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

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Upcoming events

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Theatre this week

Trapped - Rimu Glade Drama Studio, 4 Rimu Rd, Oratia, to Sat Dec 14, 7.30pm

Auckland City Theatre Academy Showtime 2002 - PumpHouse, Fri Dec 13-15

The Rocky Horror Show w the Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Dec 14; from Mon Jan 6

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Friday December 13

ROCK/POP

Metalfest w 8 Foot Sativa, DIC, Subtract, Dawn of Azazel, Reprobate, Graymalkin - Regent St James Complex.

Shaft, the Brunettes, the Pussies - Westend.

Pro Drag All Stars, High Plain Drifters, the Bloody Souls - Kings Arms.

Hatebreed, the Red Shift, One Must Fall - Youthzone, Hamilton.

goodshirt - Onetangi Beach Hotel.

Shona Laing, Karen Hunter; Daisy ChainHalo - Temple, 8pm; 11.30pm.

Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City.

DMC - O'Hagans, Highland Park.

Out of the Blue - Our Local.

Signs of Life - Roadhouse.

MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Albert St.

Tall Poppies - London Shed.

Blueprint, Naquadah, Sleepers, Silly, Killt - Masonic.

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub.

The Alibis - Doc Beggs.

Contagious - Rose & Crown.

Hands Off - Cock & Bull, Botany.

Burn - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.


DANCE/DJ

DJ Derrick May - Bed.

Electric w Dick Johnson, Paul Dean, Mark Burgess, Dan C, Simon Oakley, Dan Ward - Centro.

The Black Seeds, DJs Missing Link, Art - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Greg Churchill, Bodge - Float.

Blah Wobble, the Player, Ladi 6, Simon Oakley - lounge, Galatos.

Shapeshifter w Concrod Dawn, Paradigm, Rik Blake, Automatic - venue and basement, Galatos.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Paul Ubana Jones - Titirangi Theatre.

Jazzmobile - London Bar.

Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers - Selwyn Reserve, 6pm.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre.

James Ray Band - Java Jive.

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra.

Slide - Thirsty Dog.

Kip Tipuna, Nimbus - Bricklane.

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Michele A'Court, Sully O'Sullivan, Wills and Spencer - Classic.

The Eliminator - Covert, 8pm.

The Improv Bandits - Covert, 10pm.

CLASSICAL/OTHER

Twinings Not a Silent Night w the Auckland Philharmonia - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 4pm.

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Saturday December 14

ROCK/POP

The WBC, 4 Man Bob, the Offbeat Selectah - Kings Arms.

Missing Teeth, the Soulcreepers - Pinnacle Club.

York Street Studios Acid Test Competition Final - Temple.

Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City.

goodshirt - Dog's Bollix.

Bic Runga, Goldenhorse, Paul Kelly - Opera House, Wellington.

Kiwi Express - Onehunga RSA.

MG45 - Horse and Trap.

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub.

The Verdict - Te Kauwhata Tavern.

The Boss - Doc Beggs.

Take Note - Nautilus.

Hands Off - Cock & Bull, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Springfield - Brownzy.

Cornerstone Roots - downstairs, Masonic.

The Tourists, the Blends - upstairs, Masonic.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

The Scratch World DJ Tour w DJ Qbert, Jazzy Jay, J-Rocc, Deceptikonz, III Semantics, RES - St James.

Infusion/Pulp Christmas Party w Soane, Andy Vann, Philippa - Centro.

DJ Derrick May - Studio Nine, Wellington.

Grant Marshall, Bodge - Float.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spnaish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos.

Dunc tha Funk, Uncle Barnie, Automatic, Jason Rockpig - basement, Galatos.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.

DJ Jazz - Roadhouse.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Jim Brennan, Kevin Field Trio- London Bar.

Max Purdie Trio - St Heliers streets, 11am.

Riverboat Shufflers, Bob Ward, Laurie Stringer, Les Sims, Graeme Saker - On Bourbon St.

The Alibis - Java Jive.

Cats 'N Jammers Jazz - Borders, 1pm.

Out of the Blue - Jolly Farmer, Drury.

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech, Bob Ewing - Bricklane.

Paul Ubana Jones - Atomic Cafe, Ponsonby.

CLASSICAL

Leys Institute Orchestra - Leys Institute Hall, Ponsonby, 8pm

COMEDY/FAMILY

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park w Hayley Westenra, K'Lee, Suzy Cato, Jackie Clarke, goodshirt - Auckland Domain, pre-event entertainment from 5.30pm, main concert from 7.30pm.

Comedy Showcase w Ewen Gilmour, Michele A'Court, Benjamin Crellin, Wills and Spencer - Classic.

The Eliminator - Covert, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert, 10pm.

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Sunday December 15

ROCK/POP

Undressed w James (Brunettes), Paul (Pan Am), Liam (betchadupa); goodshirt, Evermore - Kings Arms, 2pm; 8pm.

Bic Runga, Goldenhorse, Paul Kelly - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North.

Ritilin, the Nana Squad, We Dunno, the Deadbeats - Temple.

T, Michelle Kazor - Grand Central.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Sail City Stompers - Jazz Bar.

Angela Vodanovich, Max Purdie - Salt, noon.

Lounge Associates, Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7.30pm.

Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap, 12.30pm.

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

Vintage Jazz Band - Bayswater Boating Club.

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive.

Tamlyn - O'Hagans, Highland Park.

Cats 'N Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.

Jazzmobile; Vox Nova - Auckland Domain Winter Gardens, 2pm; 5pm.

The Jews Brothers Band - Rakinos, 1pm.

Side Effects - Alhambra.

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

Mike Berry - Belgian Beer Cafe, 3.30pm.

CLASSICAL/OTHER

Carols by Candlelight w the Auckland Youth Symphony - Potters Park, 6.30pm.

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Monday December 16

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Kiwi Express, Mark Heke - Grey Lynn RSA.

Open Mic Night Competition w Chelle - Temple.

CLASSICAL/OTHER

Royal Schools of Music High Achievers Concert - PumpHouse, 7pm.

Handel's Messiah w the Auckland Choral Society - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30am.

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Tuesday December 17

ROCK/POP

Bic Runga, Goldenhorse, Paul Kelly - Municipal Theatre, Napier.

goodshirt - Rose and Thorn, Te Awamutu.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Acoustic Cafe w Dan - Temple.

CLASSICAL/VARIETY

Handel's Messiah w the Auckland Choral Society - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30am.

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Wednesday December 18

ROCK/POP

Bic Runga, Goldenhorse, Paul Kelly - Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga.

goodshirt - Salvation, New Plymouth.

Militia, Debauchery, Skuldom, Graymalkin - Kings Arms.

Acoustic Jam w Shayn Wills - Java Jive.

Andrea, Anji, Michelle Nadja, Ginny, Sarah Jane - Temple.

DANCE/DJ

Ben Shadbolt - Float.

The Funky Hot Grits, Dunc tha Funk, Cesar the Spanish Fly - lounge, Galatos.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar.

Queen City Big Band - Gables.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday w Jason Hoyte - Classic.

OTHER

Auckland City Brass - Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers, 7pm

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Thursday December 19

ROCK/POP

Voom, SJD, the Mayfairs - Kings Arms.

the feelers - Adrenaline, Whangarei.

Electric Jam w the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive.

Stan Malcolm, CeeDee Burners, Krin, Oligarchy, Goon, the Path - Temple.

Rikoche - R'Toto.

DANCE/DJ

Spooky Luke Thompson, Bodge - Float.

Damon, Tristan - Centro.

Inklif, MCs Bjorn, Holly, Sam E - lounge, Galatos.

DJ Chris - O'Hagans.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Mark Anthony - Jazz Bar.

Julie Mason - Cuba.

John McGough - Brickhouse.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St.

Millie and John Bradfield - Bricklane.