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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Theatre this week
Hair, Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, from Sat Nov 17
A Bouquet of Roses w the Opera Factory - Holy Trinity Cathedral, Sat Nov 17, 7.30 pm
The Spirit of Ireland - Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, Wed Nov 21; Forum North, Whangarei, Thu Nov 22; Aotea Centre, Fri Nov 23; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Sat Nov 24; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Sat Nov 24; TSB Opera House, New Plymouth, Sun Nov 25; Regent Theatre, Palmerston North, Mon Nov 26; Opera House, Wanganui, Tue Nov 27; Municipal Theatre, Hastings, Wed Nov 28; Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Thu Nov 29 ($49.50-$59.50)
The Best of New Works w the Black Grace Dance Company - Herald Theatre, to Sat Nov 24
Stuart Little - Uxbridge Gallery, to Sat Nov 24
Hercules the Panto - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe, to Sat Nov 24
Shakespeare's Shorts - Silo, to Sat Dec 1
The Sleeping Beauty - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sun Dec 2
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Friday November 16
ROCK/POP
Meterman, Letterbox Lambs - Kings Arms.
Stellar, Anika Moa - Hillcrest, Hamilton.
Contagious - Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club, Manurewa.
Asteroid Andy, Zoil - downstairs, Masonic.
Stoods, Augustino, Fluid - upstairs, Masonic.
Karen Hunter, Jane Siene - Temple.
Red Room - Playhouse.
Crush - Muddy Farmer.
Hunter - Basix.
David and Judi - Lincoln Green.
Mark and Linda - Atrium Bar, Sky City.
Kane Steves, Alto Band - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Dave Ngawhika, Yandall Sisters - New City, Sky City.
Rikoche - Mad Dogs & Englishmen.
Big Kahuna - Finnegans, Poenamo.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Chill Factor - Immigrant.
Hush - Horse & Trap.
DANCE/DJ
Klute - Fu.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
DJ Mose, Bounce - Factory.
DJ Mariano - Ibiza, Havana.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra.
The Leigh Buoys - Java Jive.
Ride - Rakinos.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5 pm.
Candy and Jazztrack - Cafe Banco, Te Aroha.
Richard - New Brew Tavern, Albany.
Malcolm McCallum, Clarke Martini and the Rhythm Method - Jazz Bar.
Vox Nova - Partingtons, Sheraton.
Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar.
Thran Maggie - Dog's Bollix.
COMEDY/CABARET
The Improv Bandits; Late Night Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
Comedy Showcase w 10 Comedians; Late Show w Grant Lobban - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.
Pulp Comedy: the TV Show - Powerstation.
CLASSICAL
Way Down Dixie w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm.
Na-Young Kim w Robert Wiremu - Music Theatre, Auckland University, 8.35 pm.
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Saturday November 17
ROCK/POP
Stellar, Anika Moa - Mill, New Plymouth.
Hasselhoff Experience, Hello Kitty, DeJa Voodoo - Kings Arms.
Smooth Jimmies, Frontside Grind, Miasala, Spinner, Luka - Masonic.
Contagious - Rack 'n' Roll, Pukekohe.
thirtycyclehum, Levlntry, Krin - Temple.
Being the Boss - Playhouse.
Gorgeous George - Roundabout Bar.
Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, 3 pm.
DW Browne - Rakinos.
Mark and Linda - Atrium Bar, Sky City.
Kane Steves, Alto Band - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Rikoche - Finnegans, Poenamo.
Tropical Hi - Brewhouse, Poenamo.
Hunter - Immigrant.
Dave Ngawhika, Yandall Sisters - New City, Sky City.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
DANCE/DJ
Deep Hard'N'Funky w DJs Roger Retemeyer, House of Downtown, Greg Churchill, Tim Phin, , Roger Perry, Mikey Havoc, Soane and more - St James.
Sola Rosa, Slowdeck, Nedsta - Wyndham Bowling Club (Wyndham St).
Les Femmes Danseuses - Freemans Bay Community Centre.
DJ Bounce - Factory.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
DJ Nocturnal - Basix.
DJ Mariano - Ibiza, Havana.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julie Mason Quartet - Jazz Bar.
Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna - Alhambra.
Celtic Flyers - Muddy Farmer.
Kiwi Express - Foresters Arms.
Gary Harvey and the Night Owls - Java Jive.
Vox Nova - Partingtons, Sheraton.
Hammond Express - London Bar.
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Hardware Cafe.
COMEDY/CABARET
Micetro - Covert Theatre.
Comedy Showcase w 10 Comedians - Classic.
Pulp Comedy - the TV Show - Powerstation.
CLASSICAL
Chin Yeh, Carl Vine - Music Theatre, Auckland University, 7.30 pm.
Ensemble Philharmonia - Auckland City Art Gallery Theatre, noon.
The American Connection w the South Auckland Choir - Hawkins Entertainment Centre.
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Sunday November 18
ROCK/POP
Robbie Williams, Zed - Ericsson Stadium.
Undressed w Dave Alley, Chris Knox, Steve Able - Kings Arms, 3 pm.
York Street Studios Acid Test Songwriting and performance competition - Temple.
Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, 3 pm.
DJ/DANCE
DJ Mariano - Ibiza.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - D-Central, 3 pm.
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30 pm.
Side Effects - Alhambra.
Jazz on the Green w the 3rd Set, Tony Littlejohn - Village Green, Paparoa, noon (if wet in Paparoa Hall).
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive.
Greenpark Collective - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm.
John McGough - Roundabout Bar.
Kantuta - New City, Sky City.
1932 Jazz Orchestra - New Lynn RSA.
Brogue, Sweet Enough - Immigrant.
Beaver - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Lounge Associates; Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 7.30 pm.
Bollix Cousins, Phenomenal Kat - Dog's Bollix.
Murray Tanner Trio - Horse & Trap, noon.
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Reef Bar, Mission Bar, 1 pm.
CLASSICAL
Robert Liu - Music Theatre, Auckland University, 7.30 pm.
The Three Mezzos - Highwic, 5 pm.
Ensemble Philharmonia - Lopdell House, noon.
A Programme of Russian Music w the Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre, 2.30 pm.
The American Connection w the South Auckland Choir - Hawkins Entertainment Centre.
COMEDY/CABARET
Soap - Covert Theatre.
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Monday November 19
ROCK/POP
Jenny Salmon - Alto Bar, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.
CLASSICAL
Ensemble Philharmonia - te tuhi, noon.
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Tuesday November 20
ROCK/POP
Ian Moss, Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges, Billy Rubin - Kings Arms.
Nelly Furtado - St James.
Open Mic Night w Gaille Tinihau - Temple.
Jenny Salmon - Alto Bar, Sky City.
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Wednesday November 21
ROCK/POP
Snorkel - Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina.
Shaggy, Rayvon, Rikrok - St James.
Ian Moss - Grumpy Mole, Tauranga.
Day Job, Millhouse - Kings Arms.
MAINZ Graduates - Classic.
Michele Poore, Glenn Bodger - Temple.
Jenny Salmon - Alto Bar, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - D-Post Belgian Cafe.
Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges - Java Jive.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
Cats 'n' Jammers - Cuba.
Truda Chadwick - Gables.
COMEDY/CABARET
More or Less - Covert Theatre.
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Thursday November 22
ROCK/POP
95bFM Private Function w Gerling, King Kapisi, Pitch Black, DLT, the D4, Xanadu, the Subliminals and more - Regent Theatre, St James.
WW4 - Kings Arms.
Ian Moss - Grumpy Mole, Napier.
Stan Malcolm, Audiobug, Silverbeat, Southside Muso's, 5th Threat - Temple.
Phil Madsen - Atrium Bar, Sky City.
Jenny Salmon - Alto Bar, Sky City.
Believers - Masonic.
Dean Te Paa, the Cassidy Band - New City, Sky City.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Lounge Associates - New Brew Tavern, Albany.
The Alibis - Alhambra.
Jam Night - Java Jive.
Julie Mason Trio, Murray Tanner - London Bar.
COMEDY/CABARET
The Eliminator - Covert Theatre.
Laugh Out Loud This Christmas w Jason Hoyte, Andrew Clay - Classic.
This week
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