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
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Theatre this week
Rhythm Odyssey w drummer Eddie Quansah - Auckland Town Hall, Fri Jul 19
World Peace Concert w Khamoro Gypsies, Roshgar, Burundi African Drummers - Bruce Mason Centre, Sat Jul 20
Ophelia Thinks Harder - Aotea Centre, to Sat Jul 20
Mort - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe, from Sat Jul 20
Standing on My Hands - Aotea Centre, from Wed Jul 24
Off the Hook - PumpHouse, to Sat Jul 27
The Mayfly - Silo, to Sat Jul 27
The Boys Next Door - Theatre Pitt, to Sat Jul 27
Les Miserables - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, to Sat Aug 3
A Little Hotel on the Side - Pukekohe Light Opera Club Theatre, Harrington Ave, to Sat Aug 3
Travesties - Maidment, to Sat Aug 17
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Friday July 19
ROCK/POP
Lucid3, G.S.T. - Kings Arms
Goon, All For Nothing, Mystery Liquid, Misadelphia - upstairs, Masonic
Ordain - downstairs, Masonic
Innervoice - Roadhouse
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Masonic
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Golden Cross, Waihi
Phoenix Foundation - Bar-Baric
Split Second - Carlton
Ana Strong - Temple
6-Pack-Happy - Cafe 223
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub
Planet - Rose & Crown
Brett Solomon - Oval
Contagious - O'Hagans
Chet O'Connell - Mangonui Hotel
DANCE/DJ
Glide, Presha, 48 Sonic, Motion, Snitch - Fu Bar
DJ Revolution: New Zealand ITF Southern Regional DJ Competition - SubNine, Wellington
Detour - Mix
Fred, JDW, SP23, Dunc tha Funk - Galatos
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm
Kevin Field Quartet - London Bar
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra
John McGough - Springs Garden
The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive
Shades of Green - Dog's Bollix
CLASSICAL/OTHER
Auckland District of New Zealand Modern School of Music Concert - Greenlane Christian Centre
COMEDY
Survivor, Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm, 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King; the Late Show w Benjamin Crellin - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm
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Saturday July 20
ROCK/POP
Horror Story, Evil Priest, Promise of Bloodshed, Red Shift - Kings Arms
Feyodor, Secret Boyfriend, Huxley, Diffusion - Temple
Running Horse, Steamer - Bar-Baric
Killt - Cafe 223
Ryan Hill - Oval
Split Second - Franklin Club
Hands Off - Playhouse Pub
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Prospect of Howick
Planet - Rose & Crown
Chet O'Connell - Kauri Arms, Kaitaia
DANCE/DJ
True Believer w George, Roger Perry, Ben Wah, Andy Vann, Joe Cole, Ned Roy, Page 3, Riddle, Tobi and the New Believers - Fu Bar
The Chemistry of Dance - St James
DJ Tua - Carlton
DJ Manuel Bundy - Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly - Galatos
DJ Jazz - Roadhouse
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza
Texas Kiwis - Cask and Cleaver
Banshee, DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra
Go Blow - London Bar
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix
Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive
John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant
Woody - Jazz Bar
COMEDY/OTHER
Survivor, Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm, 10pm
Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King; Xprov - Classic, 8pm, 10.30pm
A Woman is a Sometime Thing w Helen Medlyn, Penny Dodd - Underground Theatre, Massey University Albany Campus
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Sunday Sunday July 21
ROCK/POP
Undressed w Ana Strong, the Cut Snakes, Revolver - Kings Arms, 3pm
MG45 -Reef Bar
Hendrix - O'Hagans
DANCE/DJ
DJ Ben - Bar-Baric
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm
Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, noon
Grand Central Band - New Brew
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm
Celtic Duo - Claddagh
Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, 4pm
Texas Kiwis - Players, 2pm
Far Out Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm
Cats 'n Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon
Peta, Max, Jimmy - Cooks Landing, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm
Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive
Simen Kayboard Jazz - Jazz Bar, 3.30pm
COMEDY
Reckless w Auckland secondary schools - Silo, 7.30pm
CLASSICAL
Colla Voce Ensemble - St George's Presbyterian Church, 2pm
West City Concert Band, Leys Orchestra - Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 2pm
Kathryn Fletcher, Caprice accordion ensemble - Highwic House, 3pm
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Monday Monday July 22
ROCK/POP
Chris Knox - Shadows Bar
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic Competition w Chelle - Temple
Helen- Claddagh
CLASSICAL/VARIETY
Morning Melodies - Bruce Mason Centre, 11am
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Tuesday July 23
ROCK/POP
Julz Nathan, Twirli Briin, Jon E, Yo Mama, Glenn Bodger, Kevin Clark - Temple
DANCE/DJ
Inner Sound w Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Sean Sinnott- Claddagh
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Wednesday July 24
ROCK/POP
Cheap for a Reason, R Trio - Temple
Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Roadhouse
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Kings Arms
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm
Tamlin- Claddagh
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar
Wood, Winch and Brown - Gables
Peter Wood Trio - Cuba
Alastair Riddell and the Grail - Hammerheads
DANCE/DJ
Paul Radley, Mister King, the Fastcrewlive, Orphan, Chaye D, DJ CSL - Fu Bar
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Mike Loder - Classic
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Thursday July 25
ROCK/POP
Stylus, Stadium, Stardrunk - Kings Arms
Stan Malcolm, Quiver, Tweeter, Leo and Will, Mister Lemon, the Flaming Davidients - Temple
Sommerset - Shadows Bar
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Lincoln Green
Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Hillcrest, Hamilton
Twice Shy - O'Hagans
Chet O'Connell - Wellsford Inn
DANCE/DJ
DJ Classic - Roadhouse
Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar
DJ Grant - Carlton
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Dave Alley - Java Jive
Benwah, Chris Cox - Oval
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar
The Lounge Associates - New Brew
Bell, Winch and Brown - London Bar
The Grail- Claddagh
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