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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 this week

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

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 Wednesday

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Upcoming events

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Theatre this week

A Way of Life - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Oct 27


Paper Crane - Silo, to Sat Oct 27


The House of Dracula - Nathan Homestead Theatre, to Sat Oct 27


Falstaff w the NBR NZ Opera - Aotea Centre, Sat Oct 27, Fri Nov 2, Sun Nov 4, Wed Nov 7


Racing Demon - Westpoint Performing Arts Centre, to Sat Oct 27


Jingle Bells - Maidment, to Sat Oct 27


Sister Wonder Woman - Silo Theatre, from Thu Nov 1


Copenhagen w the Auckland Theatre Company - Aotea Centre, to Sat Nov 10


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Friday October 26

ROCK/POP


thirtycyclehum, Krin, Ultrasound - Temple

Tall Poppies - Poenamo

Fur Patrol, betchadupa, goodshirt - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North

Split Second - Carlton

Moneypenny, Spinner - Masonic

Private Eye - De Brett

X-Static - Stables Bar

Contagious - O'Hagan's

Kick - Rose & Crown

Club Nerd - New City Bar, Sky City

Colours - Lincoln Green

Alto w Angela Ayers - Alto Casino, Sky City

Winterland, Nute, the Mercy Cage, Torture by Roses - Kings Arms

Chill Factor; Rikoche - Immigrant

Hands Off - Cock & Bull, Botany

Planet - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Moko - Roadhouse


DANCE/DJ


Gypsy Band Khamoro, Flamenco Soul - Rose Centre, Belmont, 8 pm

Cesar, Mr Big Stuff - upstairs, Galatos

Unity - Main room, Galatos


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


The Chicago Jazzmen - Auckland Vintage Jazz Society

Brent Turner; Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - Jazz Bar, 6 pm; 9 pm

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse

Ross Brown, Smooth - Planet Hollywood

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

The Boogiemen - Java Jive

Oktoberfest - Orewa Beach

Peter and Kirby Wood Quartet - London Bar

Druid - Dog's Bollix

Andrew White - Hustlers Sports Bar, Whakatane

Five Stars - Lakeside Convention Centre, Manukau


COMEDY/CABARET


The Improv Bandits; Late Night Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; Late Show w Cal Wilson - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm

Kiwi Fire - Saddles Restaurant, Hastings


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Saturday October 27

ROCK/POP


Halloween 2001 w Reject Twin, Nekross, Hog Hall Valentine, Antoinettes Head, Vamp A Go Go, Hakaider - Kings Arms

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Westend Theatre

Vocoder, Po-Ha - Temple

Tall Poppies - Carlton

6ft8 - Brewer's Bar, Mt Maunganui

Smack - De Brett

Contagious - Bull and Gate

Kick - Rose & Crown

Boogiemen - Dog's Bollix

Fats White, Rainy Days - Odeon Lounge

Club Nerd - New City Bar, Sky City

Alto w Angela Ayers - Alto Casino, Sky City

Aria 51 - Playhouse

20/20 - De Bar, Manurewa, 2 pm

Hunter -Immigrant

Fur Patrol, betchadupa, goodshirt - James Cabaret, Wellington

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Planet - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Big Kahuna - Finnegans, Poenamo


DANCE/DJ


DJ CJ - Stables Bar

DJ Scott Base - Departure Lounge

DJ Solo - Roadhouse

DJ Sole - De Bar, Manurewa, 7 pm

Gypsy Band Khamoro, Flamenco Soul - Rose Centre, Belmont, 8 pm

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

T-Shani - Brewhouse, Poenamo

Lil Duanee, Chris Cox, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Kip Tipuna - Planet Hollywood

Sally Sadler - Jazz Bar

Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive

Hammond Express - London Bar

Andrew White - Works, Gisborne

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra

Oktoberfest - Orewa Beach

Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, Devonport, 3 pm


COMEDY/CABARET


Covert Theatre open day - Covert Theatre, 10 am to 4 pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm

Kiwi Fire - Saddles Restaurant, Hastings


CLASSICAL


Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Auckland City Art Gallery Theatre, noon


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Sunday October 28

ROCK/POP


York Street Studios Acid Test Songwriting and performance competition - Temple

Undressed w Shinya, Adrian Maloy, Ed Gains; Al Hunter - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7.30 pm

20/20 - De Bar, Manurewa, 2 pm


DANCE/DJ


DJ Grant- De Brett

Dance Fiesta w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 2 pm

DJ Ross - De Bar, Manurewa


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, 1 pm

Kantuta - New City Bar, Sky City

Julie Mason, Phil Broadhurst, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30 pm

Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, Devonport

Lounge Associates; Grant P Chilcott; Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 4 pm, 7.30 pm

Kevin Field Trio - Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Rangitoto and Avondale College Jazz Combos, Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Jazz Trio - London Bar

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 2 pm

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive

John Key, Barbara Cartwright - Kings Garden Centre, Orakei, 12.30 pm

Bollix Cousins, Phenomenal Kat - Dog's Bollix

Go Blow - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm

Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, Devonport, 3 pm

Rachael Anderson - Cock & Bull, Botany

Side Effects - Alhambra

McSweeney Brothers, Celtic Rhythm Dancers - Immigrant, 4 pm


CLASSICAL


Bruce Murray Singers and Colla Voce Ensemble - Glendowie Presbyterian Church, 2 pm

Choral Spectacular w the North Shore Male Choir - St Georges Church, Takapuna, 2 pm

Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Lopdell House, noon


COMEDY/CABARET


Covert Theatre open day - Covert Theatre, 10 am to 4 pm

Soap - Covert Theatre, 8 pm

Kiwi Fire - Taupo Cosmopolitan Club


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Monday October 29

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Open Mic w Chelle - Temple

Chet O'Connell Band Country Line Dancing - New City Bar, Sky City


COMEDY/CABARET


Kiwi Fire - New Plymouth and Districts Memoiral RSA

Raw Comedy w Benjamin Crellin - Classic


CLASSICAL


Quatuor Ysaye w Chamber Music - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm

Something Brassy w the Ensemble Philharmonia - Te Tuhi, Pakuranga, noon


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Tuesday October 30

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Open Mic w Gaille Tinihau - Temple

Intermediate Orchestra and Band Festival - Auckland Town Hall, 9 am-2.30 pm


CLASSICAL


Black Box Series 2001 w the NBR New Zealand Opera - Bruce Mason Centre, 6 pm


CABARET


Kiwi Fire - New Plymouth and Districts Memoiral RSA


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Wednesday October 31

ROCK/POP


Dave Gideon - Kings Arms


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Andrew White - O'Flarety's, Napier

Intermediate Orchestra and Band Festival - Auckland Town Hall, 9 am-2.30 pm

Julie Mason and Phil Broadhurst Student's Night - Gables

Shayn Wills - Java Jive

Chelle, 90 Mile Beach, Exit, James Mathews, Gaille Tinihau - Temple


DANCE/DJ


Shrine w Selecta Sam, Uncle Barnie - Galatos

DJ Jake - De Bar, Manurewa


COMEDY/CABARET


Pulp Comedy - Powerstation

Big Wednesday - Classic


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Thursday November 1

ROCK/POP


Out of the Blue - Club Caliente

The Rock and Roll Machine, the Rainy Days - Temple

Jam Night - Java Jive


DANCE/DJ


Sola Rosa, Slowdeck, Nedstar - Tabac

DJ Jake - De Bar, Manurewa


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Jason Jones, Neil Watson, Andy Brown-London Bar


COMEDY/CABARET


Pulp Comedy - Powerstation

Kiwi Fire - Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club

Comedy Showcase w 10 Comedians - Classic


CLASSICAL


Night at the Opera w the Dalewool Auckland Brass - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30 pm

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