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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 Thursday for a fresh entertainment guide.

Theatre in season

Daily music, shows, and events

 Thursday

 Friday

 Saturday

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 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

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Theatre in season

Moa Hunting - Silo Theatre, to Fri Apr 27, 8 pm.

Freshly Minted w the Atamira Dance Collective - Auckland Anglican Maori Mission, to Thu Apr 19.

Ladies Who Lunch - Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, from Sat Apr 21.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum - Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, from Sat Apr 21.

Shake a Leg Programme of Youth Dance - Auckland Town Hall, Sun Apr 22, from 10 am.

Les Miserables - Bruce Mason Centre, from Wed April 25 to Sat May 5.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead - Maidment, Wed Apr 25 to Thur Apr 26.

The Blue Room - Herald Theatre, to Sat April 28; Bruce Mason Centre from Mon May 7.

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Thursday April 19

ROCK/POP

Little Feat - St James.

Greg Johnson - Otto's Sapphire Room.

Jester, thirtycyclehum, Lei Lani, Jah'na, Undercarriage, Puppet, Soda - Temple.

Fats White, Meterman, Bats Maru - Kings Arms.

Acoustic Earfood - Embargo.

Pure Kiwi - Lincoln Green Hotel.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

Chocolate City Sound System - Box, Cause Celebre.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

O'Yaba - Rosa Pacifika, Otara.

The Topp Twins - Baycourt theatre, Tauranga.

Denis Hepi - Alhambra.

The Fondue Set - Gables.

David Paquette - London Bar.

Ride - Rakinos.

COMEDY

Rhys Darby and the Supernova - Stardome Observatory, 8.30 pm.

Comedy Showcase - Classic.

CLASSICAL

Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall.

James Harrison, Claire Caldwell - School of Music, Unviersity of Auckland, 7 pm.

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Friday April 20

ROCK/POP

Skivvy, WBC - Kings Arms.

Stan Malcolm, Forcefield, Freeform Drum n Bass - Temple.

Datsuns, Rock'n'Roll Machine, Uncouth - Masonic.

Hands Off - Playhouse.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

JT - Reservoir.

Red Star - Albion.

Acoustic Earfood - St Arnou.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

X-Static - Stables Bar.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

Riff Raff - Hades Bar, Katikati.

DANCE/DJ

New York Rhythms with Mateo and Matos - St James.

Cranking w Steve Hill, Sample Gee, Sam Hill, Adam Bomb, Haze, Gopal - Monkey Feather, Hamilton.

Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Box, Cause Celebre.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Rufus Rehu, Peta Su'iulepa - Alhambra.

The Ramblers - Oak and Black Dog.

The Topp Twins - Municipal Theatre, Napier.

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.

Caitlin Smith - Otto's Sapphire Room.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Mainstreet, Hamilton.

Julie Mason Quartet - London Bar.

The Jews Brothers Band - Rakinos.

Kiwi Express - Central Hotel, Dargaville.

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase; Late Night Stand-Up - Classic, 8pm; 11 pm.

Jimeoin - Sky City Theatre, 7.30 pm.

Rhys Darby and the Supernova - Stardome Observatory, 8.30 pm.


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Saturday April 21

ROCK/POP

Gossip w Patrice Dennis, Mahara Tocker, Dolores - Temple.

Aria 51 - Playhouse.

Hollowgrinders, Pumice - Kings Arms.

Kosher, Mama Said, Something Different - Golden Cross, Waihi.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

DANCE/DJ

Cranking w Steve Hill, Sample Gee, Sam Hill, Leighton, Siren, Haze - Bed.

DJs Angel, Ed - Cause Celebre.

Simon Oakley - Box.

DJ Maryanne - Stables Bar.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Taj Mahal - Galatos, 9 pm.

O'Yaba - Rosa Pacifika, Otara.

Kip Tipuna Duo - Alhambra.

The Waso Gypsy Band - London Bar.

Medicine Hat - Cask & Cleaver.

The Topp Twins - Municipal Theatre, Napier.

Jim Jazz - Rakinos.

O'Yaba - Rosa Pacifika, Otara.

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase; Late Night Improv Comedy - Classic, 8pm; 11 pm.

Jimeoin - Sky City Theatre, 7.30 pm.

Rhys Darby and the Supernova - Stardome Observatory, 8.30 pm.


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Sunday April 22

ROCK/POP

Acoustic Earfood - Venue, Browns Bay.

Undressed w Rubber Tarzan, Plasticine, Meno Panteboy - Kings Arms.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic - Alhambra.

The Topp Twins - Cosmopolitan Club, Gisborne.

Cats & Jammers - Phoenix Alitalia, from noon.

Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - Birdcage, from 3 pm.

Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, from 1 pm; Big Time Cafe, from 7 pm.

Kiwi Express - Mangonui Hotel.

The Fondue Set - Iguacu, from 12.30 pm.

COMEDY

The Brat Pack - Temple.


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Monday April 23

ROCK/POP

Jeremy Elwood, Open Mic Night w Chelle - Temple.

COMEDY

The 2001 Raw Comedy Quest - Classic.


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Tuesday April 24

ROCK/POP

Richard Watt, the Collective - Temple.


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Wednesday April 25

ROCK/POP

Five O, Ed Gains Experience - Kings Arms.

Feijoa - Liquid.

Beckett, the Ra Ra Chelle Show - Temple.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - New Lynn RSA.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday - Classic.

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