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

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

True Colours - Blam Blam Blam, Newmatics, the Chills, Saint James.

Missing Teeth, Soul Creepers, This Night Creeps, the Bleeders - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Anika Moa - Grand Hotel, Helensville.

Pine, Chris Knox - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

Simon Hislop, Jester, Milk Milk Lemonade - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

Goldenhorse - Altitude, Hamilton.

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

Union - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Springfield - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.

Druid - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St.

Ponsonby Pill Billys - Pog Mahones, 108 Ponsonby Rd.

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

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

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

Planet - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Legends - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.


DANCE/DJ.

Paradise - Dan Payne, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Amy B, lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton, midnight.

Shaboom - Dick Johnson, Soane, Roger Perry, Rob Salmon, Bevan Keys, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Soul Jazz Sound System - Wyndham Bowling Club.

Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Kelly Kahukiwa - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

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

Simon Flower, Darin King, Chaye D - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Sir-Vere P-Money, Orphan, Mareko, Ill Semantics, Deceptikonz, R.E.S - Fu 166 Queen St.

Dolce Vita, Ned Roy, Chaz - Cardiac, 1 High St.

Mark Rae, Veba - Studio Nine, Wellington.

Mark Emerson, Greg Churchill, Cuffy - Ink Bar, K' Rd.

DJ Suze - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

Manuel Bundy, Cian, Submariner, Dan Clarke, Killaman, Raro, Sam-E - bassment, Galatos, 11pm.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Candy and Jazztrack - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay.

Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - with Brenda Boykin, Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse, Joe La Barbera, John Fedchock, Jeff Rupert, Century Theatre, Napier.

Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSA, 1 Francis St, Grey Lynn.

Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Blue Devils - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Craig; Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 5pm; 9.30pm.

James Ray - Stetson Club, Dairy Flat Hall, Postmans Rd.

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

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

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

John McGough - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, 4pm.

Denny Behrens - grand piano, Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.


CLASSICAL.

Lunchtime Concert - by performance students, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm.


COMEDY.

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

Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 10pm.

Eliminator - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 10pm.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa. Ph (09) 426 7282.

Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.

42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Denied - seven short contemporary New Zealand plays from the Unitec School of Performing Arts, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,'s 1940s update of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna. Ph (09) 489 8360.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 8pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266..

Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Municipal Theatre, Napier.


OTHER.

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

Trans Tasman Netball Challenge - games at 1pm, 2.10pm, 5.30pm and 6.45pm, Avondale College Gymnasium, 230 Rosebank Rd.

Boat, Ski and Outdoor Show - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-8pm.

World Record Attempt Outdoor Bowls Singles - Hamilton City Bowling Club, Hamilton, from 9am today to 8.40pm Sunday.


EXHIBITIONS.

Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jun 13.

Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.

Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.

Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.

High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, starts today.

And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.

New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jun 13.



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Saturday

ROCK/POP.

True Colours - Salmonella Dub, Blindspott, Fat Freddy's Drop, betchadupa, P-Money, Scribe, Shapeshifter, 8 Foot Sativa, Concord Dawn, Rock & Roll Machine, Sommerset, the Have, Evermore, Eight, Fuce, Ejector, Crumb, 4 Man Bob, 4 Corners, Verse Two, One Million Dollars, Pan Am, Pine, the Unusuals, Dejusa, St James Complex.

Mufflers, S.M.D, Managers, Garage Fodder - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Anika Moa - Grand Hotel, Helensville.

Goldenhorse - Mill, New Plymouth.

Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.

Velez, Adeline Space, the Drones, Among the Dead - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Druid - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St.

Union - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Chill Factor - Rock Shed, 491 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

Believers - Pog Mahones, 108 Ponsonby Rd.

MG45 - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 7.30pm.

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

Planet - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Split Second - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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

Chet O'Connell - Roundabout Bar, 3 Campbell Rd, Royal Oak.

State of Mind - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manuaku Rd, Epsom.


DANCE/DJ.

Road to Manchester - Mark Rae, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton.

Soul Jazz Sound System - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Radely, Andy Vann, Burgess - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Junior, Damon - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Manuel Bundy, Submariner - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

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

Phil K, Timmy Schumacher, A-Spark, Page 3 - Fu, 166 Queen St.

Vader, Ether, Nutron, Matt - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Karn Hall, Mark Burgess, Phillipa - Ink Bar, K' Rd.

DJ Colin, Joe - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

Batacada Sound Machine, Steve Usher - Cardiac, 1 High St.

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

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Soul Sax Plus - Kaizen Cafe, 350 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa, 2pm.

Stephanie Brown Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

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

James Ray Band - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Gary Harvey and the Night Owls - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, John Wilcox, Bob Ewing - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, Takapuna.

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

Denny Behrens - grand piano, Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna .


CLASSICAL.

Julia Broom, Anna Griffiths, Flora Lee - violin and piano works, Artworks, Waiheke Island, 5pm.


COMEDY.

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

Saturday Night Late and Live - Classic, 10pm.

Eliminator - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 10pm.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Bugsy Malone - Centrestage, Orewa. Ph (09) 426 7282.

Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.

42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Denied - seven short contemporary New Zealand plays from the Unitec School of Performing Arts, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

Hot Mikado - North Shore Music Theatre,'s 1940s update of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic, PumpHouse, Lake Pupuke, Manurere Ave, Takapuna. Ph (09) 489 8360.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 8pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266..

Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga.


FAMILY.

Horseless Carriage Club and Vintage Car Club Run - motor vehicles over 90 years go from London St, Ponsonby to Brighton Rd, 10am.

Japanese Sushi Making Workshop - Tamaki College, cnr Elstree Ave and Taniwha St, Glen Innes, 9.30am-1pm. Ph (09) 528 7655.

Taste of Japan - bonsai, tea ceremony, ikebana, origami, food stalls, Auckland College of Education, Conference room 1 and 2, 60 Epsom Ave. Ph 027 4451 423.

Celebration of Performing Arts - Aotea Square, Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, noon-5pm.

The Immigrants - a reading of Alan Bagnall's 2003 New Zealand Post Finalist story and kids can create a ship to sail, Borders, Queen St, 2pm.

Thames Valley Miniature and Doll Society Exhibiton - dolls, dolls' houses, toys, teddies, War Memorial Civic Centre, Thames, 10am-4pm.

Innovation Story - Motat, Western Springs.


FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Model X 2003 Hobby Show - West Wave Aquatic Centre, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 9am.

Boat, Ski and Outdoor Show - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-6pm.

Whangaparaoa Craft Fair - Whangaparaoa Hall, 9am-3pm.

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

K' Road Street Market - K' Rd overbridge, 10am-4.30pm.

Car Boot Sale and Market - Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, 8am-11.30am.

Whangamata Craft Market - Memorial Hall, Whangamata, 10am-2pm.


HIGHER LEARNING.

Handmade Books - with Beth Serjeant, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, 10am-1pm. Ph (09) 838 4455.


EXHIBITIONS.

Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jun 13.

Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.

Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.

Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.

High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.

And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.

New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jun 13.



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Sunday

ROCK/POP.

True Colours Speakeasy - acoustic performances and candid talk with Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, Don McGlashan, Chris Knox, Waves, Martin Phillipps, Liam Finn, St James Complex.

Undressed - Lure of Shoes, Mayfairs, Velez, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

W.B.C, 4Man Bob, Offbeat Selecta - EP release, Kings Arms, 8pm.

Fats White - with Brent Hayward film screening, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh.

Goldenhorse - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

MG45 - Arthur Street Bar and Grill, Onehunga, 1pm.

DNA - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, 8pm.

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

Sue Dyson - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.


DANCE/DJ.

Uncle Phil, Nick T, Mike Angelo - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Dunc tha FUnk, the Fly, Uncle Barnie, Dan War, Godzilla - entry by donation of tinned food or blankers for the Auckland City Mission, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Songwriters Cafe - Mahinarangi Tocker, Graham Brazier, Ana Strong, Two Spirit, Victoria Girling-Butcher, Charlotte Johansen, Punga, Karen Hunter, Christine White, Claire Holmes, Alberts Restaurant, Aotea Centre, noon.

Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Suzanne Lynch, Mike Walker Trio, Bridge City Jazzmen, Equinox, Avondale College Combo - Auckland Town Hall, 1pm.

Jaguar International Jazz Series 2003 - with Brenda Boykin, Tom Warrington, Larry Koonse, Joe La Barbera, John Fedchock, Jeff Rupert, Regent Theatre, Palmerston North.

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

Shillelagh - Irish, Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe, 3pm.

Peta, Max, Jim - Salt, Princes Wharf, 12.30pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie, George - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.

Secondary Schools' Jazz Band Contest - heat 5, London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts, 1pm.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, 1pm.

Lounge Associates; Grant Chilcott - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

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

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

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 8pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - country, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

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

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

Auckland Country Music Awards - junior/intermediates, 1pm; seniors 7.30pm, Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre, 595 Te Atatu Rd.


CLASSICAL.

Academy of Music Chamber Groups - Highwic House, 40 Gillies Ave, 2.30pm.

Academy of Music Chamber Groups - Auckland Town Hall, Sun Jun 1, 4pm.

School of Music Performing Students - Manaia Room, Auckland Museum, 3pm.


POETRY.

Sam Hunt - Up North tour, Smashed Pipi, Mangawhai.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Denied - seven short contemporary New Zealand plays from the Unitec School of Performing Arts, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 4pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266.

Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Conference Centre, Rotorua.


FAMILY.

Children's Art Workshop - kids hear myths and legends from the exhibition Indian Art, then, surrounded by Indian music, paint, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Celebration of Performing Arts - Aotea Square, Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, noon-5pm.


FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Model X 2003 Hobby Show - West Wave Aquatic Centre, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 9am.

Boat, Ski and Outdoor Show - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-6pm.

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


HIGHER LEARNING.

Handmade Books - with Beth Serjeant, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, 10am-1pm. Ph (09) 838 4455.

Hawkes Bay Vintners Charity Wine Auction - Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings, 1.30pm.


EXHIBITIONS.

The Art of Islam - Auckland Museum.


GARDENING.

Create a Garden Room - with senior nurseryman Wayne Dymond, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, 102 Hill Rd, Manurewa, 11am-1pm. Ph 09) 267 1457.

Mt Eden/Maungawhau Arbor Day Celebration - vegetation and track maintenanc, Batger St entrance, Mt Eden, 9.30am.



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Monday

MUSIC.

Paul from Pan Am, the Heavy Jones Trio, Black Drum, the Band from Stewart Island, Revolver, Ed Gains - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

Peta, Max - Scalinis, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, 11am.

Traditional Session; Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 4pm; 9pm.

Open Mic Night Competition - Chelle welcomes acoustic bands, poets, actors, comedians, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.


CLASSICAL.

Auckland Philharmonia Proms - Auckland Town Hall, 2pm; 4pm.

Spartanburg High School Symphony Orchestra - from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Holy Trinity Cathedral, 9 St Stephen's Ave, Parnell, 7pm.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Forum North, Whangarei.


OTHER.

Model X 2003 Hobby Show - West Wave Aquatic Centre, Alderman Dr, Henderson, 9am.

Boat, Ski and Outdoor Show, - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-6pm.

The founding of Farmers Trading Co-Epsom Community House, 202 Gillies Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 524-9249.

A kereru in the karaka-North Shore Forest & Bird, Senior Citizen's Rooms, The Strand, Takapuna, 7.45pm. Ph (09) 480-2500.

Handmade Books - with Beth Serjeant, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson, 10am-1pm. Ph (09) 838 4455.

Celebration of Performing Arts - Aotea Square, Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, noon-5pm.


GARDENING.

Motutapu Island Planting Day - ferry leaves downtown, 9am to Motutapu Island. Ph (09) 522 0919.


EXHIBITIONS.

Greer Twiss - ends today, Auckland Art Gallery.

The Scenic Route-works with Waitakere connections, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson.

Remember Me-stories and photographs of people with Alzheimers disease, te tuhi-the mark, 12 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga

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Tuesday

MUSIC.

De La Soul - St James.

DNA - Globe Bar, Darby St, 9pm.

Unofficial De La Soul After Party - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

Dan, Reann, Quiver, Tim Gemmell, Jonno- Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

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


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.

42nd Street-Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 576-7311.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 8pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266.

Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Lo Maximo de Cuba - with salsa band Sonora la Calle, Aotea Centre.

Tutti on Tuesday-Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm..


OTHER.

Becoming Your Own Therapist - workshop, Helen Melville Hall, cnr High St and Freyburg Pl, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 828 3333.

Getting to Our Place,No Other Lips-Gaylene Preston films, Rialto Newmarket, 6.30pm..


EXHIBITIONS.

Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jun 13.

Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.

Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.

Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.

High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.

And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.

New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jun 13.

Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, starts today.

Nature's Collectables-wildlife paintings by Tony Clarke, Uxbridge Centre, Howick.

Remember Me-stories and photographs of people with Alzheimers disease, te tuhu-the mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.



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Wednesday

ROCK/POP.

Stoods - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Prolepsis, Duncan Jackson - Kings Arms, 8pm.

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


DANCE/DJ.

CRS.1, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

One Million Dollars, Dunc tha Funk, the Flyf - Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton, 9pm.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

June Hayes, Barry Clewtt Trio - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.

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

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


CLASSICAL.

Australian Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.


OTHER.

Outspoken- Multi-genre show with Jeremy Elwood, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.


COMEDY.

Instant Broadway - improvised musical, Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Big Wednesday - Benjamin Crellin, Queen St, 8pm.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.

42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 8pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266.

Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatr, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.


OTHER.

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

Reclaiming My Self - for women, Aucklad Women's Centre, 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn. Ph (09) 376 3227.

Blockhouse Bay and its Development - talk by Peter Blaiklock, Armanasco House, 576 Blockhouse Bay Rd, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 626 5190.


EXHIBITIONS.

Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jun 13.

Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.

Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.

Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.

High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.

And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.

New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jun 13.

Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.



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Thursday

ROCK/POP.

Frontside Grind - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Seede Burners, Hawaiian Death Club - Kings Arms, France St.

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

Kick, Popstar Competition final - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

DNA - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.


DANCE/DJ.

Dino, DJ CXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

John McGough - Brickhouse, 1B William Pickering Dr, Albany, 6.30pm.

Dejusa, Sam-E - Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton, 9pm.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Simon 'Bluekeys' Taylor - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Peta, Max, Jim - Hotel Grand Chancellor, cnr Kirkbride and Ascot Rds, Mangere, 6.30pm.

Open Mic Night - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

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

Cee Kavar - Next Door, 1 Victoria Rd, Devonort, 7pm.

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


CLASSICAL.

Michael Hill International Violin Competition - Honourable Awards Recital, Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.


COMEDY/OTHER.

Instant Broadway - improvised musical, Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Mit's Mini Mastermind - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.


THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

Middle Age Spread - by Roger Hall, with the Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Abigail's Party - by Mike Leigh, the Other Theatre Company, Rose Theatre, Belmont, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 419 5062.

42nd Street - musical, Harlequin Theatre, 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Young Baron - starts tonight, Theatre Stampede, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 07 5000.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare's play in 90 minutes, Auckland University post-graduate drama students, Drama Studio, 14a Symonds St, 8pm. Ph 373 7599 ext 84266.

Hamlet - the Large Group, w Michael Hurst, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.


OTHER.

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

A Celebration of Seasonal Food - with Annabelle White, Homestead Cafe, Howick Historical Village, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Ph (09) 535 6467.


EXHIBITIONS.

Mutant Mickey & the Traveller - by Robert McLeod, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Jun 13.

Catalogue - by Kathryn McCool, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Jun 14.

Fall From Grace Act 2 - by Julie Firth, Artis Gallery, 280 Parnell Rd, to Jun 15.

Work Exchange - art from Kunsthochschule, Berlin, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Jun 14.

High Country - paintings by Alex Stone, Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Oneroa, to Jun 18.

And Then... - new work by Bill Riley, Vavasour Godkin Gallery, 35 High St, to Jun 14.

New work - by Tracey Williams, Jane Collins, Anna Tse, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jun 13.

Anima Mundi: Soul of the World - by Claudia Pond Eyley, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jun 21.