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If you see voluntarily running across the Auckland Harbour bridge as an exercise in sado-masochism, there are plenty of other things happening in Auckland this weekend to keep you occupied.
The Masonic Tavern in Devonport hosts the Masonic Blues Festival this weekend, with an array of local and international blues artists playing throughout the weekend.
Britomart will be bustling with the annual Diwali Festival - the traditional Indian festival of lights - this Saturday and Sunday, complete with fireworks display on Sunday night.
Those suffering itchy feet will want to head up to SkyCity, where the Discover Europe Travel Show takes place this Sunday at the convention centre. Admission is free.
Or why not check out some local markets and buy some fresh produce for a spring picnic.
SATURDAY
* The Masonic Blues Fest: The Handsome Giants - Masonic Tavern, Devonport, 8pm, tickets $15 on door
* Birkenhead Artisan Market - Highbury House, 110 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, 8.30am - 2pm
* City Farmers' Market - Britomart, 8.30am-12.30pm
* 2007 Auckland Diwali Festival of Lights - Britomart, 11am to 10pm
* Halloween Mayhem & Malarky - Essex Reserve Park, Mt Eden, 12.30 - 2pm
* Supergroove - Kings Arms, Newton
* Live All Girl Roller Derby - Skateland, 66 Mountain Rd, Panmure
* We Will Rock You - The Civic, tickets through Ticketek
* A Night in Cairo with the Hibiscus Coast School of Belly Dance - Stanmore Bay Primary School, Waiora Rd, Whangaparaoa, 7.30pm
* Glimpsing China: A Collection of Chinese Classical Dances - SkyCity Theatre
* Auckland Wind Orchestra and Auckland Youth Symphonic Band 40th Anniversary - Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom
* APO's Showstoppers! - Aotea Centre, 8pm
* The Return of Edo de Waartwith the NZSO - Auckland Town Hall
SUNDAY
* The Masonic Blues Fest: Chris Cain - Masonic Tavern, Devonport, 2pm, tickets $25 on door
* The Masonic Blues Fest: The Rodger Fox Big Band - Masonic Tavern, Devonport, 8pm, tickets $25 on door
* 2007 Auckland Diwali Festival of Lights - Britomart, 11am to 10pm
* Rockstar Taste Of Chaos Tour - Logan Campbell Centre, Greenlane, 5.30pm, tickets $69.50
* Discover Europe Travel Show - Sky City Convention Centre, 10am to 4pm, free
* Crowded House - Vector Arena
* North Harbour Swing Band - East Coast Bays RSA, Bute Rd, Browns Bay
* We Will Rock You - The Civic
* 2007 Marimba Festival - Aotea Centre
* Manukau City Concert Band: Concert for Children - Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, 3pm
* NZCT PhilharMania!: APO - Auckland Town Hall, 11.30am, 1pm
* Black Grace Grass Roots Tour - TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau, 7.30pm
* Glimpsing China: A Collection of Chinese Classical Dances - SkyCity Theatre
* Diva Style Expo and Miss Diva Pageant - Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, 9am
* Clevedon Village Market - Clevedon Community Centre
* Aid For Africa Art Auction- Windsor Park, Baptist Church, Mairangi Bay
* The Homes of Logan Campbell presented by Professor Russell Stone - Cornwall Park Information Centre, 2pm
