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.
Theatre in season
Daily music and comedy
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Theatre in season
101 Dalmations - Uxbridge Gallery, Fri Sep 14-16, Fri Sep 21-22
Ennio Marchetto - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 15
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music - Civic, Sat Sep 15
The Field w the Irish Theatre Group - Aotea Centre, to Sun Sep 16
Showcase 2001 A Celebration of Talent - Auckland Town Hall, Sun Sep 16, 4 pm
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame w Theatre Stampede - Aotea Centre, from Wed Sep 19
The Last Laugh - Maidment Studio, to Fri Sep 28
A Streetcar Named Desire - Maidment Theatre, to Sat Sep 29
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Friday September 14
ROCK/POP
Glenn Tilbrook - Galatos
Mordor, Soda, Alternative Dischord - Masonic
The D4 - Junction, Thames
Roofdog, Skivvy - Notes Bar
Paul Kelly - St James
Kitsch, Minus Title, My Two Dollars - Kings Arms
Fang, Pine, Plasticene - Ward Lane, Hamilton
Chill Factor, Rikoche - Immigrant
Russell French - Orchards, Lincoln Green
Gerry Lee and the Desotos - New City Bar, Sky City
Tall Poppies - O'Hagans
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Lincoln Green
Kick - Rose & Crown
NZ Beatles Tribute Show - Playhouse
Overdrive - Basix
DANCE/DJ
Nick Warren, OB1, Sam Hill, Soane, Bevan Keys, Greg Churchill - Ellerslie Racecourse
Aotearoa Hip Hop Summit w Tha Liks, Steve Rifkind, Ken Swift, Spicktacular, Daim - the Edge
DJ Mariano - Havana, Ibiza
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Polo Lounge
Mahinarangi Tocker - Temple
Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar
Hot House Quartet - Otto's Sapphire Room
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos
Candy and Jazztrack - Gables
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive
John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall
Ghengis Carney - Dog's Bollix
Soul Sax Plus - Evian's Cafe, National Park
COMEDY
The Improv Bandits; Late Night Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay; the Late Show w Benjamin Crellin - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm
CLASSICAL
New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall
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Saturday September 15
ROCK/POP
Glenn Tilbrook - Indigo, Wellington
Twist and Shout: The Ultimate Beatles Review - Aotea Centre
NYAB - Notes Bar
Rikoche - Sputniks, Planet Hollywod Complex
Tall Poppies - Carlton
Fang, Pine, Plasticene, the Brunettes - Kings Arms
Gerry Lee and the Desotos - New City Bar, Sky City
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Governors, Hamilton
Time-Out - Brickhouse
Kick - Rose & Crown
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Being the Boss - Playhouse
DANCE/DJ
Aotearoa Hip Hop Summit w Tha Liks, Steve Rifkind, Ken Swift, Spicktacular, Daim - the Edge
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
DJ Nocturnal - Basix
DJ Mariano - Havana, Ibiza
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSA
Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra
The Alibis - Java Jive
Hayley Barker and the Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar
Tony Hopkins Trio - Rakinos
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix
Soul Sax Plus - Evian's Cafe, National Park
COMEDY
Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Sky City Theatre
Comedy Showcase w Todd Hanford; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm
CLASSICAL
Bach Musica NZ - Holy Trinity Cathedral
Young Voices at Twilight - Whittakers Musical Museum, Waiheke Island, 5 pm
Blockbusters from stage and screen w the APO, Tina Cross, Jackie Clarke - Bruce Mason Centre
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Sunday September 16
ROCK/POP
Paul Kelly - Paramount Theatre, Wellington
Undressed w Dave Gideon, Chris Matthews, Tyree & Hinemoana; the Neil Diamond Tribute Show - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7.30 pm
Suzanne Lynch, Steve Larkins - Alto Casino, Sky City
DJ/DANCE
DJ Mariano - Ibiza
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 1 pm
John McGough - Roundabout Bar
Kantuta - New City Bar, Sky City
Side Effects - Alhambra
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30 pm
Sean and Rodney - Dog's Bollix
Lounge Associates; Grant P Chilcott; Lost in Vegas - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 4 pm; 7.30 pm
McSweeney Brothers - Immigrant
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia w Uwe Grodd - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30 pm (pre-concert talk 6.30 pm)
Royal NZ Navy Brass Quintet - St George's Presbyterian Church, Takapuna, 2 pm
COMEDY
Soap - Covert Theatre
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Bruce Mason Centre
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Monday September 17
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso
COMEDY
Raw Pulp w Rob Callaghan - Classic
CLASSICAL
Vienna Quartets w the Auer Quartet - Auckland Town Hall
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Tuesday September 18
CLASSICAL
Celestial Cello w Maria Kliegel, Nina Tichman - Auckland Town Hall
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Wednesday September 19
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Menage a Trois - Cuba
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Polo Lounge
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
Jazz House Jam - Otto's Sapphire Room
Dave Alley - Java Jive
Wood, Winch & Brown - Gables
Open Mic - Dog's Bollix
COMEDY
More or Less - Covert Theatre
Big Wednesday w Jeremy Corbett - Classic
CLASSICAL
Stabat Mater w Maria Keohane, Maria Kliegel, Uwe Grodd, Matteo Napoli, Auer Quartet - Auckland Town Hall 7.30 pm (pre-concert alk 6.30 pm)
Fascinating Women w the New Zealand Opera - Bruce Mason Centre, 6 pm
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Thursday September 20
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Allan Quennell Trio - London Bar
Jam Night - Java Jive
Kerrin and Derek - Dog's Bollix
COMEDY/OTHER
The Eliminator - Covert Theatre
Comedy Showcase w Benjamin Crellin - Classic
CLASSICAL
Royal & SunAlliance Series 2001, Concert 4 w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm (Pre-concert talk 7 pm)
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