, Papakura, 2.30pm.

New Zealand Sweet Adelines - mass sing, Aotea Centre, noon.

Bach Musica NZ - conducted by Rita Paczian, St-Matthew-in-the-City, 187 Federal St, 5pm.



DANCE.

Breath of Scotland - Scottish Country Dance Society, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Tango Workshop - Danse on Broadway, 30 Broadway, Newmarket, 1pm.



INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm.

Fastermind - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 8pm.

Lindauer LAUGH! Divas - Wintergarden, Civic, 7.30pm.

Raw Comedy Quest - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.



THEATRE.

Tin Hats and Gas Masks - a WW2 musical review, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.



FAMILY.

Pets' Picnic in the Park - One Tree Hill Domain, Manukau Rd entrance, noon, dog judging 1.30pm.

Kids Art Workshop - learn how to drum simple rhythms with Trevor Thwaites and make your own record label, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Nihotupu Tramline Family Walk - from Arataki Visitor Centre, Scenic Dr, Titirangi, 9am-2pm.

The Maritime Crew Sing Sea Songs and Shanties - Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, 1.30pm.

Cobbers Day - Mission Bay Women's Bowling Club, Mission, 30 Melanesia Rd, Kohimarama, 10am-noon.



FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Antiques and Collectables Fair - Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth, 9am-3pm.

Steele Park Settlers Market Day - Steele Park, Hamilton East, 11am-3pm.

St Heliers Bay Village Handcraft Market - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, 10am-4pm.



HIGHER LEARNING.

Colin McCahon: A Question of Faith: In Context - curator and art historian Luit Bieringa speaks about McCahon's work, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm.



GARDENING.

Sub-tropical Garden - with Jacqueline Margetts, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Hill Rd, Manurewa, 11am-1pm.

Motutapu Island Tree Planting - ferry leaves downtown 9am

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Monday


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.

Wyane Gillespie, Nigel Gavin - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.



TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Gastrocomique - Auckland Grand Tearoom, Heritage, 7pm.

Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.

Outspoken - Open Mic Night, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Andy Parsons - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

The Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.

Tina C's Twin Towers Tribute - Wintergarden, Civic, 7.15pm.



OTHER.

Tango Masterclass - Danse on Broadway, 30 Broadway, Newmarket, 7pm.



THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Nutcracker - Imperial Russian Ballet Company, Aotea Centre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Tin Hats and Gas Masks - a WW2 musical review, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.



HIGHER LEARNING.

Islam in Popular Culture Lecture - with Nabeel Zuberi, Auckland University lecturer in film and media studies, Auckland Museum, 7.30pm.

Business of Arts Seminar - Paul Tremewan on legal issues, Auckland University Business School. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 85023.



EXHIBITIONS.

Magnum - Our Turning World - photographic exhibition, Auckland Museum.


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Tuesday


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Pip Harker, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 8.30pm.



TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

Penny Ashton - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Benjamin Crellin - Underground, Civic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm.

Ed Byrne - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.

Gary - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.

The Justine Smith Hour - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.

Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.

Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.

Minority Report - Underground, Civic, 7pm.

Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm.

The Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.



THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Nutcracker - Imperial Russian Ballet Company, Aotea Centre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.

Tin Hats and Gas Masks - a WW2 musical review, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.



OTHER.

National Billiards and Snooker Championship - Onehunga Workingmen's Club, 158 Onehunga Mall, 8.30am, to May 10.

Wesley Community Centre Market Day - Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Rd, 7.30am-1.30pm.



EXHIBITIONS.

Jill Sorenson and Chris Mules - paintings and 3-dimensional work, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 16.

The Night Shift - Mladen Bizumic, Sue Crockford Gallery, to May 24.

Transparency- Veronica Maser, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to May 19.

Corrugations - Justina Groeber, Gramtham Galleries, Premier Bldg, cnr Queen/Durham St East, to May 24.

Woven Legends Textile Art Exhibition - handwoven Gobelin tapestries and Polish folk art weavings, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to May 25.

Have We Offended? - Mark Cross, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St and Khartoum Pl, starts today.

Stories and Field Notes from Doubtless Bay to Doubtful Sound - by Laurnece Berry; Oedipus Rex Gallery, 32 Lorne St, starts today.


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Wednesday


ROCK/POP.

Voom - Dog's Bollix, Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.

Acoustic Jam - Shayn Wills, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.



DANCE/DJ.

CRS 1, Dino - Bass bar, 10 Victoria St East.



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Sarah Bradley -Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

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John and Julia - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.

Four Minus One - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.

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Julie Mason, Linn Lorkin, Candy Alderton - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.



TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

Penny Ashton - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Benjamin Crellin - Unnerground, Civic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Bigger than Ben Hurley - Underground, Civic, 10pm.

The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm.

Ed Byrne - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.

Dreamdate - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 7pm.

Gary - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.

goga - Covert Theatre, 9.30pm.

Gravity George - Temple, Queen St, 7pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.

The Justine Smith Hour - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.

Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.

Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.

Minority Report - Underground, Civic, 7pm.

Phil Nichol - Classic, 10pm.

Off the Wire - Helen Young Studio, Level 2, 54 Cook St, 6pm.

Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm.

The Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.



THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Nutcracker - Imperial Russian Ballet Company, Aotea Centre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.

Tin Hats and Gas Masks - a WW2 musical review, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.



OTHER.

Gravity Sucks - or does it? - Mary Cox speaks about her new book, Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga, 1.30pm.

Hamilton Astronomical Society Viewing Night - Observatory, Brymer Rd, Hamilton, 7.30pm.

National Billiards and Snooker Championship - Onehunga Workingmen's Club, 158 Onehunga Mall, 8.30am, to May 10.




GARDENING.

Photographing Plants - a beginners guide with Jack Hobbs, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Hill Rd, Manurewa, 10am-1pm, bookings essential. Ph (09) 267 1457.

EXHIBITIONS.

Jill Sorenson and Chris Mules - paintings and 3-dimensional work, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 16.

The Night Shift - Mladen Bizumic, Sue Crockford Gallery, to May 24.

Transparency - Veronica Maser, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to May 19.

Corrugations - Justina Groeber, Gramtham Galleries, Premier Bldg, cnr Queen/Durham St East, to May 24.

Woven Legends Textile Art Exhibition - handwoven Gobelin tapestries and Polish folk art weavings, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to May 25.

Have We Offended? - John Leech Gallery, Mark Cross, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St/Khartoum Pl, to May 31.

Stories and Field Notes from Doubtless Bay to Doubtful Sound - by Laurnece Berry; Oedipus Rex Gallery, 32 Lorne St, to May 24.

Reuben Paterson - new glitter paintings, Gow Langsford Gallery, starts today.


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Thursday


ROCK/POP.

King Kapisi - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

Eight, Jester - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.

The DC3 - Hugo's Frog Bar, Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, 8pm.

New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - regional qualifying heat, Poenamo, Northcote Rd.

New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - regional qualifying heat, Cue Bar, Hamilton.



DANCE/DJ.

Dino, DJCXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Julie Mason - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn.

Greg Tell Express - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Kip Tipuna - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.

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

Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.



CLASSICAL.

Rhythms and Passions - Auckland Philharmonia, Royal & SunAlliance Series 2003, Aotea Centre, 8pm.



TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.

Penny Ashton - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Benjamin Crellin - Underground, Civic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Bigger than Ben Hurley - Underground, Civic, 10pm.

The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm.

Ed Byrne - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.

Crosson - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 11.30pm.

Dreamdate - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 7pm.

Gary - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.

goga - Covert Theatre, 9.30pm.

Gravity George - Temple, Queen St, 7pm.

Guy Capper - Temple, 10.30pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.

The Justine Smith Hour - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.

Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.

Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.

Minority Report - Underground, Civic, 7pm.

Phil Nichol - Classic, 10pm.

Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm.

The Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.



THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.

Tin Hats and Gas Masks - a WW2 musical review, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

'Allo 'Allo - Whangamata Theatre Society, Memorial Hall, Whangamata, 8pm. Ph (07) 865 6063.



OTHER.

National Billiards and Snooker Championship - Onehunga Workingmen's Club, 158 Onehunga Mall, 8.30am, to May 10.

Sandringham Community Centre Market Day - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Rd, 9am-noon.



HIGHER LEARNING.

Working in London: the Pop Years - New Zealand Herald music critic Graham Reid talks about the music of 1960s London, Auckland Art Gallery, 1pm.



EXHIBITIONS.

Jill Sorenson and Chris Mules - paintings and 3-dimensional work, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 16.

The Night Shfit - Mladen Bizumic, Sue Crockford Gallery, to May 24.

Transparency - Veronica Maser, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to May 19.

Corrugations - Justina Groeber, Gramtham Galleries, Premier Bldg, cnr Queen/Durham St East, to May 24.

Woven Legends Textile Art Exhibition - Handwoven Gobelin tapestries and Polish folk art weavings, Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to May 25.

Have We Offended? - Mark Cross, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St/Khartoum Pl, to May 31.

Stories and Field Notes from Doubtless Bay to Doubtful Sound - by Laurnece Berry; Oedipus Rex Gallery, 32 Lorne St, to May 24.

Reuben Paterson - new glitter paintings, Gow Langsford Gallery, to May 31.