This Week

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

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

Venue details

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Theatre this week

The New Man w the Legacy Theatre Company - Silo, to Sat Nov 30

Feast: Middle East Food, Dance and Music w Shebah, the Kashani Dancers, Kimberly, Kim Rickett, Many Hands, Melanie Turner - Kingsland Central Studios, Sat Nov 30, 8pm

La Boheme w the Opera Factory - Auckland Town Hall, to Sat Nov 30

Flamenca Fiesta Ole w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - PumpHouse, Sun Dec 1, 2pm

New Works by Black Grace Dance Company - Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, to Sun Dec 1

Carmen w the Royal New Zealand Ballet - Aotea Centre, from Wed Dec 4

Hi 5 - Civic, from Thu Dec 5

Little Women - Dolphin Theatre, to Sat Dec 7

The Sex Fiend - Rose Centre Theatre, to Sat Dec 7

The Rocky Horror Show w the Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Dec 14


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Friday November 29

ROCK/POP


Anika Moa, Gramsci - Wintergarden

Pink - Queens Wharf Event Centre, Wellington

Mestar, Fang, Kitset - Kings Arms

Secret Boyfriend, Feyodor, Mikael, Venturi Effect, Dead Souls - Temple

Ruptus Jack, Alternate Dischord - Masonic

Contagious - Dog's Bollix

MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Out of the Blue - Our Local, Roscommon Rd

The Drifters - New City, Sky City

Eulogy - O'Hagans

The Boogiemen - Java Jive

Planet - Rose & Crown

Aria 51 - Claddagh

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Burn - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Slide - Thirsty Dog

Hands Off - Playhouse Pub

Chill Factor - Immigrant


DANCE/DJ


DJ Shadow - Regent St James

Hard Drive w Nick Sentience, Vinylgroover, Hanze, Jason Jones, Dave Hook, Cracker, Mike C, Juliet, Darnell - Staircase

Ed, Junior, Damon - lounge, Centro

Ange, DC Courtney, Claire Del - club, Centro

Hard Drive - Staircase

Fat Freddy's Drop, DJ Koa - Bodega, Wellington


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Harold Jesta, Mike Waller Trio - London Bar

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 6pm

Candy, Frank Conway, Neil Watson - Gables

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra

Kiwi Express - Duke of Wellington

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar


COMEDY


Christmas Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Todd Hanford, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood - Classic, 8pm

The Improv Bandits - Covert, 8pm; 10pm


CLASSICAL


Youth Celebrates Christmas Carols Concert - St Lukes Community Church, 7.30pm


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Saturday November 30

ROCK/POP


Rumba w Pink, Shaggy, Natalie Imbruglia, Bic Runga, Che Fu and the Krates, Zed, K'Lee, Nesian Mystik, Abs, Sophie Monk, Taxiride, Toya - Western Springs

Kitsch, Bolbox Rex, Cold by Winter - Kings Arms

York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple

MG45 - O'Neil's Point Irish Pub

The Drifters - New City, Sky City

McSweeney - O'Hagans

Planet - Rose & Crown

Thran - Claddagh

The WBC, DW Browne, the Offbeat Selecta - Masonic

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Burn - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub

Karen Day - Nautilus, 2pm

Splinter - Immigrant


DANCE/DJ


DJs Phantom, Presha, 48 Sonic - Fu Bar

Junior, Sam E, Slideway - lounge, Centro

Christian, Andy Vann, Benwah - club, Centro

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Sally Sadler w Mike Walker, Peter McGregor - Carriages, Kumeu, midday

Equinox - London Bar

Brassouls - Aotea Square, noon

Spargo - Deschlers

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 7pm

The Occimorons - Occidental

St Andrews Day w the Dogs Bollix Band, Claire Senior - Dog's Bollix

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Bucklands Beach Hall

Steff Krantz, Val Leemon, Bob Ewing - Bricklane

Neil Edwards, the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive

Max Purdie Duo - Alhambra

Coroblues - Harbour View Hotel, Raglan

GT Express - Jazz Bar

Kiwi Express - Foresters Arms

Kip Tipuna, Angela Vodanovich - St Heliers streets, 11am

Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Borders, Queen St, 1pm


CLASSICAL/OTHER


Barbershop Festival w a cappella Gold - Bruce Mason Centre, 8pm

Bruce Murray Singers - Trinity Methodist Church, Pakuranga

Manukau City Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert - Papatoetoe Town hall, 3.30pm

Bay of Islands Singers - Kerikeri Memorial Hall, 8pm

Auckland Music Association Christmas Concert w James Meng, Zhang Meng Meng, conductor Stephen Rowley and more - Kings School, Remuera, 2.30 pm


COMEDY


Christmas Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Todd Hanford, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood - Classic, 8pm

The Improv Comedy Challenge - Covert, 10pm


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Sunday December 1

ROCK/POP


Undressed w Paul McLaney, Matthew Backhouse, Secret Boyfriend - Kings Arms, 2pm

Mike Berry - Belgian Beer Cafe, 3.30pm

Three Blind Mice - Nautilus, 2pm


DANCE/DJ


King Kapisi, DLT, DJ Slowdeck - Pt England Reserve, 2pm

Houseproud Hospo - Centro


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm

Soul Sax Plus - Peppertree Restaurant, Coromandel, 2pm

Murray Tanner, Phil Broadhurst, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm

Lounge Associates, Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7pm

The Occimorons - Occidental, 4pm

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

Groove 'n' Hi - Jazz Bar

Breeze - Seagulls Cafe, Raglan

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Brasserie, 11.30am

June Hayes Jazz Trio - Sangria Bar, Whangaparaoa, 5pm

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon; Bricklane, 6pm

Side Effects - Alhambra

Below the Bassline - Thirsty Whale, 2pm

Cats 'n' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon

Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm

1932 Jazz Orchestra - Ponsonby Cruising Club

McSweeney Brothers - Immigrant

The Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix


CLASSICAL/OTHER


The Well-Tuned Garden w Viva Voce - Auckland Town Hall, 5pm

Manukau City Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert - St Kentigern College Sports Centre, 2.30pm

Carols by Candlelight - Bruce Mason Centre foyer, 6pm

Christmas in the Amphitheatre w the Beach Haven Carollers - PumpHouse, Sun Dec 1, 6pm

Carols by Candlelight - Three Kings Reserve, 7pm

Advent Procession w Carols Service - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 8.30pm


COMEDY


The 2002 Guildie Comedy Awards - Classic

Comedy Night - O'Hagans


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Monday December 2

ROCK/POP


Michael Franti, Katchafire - Kings Arms


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Tumi - Guada Fiesta Bar

Open Mic Night w Chelle - Temple


COMEDY


Raw Comedy w Jan Maree - Classic


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Tuesday December 3

ROCK/POP


Michael Franti - Bar Bodega, Wellington

Christine White - Temple


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


John Key - Cuba


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Wednesday December 4

ROCK/POP


Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive


DANCE/DJ


Damon - lounge, Centro


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

Julie Mason Murray Tanner Group - Gables

Acoustic Styles - Jazz Bar

Sarah Bradley - Cuba


COMEDY/OTHER


Outspoken Multi-Genre Show - Temple



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Thursday December 5

ROCK/POP


Stoods, Splitter, Soda - Kings Arms

Massive Acoustic Attack w Punga, St Lucy, Mat Rankin, Dan Rawlings, Hot Pink Poetry, Sarah-Jane - Odeon

Blindspott - Roadhouse

Acoustic Stylz - Classic

Stan Malcolm, Millhouse, Goon, Scorpadye, Velez, Point Break, Krin - Temple

Hands Off - R'Toto


DANCE/DJ


Ned Roy - lounge, Centro

Clarie Del, Soane - club, Centro


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Julie Mason - Cuba

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St

John McGough - Brickhouse

Open Mic w Mark Anthony - Jazz Bar