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.

Daily music, comedy, performing arts and events

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

Venue details

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

Anika Moa, Ladi 6, JoJo - Leigh Sawmill.

Foamy Ed, All Left Out- Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St.

Seede Burners, The Blunts - Paradise Bar, St Kevins Arcade.

Springfield - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.

Missing Teeth - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

Split Second - Roadhouse, 238 Great South Rd, Papakura.

The Believers - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St, 9pm.

Addictive - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 8.30pm.

TNT Music Factory - New City, Sky City, 9pm.

Catch 22, Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Ponsonby Pill Billys - Pog Mahone's 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

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DANCE/DJ.

Knees Up - Hot Grits, One Million Dollars, Chris Cox, Uncle Scrim, Steve Usher, Sam-E, Dunc tha Funk, Matty Boomsticks, Isaac Aesili, Ladi 6, Jakesax, Richard Boeteng, main room, basement, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 10pm.

Selecta Sam, Jellyfish, DJ TC - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St.

Verse Two - Ladi 6, MC Scribe, hip hop, Rakinos, 35 High St, 10pm.

Orphan, Pari - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

Professor, Mark Burgess, Claire Del - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Kelly Kahukiwa - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Rob Steele, Cuffy, Tim Phinn - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Junior, Soane, Andy Vann - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

VJ - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

Chaye D, Silverbeat, Jack Schmitt - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

DJ Suzie - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

New Jazzmobile - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.

Inland Knights - Calibre, 179 K' Rd.

VoDaange, Manuel Gomez - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

Boogiemen - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Stetson Social Club Night - Dairy Flat Hall, Postmans Rd, Dairy Flat, 8pm.

Leprechauns - Muldoons, Moana Ave, Orewa, 8pm.

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre, Sale St, Howick.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

David Meredith - Reva's, Whangarei.

COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.

Flight of the Conchords - Classic, Queen St, 7pm; 10.30pm.

Comedy Showcase - Jeremy Elwood, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

POETRY.

Montana Poetry Day - Contemporary, New Zealand Poets with Karlo Mila, Iain Sharp, Mahinarangi Tocker, Peter Hines, Riemke Ensing, Jill Chan, noon-1pm; Classics, readings from Shakespeare, Keats, Browning, Shelley, Rossetti by Robin Kora, Maria Fiossetti, 1pm-2pm; Spoken Word and Musical Performance with Dystopia, Low Fat Mike, 2pm-3pm; ground floor, Central City Library, 44 Lorne St.

Book Launch - Tongue in Your Ear volume VII, guest reading by Candice Lewis, Grand Central, 126 Ponsonby Rd, 6pm.

Passionate Tongues - Graham Brazier, Mahinarangi Tocker, Hot Pink Poetry, 2003 Montana Poetry Slam, Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

Afternoon of Poetry - Takapuna Library, 2.30pm. Ph (09) 486 8405.

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BENEFIT.

A Night for Aung San Suu Kyi - benefit show with dance and song from Burma, Heaven Bent Choir, Karen Hunter, Linn Lorkin, Hershel, Truda Chadwick, Russell Walder, Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph (09) 308 2383.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Phineas Phrog Productions, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 10am; noon. Ph (09) 488 2940.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 489 8360.

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Play 2.03 - Auckland Theatre Company's 2econd Unit, Maidment Studio, Alfred St (and Saturday). Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Herald Theatre, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 307 5000.

Night Swimmers; Three Times Three - Night Swimmers, written and directed by Shanti Sherson; Three Times Three, aerial dance work choereographed by Linda Parker; Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 84226.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Rd, 7.30pm (and Saturday; Sunday 6pm).

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph (09) 238 6142.

The Audition - Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm (and Saturday, 2pm, 8pm). Ph (09) 445 9900.

Women - dance, theatre, Artworks, Waiheke Island, 7.30pm (and Saturday; Sunday 5pm).

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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS.

Winter Orchid Show - New Zealand Orchid Society, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr Wairere Ave and New North Rd, 1pm-5pm.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Aotea Square Market - Aotea Square, 10am-6pm.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

FAMILY.

Waitakere Dam Walk - with Sport Waitakere Special Interest Walks, 10am-noon. Ph (09) 836 7719.

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Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Storytelling - Auckland Museum, 10am-noon; 1.30pm-3pm.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

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SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Anika Moa, Ladi 6, JoJo - Grey Lynn Community Centre.

Emma Paki, Dam Native, DLT - Grand Hotel, Helensville.

Salon Kingsadore, Surrealistic - K' Rd Ballroom, 9pm.

Cat Cat Cat, Bloody Souls, Mint Chicks - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Stardrunk, Indicator Dogs, Mink Chicks, Inertia - Northcote Club, Recreation Dr, Birkenhead, 7.30pm.

Addictive - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 8.30pm.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Sideshifter, Vauxhall, Ward 10 - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

The Believers - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St, 9pm.

Instant Calma - Muddy Farmer, 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9.15pm.

TNT Music Factory - New City, Sky City, 9pm.

Catch 22, Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Planet - Cock & Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Tri Matic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

No Illusions - Silverdale RSA, 43A Vipond St, 7pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Felicity, Dtox - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

Phillipa, Tobi - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Road 2 Rio - Steve Usher, Galatos, 17 Galatos St.

MC Battles - DJ Rob, Roadhouse, 238 Great South Rd, Papakura.

Manuel Bundy, Stinky Jim, John Ellis - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Solly, Zayn, Sambro, Rob Knight - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Junior, Twist Em - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

DJ Scorpion - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

VJ - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

Darin King, Chaye D, Simon Flower - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Nick D, 48 Sonic, b2b, Conchord Dawn - Fu, 166 Queen St.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Tumi - Manaia Rom, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

Queen City Big Band - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna.

Inland Knights - Studio, Wellington.

James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 9pm.

Gary Harvey & the Night Owls - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Swing Easy Trio - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn.

Max Purdie - Salt, Princes Wharf, noon.

Riverboat Shufflers - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria St, Devonport, 8.30pm.

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Brilleaux - Java Jive, Pomapllier Tce, 10pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

Wood, Quennell, Brown - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.

The Katinas - Beaumont Centre, 98 Beaumont St, 7.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.

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The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

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CLASSICAL.

Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 2 - Tania Brand, Auckland Philharmonia, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 4pm.

Southern Cross Soloists - Chamber Music New Zealand, Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm.

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THEATRE.

(see Friday's listings).

FAMILY.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Toy Sale - fundraiser for the Auckland Central Multiple Birth Club, St Barnabas Anglican Church, 283 Mt Eden Rd, 10am-2pm.

Craft and Garden Show - Auckland Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 10am-3pm.

Dutch Market - 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, 10am-1pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

My Search for a Soldier - seminar by Gail Lesuma in association with the Irish Interest Group NZ Society of Genealogists, Methodist Church Hall, 78 Pitt St, 1pm-4pm.

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GARDENING.

Winter Orchid Show - New Zealand Orchid Society, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr Wairere Ave and New North Rd, 10am-5pm.

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Easy Tiger, Paul Soda, Angie Sami, Kings Arms, France St, 3pm.

Verdict - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Larry Morris, Shane, Prima, Witchcraft, Swing Easy, Murray McIwratih, Side Effects, Mike Nisbet Trio, Adrian Keeling, Truda Chadwick, Andy Poole, Lynne Toner, Dan Papirani, Briar Ross - Johnny Watson benefit concert, Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 2pm.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGowan - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Cam Allen, Kevin Field, Aaron Coddell, Julien Dyne - Rakinos, 35 High St, 9pm.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

James Ray - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.

J Hendrix - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.

Cats 'n Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 33 Creek Drd, Drury, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus, Eggsentric Cafe, Flaxmill Bay, 7pm.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, Vodaange, Val Leemon - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

CLASSICAL.

Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 2 - Tania Brand, Auckland Philharmonia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 2pm.

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THEATRE.

(see Friday's listings).

FAMILY.

Bastille Day - Auckland Museum.

Children's Drawing Workshop - kids can make wearable art inspired by Bauhaus Photographs, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Guided Historical Walk of Henderson - leaves Henderson Mill Cottage, 35 Sel Peacock Dr, 10am.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Collectors Market - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 8.30am-2.30pm.

Holiday Asia Travel Expo - Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf, 10am-4pm.

Devonport Handcraft Market - Devonport Community House, Clarence St, 10am-4pm.

Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.

Trash 'n' Treasure Market - Victoria St, Cambridge, 8am-12.30pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Response - Michael Smither gives his response to the art of Stanlety Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm.

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GARDENDING.

Winter Orchid Show - New Zealand Orchid Society, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr Wairere Ave and New North Rd, 10am-4pm.

Motutapu Island Planting Day - ferry leaves downtown 9am.

Native Planting at Jaggers Bush Reserve - Old Mill Rd, Westmere, 9.30am.

Native Planting at Onetangi Beach - Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Island, 9.30am.


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Saturday


ROCK/POP.

Anika Moa, Ladi 6, JoJo - Grey Lynn Community Centre.

Emma Paki, Dam Native, DLT - Grand Hotel, Helensville.

Salon Kingsadore, Surrealistic - K' Rd Ballroom, 9pm.

Cat Cat Cat, Bloody Souls, Mint Chicks - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Stardrunk, Indicator Dogs, Mink Chicks, Inertia - Northcote Club, Recreation Dr, Birkenhead, 7.30pm.

Addictive - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 8.30pm.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Sideshifter, Vauxhall, Ward 10 - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

The Believers - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St, 9pm.

Instant Calma - Muddy Farmer, 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9.15pm.

TNT Music Factory - New City, Sky City, 9pm.

Catch 22, Lizard - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

Planet - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

Tri Matic - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

No Illusions - Silverdale RSA, 43A Vipond St, 7pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Felicity, Dtox - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

Phillipa, Tobi - Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Road 2 Rio - Steve Usher, Galatos, 17 Galatos St.

MC Battles - DJ Rob, Roadhouse, 238 Great South Rd, Papakura.

Manuel Bundy, Stinky Jim, John Ellis - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Solly, Zayn, Sambro, Rob Knight - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Junior, Twist Em - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

DJ Scorpion - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St, 10pm.

VJ - Thirsty Whale, 540 Mt Albert Rd, 9pm.

Darin King, Chaye D, Simon Flower - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Nick D, 48 Sonic, b2b, Conchord Dawn - Fu, 166 Queen St.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 8.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Tumi - Manaia Rom, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

Queen City Big Band - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna.

Inland Knights - Studio, Wellington.

James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 9pm.

Gary Harvey and the Night Owls - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Swing Easy Trio - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn.

Max Purdie - Salt, Princes Wharf, noon.

Riverboat Shufflers - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria St, Devonport, 8.30pm.

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Brilleaux - Java Jive, Pomapllier Tce, 10pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

Wood, Quennell, Brown - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.

The Katinas - Beaumont Centre, 98 Beaumont St, 7.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 10pm.

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 2 - Tania Brand, Auckland Philharmonia, Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 4pm.

Southern Cross Soloists - Chamber Music New Zealand, Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm.

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Adventures of the Three Little Pigs - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 11am; 2pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Play 2.03 - Auckland Theatre Company's 2econd Unit, Maidment Studio, Alfred St. Ph (09) 308 2383.

The Story of Funk - SiLo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 366 0339.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Aotea Centre. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Night Swimmers; Three Times Three - Night Swimmers, written and directed by Shanti Sherson; Three Times Three, aerial dance work choereographed by Linda Parker; Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 84226.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Rd, 7.30pm.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Mika Haka (sold out) - AUT Marae, cnr Wellesley and Symonds St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Audition - Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 2pm, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 9900.

Women - dance, theatre, Artworks, Waiheke Island, 7.30pm.

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FAMILY.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Toy Sale - fundraiser for the Auckland Central Multiple Birth Club, St Barnabas Anglican Church, 283 Mt Eden Rd, 10am-2pm.

Craft and Garden Show - Auckland Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 10am-3pm.

Dutch Market - 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, 10am-1pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

My Search for a Soldier - seminar by Gail Lesuma in association with the Irish Interest Group NZ Society of Genealogists, Methodist Church Hall, 78 Pitt St, 1pm-4pm.



GARDENING.

Winter Orchid Show - New Zealand Orchid Society, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr Wairere Ave and New North Rd, 10am-5pm.


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Sunday

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Easy Tiger, Paul Soda, Angie Sami, Kings Arms, France St, 3pm.

Verdict - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St.

.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Larry Morris, Shane, Prima, Witchcraft, Swing Easy, Murray McIwratih, Side Effects, Mike Nisbet Trio, Adrian Keeling, Truda Chadwick, Andy Poole, Lynne Toner, Dan Papirani, Briar Ross - Johnny Watson benefit concert, Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 2pm.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGowan - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Cam Allen, Kevin Field, Aaron Coddell, Julien Dyne - Rakinos, 35 High St, 9pm.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

James Ray - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.

J Hendrix - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.

Cats 'n Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 33 Creek Drd, Drury, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus, Eggsentric Cafe, Flaxmill Bay, 7pm.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, Vodaange, Val Leemon - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 2 - Tania Brand, Auckland Philharmonia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 2pm.

.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

.

THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga Rd, 6pm.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Women - dance, theatre, Artworks, Waiheke Island, 5pm.

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FAMILY.

Bastille Day - Auckland Museum.

Children's Drawing Workshop - kids can make wearable art inspired by Bauhaus Photographs, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Guided Historical Walk of Henderson - leaves Henderson Mill Cottage, 35 Sel Peacock Dr, 10am.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Collectors Market - Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, 8.30am-2.30pm.

Holiday Asia Travel Expo - Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf, 10am-4pm.

Devonport Handcraft Market - Devonport Community House, Clarence St, 10am-4pm.

Original Clevedon Market - Community Hall, Main Rd, 10am-3pm.

Trash 'n' Treasure Market - Victoria St, Cambridge, 8am-12.30pm.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Response - Michael Smither gives his response to the art of Stanlety Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, 2pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Everyday Miracles - Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

Bauhaus Photographs - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.

Metaform 03 - Auckland Museum, to Sep 7.

Three Cameras in New Guinea - Auckland Museum, to Aug 10.

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GARDENDING.

Winter Orchid Show - New Zealand Orchid Society, Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, cnr Wairere Ave and New North Rd, 10am-4pm.

Motutapu Island Planting Day - ferry leaves downtown 9am.

Native Planting at Jaggers Bush Reserve - Old Mill Rd, Westmere, 9.30am.

Native Planting at Onetangi Beach - Onetangi Beach, Waiheke Island, 9.30am.


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Monday

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Queen City Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Open Mic Night Competition - Chelle, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Grant Chilcott - sings Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sopranos, 417 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Mika Haka - AUT Marae, cnr Wellesley and Symonds St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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OTHER.

Auckland Town Hall Guided Tour - Auckland Town Hall, 11am, 1.30pm.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Full Moon Meditations - 200 Gillies Ave, Epsom, 7.30pm.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

One World One People - ways to create peace and happiness, Manuka Primary School, Glenfield, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 441 9446.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

Too Cool Tiles - paint and glaze a clay tile using designs from Islamic art, Auckland Museum, 10am-noon; 1.30pm-3.30pm. Ph (09) 306 7077.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Everyday Miracles - Stanley Spencer, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to sep 14.

Bauhaus Photographs - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Sep 14.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.

Metaform 03 - Auckland Museum, to Sep 7.

Three Cameras in New Guinea - Auckland Museum, to Aug 10.


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Tuesday


ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Easy Tiger, Paul Soda, Angie Sami, Kings Arms, France St, 3pm.

Verdict - Papakura RSA, 40 Elliott St.

.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Larry Morris, Shane, Prima, Witchcraft, Swing Easy, Murray McIwratih, Side Effects, Mike Nisbet Trio, Adrian Keeling, Truda Chadwick, Andy Poole, Lynne Toner, Dan Papirani, Briar Ross - Johnny Watson benefit concert, Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 2pm.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGowan - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Cam Allen, Kevin Field, Aaron Coddell, Julien Dyne - Rakinos, 35 High St, 9pm.

John Wilcox Trio - Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Don Bruce - Bricklane, 5 Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

James Ray - Muldoon's, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray - Poenamo, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Side Effects - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 7pm.

J Hendrix - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 6pm.

Cats 'n Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 33 Creek Drd, Drury, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Soul Sax Plus, Eggsentric Cafe, Flaxmill Bay, 7pm.

Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 269 Parnell Rd, 12.30pm; 6.30pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, Vodaange, Val Leemon - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 2 - Tania Brand, Auckland Philharmonia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell Rd, 2pm.

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Aotea Centre, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Mika Haka - AUT Marae, cnr Wellesley and Symonds St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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OTHER.

Native Planting at Hamlins Hill/Mutukaroa - main entrance, Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 10am-noon.

The Great New Zealand Farm Show - Ti papa Special Events Centre, 21 Brookby Rd, Alfriston. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm Forces and Inertia - Visions: future directions - NZ Institute of Architects Winter Lecture, speakers are Fran Wilde, Mario Madayag and John Duthie, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St entrance, 6pm. Ph (09) 520 6441.

A Voyage of Discovery - the wild mariners of the sea, with Australian scientist Richard Reina on Costa Rican turtles and Randall Davis on Alaskan sea otters, Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, 6.15pm-8pm. Ph (09) 373 0800.

Book Launch - The Smell of Oranges by Jill Chan, Grand Central, 126 Ponsonby Rd, 8pm.

Book Launch - recollections of time in Indonesia by Marie Gray, Takapuna Library, 6pm.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS.

Clever Coats Holiday Trail - meet the friendly penguin, 10.30am-1pm, face painting noon-2pm and prizes to be won, Auckland Zoo, Western Springs.

A Touch of Magic - with magician Graham Bennett, Rose Garden Community Centre, 11am. Ph (09) 445 9900.

Science Roadshow - Motat, Western Springs, activities from 10am-3pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Grant, Whibley, Simon Edwards, Damien Kurth - Milford Galleries, 26 Kitchener St, to Jul 21.

New Glass Work - Elizabeth McClure, FhE/G2 Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Jul 31.

In Search of Home - mixed media from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, Lane Gallery, 12 O'Connell St, to Jul25.

Taking off the Layers - a search for the cast-off self, Minh Truong-Geirge, Alleluya Cafe Gallery, St Kevin's Arcade, K'Rd to Jul 13.

My Hi Fi, My Sci Fi - Elizabeth Thomson, Anna Bibby Gallery, 2 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Aug 2.

Refuge - Neil Driver and Ian Hamlin, Studio of Contemporary Art, 5-7 Kingdon St, Newmarket, to Jul 18.

Artnexus - annual group exhibition from Art Nexus Waikato Artists Collective, Artigiano Gallery, 251 Parnell Rd, to Jul 31.


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Wednesday

ROCK/POP.

Battle of the Bands - heat one with Up Front, Fuser, 4th Member, Plug Ugly, Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Tim Gemmell, Simon Hislop, Serum - Temple, Queen St, 7.30pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Orphan, Dino - Bass Bar, 10 Victoria St.

Pari, Page 3, 48 Sonic - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Chris Cox, Isaac - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Soul Divas - Khuja Lounge, Bex Peterson, 536 Queen St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Ronnie, Craig - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

Hershal, Lyn - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson.

Acoustic Jam - Shayn Wills, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

GANZ Open Mic - Donna Dean, Ponsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven Marina, 7.30pm.

Johnny Watson - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

Big Wednesday - Paul Ego, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits - Maidment Theatre, Alfred St, 10.30am, 2pm, 6pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Tarzan Lord of the Jungle - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 7pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Play 2.03 - Auckland Theatre Company's 2econd Unit, Maidment Studio, Alfred St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 308 238.

The Viagra Monolouges - Native Tongue, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

The Daylight Atheist - by Tom Scott, with Stuart Devenie, Hawkins Centre, 13 Ray Small Dr, Papakura, 7.30pm.

Laying of the Ghost - Pukekohe Light Opera Club, Harrington Hall, Harrington St, Pukekohe, 8pm. Ph (09) 238 6142.

Mika Haka - AUT Marae, cnr Wellesley and Symonds St, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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OTHER.

Maritime Melodies - Band of the Royal New Zealand Navy, Maritime Museum, 7pm.

Information Technology Roadshow - Aotea Square, 10am-5pm.

Meeting of the Minds - wonton soup cooking demonstration and books, Epsom Community Library, 195 Manukau Rd, 10am-11am.

Your Life in Your Hands - palmistry seminar by Richard Webster