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.
Daily music, comedy, performing arts and events
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Friday
ROCK/POP.
SJD, Stinky Jim, Meterman, Fang, Dub Asylum, Autozamm, One Million Dollars - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.
Runninghouse - Temple, Queen St, 11.30pm.
Springfield - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 9pm.
Instant Karma - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St.
Op Shop, Ben King - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.
Red Herring - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.
Out of the Blue - Glenfield Tavern, cnr Glenfield Rd and Downing St.
Trimatic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St East, 10pm.
Acoustic Avenue - Albany Inn, Main Rd, Albany, 7pm.
NZME Star Quest - karaoke style heat one, Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura, 6pm.
DANCE/DJ.
Chemistry - St James, Queen St.
DJ Krush - Regent, St James.
Junior, Mr Big Stuff - Centro, 26 Wyndham St.
Roger Perry, Cuffy, Philippa - Club, Centro.
Prince Quick Mix, Mike Weston, Miss DJ - Suite 16, Shortland St.
Silverbeat, Chaye D, Darin King - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Kardinal Offishall Mix Tape Release Party - DJ Manchoo, Mareko, Deceptikonz, Ill Semantics, RES, DJCSL, Phatmospheric, b2b, DJ Orphan, Fu, 166 Queen St.
Orphan, Dtox - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.
Trinity Roots and the Black Seeds, DJ Koa - Parthenon, Wellington, 9pm.
Grant Marshall, Roger Perry - Float, Shed 19, Princes Wharf.
Hendrix, Chaz, Grant Marshall, Rob Steele - Cardiac, 1 High St.
DJ Rob - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.
Paul Ubana Jones - Rocknaseum, Dominion Rd.
Kim Paterson Quartet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.
Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
Soul Sax Plus - Muldoons, Moana Ave, Orewa, 8pm.
James Malcolm Band - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd.
Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.
Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre, Sale St, Howick, 7.30pm.
Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.
Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.
Denny Behrens - grand piano, Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.
CLASSICAL.
School of Music Graduation Concert - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.
INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
Penny Ashton - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Benjamin Crellin - Underground, Civic, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Bigger Than Ben Hurley - Underground, Civic, 10pm.
The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm.
Ed Byrne - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.
Crosson - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 11.30pm.
Dragnificent - Flesh Nightclub, 17 O'Connell St, 9pm.
Dreamdate - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 7pm.
Gary - SiLo Theatre, 7pm.
goga - Covert Theatre, 9.30pm.
Gravity George - Temple, 7pm.
Guy Capper - Temple, 10.30pm.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.
International Improv Jam - Covert Theatre, 11pm.
The Justine Smith hour - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.
Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 11.30pm.
Laughing Wild - SiLo, 10pm.
Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.
Minority Report - Underground, Civic, 7pm.
Phil Nichol - Classic, 10pm.
Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm.
Spooky - Covert, 1am.
Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.
Ultimate Improv Show - Wintergarden, Civic, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Terra Nova - by Ted Tally, directed by Syd Mannion, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
'Allo 'Allo - Whangamata Theatre Society, Memorial Hall, Whangamata, 8pm. Ph (07) 865 6063.
OTHER.
Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square, 10am-6pm.
Two Hour Walk - on Anawhata Beach. Ph (09) 836 7719.
Rugby Super 12 - Blues v Hurricanes, Eden Park, Mt Eden, 7.35pm.
Clean NZ Trade Exhibition - Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, 9am-5pm.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23
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Saturday
ROCK/POP.
D Dub, Roots Konductor, Zilko - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.
Six Foot High - Temple, Queen St, 11.30pm.
Pink Floyd Experience - the Wall and Dark Side of the Moon, St James.
Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St East, 10pm.
Instant Karma - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St.
Head Office, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 9pm.
The Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 9pm.
Cutting Room Floor - Ambassador, 1218 Great North Rd, Pt Chevalier, 9pm.
Split Second - Sky Riverside Casino, Hamilton.
Trimatic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.
DANCE/DJ.
Presha, 48 Sonic, Phantom, Omen - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Jason Howson, Page 3, 2 Dark, Tobi - Fu, 166 Queen St.
Dino, DJCXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.
DJ Vee - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 1am.
Solly, Benwah, Andy Vann - club, Centro.
Cuffy, Grant Marshall - Float, Shed 19, Princes Wharf.
Manuel Bundy, Rob Steele - Cardiac, 1 High St.
Prince Quick Mix, Mike Weston, Miss DJ - Studio Nine, Wellington.
DJ Reminise - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Paul Ubana Jones - Kaponga Backgammon Club, Taranaki.
Julie Mason Trio - - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.
Kiwi Express - Onehunga RSA, 53 Princes St, 6.30pm.
The Alibis - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts, 9.30pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Aotea Square, noon.
Roger Greenaway, Johnny Spacific - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd.
The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.
Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie, Jim Lake - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.
Denny Behrens - grand piano, Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.
Riverboat Shufflers - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 8.30pm.
John McGough - Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Gt North Rd, 6pm.
GOSPEL.
Jubilation Gospel Choir - Alleluya Cafe, St Kevins Arcade, Karangahape Rd, 8.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - St George's Church, Landscape Rd, Papatoetoe, 3.30pm.
A Miscellany of Voices: Bizet to Gershwin - School of Music voice students, Whittakers Musical Museum, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, 5pm.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
Penny Ashton - Temple, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Benjamin Crellin - Underground, Civic, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Bigger Than Ben Hurley - Underground, Civic, 10pm.
The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm.
Ed Byrne - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.
Crosson - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 11.30pm.
Dragnificent - Flesh Nightclub, 17 O'Connell St, 9pm.
Dreamdate - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 7pm.
Gary - SiLo Theatre, 7pm.
goga - Covert Theatre, 9.30pm.
Gravity George - Temple, 7pm.
Guy Capper - Temple, 10.30pm.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.
International Improv Jam - Covert Theatre, 11pm.
The Justine Smith hour - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.
Daniel Kitson - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Laughing Wild - SiLo, 10pm.
Lovegrove's World - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.
Minority Report - Underground, Civic, 7pm.
Phil Nichol - Classic, 10pm.
No Moa Theatre Company - Aotea Square, 4pm.
Andy Parsons - Classic, 7pm.
Spooky - Covert, 1am.
Sound of Improv - Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm.
Ultimate Improv Show - Wintergarden, Civic, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Ceroc Dance National Championships - Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 5pm.
Terra Nova - by Ted Tally, directed by Syd Mannion, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
'Allo 'Allo - Whangamata Theatre Society, Memorial Hall, Whangamata, 2pm; 8pm. Ph (07) 865 6063.
OTHER.
How to Grab the Attention of the Media - New Zealand Music Month music industry workshop series, Temple, Queen St, noon. Ph (09) 377 4866.
FAMILY.
55 Minute Steam Train Rides - Newmarket Railway Station, access off Broadway and Remuera Rd, 9.05am, 10.15am, 11.25am, 12.35pm, 1.45pm, 2.50pm.
Reiki Tummo Clinic - healing, Mt Albert Recreation Centre, Meeting Room 3, 773 New North Rd, Mt Albert. Ph (09) 378 8829.
Pamper Day - for mothers and daughters, Bayview Community Centre, 72 Bayview Rd, Glenfield, 10am-4pm. Ph (09) 443 0231.
Heritage Trail - meet at Titirangi Library, South Titirangi Rd, 9am. Ph (09) 366 2000.
New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship - round 7, Maraetai Beach.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Clean NZ Trade Exhibition - Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, 9am-4pm.
Freemans Bay School Fiesta - Freemans Bay School, Wellington St, 11am-3pm.
Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square.
Craft and Garden Show - Holy Trinity Cathedral, cnr St Stephens Ave and Parnell Rd, 10am-3pm.
Dutch Market - Holland House, 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, 10am-1pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23.
Vuletic and His Circle: the influence of gallery owner Petar Vuletic 1972-76 - Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland St, starts today.
GARDENING.
Composting Course - Auckland Community Learning Centre, Poronui St, Mt Eden, 1pm-3pm. Ph (09) 482 1172.
Autumn Plant Sale - Whenuapai School, 14 Airport Rd, 9am.
Herbal Remedies From Native Plants - 17 Lauderdale Rd, Birkdale, 1pm. Ph (09) 482 1172
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Sunday
ROCK/POP.
Undressed - Mike Scorey, Ben King, Victoria Girling Butcher, Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.
MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Secondary Schools' Jazz Band Contest - heat 2, London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts, 1pm.
James Ray, Chet O'Connell - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
Gahu - Victoria Park Market, noon.
Charlotte Yates - plainsong album release, Bodega, Wellington, 8pm.
Cats 'n Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek St Drury, noon.
Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 6.30pm.
Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.
John McGough - Bays Club, 2 Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, 5pm.
Caitlin, Phillipa, Vanessa - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd.
John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.
Peta Siu'lepa, Max Purdie, Jim Lake - Salt, Princes Wharf, 12.30pm.
The Occimorons - 77 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay.
Lounge Associates; Grant Chilcott, Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 4pm; 7.30pm.
CLASSICAL/OTHER.
Telecom Pops -Auckland Philharmonia and 16-year-old violinist Ben Morrison, Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.
Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre,154 Hurstmere Rd Takapuna, 2.30pm.
Manukau City Symphony Orchestra - All Saints Church, Selwyn Rd, Howick, 2.30pm.
School of Music students - Auckland Art Gallery, 1pm.
School of Music Cello Ensemble - Highwic House, Gillies Ave, Epsom, 3pm.
Warren Lubich - Wurlitzer pipe organ pops concert, Hollywood Theatre, St Georges Rd, Avondale, 2pm.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm.
Fastermind - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 8pm.
Raw Comedy Quest - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
Terra Nova - by Ted Tally, directed by Syd Mannion, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.
Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 6pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
FAMILY.
55 Minute Steam Train Rides - Newmarket Railway Station, access off Broadway and Remuera Rd, 9.05am, 10.15am, 11.25am, 12.35pm, 1.45pm, 2.50pm.
Kids' Workshop - children make text artwork for mum inspired by Colin McCahon's A Question of Faith exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm. To book ph (09) 307 4540.
Guided Historical Walk - from Henderson Mill Cottage, 35 Sel Peacock Dr, Henderson, 10am. Ph (09) 818 5055.
Good Health YMCA Marathon Club Women's 5k/10k Fun Run and Walk - 9am start for walk, 9.30am for run, Cornwall Park. Ph (09) 410 6294.
The Innovation Story - Motat.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS.
Antique and Collectors' Fair - Exhibition Hall 4, Auckland Showgrounds, 8.30am-2.30pm.
Devonport Handcraft Market - Devonport Community House, Clarence St, 10am-4pm.
Cambridge Lions' Trash 'n Treasure Market - Victoria St, Cambridge, 8am-12.30pm.
The Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.
St Heliers Mother's Day Craft Show - Tamaki Ex-Services Association Hall, cnr Turua St and Polygon Rd, 10am-3pm.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Cafe Philosophy - exhibiton of Colin McCahon's paintings, for the mutual appreciation of art in terms of philosophical concepts and theories, Cima Cafe, 58 High St, 9.30am and Auckland Art Gallery, 10.30am.
Auckland Art Gallery Mother's Day - mother's get in free to all exhibitions free, Auckland Art Gallery.
In Conversation - Carol Hirschfeld and Mary-Louise Browne discuss the art of Colin McCahon in A Question of Faith exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, 1pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Finnish Design 125 -- celebrating 125 years of Finnish creativity, Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, 10am-5pm.
GARDENING.
Growing Native Plants - Naturally Native's Nursery, 352 Hillview Rd, Ramarama, 10.30am. Ph (09) 524 2229.
Community Planting - bring a spade, Manukau Foreshore East, meet at Waikaraka Cemetery shoreline, 9.30am.
Community Planting - bring a spade, St Johns Bush Reserve, Meadowbank, meet and Worchester Rd and Ripon Cr cnr, 1.30pm
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Monday
MUSIC.
Queen City Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.
Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
Blink - Classic, Queen St, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.
Outspoken - Open Mic, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23.
Vuletic and His Circle: the influence of gallery owner Petar Vuletic 1972-76 - Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland St, to Jun 28.
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Tuesday
DANCE/DJ.
Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Greg Tell, Velma - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Acoustic Cafe - Dan, Jamie Stone, Donna Dean, Marcus Sellwood, Jeff Cox, Mike Sloggett, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.
Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 8.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
Organ Recital - John Wells, Maclaurin Chapel, 18 Princes St, 1pm.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
The 4 Noels - Wintergarden, Civic Queen St, 7.15pm.
Michele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood - Underground, Civic, 8.30pm.
Arj Barker - Classic, Queen St, 10pm.
Lewis Black and Jeff Stilson - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.
Blink - Classic, 7pm.
The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm.
Enter the Possum - SiLo, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, 8.30pm.
Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.
Sugar & Spice - Live! - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.
Ward and Tutheridge Presents... - Underground, Civic, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
OTHER.
Genealogy - the Cockitt family and the origins of the Australian Communist Party, Mt Wellington Library, Pilkington Rd, Panmure, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 578 2525.
Psychology of Happiness - series of three talk on transforming problems from fear to fearlessness, Dorje Chang Institute, 56 Powell St, Avondale, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 828 3333.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23.
Vuletic and His Circle: the influence of gallery owner Petar Vuletic 1972-76 - Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland St, to Jun 28.
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Wednesday
ROCK/POP.
Up Front, Damned If We Don't - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
Moneypenny, Stoods - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.
Acoustic Jam - Shayn Wills, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
DANCE/DJ.
Nigel Love - Float, Shed 19, Princes Wharf.
DJCXL, Pari, Orphan - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
CRS.1, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Angela Ayres - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.
Open Mic - John and Julia, 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
Avondale College Combo - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.
CLASSICAL.
4 Strings and a Piano - New Zealand String Quartet, Diedre Irons, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
The 4 Noels - Wintergarden, Civic Queen St, 7.15pm.
Michele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood - Underground, Civic, 8.30pm.
Arj Barker - Classic, Queen St, 10pm.
Lewis Black and Jeff Stilson - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.
Blink - Classic, 7pm.
The Butcher's Daughter - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 8pm.
Comedy Dogs - Temple, Queen St, 9.30pm.
db brown - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 8pm.
The Devil Made Me Do It - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
The Eliminator - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 9.30pm.
Enter the Possum - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, 8.30pm.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.
Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.
Maestro - Covert Theatre, 7pm.
Sugar & Spice - Live! - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.
Ward and Tutheridge Presents... - Underground, Civic, 7pm.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
OTHER.
Author Talk - Lindsey Dawson speaks about her latest novel Lipstick in the Dust, Parnell Community Library, 545 Parnell Rd, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 373 5082.
Aromatherpy Presentation - Karen Duff talks about enhancing wellbeing through the use of essential oils, Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury St. Ph (09) 576 5269.
The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Auckland Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23.
Vuletic and His Circle: the influence of gallery owner Petar Vuletic 1972-76 - Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland St, to Jun 28.
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Thursday
ROCK/POP.
David Gray, Beth Hart - Queens Wharf Events Centre.
5th Threat, Not Us, the Rabble, Poorly Rounded - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.
The Slacks - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds.
DC3 - Hugo's Frog Bar, 444 Khyber Pass Rd, Newmarket, 8pm.
New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - Hamilton final, Cue Bar, Hamilton.
New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - heat/final, Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura.
New Zealand Air Guitar Championships - Auckland final, Poenamo, Northcote Rd Takapuna.
DANCE/DJ.
Martin - Float, Shed 19, Princes Wharf.
Darin King, Silverbeat - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.
Dino, DJCXL - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St East.
Ned Roy, Norman - Cardiac, 1 High St.
John McGough - Brickhouse, 1B William Pickering Dr, Albany, 7.30pm.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.
Julie Mason - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.
Greg Tell Express - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.
John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 7.30pm.
Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, cnr Queen and Rutland Sts.
Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.
Denis Hepi - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 7pm.
CLASSICAL.
4 Strings and a Piano - New Zealand String Quartet, Diedre Irons, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.
TV2 INTERNATIONAL LAUGH! FESTIVAL.
The 4 Noels - Wintergarden, Civic Queen St, 7.15pm.
Michele A'Court and Jeremy Elwood - Underground, Civic, 8.30pm.
Middle Age Spread - Sky City Theatre, 8pm.
Barbara Sassy and the Riot Squad - Underground, Civic, 10pm.
Arj Barker - Classic, Queen St, 10pm.
Lewis Black and Jeff Stilson - Wintergarden, Civic, 9pm.
Blink - Classic, 7pm.
Comedy Dogs - Temple, Queen St, 9.30pm.
db brown - Dog's Bollix, cnr Karangahape and Newton Rds, 8pm.
The Devil Made Me Do It - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.
The Eliminator - Covert Theatre, 84 Karangahape Rd, 9.30pm.
Enter the Possum - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 7pm.
Flight of the Conchords - Classic, 8.30pm.
Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8.15pm.
Laughing Wild - SiLo Theatre, 10pm.
Maestro - Covert Theatre, 7pm.
Sugar & Spice - Live! - SiLo Theatre, 8.30pm.
Ward and Tutheridge Presents... - Underground, Civic, 7pm.
COMEDY.
Michael Barrymore - Let's Do It - Again! tour. Aotea Centre.
THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.
The Shape of Things - Auckland Theatre Company production of a Neil LaBute play, preview, Maidment Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2382.
Horseplay - by Ken Duncum, directed by Sian Davis, Rose Garden Community Centre and Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 0042.
OTHER.
Sandringham Community Centre Market Day - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Rd, 9am-noon.
HIGHER LEARNING.
Auckland Writers & Readers Festival - Opening Star Night w Jonathan Franze, Linda Grant, William Dalrymple, chaired by John Campbell Regatta Room, Hyatt Regency Auckland, 8pm, www.writersfestival.co.nz Ph (09) 307 5000.
EXHIBITIONS.
Lost In Space - works by Shigeru Takato, Leigh Martin, Bruce Mahalski, Craig Hilton, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, to May 23.
Reviewed, Reseen - work by Preston Camp and Dallas Secombe-Young; St Benedicts Gallery, 23 St Benedicts St, Newton, to May 17.
The Collaborators - works by 13 artists, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Optional - early work by Simon Morris, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to May 27.
Mountains & Mudflats - by Jill Perrott, Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Rd, to May 18.
Rodney Fumpston, Margie Sheppard, Dean Bowen: recent work - Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to May 23.
Vuletic and His Circle: the influence of gallery owner Petar Vuletic 1972-76 - Gus Fisher Gallery, 74 Shortland St, to Jun 28
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.
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