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

Mr Macaroni and the Exploding Pizza - PumpHouse, to Fri Jul 12

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sat Jul 13

Have Car Will Travel - Silo, to Sat Jul 13

Paper Crane - Maidment Studio, to Sat Jul 13

The Time Traveller w the Weber Bros Circus - Ellerslie Racecourse, to Sun Jul 14

The Mayfly - Silo, from Wed Jul 17

Les Miserables - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, from Thu Jul 18

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Friday July 12

ROCK/POP

goodshirt, Golden Horse - Kings Arms

Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub

Hush - O'Hagans

The Verdict - Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club

The Datsuns - Diggers Bar, Hamilton

Contagious - Dog's Bollix

Hunter - Roadhouse

Mystery Liquid - downstairs, Masonic

Split Second - Carlton

Contagious - Dog's Bollix

Aria 51 - Claddagh

Planet - Rose & Crown

Mozelee, LA, Locate, Sushi - upstairs, Masonic

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Masonic

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Golden Cross, Waihi


DANCE/DJ

Kenny Dope, Manuel Bundy, Roger Perry, P-Money, Nick D, Stinky Jim, Cian, Chris Cox, Dan C, DJ Dick Johnson - St James

Versus: Hip Hop and Drum 'n' Bass Auckland v Wellington w Chaye D, P-Money, DJ Raw, DJ CXL, Kerb, King Kapisi, Mr Secret, B-Lo, 48 Sonic, Subtrak, B-Line, Basix - Fu Bar

Mai FM Power Concert - YMCA, Gisborne

Dunc the Funk, Fred - lounge, Galatos

Blackout w 48 Sonic, Jo, Cynister, Neutron, Step - Basement, Galatos

DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale

Detour - Mix


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

John Williamson - Bruce Mason Centre

Demarnia Lloyd, John White - Odeon

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

John White - Odeon

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Mecca, Chancery, 6pm

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra

The Lapsed Catholics - Java Jive

Marty Free and Lost Vegas - Iguacu

Phil Broadhurst Quintet - London Bar

Candy and Jazztrack - Gables

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm

Southern Cross Show Band w Lynne Toner - Stetson Club

Soul Sax Plus - Europa

Shadz of Jazz w Swing Easy - Gables


CLASSICAL

Eleanor Carter, Kathryn Mosley - Music Theatre, University of Auckland


COMEDY/OTHER

Montana New Zealand Poetry Day w Graham Brazier, Mahinarangi Tocker, Vodafone Poetry Slam - Temple

Survivor, Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm


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Saturday July 13

ROCK/POP

The Datsuns, the Bloody Soles, DJ Skinny - Kings Arms

Skyla, Curious, Jahlicious - Temple

Out of the Blue - Jolly Farmer

Being the Boss - Playhouse Pub

The Verdict - Waihi RSA

Hush - Carlton

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Prospect of Howick

The Greenhouse Gig w Steve Abel, Josephine, Comedy w Philip Patston - Green Party Office, Grey Lynn

Banshee, DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh

Hush - Rose & Crown


DANCE/DJ

Mai FM Power Concert - Sportsdrome, Rotorua

DJ Jazz - Roadhouse

DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale

Members Night w Chaye D, Darin King, Silverbeat, Orphan, Timmy Schumacher, Dingo - Fu Bar

Steve Usher, Caesar the Spanish Fly - lounge, Galatos

Andy Day, Siren, D-K, Little Miss, Zebedee, Stefan, Status, Ignite, Haze, Sav, Breeze - main room, basement, Galatos

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver

Brent Turner, James Gaylin - Jazz Bar

Tim Whitehead Quartet - London Bar

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Rakinos

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant

Max Purdie, Denis Hepi - Alhambra

Southern Cross w Lynne Toner, Marion Burns - Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club

The King Pinz - Java Jive

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza

The Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix


COMEDY/OTHER

Survivor, Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10.30pm

Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Rob Callaghan, Jason Hoyte, Radar; Xprov - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm


CLASSICAL

Henry Wong Doe (piano) - Music Theatre, University of Auckland


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Sunday July 14

ROCK/POP

Undressed w Steve Able, Buzz & Danny (Voom) - Kings Arms, 3pm

McSweeney - O'Hagans


DANCE/DJ

Dino, 48 Sonic, Nedsta - Fu Bar

Mai FM Power Concert - Waikato Events Centre

Sol Train w Dino, Nedsta - Fu Bar

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 3.30pm; 7pm


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Angela, Max, Jimmy - Princes Fare, noon

Kip Tipuna, Jimmy Lake - Cook's Landing, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm

Celtic Duo - Claddagh

John Williamson - WestpacTrust Community Theatre, Hamilton

John Key Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm

Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra

Simen Keyboard Jazz - Jazz Bar, 3.30pm

Murray Tanner, Phil Broadhurst, Andy Brown - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm

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

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive

Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm

Cadillac Gold Country Spectacular - Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 5pm

Cats 'N' Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon

John Key Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm


COMEDY

Reckless w Auckland secondary school students - Silo, 7.30pm


CLASSICAL

Auckland Youth Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre, 2.30pm

Baryton w Jeremy Brooker - Music Room, Diocesan School for Girls, 1pm


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Monday July 15

ROCK/POP

Ronan Keating, Carly Binding - North Shore Events Centre


DANCE/DJ

DJ Ben - Bar-Baric


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

John Williamson - Municipal Theatre, Napier

Open Mic Competition w Chelle - Temple

Ben Fulton - Bunker


CLASSICAL

Vienna Boys' Choir - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Auckland Philharmonia Friends Yung Artists' Competition 2002 - Philharmonia Hall, 1pm


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Tuesday July 16

ROCK/POP

Ronan Keating, Carly Binding - Queens Wharf Events Centre, Wellington

Julz Nathan, Cardi, Simon Ward, Ben Maitland, Sarah Jane - Temple


DANCE/DJ

Inner Sound w Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

John Williamson - James Cabaret, Wellington


CLASSICAL

Vienna Boys' Choir - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Baryton w Jeremy Brooker - Auckland Museum, 7.30pm


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Wednesday July 17

ROCK/POP

Daniel Harnett, Mahoney Harris, Avid, Plan C - Temple

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Kings Arms

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Roadhouse

Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive

Shadz of Jazz w Swing Easy - Gables


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaz Polo Lounge, 6pm

Spargo Quartet - Cuba

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar


DANCE/DJ

Paul Radley, Mister King - Fu Bar


COMEDY

Big Wednesday w Jason Hoyte - Classic


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Thursday July 18

ROCK/POP

Fantababy, Runninghouse - Kings Arms

Stan Malcolm, Velez, Daisy Chain Halo, Lokie, Don't Die Wishing, the Slacks - Temple

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Hillcrest, Hamilton

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Lincoln Green

Slam - O'Hagans


DANCE/DJ

Gomez - St James

DJ Revolution: New Zealand ITF Northern Regional DJ Competition - St James

DJ Classic - Roadhouse

Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar

DJ Grant - Carlton


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar

Fibez - London Bar

The Alibis - Alhambra

Hammond Gamble, James Ray - Java Jive


COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King - Classic


CLASSICAL

Auckland Philharmonia Royal & SunAlliance Series, Concert 11 Sumptuous Symphony - Aotea Centre, 8pm (pre-concert talk, 7pm)

Senior College of New Zealand 7th Form Music Students - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity