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.
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Friday
ROCK/POP .
Sleepers Union - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.
Heni; Hammond Gamble, Graham Brazier; Path - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm; 8.30pm; 11.30pm.
Damien Binder - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.
Salmonella Dub, Black Seeds - Adrenalin, Whangarei.
Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.
Springfield - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Contagious - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.
Kick - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Planet - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
Chet O'Connell Band - Stetson Club, Dairy Flat.
Chill Factor - O'Hagan's, 497 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.
Head Office - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd.
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub, Aotea Square.
David Meredith - Revas, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.
Somewhere South - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Westfield St Lukes, 9pm.
Facetious - Roadhouse, 238 Great South Rd, Drury.
Out of the Blue - Blues Bar, cnr Smales & Harris Rds, Botany.
Outlaws - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa.
DANCE/DJ .
Godskitchen: AK03 - Marco V, MIKE, Steve Hill, Sam Hill, St James, 10pm.
Blah Wobble, C-Zar; Manuel Bundy, Submariner, Koa - lounge/basement, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm/11pm.
Kevin Saunderson - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Breakdown: Rob Salmon, Manuel Bundy, Damon Riker, Tom Ward - Wyndham Bowling Club, Wyndham St, 11pm.
Junior, Maya on Fire, Isaac Aesili, G-Muva, Saccie - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
DMX Grand Champ Album Release Party - DJ Sir-vere, DJXCL, Logikal, Orphan, Fu Bar, 166 Queen St, 10pm.
PZ, Reno, Nick D, Riddle - Fu, 166 Queen St.
Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Felicity, Pari - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.
JRAP, Dick Johnson, Professor - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.
Jason Lonsdale, the Hot Grits - Festival Club, Winter Garden, Civic 10pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .
John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.
Mark Heke & the Ponsonby Express - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.
Julie Mason, Peter Wood Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.
Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre, Sale St, Howick, 7.30pm.
Julia, Max, Jimmy - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 8pm.
Gary Harvey & the Nightowls - Bridgehouse Lodge, Warkworth.
Malcolm McCallum - Metropolis, 1 Courtyard Lane, 5.30pm.
John McGough - East Coast Bays RSA, 15 Bute Rd, Browns Bay, 7pm.
Rufus Rehu, Robbi Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, Takapuna, 7pm.
COMEDY .
Comedy Showcase: Jan Maree, Mike Loder, Wills & Spencer, Tarun Mohanbhai, Ezequiel Balmori - Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
Late & Loud - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.
CLASSICAL/AVANT GARDE .
Lunchtime Concert - Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 1.05pm.
Off the Wall: Vocal Acrobats: AK03 - Koichi Makigami, Mark van Tongeren, Phil Dadson, St Matthew-in-the-City, Hobson St, 7.30pm.
CABARET .
Melissa Langton: AK03 - Civic Winter Garden, 8.30pm (and tomorrow, Sunday).
THEATRE .
An Unseasonable Fall of Snow - Maidment Studio, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 308 2383.
Shirley Valentine - PumpHouse, Takapuna, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 489 8360.
One - 1-act comedies, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 366 6637.
Control Freaks: AK03 - Rip, Shit & Bust, 145 K Rd (and tomorrow, Sunday). Murder in Mind - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, (& tomorrow, Sunday). Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Songmaker's Chair: AK03 by Albert Wendt, ATC, Maidment Theatre, (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 308 2382.
The Language of Angels - by Kathryn van Beek, part of Final Draft: Volume Two, scripts in development by the ATC, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm (and tomorrow, Sunday). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Aladdin the Pantomime: AK03 - Westend Theatre, St James, 11am; 2pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Rapunzel: AK03 - Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Oliver - Howick Children's & Youth Theatre, Howick Little Theatre, Pakuranga Highway, 7.30pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 534 1406.
DANCE .
Ellipse: AK03 - Sydney Dance Company, Civic, 7.30pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Escape ... Again: AK03 - Urban Youth Movement, Auckland Town Hall, (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.
When Love Comes Calling: AK03 - Raewyn Hill, Herald Theatre, 8pm (and tomorrow, Sunday). Ph (09) 307 5000.
Sydney Dance Company Masterclass - for intermediate and above students, Unitec, Carrington Rd. Ph (09) 307 5367.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES .
Absolutely Girls - workshop for 13-17-year-olds to find their own strengths and uniqueness, Auckland Women's Centre, 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn, 5pm-9pm. Ph (09) 376 3227.
Inca Storytelling - for children 7-plus, Auckland Museum, 1.30pm.
Make a Pumpkin Goody Bag - workshop, Auckland Domain, 10am-11am; 1.30pm-2.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.
Fire Engine Friday - Motat, Western Springs, 10am-5pm.
HIGHER LEARNING .
Germaine Greer: AK03 - public lecture, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS .
Aotea Square Market - 10am-6pm.
Radio Sport Expo 2003 - Team New Zealand & Alinghi sheds, Halsey St, Viaduct Harbour, noon-7pm (and Saturday/ Sunday, 10pm-6pm).
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Saturday
ROCK/POP .
Salmonella Dub, Black Seeds, Pitch Black, Verse - St James.
NZ Battle of the Bands Final - Mozelee, Sixdaywar, Silly, Ryan Kershaw, Eulogy, Chuganaut, Lapser, Voodoo Butta, Hellborne, Rainbow Country, New Damage, Sifty Chris and the Gladeyes, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 8pm.
Dead Souls, Ed Gains Experience, Voom, Shrugs, Servalan, Feds - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.
Slam - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Westfield St Lukes, 9pm.
York Street Studios Acid Test Final - Manu Bennett, Charlotte Johansen, Punga, Milk Milk Lemonade, Goon, Matar, Luke Bodle, St Lucy, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
Fats White - Finale, 350 K Rd, 6pm.
Aivs - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 8.30pm.
Contagious - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.
Kick - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Planet - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
Catch 22, DJ Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub, Aotea Square.
Chill Factor - Fireman's Arms, 27 Edinburgh St, Pukekohe.
Hunter - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
Liquid - Empire, cnr Nelson & Victoria Sts, 10pm.
Verdict - Hamilton Workingmen's Club, 20 King St, Hamilton.
DANCE/DJ.
Radley, Karn Hall, Zayn; Junior, Trist - club/lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
A Spark v Randomplay, Snitch, Page 3, Camille, Mark Emerson, Greg Churchill, Presha, 48 Sonic - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Manuel Bundy, Cian, John Ellis - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.
Dtox, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.
Robertino, Sam E, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St.
Scotty Lewis, Benwah, Roger Perry, Cuffy - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.
Groovalicious - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd.
DJ Cesar; Buckwheat & Bambi, HMX - Festival Club, Winter Garden, Civic.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS .
Ritchie Pickett Experience - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.
Philippa Ewen Trio - London Bar.
Cats'n'Jammers - Dunkerron, 115 Great South Rd, Remuera, 7pm.
Blue Jaffas - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.
Maria O'Flaherty, John Wilcox - Cafe Regent, Helensville, 7.30pm.
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Julia, Max, Owen - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 8pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, noon.
Truda Chadwick, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra, Ponsonby, 8.30pm.
John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant, Western Springs, 6.30pm.
Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, Takapuna, 7pm.
CABARET .
Ute Lemper - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
COMEDY .
Comedy Showcase - Jan Maree, Mike Loder, Wills & Spencer, Tarun Mohanbhai, Ezequiel Balmori, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
Saturday Night Late & Live - Temple, Queen St, 10.30pm.
THEATRE .
(see Friday listings).
CLASSICAL .
Symphonic Rock - Auckland Philharmonia, Rima Te Wiata, Phil Madsen, Joel Tobeck, Jackie Clarke, Aotea Centre, 8pm .
HIGHER LEARNING .
Getting Radio Airplay - workshop with NZ on Air's David Ridler, Temple, Queen St, noon. Ph (09) 377 4866.
Open Day - shows and workshops on the art of improvisation, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, noon.
Pranic Healing - Armanasco House, 576 Blockhouse Bay Rd, 12.30pm-2.30pm.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS .
K Rd Karnival - K Rd, 9am; parade 9.30pm; Uptown Sounds, Beresford Square, 10.30pm, www.kroad.co.nz.
Massey Art Group Spring Exhibition & Sale - Wings, Hobson Motor Inn, Hobsonville Rd, 10am-4pm (and SundayCulturefest - celebration of Pacific culture Aotea Square, 10am-7pm.
Ranui Market Day - Community Centre, Swanson Rd, 9am.
Community Car Boot Sale and Market - Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 8am-11.30am.
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Craft & Garden Show - War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Ellerslie, 10am-3pm.
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Sunday
SUNDAY.
ROCK/POP.
Salmonella Dub, King Kapisi, Black Seeds, Trinity Roots - St James, 7.30pm.
Undressed - Dylan Storey, Bronwyn Turei, Solomon Cole - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.
All Torn Up, Radio Kings - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.
Sue Dyson - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 6pm.
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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Delta Jazz, North Harbour Big Band - Browns Bay RSA, Bute Rd, 5pm.
Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton.
Wyatt Brothers - O'Carrolls, Vulcan Lane, 7pm.
John Wilcox Trio - Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.
VoDaange, Max - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon; La Vista Cafe, 417 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, 6pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Titirangi Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, noon.
Dean Haitani - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
Malcolm McCallu, Chet O'Connell - Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm.
Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.
Brendon Ham Duo - Poenamo, 31 Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.
Cats 'n' Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.
Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.
Swingin Jazz - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa.
French Toast, New Pacific Music Ensemble - Festival Club, Winter Garden, Civic, 10pm.
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CABARET.
Melissa Langton: AK03 - cabaret, Civic Winter Garden, 8.30pm.
POETRY.
Sam Hunt - poetry, Grand Hotel, Helensville, 3pm.
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CLASSICAL/AVANT GARDE.
Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra - Highwic, 40 Gillies Ave, 5pm.
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Extended Vocals Workshop - Mark van Tongeren, Koichi Makigami, Phil Dadson, Scapa, Shortland St, 2.30pm.
Cobra, Koichi Makigami, Mark van Tongeren, Phil Dadson - Odeon Cafe, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8.30pm.
John Atwell at the Mighty Wurlitzer, Brett's New Internationals - Hollywood Theatre, St Georges Rd, Avondale, 2pm.
THEATRE.
Control Freaks: AK03 - Rip, Shit and Bust, 145 K Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Murder in Mind - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Language of Angels - by Kathryn van Beek, part of Final Draft: Volume Two, scripts in development by the Auckland Theatre Company Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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DANCE.
When Love Comes Calling: AK03 - Raewyn Hill, Herald Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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FAMILY.
Luminarium: AK03 - inflatable PVC installation to walk through, Aotea Square, 10am-4pm.
Auckland City Hospital Public Preview Day - Park Rd, Grafton. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Big Day Art - Kids Workshop, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 11am-3pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.
Horse and Carriage Rides - Motat, Western Springs.
Dig It Up Dinosaur Day - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain.
Massey Art Group Spring Exhibition and Sale - Wings, Hobson Motor Inn, Hobsonville Rd, 10am-4pm.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Culturefest - celebration of Pacific culture with Cook Island dancers, Samoan fire knife dances, Indian mime, Chinese story-telling, Aotea Square, Queen St between Wellesley St and Mayoral Dr, 10am-6pm.
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Radio Sport Expo 2003 -the latest in sports events and gear, Team New Zealand and Alinghi sheds, Halsey St, Viaduct Harbour, 10pm-6pm.
Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.
Cambridge Antiques Fair - CambridgeTown Hall,Victoria St, Cambridge, 10.30am.
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HIGHER LEARNING.
The Great Kiwi Holiday - Time in Motion non-fiction film series, Auckland Museum, 3pm.
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GARDENING.
Mutukaroa Park Care Programme - pruning, weeding, planting, maintaining tracks, main entrance, Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 1.30pm.
Spring Show - Waikato Orchid Society, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Cobham Dr, Hamilton, 10am-4pm.
Spring Plant Sale - Regional Botanic Gardens, Hill Rd, Manurewa, 11am-1pm.
Open Day - Fernglen Native Plant Gardens, 38 Kauri Rd, Birkenhead, 1.30pm-4pm
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Monday
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.
Open Mic Competition - final, Seb Anderson, Edward Coates, Tim Gemmell, Two Masters, Beth and Jason, Matar, Audio Command, Jonno, Dan, Cardi, Quiver, Temple, Queen St, 7pm.
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CLASSICAL/OTHER.
Palladium Players, Music Hall Variety Show - Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd.
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COMEDY.
It's in the Bag: AK03 - Mikey Havoc, Newsboy, St James Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Raw Comedy - Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
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THEATRE.
Aladdin the Pantomime: AK03 - Westend Theatre, St James, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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OTHER.
Metis Mutt: AK03 - cabaret, Civic Wintergarden, 8.30pm.
Luminarium: AK03 - inflatable PVC installation to walk through, Aotea Square, 10am-4pm.
Too Cool Tiles - for 4-6-year-olds, Auckland Museum, 10am-11am; 1pm-2.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.
Ancient Treasures Trail - meet the Paddle Pop lion and Indiana Smith, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs, 11.30am; 1pm.
Through the Lens with Ian Lloyd, National Georgraphic - public lecture, Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Auckland Town Hall Guided Tour - Auckland Town Hall, Queen St, 11am; 1.30pm.
A Brief History of Time - Auckland Film Society screening, Rialto Cinemas, 169 Broadway, Newmarket.
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EXHIBITIONS.
India Exhibition - Auckland Art Gallery, to Nov 2.
New Zealand Modern - paintings and sculpture from the collection exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, to Dec 7.
Aperture - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 10am-5pm, to Nov 2.
Nine Lives - Chartwell Exhibition 2003, New Gallery, Wellesley St, 10am-5pm, to Nov 23.
Exhibition of the Wallace Art Awards Finalists - Auckland Museum, to Oct 5.
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Tuesday
ROCK/POP.
Don McGlashan, Mahinarangi Tocker - Temple, Queen St, 8pm. Ph (09) 377 4866.
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DANCE/DJ.
Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Swing Low Jazz Trio - Civic Wintergarden, 10.30pm; 11.30pm.
Jessica Bradshaw, Mike Walker - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
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COMEDY.
It's in the Bag: AK03 - Mikey Havoc, Newsboy, St James Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Naked Samoans Go Home - Herald Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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CLASSICAL.
PhilharMania!: AK03 - Auckland Philharmonia, Charles Pierard present the Music Zoo, for children 6-11, Auckland Town Hall, 11.30am; 6.30pm.
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POETRY.
Chloe Gordon - Grand Central, 126 Ponsonby Rd, 8pm.
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THEATRE.
Control Freaks: AK03 - Rip, Shit and Bust, 145 K Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Murder in Mind - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Language of Angels - by Kathryn van Beek, part of Final Draft: Volume Two, a presentation of scripts in development by the Auckland Theatre Comapny Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Aladdin the Pantomime: AK03 - Westend Theatre, St James, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Oliver - with Howick Children's & Youth Theatre, Howick Little Theatre, Pakuranga Highway, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.
Muldoon: AK03 - David McPhail, Westend Theatre, St James, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Potiki's Memory of Stone: AK03 - Briar Grace-Smith, Regent Theatre, St James, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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OTHER.
Luminarium: AK03 - inflatable PVC installation to walk through, Aotea Square, 10am-4pm.
Ancient Treasures Trail - meet the Paddle Pop lion and Indiana Smith, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs, 11.30am; 1pm.
Tram Tuesday - Motat, Western Springs, 10am-5pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Para-noir - by Daniel Unverricht; Carnivore, by Angela Singer, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Oct 4.
Storm Warning - group collection; Senses, by Kate Wells - Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Gt North Rd, to Nov 2.
Presence - by April Shin, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Sep 28.
Chastity - by Rachel Brebner, Urban Arthaus, 125 The Strand, to Oct 5.
People of the Land - by Andrea Hopkins, Soca Exit, 5-7 Kingdon St, Newmarke, to Oct 3.
Sequel - by Jo Smith; New work by Vivian Ward, McPherson Gallery, cnr Vulcan Lane/High St, to Oct 4.
Colourhaus - new work by Zhi Gong, Eileen Leung, Peata Larkin - Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Oct 5.
Bermuda Triangle - Eve Armstrong, Jane Mason, Lucy McMillan, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Oct 10.
Suspended - six glass artists, Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Rd, to Oct 4.
Toki - by Chris Charteris, FHE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Oct 10.
Wrong Intelligence - by Michael Harrison, Ivan Anthony Gallery, 312 K'Rd, to Oct 4.
A Reflection of Time - by Bruce Hunt, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Sep 27.
With your Long Blonde Hair and Your Eyes - by John Reynolds, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Oct 11.
Silence - by Leon Tan; Marginal Space, by Shin Young-ok - Lopdell House Gallery, 418 Titirangi Rd, to Oct 5.
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Wednesday
ROCK/POP.
BHD, Screaming Infamy - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
Tritones, Tourettes - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
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DANCE/DJ.
DJ Alias, Phatmospheric, Pari - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Truda Chadwick, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 7pm.
Wyatt Brothers - O'Carrolls, Vulcan Lane, 9pm.
Ronnie, Rufus - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.
Acoustic Jam - Dave Alley, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson, 8pm.
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CLASSICAL/OPERA.
The Prodigal Child - NBR New Zealand Opera, St Matthew-in-the-City, Hobson St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Composers' Reading Workshops - Philharmonia Hall, 427 Dominion Rd.
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COMEDY.
It's in the Bag: AK03 - Mikey Havoc, Newsboy, St James Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Naked Samoans Go Home - Herald Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Big Wednesday - Jeremy Elwood, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
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OTHER.
Luminarium: AK03 - inflatable PVC installation to walk through, Aotea Square, 10am-4pm.
Outspoken - multi-genre with Jeremy Elwood, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
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THEATRE.
One - 1-act comedies, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 6637.
Control Freaks: AK03 - Rip, Shit and Bust, 145 K Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Murder in Mind - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Language of Angels - by Kathryn van Beek, part of Final Draft: Volume Two, a presentation of scripts in development by the Auckland Theatre Comapny Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Aladdin the Pantomime: AK03 - Westend Theatre, St James, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Oliver - with Howick Children's & Youth Theatre, Howick Little Theatre, Pakuranga Highway, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.
Muldoon: AK03 - David McPhail, Westend Theatre, St James, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Potiki's Memory of Stone: AK03 - Briar Grace-Smith, Regent Theatre, St James, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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DANCE.
Vagabond Tales: Barrage: AK03 - Civic, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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OTHER.
Sharks: Aliens From the Blue Planet - lecture with Professor John Montgomery, Library basement, Alfred St, Auckland University, 7pm. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 85885.
Kids Fishing Day - Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, 9am-3pm.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
Ancient Treasures Trail - meet the Paddle Pop lion and Indiana Smith, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs, 11.30am; 1pm.
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EXHIBITIONS.
Para-noir - by Daniel Unverricht; Carnivore, by Angela Singer, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Oct 4.
Storm Warning - group collection; Senses, by Kate Wells - Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Gt North Rd, to Nov 2.
Presence - by April Shin, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Sep 28.
Chastity - by Rachel Brebner, Urban Arthaus, 125 The Strand, to Oct 5.
People of the Land - by Andrea Hopkins, Soca Exit, 5-7 Kingdon St, Newmarke, to Oct 3.
Sequel - by Jo Smith; New work by Vivian Ward, McPherson Gallery, cnr Vulcan Lane/High St, to Oct 4.
Colourhaus - new work by Zhi Gong, Eileen Leung, Peata Larkin - Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Oct 5.
Bermuda Triangle - Eve Armstrong, Jane Mason, Lucy McMillan, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Oct 10.
Suspended - six glass artists, Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Rd, to Oct 4.
Toki - by Chris Charteris, FHE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Oct 10.
Wrong Intelligence - by Michael Harrison, Ivan Anthony Gallery, 312 K'Rd, to Oct 4.
A Reflection of Time - by Bruce Hunt, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Sep 27.
With your Long Blonde Hair and Your Eyes - by John Reynolds, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Oct 11.
Silence - by Leon Tan; Marginal Space, by Shin Young-ok - Lopdell House Gallery, 418 Titirangi Rd, to Oct 5.
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Thursday
ROCK/POP.
Degrees K, Ejector, Voom - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
Sleepy Trip - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.
Managers - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.
Contagious, Auckland Idol Competition - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St, 9.30pm.
Hope Conspiracy - Valve, Wellington.
Kick - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.
Planet - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.
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DANCE/DJ.
DJ Green Lantern, DJCXL, Logikal, D-Form - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Julie Mason - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Alibis - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.
Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, Rutland St.
Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.
Kiwi Express - Otahuhu Workingmen's Club, Atkinson Ave, 7pm.
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COMEDY.
It's in the Bag: AK03 - Mikey Havoc, Newsboy, St James Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Naked Samoans Go Home - Herald Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Filler Up: AK03- Deb Filler, Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Mits Mini Mastermind - Bob Though, Comedy Dogs, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
Classic - Jeremy Corbett, Paul Ego, Radar, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.
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CLASSICAL/OTHER.
The Prodigal Child - NBR New Zealand Opera, St Matthew-in-the-City, Hobson St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Composers' Reading Workshops - Philharmonia Hall, 427 Dominion Rd.
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THEATRE.
One - 1-act comedies, Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 6637.
Control Freaks: AK03 - Rip, Shit and Bust, 145 K Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Murder in Mind - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Language of Angels - by Kathryn van Beek, part of Final Draft: Volume Two, a presentation of scripts in development by the Auckland Theatre Comapny Literary Unit, SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Aladdin the Pantomime: AK03 - Westend Theatre, St James, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Oliver - with Howick Children's & Youth Theatre, Howick Little Theatre, Pakuranga Highway, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.
Muldoon: AK03 - David McPhail, Westend Theatre, St James, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
Potiki's Memory of Stone: AK03 - Briar Grace-Smith, Regent Theatre, St James, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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DANCE.
Vagabond Tales: Barrage: AK03 - Civic, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.
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OTHER.
Luminarium: AK03 - inflatable PVC installation to walk through, Aotea Square, 10am-4pm.
Sandringham Community Centre Market Day - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Rd, 9am-noon.
Sports Team Manager Workshop - Sport Auckland, Gate E, Reimers Ave, Kingsland. Ph (09) 815 4716.
Rain Making - workshop, Auckland Museum, 10am-11am; 1.30pm-2.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.
Ancient Treasures Trail - meet the Paddle Pop lion and Indinaa Smith, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs, 11.30am; 1pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Para-noir - by Daniel Unverricht; Carnivore, by Angela Singer, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Pl, to Oct 4.
Storm Warning - group collection; Senses, by Kate Wells - Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Gt North Rd, to Nov 2.
Presence - by April Shin, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Sep 28.
Chastity - by Rachel Brebner, Urban Arthaus, 125 The Strand, to Oct 5.
People of the Land - by Andrea Hopkins, Soca Exit, 5-7 Kingdon St, Newmarke, to Oct 3.
Sequel - by Jo Smith; New work by Vivian Ward, McPherson Gallery, cnr Vulcan Lane/High St, to Oct 4.
Colourhaus - new work by Zhi Gong, Eileen Leung, Peata Larkin - Spiral Gallery, 260 Queen St, to Oct 5.
Bermuda Triangle - Eve Armstrong, Jane Mason, Lucy McMillan, George Fraser Gallery, 25a Princes St, to Oct 10.
Suspended - six glass artists, Artstation, 1 Ponsonby Rd, to Oct 4.
Toki - by Chris Charteris, FHE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Oct 10.
Wrong Intelligence - by Michael Harrison, Ivan Anthony Gallery, 312 K'Rd, to Oct 4.
A Reflection of Time - by Bruce Hunt, Ferner Galleries, 367 Parnell Rd, to Sep 27.
With your Long Blonde Hair and Your Eyes - by John Reynolds, Sue Crockford Gallery, 2 Queen St, to Oct 11.
Silence - by Leon Tan; Marginal Space, by Shin Young-ok - Lopdell House Gallery, 418 Titirangi Rd, to Oct 5.
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