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 Thursday for a fresh entertainment guide.
Theatre in season
Daily music, shows, and events
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Theatre in season
On Our Street - Bruce Mason Centre, Thu May 24-25, 9.30 am and 11 am
To Dance on the Moon- Founders Theatre, Hamilton, May 25; Aotea Centre, May 27-28; Opera House, Wanganui, May 30; Municipal Theatre, Jun 1; Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Jun 14
Let the People Sing w Hayley Westenra, Caid Irish Dancers, Yasmina's Middle Eastern Dancers, City of Sails Barbershop Chorus and more - Bruce Mason Centre, Sat May 26, 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm ($25)
Te Maunga - Herald Theatre, to Sat May 26
Flamenco Fiesta - Pumphouse, Sun May 27, 2 pm
Nightingale Fever w Michael Parmenter - Maidment Studio, to Tue May 29, 7.30 pm
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead - Maidment, to Sat May 26
Heatstroke - Pumphouse, to Sat May 26, 8 pm
Time of my Life - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sat Jun 2, Sun 1 pm
Sylvia - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Jun 2, 8 pm
Buddy - Civic, to Sun June 10
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Thursday May 24
ROCK/POP
Leonard, Humber - Cafe 223
Burst, Spinner, Uncouth - Kings Arms
Jam Night - Java Jive
Frenzal Rhomb, the Mad Caddies - Golden Cross, Waihi
Garageland, Superjesus - Roadhouse
Stan Malcolm, Tempest, Shimmer, Cryst, Sandhog - Temple, 8 pm
Contagious - Bull and Gate, Albany
Tongue and Groove - Lincoln Green
Acoustic Earfood - Embargo
Planet - Rose & Crown
Kiwi Express - Spiders
Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
McSweeny Brothers - Finnegans, Poenamo
Rumis - Brewhouse, Poenamo
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Tall Poppies - O'Hagans
Star Cross'd - De Brett
The Brunettes - Pizza Pizza
DANCE/DJ
Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar
Chocolate City Sound System - Cause Celebre
Beat Juggling Competition - Box, Cause Celebre
DJ Mariano - Havana, Ibiza
The Havana Club - Tabac
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Mark Tupuhi - Temple, 7 pm
Julie Mason Trio - London Bar
Kip Tipuna - Alhambra
Angel and Sean - Dog's Bollix
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall
COMEDY
The Parting Glass w Michael Smiley; Pulp Comedy w Cal Wilson, Andrew Clay, Grant Lobban - Classic, 7.30 pm; 9 pm
Certified Male - Sky City Theatre
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Friday May 25
ROCK/POP
Reggae Uprising Part 2 w Leviticus, Shallom, Deek Levi - Galatos
Frenzal Rhomb, the Mad Caddies, Sommerset - Kings Arms
Green Grass Goblins, Forcefield - Temple
Contagious - Carlton
Chill Factor, Gung Ho - Immigrant
Ghengis Karney - Finnegans, Poenamo
Plan B - Basix
Garageland, Superjesus - Governors, Hamilton
Jester, Stereogram - Cafe 223
Being the Boss - Playhouse
X-Static - Stables Bar
Acoustic Earfood - St Arnou
Private Eye - De Brett
Rhythm and Groove- Cock & Bull, Ellerslie
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany
The Brunettes - Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Planet - Rose & Crown
Riff Raff - Coromandel Hotel
DANCE/DJ
Foghorn, DJ Burgess - Cause Celebre
DJ Zinc, Jason Howson, Sean Lyons, Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu
DJs Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Box
DJ Simon Paul, Mariano - Ibiza, Havana
DJ Ned Roy - Viaduct Central
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Blues Toulouse - Hugo's Frog Bar
Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive
Peter Barwick and the Kevin Field Trio - London Bar
Jazz Collective - Deschlers, 11 pm
Cats 'N Jammers - Fishermans Restaurant, Whitianga
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge
John Williamson - Auckland Town Hall
Rufus Rehu and Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Horse and Trap
Caitlin Smith - Otto's Sapphire Room
Druid - Dog's Bollix
COMEDY
Certified Male - Sky City Theatre
The Parting Glass w Michael Smiley; Pulp Comedy w Cal Wilson, Andrew Clay, Grant Lobban - Classic, 7.30 pm; 9 pm
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Saturday May 26
ROCK/POP
Uncle Monkey, Jester - Kings Arms
Red Room - Java Jive
Aria St - Playhouse
Frenzal Rhomb, the Mad Caddies - Governors, Hamilton
All Torn Up, Joed Out, Money Penny - Cafe 223
Garageland, Superjesus - Poenamo
Tall Poppies - Carlton
Early Warning - Finnegans, Poenamo
TT Factory - Brewhouse, Poenamo
Hunter, Gung Ho - Immigrant
Time-Out Trio - Brickhouse
Planet - Rose & Crown
Contagious - Fireman's Arms
Smack - De Brett
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany
Riff Raff - Whitianga Hotel
DANCE/DJ
Simon Flower, Chaye D, Silverbeat, Matt May, Mike Geddes, Halogen Girl, Mister King, Miles Kuen, Alec - Fu Bar
Foghorn, DJ Angel - Cause Celebre
Mr Big Stuff, Sub Zero, Phatmospheric - Box
DJ Simon Paul, Mariano - Ibiza, Havana
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 8 pm; 76 Pitt St, 3 am
DJ CJ - Stables Bar
DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Cats 'N Jammers - Fishermans Restaurant, Whitianga
Dolores, Joshna, Katy Soljak, Anne Mein, Chrysalynn, Cath Cocker - Temple
The Boogiemen - Dog's Bollix
Blue Bottom Stompers - Rakinos
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - London Bar
Denis Hepi and Max Purdie - Alhambra
CLASSICAL
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - St Georges Church, Papatoetoe, 3.30 pm
School of Music Concerto Competition semifinals - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 10 am
COMEDY
The Parting Glass w Michael Smiley; Pulp Comedy w Cal Wilson, Andrew Clay, Grant Lobban - Classic, 7.30 pm; 9 pm
Certified Male - Sky City Theatre
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Sunday May 27
ROCK/POP
Garageland, Superjesus - Kings Arms
Frenzal Rhomb, the Mad Caddies - Dome, Napier
Dara - Temple
Gung Ho - Immigrant, 4 pm
Acoustic Earfood - Venue, Browns Bay, 3 pm
DANCE/DJ
Chaye D, Silverbeat - Fu Bar
DJ Mariano - Ibiza
DJs Big Pun, Simon Paul, Collings, Baxter - Havana
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Java Jive
John McGough - Roundabout Bar
Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - Birdcage, 3 pm
Secondary Schools' Jazz Contest - London Bar, 1 pm
Sean and Rodney, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix
Truda Chadwick Jazz Trio - Horse and Trap, 2 pm
Cats 'N Jammers - Phoenix Alitalia, noon
Brian Smith-George Chisholm Trio - Brickhouse
The Society Jazzmen - Headin'Home, 5 pm
Jazz Collective - Planet Cafe, 3 pm
Jazz at Alhambra - Alhambra
The Fondue Set; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 7 pm
CLASSICAL
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - All Saints Church, Howick, 2.30
COMEDY
Certified Male - Sky City Theatre
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Monday May 28
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Gold Pope, Open Mic Night w Chelle - Temple
Queen City Big Band - Gables
Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso
CLASSICAL
Australia Ensemble- Auckland Town Hall
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Tuesday May 29
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Gaillie Tinihau, Open Mic Night w Karen q Temple - Temple
CLASSICAL
The Queen's Coronation Music w the Auckland Choral Society, the University Singers, the Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir and the Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Wednesday May 30
ROCK/POP
Chelle, Andrea, Sue Gray, Gaille Tinihau, Audio Zephyr, Left Front Wheel - Temple
Oligarchy - Kings Arms
Toolroom Tales: Singer/Songwriter Night - Hardware Cafe
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge
Shayn Wills - Java Jive
Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Lincoln Green
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Jan Maree - Classic
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