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
Sing-A-Long-A-ABBA Opera House, Wellington, Fri Sep 27; Civic, Sep 28-29
Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group Concert - Auckland Town Hall, Fri Sep 27
Sleeping Beauty - Bruce Mason Centre, to Fri Sep 27
The Beggar's Opera w the Opera Factory - 18 Eden St, Newmarket, to Sat Sep 28
Lighthouse w Touch Compass - Aotea Centre, Sat Sep 28-29
Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
Nobody's Perfect - Off Broadway Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
The Pickle King - Maidment, to Sat Sep 28
Badjelly the Witch - PumpHouse, to Mon Sep 30
Waiting for Godot - Maidment, from Thu Oct 3
The Sons of Charlie Paora - Aotea Centre, from Thu Oct 3
Acting Jesus w the Tall Poppy Theatre - Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont to Sat Oct 5
Blood Wedding - Unitec Theatre, to Sat Oct 5
A Slice of Saturday Night - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Oct 5
Extreme Magic and Deadly Escapes w Robert Gallup - Sky City Theatre, for a season
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Friday September 27
ROCK/POP
The Bloody Souls, Aesthetics, High Plain Drifters - Kings Arms
Tadpole - Mount Sports Centre, Mt Maunganui
MG45 - Arthur Street Bar and Grill
Tall Poppies - Howick Club
Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub
Joe Cocker Tribute w the Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City
Contagious - O'Hagans
The Verdict - Duke Of Wellington
The Brunettes - Sohl Bar, Hamilton
Instant Calma - Dog's Bollix
Planet - Rose and Crown
Five Bands for Five - Masonic
Chill Factor - Immigrant
Meterman, Avotor - Orange Bar, Napier
Hands Off - Carlton
DANCE/DJ
Blah Wobal, Spanish Fly, Mr Bigstuff - lounge, Galatos
Forensics, Wrong White Crowd, DJ Miso, Pari - basement, Galatos
Mr Big Stuff, Junior - lounge, Centro
Andy Vann, Claire Del - club, Centro
Roger Perry, Andy Vann - basement, 13 Shortland
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
Dunc the Funk - Galbraith's
Revision w 48 Sonic, Presha Riddle - Fu Bar
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Liquid Lounge
Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar
Mike Nesbit Trio - St Heliers streets, 1pm
The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
Druid - Claddagh
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm
Denny - 813 Cafe
John McGough - Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall
COMEDY/CABARET
Maestro - Covert, 8pm
Improv Bandits - Covert, 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Todd Hanford, Michele A'Court - Classic, 8pm
Late'n' Loud w Jeremy Elwood - Classic, 10.30pm
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Saturday September 28
ROCK/POP
Shaft, Xanadu, DJ Johnny Psalsa - Kings Arms
MG45 - Poenamo
Tall Poppies - Carlton
Tadpole - Grumpy Mole, Rotorua
Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub
Joe Cocker Tribute w the Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City
Banshee - Claddagh
Planet - Rose and Crown
Tall Poppies - Carlton
The Verdict - Golden Cross, Waihi
Quarter 2 - downstairs, Masonic
Overdrive - R'toto
Wayne Mason - Kowhai Festival, Warkworth, noon; Malones, Waiheke Island, 8pm
The Brunettes - Leigh Sawmill Cafe
DANCE/DJ
Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos
DJ Reminisce, Peter Gunz, Manchoo, Urban Beats - main room, Galatos
Coda, Halogen Girl, Matt Drake, Blackcat, Miles Kuen - basement, Galatos
Junior, Slideway, Kahn - lounge, Centro
Radley, Philippa, Claire Del - club, Centro
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu
Philippa, Soane, Ed - basement, 13 Shortland
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Brian Smith Quartet - London Bar
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza
Occimorons - Occidental
Soul Sax Plus - Matarangi Golf Club
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix
Max Purdie Trio - St Heliers streets, 9.30am; Brick Lane, 8pm
John McGough - Mt Albert Community Centre, 2pm; Springs Restaurant, 6.30pm
Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers - Java Jive
Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna - Alhambra
Barbie Davidson, Brian Henderson Quartet - Jazz Bar
COMEDY/OTHER
Maestro - Covert, 8pm; 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Todd Hanford, Michele A'Court - Classic, 8pm
Xprov - Classic, 10.30pm
CLASSICAL
Mandolin Miscellany w the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra , Edward Newborn and Cameron Smith - Uxbridge Theatre, 3pm, 8pm
Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 3 - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm
Going for Baroque w the New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall
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Sunday September 29
ROCK/POP
Undressed w All Torn Up, Edward from Demiwhores, Jen and Moon from Jezabella Revenge - Kings Arms, 3pm
York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple
Tadpole - Great Lakes Centre, Taupo
MG45 - Muldoon's Irish Bar
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon; Brick Lane, 6pm
Hot Club Sandwich - Java Jive
Ronnie Taylor Band; Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix; 3pm; 8pm
Druid - O'Hagans
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap
Groove'N' Hi - Jazz Bar
Side Effects - Alhambra
Caitlin Smith & the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates, Nairobi Trio - noon, 3.30pm; 7pm
Occimorons - Occidental, 4pm
McSweeney Brothers, Celtic Rhythm Dancers - Immigrant
Thran - Claddagh
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Lloyd Webber and Friends w Concept Brass - Hawkins Centre, 2.30pm
Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 3 - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2pm
School of Music Gala Concert - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm
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Monday September 30
ROCK/POP
Open Mic Competition Final w Chelle - Temple
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms
Jam Session - Claddagh
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Tuesday October 1
ROCK/POP
Tadpole - Manawatu Sports Stadium, Palmerston North
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julz Nathan, Craig Muller, St Lucy, Ellie Lim, Simon Hislop, Anita, Ange Saunders, Mahara Tocker - Temple
Sean Sinnott - Claddagh
John Wilcox - Cuba
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Wednesday October 2
ROCK/POP
Tadpole - Manawatu Sports Stadium, Palmerston North
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julz Nathan, Craig Muller, St Lucy, Ellie Lim, Simon Hislop, Anita, Ange Saunders, Mahara Tocker - Temple
Sean Sinnott - Claddagh
John Wilcox - Cuba
DANCE/DJ
Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Thran - Claddagh
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar
Nino - Cuba
Blue Bottom Stompers - Gables
COMEDY/OTHER
Outspoken Multi-Genre Show - Temple
CLASSICAL
PhilharMania! - Auckland Town Hall, 11.30am
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Thursday October 3
ROCK/POP
Dejusa, the Mercenaries - Kings Arms
Karen Hunter, Adeline Space, Mel Parsons, Andrea, Sue Thorby, Michelle Wilson, Touchpaper, Paddy Hoban - Temple
Planet - Rose and Crown
Tadpole - TSB Stadium, Hawera
DANCE/DJ
Chic w Greg Churchill, Spooky Luke, Paul Dean, Karn Hall, Zayn - St James
DJ Noel - O'Hagans
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Grail - Claddagh
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar
Julie Mason - Cuba
Dan Papirany Trio - London Bar
CLASSICAL
PhilharMania! - Bruce Mason Centre, 11.30am, 7pm
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