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

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

Subtract, Silly, the Tuesdays - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Ramon - Real Groovy, Queen St, 4.30pm.

Jeff Cox, Natasha Urale Baker - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

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

MG45 - Arthur Street Bar, Onehunga, 9pm.

Hands Off - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Goldenhorse - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Elemeno P, Evermore - Indigo, Wellington.

Springfield - Orewa Tavern, Orewa.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 5, Masonic, 29 King Edward Pde, Devonport.

NZ Battle of the Bands - heat 5, Crook and Flail, Pakuranga.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - final, Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

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

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

David Meredith - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Verdict - Jolly Farmer, 200 Gt South Rd, Drury.

Split Second - Riverside Casino, Hamilton.

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DANCE/DJ.

Electric - DJ Dick Johnson, Paul Dean, Karn Hal, Emma Green, Dan Ward, Professor, Centro, 26 Queen St.

Uberdruck - Staircase, 340 K Rd.

Alternatiave Washing Machine - alternatiave club night, Paradise, St Kevin's Arcade, 9pm.

Places and Spaces -Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Otis, Illphonic, Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Orphan, Pari - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

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

Cuffy, JRP, Professor - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Dejusa - Rakino's, 35 High St, 10pm.

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

Gladiator - DJ CXL, Phatmospheric, Logikal, Pari, Junior, Word Perfect, Sox Up, Fu, 166 Queen St.

DJ Stewart - Laager, 491 Pakuranga Rd, Howick.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

The Warratahs, Sam Hunt - country and poetry, Harbourmasters, Waiheke Island.

Julie Mason Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

James Ray Band - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

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

Peta, Max, Jimmy - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria St, Devonport, 8pm.

Maria O'Flaherty, John Wilcox - Cafe Regent, Helensville, 8pm.

Gary Harvey and the Nightowls - Blues Bar, cnr Smales and Springs Rd, East Tamaki.

COMEDY/OTHER.

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

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

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

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

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Civic Theatre, Rotorua.

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CLASSICAL.

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

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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, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 486 2386.

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

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.

Hawaiian Hula Dance Class - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Rd, 7pm. Ph (09) 846 1567.

New Zealand Spa and Pool Show - Auckland Showgrounds, 10am-5pm.

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

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

Careers Expo - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 9am-2pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Human Presence - by Ben Clarke, Peter Miller, Barry Ross Smith, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, last day.

Play Dead - by Mary-Louise Browne; G2-FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Aug 30.

Site.Specific - by Keren Cook; and Dissolve, paintings by Tanya Gilbert, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Aug 22.

Trunk Rock II - by Terry Urbahn; Limits by Patrick Pound, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 30.

Three Painters - James Cousins, Adrian Jackman, Denys Watkins, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to Aug 30.

Land Mark- new work by Sue Jowsey, Allan McDonald, Neil Miller, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Sep 14.

Souvenir - new work by Grant Hall, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Place, to Aug 22.

Colonial Encounters - New Zealand and the Pioneering Experience, Ferner Galleries, 367 and 375 Parnell Rd, to Aug 31.

Pick of the Litter - a selection of contemporary print, Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Augt 23.

Two Rivers - sculptures by Peter Oxborough, paintings by John Oxborough, NorthArt, Norman King Square, Northcote, to Aug 31.

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Saturday

ROCK/POP.

Mightyscoop, Ruptus Jack, Daisy Chain Halo, Matar - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Avid, Ishtar, Ward 10 - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

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

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

Hands Off - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Springfield - Brownzy, 775 Beach Rd, Browns Bay.

Elemeno P, Evermore - Hot Lava, Ohakune.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - final, Forum North, Northland.

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

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

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

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

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

House Red - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9.30pm.

Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Wairau Park.

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

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DANCE/DJ.

Three Islands - Galatos' fourth anniversary party with Che Fu and the Krates, Goldenhorse, One Million Dollars, Minuit, Manuel Bundy, Chris Cox, Dunc tha Funk, Cesar, Steve Usher, Mr Big Stuff, Pari, Junior, Dan Payne, Uncle Barnie, Isaac Aesili, Sam E, Jason Howson, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, Newton.

Manuel Bundy, Sam E - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Claire Del, Ange - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Battle fo the Breaks - P-Money, Bulletproof, Ali, Sir Vere, Concord Dawn, Mouli, Nick D, Motion, D-Form, Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Sambro, Zayn, Benwah - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Decksterity - Junior, Trist, lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Dtox, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

DJ Stewart - Laager, 491 Pakuranga Rd, Howick.

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

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

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

The Warratahs, Sam Hunt - country and poetry, Duke of Marlborough, Russell.

Bruce Forman - Cosmpolitan Club, Napier.

Preservation Dixie - Ascension Vineyard,480 Matakana Rd, Warkworth, noon.

Denis Hepi, Miguel Fuentes, Chris Neilson - Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.

Truda Chadwick, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Ramblers - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Andy Poole Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Alibis - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.

Peta, Max, Jimmy - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Comedy Showcase - Jane Maree, Andrew Clay, Clasic, 8pm.

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

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

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 10pm.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, 7.30pm.

Stars at the Park - Gary McCormick, Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs, Improv Bandits, Michael Park School Auditorium, Ellerslie.

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CLASSICAL/GOSPEL.

Malvina and Malcolm at the Movies - big-screen music from Hollywood to Broadway with the Auckland Philharmonia, Dame Malvina Major, Malcolm McNeill, Aotea Centre.

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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, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 486 2386.

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

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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FAMILY.

Ford Rally - leaves Motat at 11am to Great North Rd, K Rd, Queen St to Viaduct Harbour, cars on display to 4pm.

Animation Workshop - for all ages, Highbury Mall, 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Comedy Workshop - with Michele A'Court, Jeremy Elwood, Lakehouse Arts Centre, 10am-5pm. Ph (09) 486 0245.

Spirit of Adventure Half-Day Sail - Princes Wharf, 8.30am-noon; 1pm-4.30pm. Ph (09) 373 2060.

Rugby Bledisloe Cup - New Zealand v Australia decider, Eden Park, 7.30pm.

Red Bull Slide - man-made snow ramp for snowboard and skiing competition, Chancery Lane.

Trampoline New Zealand National Championship - ASB Stadium, cnr Kepa and Kohimarama Rds, 9am-6pm.

Miss World - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

New Zealand Spa and Pool Show - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 10am-2pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

Releasing Tension by the Pulsing Method Talk - with Eric Theeman, Healing Associates, Horticultural Hall, 990 Great North Rd, 7.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Human Presence - by Ben Clarke, Peter Miller, Barry Ross Smith, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, last day.

Play Dead - by Mary-Louise Browne; G2-FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Aug 30.

Site.Specific - by Keren Cook; and Dissolve, paintings by Tanya Gilbert, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Aug 22.

Trunk Rock II - by Terry Urbahn; Limits by Patrick Pound, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 30.

Three Painters - James Cousins, Adrian Jackman, Denys Watkins, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to Aug 30.

Land Mark- new work by Sue Jowsey, Allan McDonald, Neil Miller, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Sep 14.

Souvenir - new work by Grant Hall, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Place, to Aug 22.

Colonial Encounters - New Zealand and the Pioneering Experience, Ferner Galleries, 367 and 375 Parnell Rd, to Aug 31.

Pick of the Litter - a selection of contemporary print, Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Augt 23.

Two Rivers - sculptures by Peter Oxborough, paintings by John Oxborough, NorthArt, Norman King Square, Northcote, to Aug 31.

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GARDENING.

Native Tree Planting at Whenua Rangatira Park - Orakei Marae carpark, 59 Kitemoana St, 10am.

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Sunday


ROCK/POP.

Mercy Seed, Geoffrey Goldenhorse, Holly - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

goodshirt - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

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

Kokomo - Odeon Lounge, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.

MG45 - O'Neil's Point Irish Pub, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 4pm.

Verdict - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Pete Thornley - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Tamlin Trio - Celtic folk, St George's, Takapuna, 2pm.

Carolina Bandwagon - O'Carrolls, Vulcan Lane, 7pm.

James Ray - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Cara Gordon; Bollix Cousins - Dogs Bollix, Newton Rd, 4pm.

Bruce Forman - Rydges, Palmerston North.

Artistry - jazz, soul, hip-hop, Auckland Art Gallery, 3pm.

Rebekah Peterson - Pontoon, 11Westhaven Dr, noon.

Peta, Max, Jimmy - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

VoDaange, Max - La Vista, 417 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, 6pm.

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

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

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

Julie Mason Quartet - Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm.

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

Jerome Hendrix - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.

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

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

Brendon Ham - Poenamo Hotel, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm; Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Grant Chilcott - Sopranos, 417 Manukau Rd, Epsom, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, 2.30pm.

Cam Allen, Kevin Field, Aaron Coddell, Julien Dyne - Rakino's, 35 High St, 9pm.

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CLASSICAL.

The French Connection - Auckland Symphony Orchestra, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Concerto Competition Final - John Chen, Liam Mallett, Malavika Gopal, Auckland Town Hall, 4pm.

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OTHER.

Flamenca Fiesta - Hawkins Centre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura, 2pm.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Great Lakes Centre, Taupo, 7.30pm.

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FAMILY.

Spirit of Adventure Open Day - Princes Wharf, 10am-2pm.

Peruvian Cultural Celebration - a Living Treasures Day, Auckland Museum, Domain Dr.

Indian Independence Day Celebrations - Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, 11am-3pm.

Trampoline New Zealand National Championship - ASB Stadium, cnr Kepa and Kohimarama Rds, 9am-6pm.

Auckland Ex Libris Society Open Day - Kinder House, 2 Ayr St, Parnell St, 11am-3pm.

Family Fun Day - New Zealand National Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, 10am-3pm.

Children's Art Workshop - kids make a Bauhaus mask as in the exhibition Bauhaus Photography, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Howick Historical Village Live Day - demonstrating ealry settler cooking and preserving, a Victorian classroom, church service and musket drill by the 65th Regiment, Howick Historical Village, Bells Rd, Pakuranga, 10am-4pm.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Collectors Market - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 8.30am-2.30pm.

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

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

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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.

India Exhibition - Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 2.

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

Ruscha Revisited and Working in London - the pop years exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Aug 31.

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.

Native Planting at Kurt Brehmer Walkway - Saunders Reserve, Avondale, 9.30am.


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Monday


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Helen Webby, Davy Stuart - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

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

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OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Raw Comedy - Sully O'Sullivan, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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OTHER.

Hotere - Auckland Film Society screening, Rialto, 169 Broadway, Newmakret, 6.30pm.

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

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

Herbaceous - by Louise Curham, Film Archive, first floor, 300 K Rd.

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

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

India Exhibition - Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 2.

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

Ruscha Revisited and Working in London - the pop years exhibition, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, to Aug 31.

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


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

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

Acoustic Cafe - Dan, Heni, Shane Hinton, Phonik, Maria Snijders, Temple, Queen st, 7.30pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

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CLASSICAL.

Violin Masterclass - with Martin Risely, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 11am.

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OTHER.

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Hawkes Bay Opera House, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

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

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 486 2386.

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OTHER.

The Venice Biennale 2003 - a report from the front line seminar by Auckland Art Gallery director Chris Saines, Auckland Art Gallery Auditorium, Kitchener St, 1pm.

NZ System of Colour Therapy Talk - with Judith Rubie in association with NZ Dowsing and Radionics Society, Pt Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Rd, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 638 6374.

Auckland as Spectacle - the fifth Auckland University winter lecture, Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 1pm-2pm. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext 85885.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Herbaceous - by Louise Curham, Film Archive, first floor, 300 K Rd.

Windows of Perception - Alternative Realities, by Anah Dunsheath, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, starts today.

Human Presence - by Ben Clarke, Peter Miller, Barry Ross Smith, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, last day.

Play Dead - by Mary-Louise Browne; G2-FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Aug 30.

Site.Specific - by Keren Cook; and Dissolve, paintings by Tanya Gilbert, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Aug 22.

Trunk Rock II - by Terry Urbahn; Limits by Patrick Pound, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 30.

Three Painters - James Cousins, Adrian Jackman, Denys Watkins, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to Aug 30.

Land Mark- new work by Sue Jowsey, Allan McDonald, Neil Miller, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Sep 14.

Souvenir - new work by Grant Hall, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Place, to Aug 22.

Colonial Encounters - New Zealand and the Pioneering Experience, Ferner Galleries, 367 and 375 Parnell Rd, to Aug 31.

Pick of the Litter - a selection of contemporary print, Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Augt 23.

Two Rivers - sculptures by Peter Oxborough, paintings by John Oxborough, NorthArt, Norman King Square, Northcote, to Aug 31.

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Wednesday

ROCK/POP.

NZ Battle of the Bands - 2nd Theory, 4th Member, Slacks, Sootherton, Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Natural Disasters - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Shrine - C-Zar, Uncle Barnie, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Page 3, DJ CXL, Pari - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Dtox, Dino - Bas Bar, 10 Victoria St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Truda Chadwick, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Ganz Open Mic - Grant Wills, Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina, 7.30pm.

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

Greg Tell, Velma - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

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

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Big Wednesday - Jason Hoyte, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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

Robert Mesmer - hypnotist, Sky City Theatre, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

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

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 486 2386.

The Weekend - by Michael Palin, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga. Ph (09) 636 732.

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OTHER.

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.

Herbaceous - by Louise Curham, Film Archive, first floor, 300 K Rd.

Windows of Perception - Alternative Realities, by Anah Dunsheath, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Sep 1.

Human Presence - by Ben Clarke, Peter Miller, Barry Ross Smith, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, last day.

Play Dead - by Mary-Louise Browne; G2-FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Aug 30.

Site.Specific - by Keren Cook; and Dissolve, paintings by Tanya Gilbert, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Aug 22.

Trunk Rock II - by Terry Urbahn; Limits by Patrick Pound, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 30.

Three Painters - James Cousins, Adrian Jackman, Denys Watkins, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to Aug 30.

Land Mark- new work by Sue Jowsey, Allan McDonald, Neil Miller, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Sep 14.

Souvenir - new work by Grant Hall, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Place, to Aug 22.

Colonial Encounters - New Zealand and the Pioneering Experience, Ferner Galleries, 367 and 375 Parnell Rd, to Aug 31.

Pick of the Litter - a selection of contemporary print, Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Augt 23.

Two Rivers - sculptures by Peter Oxborough, paintings by John Oxborough, NorthArt, Norman King Square, Northcote, to Aug 31.

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Thursday


ROCK/POP.

Blondie - Civic.

Goon, Voom, Milk Milk Lemonade - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

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

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

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

Tall Poppies - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

Elemeno P, Evermore - London Shed, 503 Pakuranga Rd.

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DANCE/DJ.

Karn Hall - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Cesar the Spanish Fly - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

One Lung, Asphalt, DJ Sam E - Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Tom Ward, Silverbeat - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

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

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

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

Eric Clapton Tribute Show - Martin and Rob Winch, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 8.30pm.

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

Jim Joll - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Comedy Showcase - Benjamin Crellin, Jeremy Elwood, Michele A'Court, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

School of Music Performance Students - Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 1.10pm.

Vive La France - Dalewool Auckland Brass Band, Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

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

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 486 2386.

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

Showcase - Howick Offstage Youth Theatre, Uxbridge Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 537 4943.

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OTHER.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

Herbaceous - by Louise Curham, Film Archive, first floor, 300 K Rd.

Windows of Perception - Alternative Realities, by Anah Dunsheath, Ferner Galleries, 10 Lorne St, to Sep 1.

Human Presence - by Ben Clarke, Peter Miller, Barry Ross Smith, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, last day.

Play Dead - by Mary-Louise Browne; G2-FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Aug 30.

Site.Specific - by Keren Cook; and Dissolve, paintings by Tanya Gilbert, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Aug 22.

Trunk Rock II - by Terry Urbahn; Limits by Patrick Pound, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 30.

Three Painters - James Cousins, Adrian Jackman, Denys Watkins, Bath St Gallery, 43 Bath St, Parnell, to Aug 30.

Land Mark- new work by Sue Jowsey, Allan McDonald, Neil Miller, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, to Sep 14.

Souvenir - new work by Grant Hall, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Upper Khartoum Place, to Aug 22.

Colonial Encounters - New Zealand and the Pioneering Experience, Ferner Galleries, 367 and 375 Parnell Rd, to Aug 31.

Pick of the Litter - a selection of contemporary print, Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Augt 23.

Two Rivers - sculptures by Peter Oxborough, paintings by John Oxborough, NorthArt, Norman King Square, Northcote, to Aug 31.

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