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 Wiggles - Michael Fowler Centre, Fri Sep 13; Arena 4, Palmerston North, Mon Sep 16
Nobody's Perfect - Off Broadway Theatre, from Sat Sep 14
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - Bruce Mason Centre, Sep 16-17; TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Sat Sep 19; Regent Theatre, Palmerston North, Mon Sep 21; Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, Tue Sep 22; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Wed Sep 23; Forum North, Whangarei, Thu Sep 24
Extreme Magic and Deadly Escapes w Robert Gallup - Sky City Theatre, from Thu Sep 19
Little Che - Maidment Studio, to Sat Sep 21
Heidi w the Howick Children's & Youth Theatre - Uxbridge Gallery, to Sat Sep 21
Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, to Sat Sep 28
The Pickle King - Maidment, to Sat Sep 28
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Friday September 13
ROCK/POP
"Love Music Hate War" w Epawas, SMD, the Rabble, the Rock and Roll Machine - Kings Arms.
OMAC - Temple.
Meterman - Real Groovy, 6.30pm.
Madsen Brothers Tribute to the Bee Gees - New City, Sky City.
The Loose Canons - Java Jive.
Hollow - Masonic.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Chill Factor - Immigrant.
Burn - Playhouse Pub.
Cris - Bar-Baric.
DANCE/DJ
Five Green Apples w Lange, Leighton, Jolyon, Andy Day, Siren, Haze, DK - Staircase.
Soane, Camille, Andy Vann - club, Centro.
Junior, Slideway, Damon - lounge, Centro.
Blah Wobal, Spanish Fly, MC Jess, DJ Vee - lounge, Galatos.
Riddle, Motion, Nick-D, Presha - main room, Galatos.
Dunc the Funk - Galbraith's.
DJ Sandman - Thirsty Whale.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Phillipa Ewen Quartet - London Bar.
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm.
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - St Heliers streets, 11am.
Banshee - Dog's Bollix.
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra.
Maria's Hot Country Band - Dairy Flat Hall.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.
COMEDY/CABARET
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Rob Callaghan, Jan Maree - Classic, 8pm.
Late 'n' Loud w Michele A'Court - Classic, 10.30pm.
CLASSICAL
Fantastic Flute Flirtations - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 8pm.
Auckland Philharmonia Telecom Pop Series: Symphony Under Sails w Tina Cross, Tim Beveridge - Aotea Centre, 7.30pm.
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Saturday September 14
ROCK/POP
Sommerset, So to Speak Missing Teeth, Dead Letter - main room, Galatos.
Graymalkin, Bloodwreath, Falciform, Backyard Burial - Kings Arms.
Big Elephants, Moolyn, Slave Trader, Daisy Chain Halo - Temple.
Split Second - R'toto.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Madsen Brothers Tribute to the Bee Gees - New City, Sky City.
Contagious - O'Hagans.
Tall Poppies - Playhouse Pub.
Addictive - Carlton.
DANCE/DJ
Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos.
Bassteppa Soundsystem Rocksteady, Submariner - basement, Galatos.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
DJ Sandman - Thirsty Whale.
DJ Jazz - Roadhouse.
Infusion Magazine Second Birthday - Centro.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Souls - Bar-Baric.
JT Beats Working - Java Jive.
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - St Heliers streets, 1pm.
Max Purdie Trio - Brick Lane.
Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.
Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna - Alhambra.
George Chisholm, Brian Smith, Alberto Santarelli - On Bourbon St.
Lorraine Havill, Built for Comfort - Jazz Bar.
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - London Bar.
COMEDY/OTHER
Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Rob Callaghan, Jan Maree - Classic, 8pm.
Xprov - Classic, 10.30pm.
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Sunday September 15
ROCK/POP
Undressed w the Rainy Days, Bob Cardy, Flying Dreams - Kings Arms, 3pm.
York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple.
MG45 - O'Hagans.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Blues Revue with Robben Ford, Long John Baldry, James Gaylyn, Danny Caron, Deszon Claiborne, Erna Ferry, Liam Ryan, Rodger Fox and the Renard Horns - Aotea Centre.
Richard Gilewitz - Bunker.
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 3.30pm; 7pm.
Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap, 12.30pm.
The Grand Central Band - New Brew.
John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Albany Inn, noon.
John Wilcox, Maria O'Flaherty - Bricklane, 6pm.
Cats 'n Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive.
Side Effects - Alhambra.
Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 1pm.
Groove 'n' Hi - Jazz Bar.
Acoustic Stylz w GailleTinihau, Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, 2.30pm.
Truda Chadwick - Thirsty Whale, 1pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER
An Evening of Opera w Diana Higbee - Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.
Julia Broom - Highwic House, 3pm.
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Monday September 16
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic Night Competition w Chelle - Temple.
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Tuesday September 17
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Mat Rankin, Craig Muller, Punga, Jon E - Temple.
John Wilcox - Cuba.
CLASSICAL
JS Bach New Manuscript Discoveries w Peter Wollny - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 1pm.
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Wednesday September 18
ROCK/POP
Mainz Concert - Kings Arms.
Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Vadim, Stinky Jim, Vee - main room, Galatos.
Junior, Damon - Centro.
Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle.
DJ Phat Swift - front bar, Classic.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm.
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
COMEDY
Random Axe of Comedy - Temple.
The Risky Show - Covert Theatre, 6pm.
Big Wednesday w Jason Hoyte - Classic.
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Thursday September 19
ROCK/POP
Runninghouse, Jandal, Steamer - Kings Arms.
Eight, DJ Kaz - Classic.
Stan Malcolm, Atlantic City Expressway, Soundfish - Temple.
Kudos, Delve, Down2one - Papa Jacks.
Kitsch - Valve, Wellington.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
DANCE/DJ
Junior, Jamie Robertson - Centro.
Dejusa w Andrew Manning and AKA Dre - Galatos.
DJ Grant - Carlton.
DJ Classic - Roadhouse.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Julie Mason - Cuba.
Mike Walker Trio - London Bar.
The Lounge Associates - New Brew.
Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar.
CLASSICAL
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Amadeus Mozart Experience - Auckland Town Hall, 7pm.
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