If you are stuck for something to do this weekend here is a round up of what is in store.
Super Rugby kicks off
The Super Rugby gets into full swing this Saturday February 14 at QBE Stadium in Albany. The Blues will face the Chiefs in an all in
Auckland this weekend: Super Rugby, Shakespeare and a little Thriller
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The Auckland Blues will face the Chiefs on Saturday night at QBE Stadium in Albany.
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Auckland Fringe Festival
Can you hear the noise? It's the undeniable buzz of Auckland Fringe, which is about to carve up new space in Tamaki Makaurau with its next installment in 2015.
Expect bold-and-ballsy drama, wildly frenetic dance and genre-busting street performance when fringe fever hits. The festival begins on February 11 and goes until March 1st at various venues across the city.
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Check out the website here. Costs will vary at different locations.
Thriller Live
Looking for a thrill? Thriller Live starts on Feb 12 and runs until Feb 22. A spectacular concert production that celebrates the music of the world's greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson, and the Jackson Five.
Thriller Live is over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Michael Jackson's legendary live performances and the magic of his 45-year musical history.
Get your tickets here.
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
One of the greatest stage comedies of all time, Shakespeare's take on love and obsession is also amongst his most popular.
Your invitation awaits to this strange, transporting legend of an ancient Athens populated with desperate lovers, warring fairies and hapless actors.
The show begins February 14 and runs until March 7 at the Old Arts Plaza, The University of Auckland. Directed by Michael Hurst.
Tickets begin at $25.
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You can book online here.
The Ladykillers
The Auckland Theatre Company is putting on the classic comedy The Ladykillers, by Irish playwright Graham Linehan. This show is a wildly funny summer caper in which a gang of criminal misfits pose as an amateur chamber orchestra. But who will be forced to face the music?
The performance is at the Maidment Theatre, but book your tickets quickly - opening night is already sold out.
Check out the website here for more details.
Heroic Gardens Festival.
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And finally the Heroic Gardens Festival begins February 14. A must-see event on many gardeners' calendars. The Heroic Gardens Festival will take place over two days and gives attendees exclusive access to some of Auckland City's most prestigious private gardens.
Now in its 19th year, proceeds from every ticket sold will support Mercy Hospice Auckland and Hospice North Shore.
Tickets available from all 26 Garden Gates (10am - 6pm Sat/Sun) & from these retailers:
* Kings Plant Barns - Forrest Hill, Henderson, Howick, Remuera, Silverdale, St Lukes, Takanini & Takapuna
* Sunhill Garden Centre Kohimarama
* Petal 'n' Pots Pukekohe
* Ponsonby Women's Bookshop
* Time Out Books Mt Eden
* Hair Mechanics Onehunga
* Unity Books City
* Mercy Hospice Shops & Hospice North Shore Shops (18 Shops Auckland wide)
Check out the website here.