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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 Thursday

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

Tokey Tones - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

Karen Hunter, Kat McDowell, Matt Shanks, Chris Dawson; Jude - Temple, Queen St, 8pm; 11.30pm.

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

Blackdrum, Suurealistic, Dominic Blaazer - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 4, Masonic, 29 King Edward Pde, Devonport.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 4, Crook and Flail, Pakuranga.

Out of the Blue - Jolly Farmer, 200 Gt South Rd, Drury.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St.

Tall Poppies - Xtreme Entertainment, 500 Ti Rakau Dr, Botany Downs.

No Illusions - Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Dr, Birkenhead, 7.30pm.

Slam - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8.30pm.

Leonard, Vocoder, Devil Gate Drive - Guvnors, Palmerston North.

One Million Dollars - Rakino's, High St, 10pm.

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

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

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DANCE/DJ.

Amber, DC Courtney, Rob Steele - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Andy Vann, Junior - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

JRP, George, Paul Radley - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Nomad , MC Antsman, Tokyo Mae, Lotus, Jakem, Skyman, Manuel Bundy- Galatos, 17 Galatos St.

Intuition - Jigsaw, Andy Vann, Professor, Javed, Johnny Winter, Laurie, Worzel Fonic, Kiss Blue Room, 309 K Rd.

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

Robodisco - DJ Jim Baron, Studio Nine, Wellington.

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

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Maria O'Flaherty, Peter Common - Hunting Lodge, Waikoukou Valley Rd, Waimakoukou, 7.30pm.

Roger Manins and Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesely and Queen Sts.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Pip Harker, Grant Winterburn - Ascot Hotel, 36 St Stephens Ave, Parnell, 5.30pm.

Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd, Balmoral.

Xntrix - Dairy Flat Hall, Dairy Flat, 8pm.

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

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Boogiemen - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.

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

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Eddie Izzard - Sexie tour, Aotea Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, TSB Theatre, New Plymouth, 7.30pm.

Comedy Dogs - Terry Williams, Andre King, Ezequiel Balmori, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Ewen Gilmour, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Late 'n' Loud - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

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

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

CLASSICAL.

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

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The World's Wife - by Carol Ann Duffy, Auckland Theatre Company, Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Herald Theatre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Scaramouche Jones - with Pete Postlethwaite, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

A Memory of Water - by Sheelagh Stevenson, with Company Theatre, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

Murder in the Cathedral - by T.S. Eliot, St Peters Cathedral, Hamilton. Ph (07) 839 4787.

Fagin - musical drama, written and produced by Geoff Hemingway, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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OTHER.

O'Neills Beach Walk - with Sport Waitakere Special Interest Walks. Ph (09) 836 7719.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Life and Art - Pat Hanly, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

Tatau: all of us - by Alicia Courtney, Wiremu Wilson Diamond; also Hine Ngakau, Mahaki Weavers honour the work of Edward Poraumati Maxwell, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Christine Anderson, Te Hemoata Henere, Mereana Leituvae, Te Tuhi-The Mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Sep 7.

The Moment We Live In - works by Lynne Sandri, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to Aug 10.

The Sudden Imperative - panels and watercolurs by Allie Eagle; Te Henga, photos by Elizabeth March; Hue, ceramics by Wi Taepa, Lopdell House Gallery, to Aug 31.

Chosen - selected work by Ralph Hotere, Bill Hammond, Don Binney, Milam Mrkusich, Ross Ritchie, Bob Ellis, Wayne Barrar, Christine Hellyar and more, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Aug 10.

New work - by Richard Maloy, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Aug 16.

Up to 1350 Degrees - paintings by Renze Bijker, glass by John Penman, pottery by Graham Ambrose, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

New Paintings - by Gary Waldron; Vai manino - clear water, sculptures by Iosefo Leo, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Aug 15.

New photography - by Alan Miller, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St-Khartoum Pl, to Aug 23.

Northland Works - by John Papas, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Aug 28.

Anawhata Series - by Antonio Murado, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, to Aug 23.


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Saturday

SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Managers, Rock and Roll Machine, Unity Pacific - album release, Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Goldenhorse - Hot Lava, Ohakune.

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

Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Wairau.

Chill Factor - O'Hagans, 497 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

We Dunno, Free For All, the Nana Squad, 5th Threat, Holdfast - punk, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Leonard, Vocoder, Devil Gate Drive - Indigo, Wellington.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 10.30pm.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 2, Mill, New Plymouth.

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

No Illusions - Takapuna RSA, cnr Mary Poynton Ave and Northcote Rd, Takapuna, 7.30pm.

State of Mind - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.

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

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

Verdict - Waihi Beach RSA.

Trimatic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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DANCE/DJ.

Phillipa, Mark Burgess, Jamie Roberston - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Doubledown CD Launch Party - Radely, Benwah, Andy Vann, club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Dan Clarke, Leon D - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Manuel Bundy, John Ellis - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Nomad - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

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

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Brassouls - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.

Roger Manins Quartet- London Bar, cnr Wellesely and Queen Sts.

Sleeping Beauties - Tool Room, Titirangi, 9pm.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, 6.30pm.

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

John Wilcox Trio, Judy Grau - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm; Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.

GT Express - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Bluebenders - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, Ponsonby, 10pm.

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

Sally Sadler, Mike Walker, Pete McGregor - Ascension Vineyard Restaurant, 480 Matakana Rd, Warkworth, noon.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 7.30pm.

Comedy Dogs - Terry Williams, Andre King, Ezequiel Balmori, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Ewen Gilmour, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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

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

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CLASSICAL/GOSPEL.

Split Reedz - Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

Musica Sacra, Lisette Wesseling, David Griffiths, Philip Lloyd - Holy Sepulchre Church, Khyber Pass Rd, 7.30pm.

Rami Bar-Niv - piano, Whittaker's Music Museum, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, 3.30pm.

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OTHER.

Multimedia Art Auction - performances by Jonathan Besser, Touch Compass, Nigel Gavin, Phillip Patston, Caitlin Smith, Depot, 28 Clarence St, Devonport, 6pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Macbeth - Pandemonium Theatre Company, SiLoTheatre, Lower Greys Ave, starts today. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The World's Wife - by Carol Ann Duffy, Auckland Theatre Company, Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Herald Theatre. Ph (09) 307 500.

The Weekend - by Michael Palin, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Scaramouche Jones - with Pete Postlethwaite, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

A Memory of Water - by Sheelagh Stevenson, with Company Theatre, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

Murder in the Cathedral - by T.S. Eliot, St Peters Cathedral, Hamilton. Ph (07) 839 4787.

Fagin - musical drama, written and produced by Geoff Hemingway, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 2pm, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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FAMILY.

Hobby and Toy Fair - with the South Auckland Model Railway Club, Papatoetoe Town Hall, 31 St George St, Papatoetoe, 11am-2pm.

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

Grey Lynn Community Centre Open Day - Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, 10am-3pm.

Otautaua Stonefields Guided Walk - Ihumatao Rd, Mangere, 9.30am-4pm. Ph (09) 379 6476.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Craft and Garden Show - Auckland Cathedral, cnr St Stephens Ave and Parnell Rd, 10am-3pm.

Dutch Market - Holland House, 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, 10am-1pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

My Tutor Friend - Korean Film Festival movie screening, Bldg 12, Unitec, Carrington Rd, Mt Albert, 11.30am; 3.30pm.

Reiki Tummo Clinic - healing, Mt Albert Recreation Centre, 773 New North Rd, Mt Albert, 10am-12.30pm. Ph (09) 378 8829.

The Foundation of Spiritualist Mediums NZ Seminars - Experiencing Circles with Helen Collins; medium Veronica Cherrett, Leys Institute, 20 St Marys Bay Rd, 10am-2.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Life and Art - Pat Hanly, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

Tatau: all of us - by Alicia Courtney, Wiremu Wilson Diamond; also Hine Ngakau, Mahaki Weavers honour the work of Edward Poraumati Maxwell, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Christine Anderson, Te Hemoata Henere, Mereana Leituvae, Te Tuhi-The Mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Sep 7.

The Moment We Live In - works by Lynne Sandri, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to Aug 10.

The Sudden Imperative - panels and watercolurs by Allie Eagle; Te Henga, photos by Elizabeth March; Hue, ceramics by Wi Taepa, Lopdell House Gallery, to Aug 31.

Chosen - selected work by Ralph Hotere, Bill Hammond, Don Binney, Milam Mrkusich, Ross Ritchie, Bob Ellis, Wayne Barrar, Christine Hellyar and more, Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Aug 10.

New work - by Richard Maloy, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Aug 16.

Up to 1350 Degrees - paintings by Renze Bijker, glass by John Penman, pottery by Graham Ambrose, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

New Paintings - by Gary Waldron; Vai manino - clear water, sculptures by Iosefo Leo, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Aug 15.

New photography - by Alan Miller, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St-Khartoum Pl, to Aug 23.

Northland Works - by John Papas, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Aug 28.

Anawhata Series - by Antonio Murado, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, to Aug 23.

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GARDENING.

Auckland Branch Camellia Show - Springs Garden Room, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs, 12.30am-5pm.

Puhinui Reserve Tree Planting - Puhinui Reserve, Prices Rd, Manurewa, 1pm-4pm

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Sunday

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Ben King, Anna Coddington, Greg Flemming, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

The Orb, Chris Knox - Kigns Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

York Street Studios Acid Test - Temple, Queen St, 7pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Murray McNabb, Stephen Morton-Jones, Frank Gibson - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna.

Finnegan's Wake, Irish Dancers, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 4pm.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Pete Thornley - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 6pm.

Grand Central Band - Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm.

Acoustic Ave - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.

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

Malcolm McCallum - Clubhouse Cafe, Ormiston Rd, 11am; Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm.

Denis Hepi Quartet - New Brew, William Pickering Dr, Albany.

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

Cam Allen, Kevin Field, Aaron Coddell, Julien Dyne - Rakino's, High St, 9pm.

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

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

Open Mic - Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd.

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

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CLASSICAL.

Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 2.30pm.

A Celebration of Youth Chamber Music - Anne Crocket, Ju Hyeon Han, Depot, 28 Clarence St, Devonport, 2pm.

Purely Piano - Henry Wong Doe, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

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

OTHER.

Shortfuse - the latest short films and videos from the Moving Image Centre, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Managing the World's Music - music managers' forum, Temple, Queen St, 3pm.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Royal Wanganui Opera House, Wanganui, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Weekend - by Michael Palin, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Scaramouche Jones - with Pete Postlethwaite, Sky City Theatre, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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FAMILY.

Guided Historical Walk - of Henderson, leaves Henderson Mill Cottage, 35 Sel Peacock Dr, 10am.

Children's Art Workshop - artist Peter Vosper performs in his self-made light suit, then kids make their own, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Country Fair Comes to Ponsonby - Ponsonby Primary School, Curran St, 10am.

Trash 'n' Treasure Market - Victoria St, Cambridge, 8am-noon.

Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.

Devonport Handcraft Market - Devonport Community House, Clarence St, 10am-4pm.

St Heliers Bay Craft Show - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, cnr Turua St and Polygon Rd, 10am-3pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Context - Michael Hurst reads extracts from Pam Gem's play Stanley, based on Stanley Spencer's letters, Auckland Art Gallery, 1pm.

In Audio - James Pinker explores the regeneration of sound, Auckland Art Gallery, 3pm.

Astrology and Karma Workshop - with Roy Gillett, Dorje Chang Institute, 56 Powell St, Avondale, 3pm-5pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Gold and Sacrifice - Treasures of Ancient Peru, Auckland Museum, to Sep 28.

Everyday Miracles - Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

Bauhaus Photographs - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.

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GARDENDING.

Auckland Branch Camellia Show - Springs Garden Room, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs, 9am-4pm.

Native Tree Planting at Belfast Reserve - Frederick St entrance, Hillsborough, 9.30am.


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Monday

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Queen City Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Open Mic Night Competition - Chelle, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

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OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Masterton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Raw Comedy - Ezequiel Balmori, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Macbeth - Pandemonium Theatre Company, SiLoTheatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

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OTHER.

Auckland Town Hall Guided Tour - Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, 11am; 1.30pm.

The Road Home - Auckland Film Society screening, Rialto Cinema, 169 Broadway, Newmarket, 6.30pm.

The Great Book Sale - Leys Institute Community Libary, 20 St Marys Rd, 9am-5.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Gold and Sacrifice - Treasures of Ancient Peru, Auckland Museum, to Sep 28.

Everyday Miracles - Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

Bauhaus Photographs - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.


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Tuesday

ROCK/POP.

Acoustic Cafe - Dan, Bronson Prior, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Caitlin Smith - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

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OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Wellington Town Hall, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Macbeth - Pandemonium Theatre Company, SiLoTheatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The World's Wife - by Carol Ann Duffy, Auckland Theatre Company, Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Eddie Izzard - Sexie tour, Opera House, Wellington.

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OTHER.

Careers Expo - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-3pm, 5pm-8pm.

Full Moon Meditations - 200 Gillies Ave, Epsom, 7.30pm.

Sea Kayaking Antarctica's Frozen Coast - with Mark Jones, Maritime Museum, 7pm. Ph (09) 373 0804.

Wills and Where to Find Them - presented by the NZ Society of Genealogists, Mt Wellington Library, Pilkington Rd, Panmure, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 578 2525.

Auckland Property Market and Transport - fourth Auckland Unviersity winter lecture, Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 1pm-2pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Addicted to Taste - Eclective, Paradise Bar and Alleluya Cafe, St Kevin's Arcade, K Rd, exhibition opens 6pm, performance 6.30pm.

Life and Art - Pat Hanly, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

Tatau: all of us - by Alicia Courtney, Wiremu Wilson Diamond; also Hine Ngakau, Mahaki Weavers honour the work of Edward Poraumati Maxwell, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Christine Anderson, Te Hemoata Henere, Mereana Leituvae, Te Tuhi-The Mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Sep 7.

The Sudden Imperative - panels and watercolurs by Allie Eagle; Te Henga, photos by Elizabeth March; Hue, ceramics by Wi Taepa, Lopdell House Gallery, to Aug 31.

New work - by Richard Maloy, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Aug 16.

Up to 1350 Degrees - paintings by Renze Bijker, glass by John Penman, pottery by Graham Ambrose, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

New Paintings - by Gary Waldron; Vai manino - clear water, sculptures by Iosefo Leo, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Aug 15.

New photography - by Alan Miller, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St-Khartoum Pl, to Aug 23.

Northland Works - by John Papas, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Aug 28.

Anawhata Series - by Antonio Murado, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, to Aug 23.

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Wednesday

ROCK/POP.

NZ Battle of the Bands - Tourist, Ward 10, Rats - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Femme Fatale - Nina McSweeney, Karlo Mila, Reann, Emma Walter, Adeline Space, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 3, O'Flaherty's, Napier.

Charles - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St, 6pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Natural Disasters - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Bruce Forman - Auckland Art Gallery, 8pm.

Rosie Armitage - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Ronnie and Craig - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

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

Red Hot Peppers - Gables, Jervois Rd, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Big Wednesday - Andrew Clay, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Macbeth - Pandemonium Theatre Company, SiLoTheatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The World's Wife - by Carol Ann Duffy, Auckland Theatre Company, Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, PumpHouse, 7.30pm.

A Memory of Water - by Sheelagh Stevenson, with Company Theatre, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

Eddie Izzard - Sexie tour, Opera House, Wellington.

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OTHER.

Addicted to Taste - Eclective, film and video screening, Paradise Bar and Alleluya Cafe, St Kevin's Arcade, K Rd, 8pm.

Careers Expo - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-3pm.

Demonstration in Acrylic Using a Watercolour Technique - Jan Alldritt-Miller, NZ Fellowship of Artists Inc, Gifford Gallery, 27A Poronui St, Mt Eden, 10am-noon.

Lucrezia Borgia - New Zealand Opera Society screening, Duncan McGhie Theatre, Auckland College of Education, Epsom Ave, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 575 5051.

Pacific Islands Showcase Trade and Investment Expo - Auckland Town Hall, 9am-5pm.

Flax Weaving - with Kura Walker, Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Hill Rd, Manurewa, 10am-noon. Ph (09) 267 1457 ext 201.

Auckland Town Hall Guided Tour - Auckland Town Hall, 11am; 1.30pm.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

Life and Art - Pat Hanly, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

Tatau: all of us - by Alicia Courtney, Wiremu Wilson Diamond; also Hine Ngakau, Mahaki Weavers honour the work of Edward Poraumati Maxwell, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Christine Anderson, Te Hemoata Henere, Mereana Leituvae, Te Tuhi-The Mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Sep 7.

The Sudden Imperative - panels and watercolurs by Allie Eagle; Te Henga, photos by Elizabeth March; Hue, ceramics by Wi Taepa, Lopdell House Gallery, to Aug 31.

New work - by Richard Maloy, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Aug 16.

Up to 1350 Degrees - paintings by Renze Bijker, glass by John Penman, pottery by Graham Ambrose, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

New Paintings - by Gary Waldron; Vai manino - clear water, sculptures by Iosefo Leo, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Aug 15.

New photography - by Alan Miller, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St-Khartoum Pl, to Aug 23.

Northland Works - by John Papas, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Aug 28.

Anawhata Series - by Antonio Murado, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, to Aug 23.


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Thursday

ROCK/POP.

The Mercenaries, Pluto, Stylus - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Goldenhorse - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Hands Off - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Elemeno P, Evermore - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 4, Altitude, Hamilton.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 5, Valve, Wellington.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 4, Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd Henderson.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 5, Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

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DANCE/DJ.

WBC, Offbeat Selecta - ska, Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

York Street Studios Acid Test - Temple, Queen St, 7pm.

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Funqshun - Rakino's, High St, 10.30pm.

Malcolm McCallum - Empire, cnr Nelson and Victoria Sts, 6.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Bruce Forman - Massey University, 8pm.

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

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

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

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

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - Napier Municipal Thetre, 7.30pm.

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

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CLASSICAL.

Mother Russia- Auckland Philharmonia, conducted by Edvard Tchivzhel, Aoota Centre, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Macbeth - Pandemonium Theatre Company, SiLoTheatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The World's Wife - by Carol Ann Duffy, Auckland Theatre Company, Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, PumpHouse, Takapuna, 7.30pm.

A Memory of Water - by Sheelagh Stevenson, with Company Theatre, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

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OTHER.

Careers Expo - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-3pm, 5pm-8pm.

Pacific Islands Showcase Trade and Investment Expo - Auckland Town Hall, 9am-5pm.

Addicted to Taste - Eclective, exhibition party, Paradise Bar and Alleluya Cafe, St Kevin's Arcade, K Rd, 8pm.

Auckland Town Hall Guided Tour - Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, 11am; 1.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Life and Art - Pat Hanly, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

Tatau: all of us - by Alicia Courtney, Wiremu Wilson Diamond; also Hine Ngakau, Mahaki Weavers honour the work of Edward Poraumati Maxwell, Ngati Rangiwewehi, Christine Anderson, Te Hemoata Henere, Mereana Leituvae, Te Tuhi-The Mark, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, to Sep 7.

The Sudden Imperative - panels and watercolurs by Allie Eagle; Te Henga, photos by Elizabeth March; Hue, ceramics by Wi Taepa, Lopdell House Gallery, to Aug 31.

New work - by Richard Maloy, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Aug 16.

Up to 1350 Degrees - paintings by Renze Bijker, glass by John Penman, pottery by Graham Ambrose, Compendium, 5 Lorne St, to Aug 16.

New Paintings - by Gary Waldron; Vai manino - clear water, sculptures by Iosefo Leo, Judith Anderson Gallery, 28 Lorne St, to Aug 15.

New photography - by Alan Miller, John Leech Gallery, cnr Kitchener St-Khartoum Pl, to Aug 23.

Northland Works - by John Papas, Ardor Gallery, 225 Parnell Rd, to Aug 28.

Anawhata Series - by Antonio Murado, Gow Langsford Gallery, cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Sts, to Aug 23.