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 this week
Daily music and comedy
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Theatre this week
The Sex Fiend - Rose Centre Theatre, from Sat Nov 23
Feet of Fire - Aotea Centre, to Sun Nov 24
The Time Traveller w the Weber Bros Circus - Mairangi Bay Park, to Sun Nov 24
La Boheme w the Opera Factory - Auckland Town Hall, from Thu Nov 28-30
The New Man w the Legacy Theatre Company - Silo, to Sat Nov 30
New Works by Black Grace Dance Company - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, to Sat Nov 30
Little Women - Dolphin Theatre, to Sat Dec 7
The Rocky Horror Show w the Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Dec 14
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Friday November 22
ROCK/POP
George Benson - Civic.
Salmonella Dub - Oracle.
World Series: Elemeno P, Rubicon, goodshirt, Tadpole, 8 Foot Sativa, Blindspott - Saint James.
Jakob, Avotor, Meterman - Kings Arms.
Slick 57 - upstairs, Masonic.
Flik, 1000, Misadelphia, Goon, Touchpaper - downstairs, Masonic.
BJ, Joshua, Christopher Banks - Temple.
Cliff and the Shadows Tribute Show - New City, Sky City.
Godzilla - Doc Begg's.
MG45 - Arthur Street Bar and Grill.
The Verdict - Papakura RSA.
Blindspott - Altitude, Hamilton.
Tall Poppies - Dog's Bollix.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Split Second - O'Hagans.
Addictive - Playhouse Pub.
Throwdown, Evil Priest, Tried for Treason - Valve, Wellington.
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.
Druid - Claddagh.
DANCE/DJ
Dub Asylum, Pluto - Bar Bodega, Wellington.
Damon, Junior, Chris Pick - lounge, Centro.
Roger Perry, Brent J, Rob Warner - club, Centro.br>
DJs Pari, 41.30, Damon, Jnr - venue, Galatos.
Minuit, Subware, Timmy Schumacher, Nick D - basement, Galatos.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julie Mason and Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar.
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza.
Kip Tipuna, Nimbus - Bricklane.
John Wilcox, Maria O'Flaherty - Cafe Regent, Helensville.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am.
John McGough - Brickhouse Bar.
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra.
Rod McKinnon Trio - Gables.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.
Slide - Thirsty Dog.
The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive.
COMEDY
The Improv Bandits - Covert, 8pm.
Maestro - Covert, 10pm.
Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Corbett, Wills and Spencers, Jason Hoyte, Radar - Classic, 8pm.
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Spring Season: Gypsy Fire - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
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Saturday November 23
ROCK/POP
World Series: Carly Binding, Stellar, Fur Patrol, Che Fu, Dave Dobbyn - Saint James.
Grey Lynn Festival w Moko, Nesian Mystik, Che Fu - Grey Lynn Park, 10am-6pm.
Fourth Member - Temple.
Salmonella Dub - Planet X, Wellington.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North.br>
So To Speak, the Mint Chicks - Kings Arms.
Jester, Forcefield - Masonic.
Throwdown, Evil Priest the Red Shift - Youthzone, Hamilton.
Cliff and the Shadows Tribute Show - New City, Sky City.
York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple.
Karen Davy - Nautilus, 1.30pm.
The Verdict - Golden Cross, Waihi.
The Boss - R'toto.
Springfield - Brownzy.
Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Beat the Boss - Doc Begg's.
Burn - Playhouse Pub.
Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.
The WBC, DW Browne, the Offbeat Selectah - Masonic.
Thran - Claddagh.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
Ed, Junior, Ned Roy - lounge, Centro.
George, Creed, Claire Del - club, Centro.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Hammond Express - London Bar.
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza.
Grant Chilcott, Val Leemon, Steve Sheriff - Bricklane.
Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.br>
Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna, Rick Roff - Euro, 3.30pm.
Trio Gumbo - St Heliers streets, 1pm.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Aces Sports Bar.
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra, 8.30pm.
Bridge City Quartet - Counties Racing Club, Pukekohe, 11.30am.
Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive.
The Alibis - Jazz Bar.
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Ensemble Philharmonia Concert 4 - Auckland City Art Gallery, noon.
Baroque to Basics w Michael Bell - Whittakers Musical Museum, Waiheke Island, 5pm.
Benefit Concert for Simeon Broom - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 8pm.
Heaven Bent Gospel Choir, the Sowelu African Drummers - Alleluyah Cafe, 8pm.
COMEDY
Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Corbett, Wills and Spencer, Jason Hoyte, Radar - Classic, 8pm.
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Sunday November 24
ROCK/POP
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Papa Roach - Western Springs.
Anika Moa, Gramsci - Easy Street, Taupo.
Undressed w Runninghouse, Dave Gideon, St Lucy; Slick 57 - Kings Arms, 2pm; 8pm.
Take Note - Nautilus, 1.30pm.
Throwdown, Evil Priest, the Red Shift - Necropolis.
Salmonella Dub - Armageddon Pulp Culture Expo, Wellington.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Titirangi Memorial Hall, 10.30am.
John and Millie Bradfield - Bricklane.
The Ronnie Taylor Band, Irish Dancing, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix.
McSweeney - O'Hagans.
Mike Berry - Belgian Beer Cafe, Takapuna, 3.30pm.
Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7pm.
Blue Velvet - Thirsty Whale, 12.30pm.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am.
Cats'n' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap, 12.30pm.
Groove'n' Hi - Jazz Bar.
Max Purdie Trio - Salt, noon.
Side Effects - Alhambra.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon; Sangria, Manly 5pm.
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive.
CLASSICAL
Auckland Welsh Choir - Orewa College Auditorium, 3.30pm.
Violin w Amelia Giles - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 2.30pm.
Auckland Philharmonia Concert 4 - Titirangi Community House, noon.
Guitar w David Braithwaite - Anglican Church, Paihia, 3pm.
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Monday November 25
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The TWA Jimmies - Bunker.
Open Mic Night Competition w Chelle - Temple.
Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms.
CLASSICAL
Auckland Philharmonia Concert 4 - Franklin Arts and Cultural Centre, Pukekohe, noon.
COMEDY
Raw Comedy w Jan Maree - Classic.
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Tuesday November 26
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Dan, Glenn Bodger, Simon Wedde, Quiver Acoustic, Andrew North, Tom Everett - Temple.
Peter Hale - Cuba.
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Wednesday November 27
ROCK/POP
Hendrix 60th Birthday w Billy TK, Tama Renata, George Chase, J. T., Cadzow, Frank Fary, Al Khan, Stone - Kings Arms.
Femme Fatale - Temple.
Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive.
DANCE/DJ
Junior, Damon - lounge, Centro.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Don Roberts - Cuba.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar.
The Cool Blues Band - Gables.
COMEDY/OTHER
Big Wednesday w Mike Loder - Classic.
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Thursday November 28
ROCK/POP
Jimi Hendrix 60th Birthday Party - Cock & Bull, Botany.
Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.
Servalan, Joed Out - Kings Arms.
DANCE/DJ
Damon, Slideway - lounge, Centro.
Soane, Claire Del - club, Centro.
DJ Noel - O'Hagans.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Jo, Deryn - Bricklane.
Julie Mason - Cuba.
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar.
Simon 'Bluekeys' Taylor - Java Jive.
Slide - Hugo's Frog Bar.
This week
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