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 in season

Daily music and comedy

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

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Theatre in season

Present From The Past - Dolphin Theatre, to Sat Oct 6

The Mysterious Mr Love - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Oct 6

Krishnan's Dairy - Maidment Theatre, from Wed Oct 10 ($18-$30)

Jingle Bells - Maidment, from Wed Oct 10

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

Rebecca - Pumphouse, to Sat Oct 13

Chicago - Civic, to Sun Oct 14


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Friday October 5

ROCK/POP

Good Charlotte, Rubicon, Steriogram - Powerstation.

Leo Sayer - Aotea Centre.

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Westend.

Kosher, Marvey King, Lapser - Kings Arms.

The Boogiemen - Java Jive.

Split Second - Rack 'n Roll.

X-Static - Stables Bar.

Mama's Boys - Muddy Farmer.

Colours - Lincoln Green.

Harvey and the Night Owls - Poenamo.

Stan Malcolm, the Wireless - Temple.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

Kick - Rose & Crown.

Hands Off - Cock & Bull, Botany.

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Hunter - Basix.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

Planet - Playhouse.

Chill Factor, Early Warning - Immigrant.

DANCE/DJ

Lil Duanee, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos.

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Kevin Field Trio - Rakinos.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra.

Rikoche - Immigrant.

Peter Barwick Quartet - London Bar.

Keklik Aile - Bunker.

Feck - Dog's Bollix.

COMEDY/CABARET

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

Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Corbett; Fight Night 2 - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

Julio Iglesias and Friends Tribute Band - New City Bar, Sky City.

Kiwi Fire - Sky City.


CLASSICAL

Great Classics w the NZSO - Auckland Town Hall, 6.30 pm.

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Saturday October 6

ROCK/POP

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Westend.

We Dunno, Sheriff Lobo, Duffeysome, Minus Title - Temple.

Split Second - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Being the Boss - Finnegans, Poenamo.

Deep Fascination - Brewhouse, Poenamo.

Kick - Rose & Crown.

Club Nerd - Cock & Bull, Botany.

Split Second - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse.

Hunter - Immigrant.

DANCE/DJ

Freestylers w DJs Sir-Vere, P-Money, Jason Howson, Manuel Bundy - St James.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.

Dooblong Tongdra, Phelps Munro - Leigh Sawmill Cafe.

DJ Maryanne - Stables Bar.

Lil Duanee, Slideway, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos.

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.

DJ Nocturnal - Basix.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Best of Renee Geyer w the Auckland Philharmonia - Aotea Centre.

Georgia Duder and the Duncan Haynes Trio - London Bar.

Jim Jazz - Rakinos.

Denis Hepi, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra.

Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - Jazz Bar.

Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant.

The Dennis Marsh Album Release Concert - Pukekohe Town Hall.

The Celtic Flyers - Muddy Farmer.

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.

Ziggy Zaggy Oompah Band - Immigrant, 4 pm.

COMEDY/CABARET

Micetro - Covert Theatre.

Comedy Showcase; Classic 4th Birthday Party - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

Julio Iglesias and Friends Tribute Band - New City Bar, Sky City.

Kiwi Fire - Sky City.

CLASSICAL

Great Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm (pre-concert talk 7.15 pm)

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Sunday October 7

ROCK/POP

Undressed w Menopanteboy, Victoria, Shaft - Kings Arms.

York Street Acid Test Songwriting and Performance Competition - Temple.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

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

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

Kantuta - New City Bar, Sky City Casino.

Beaver - Alto Casino, Sky City.

Cats 'N Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.

Denis Hepi - Alhambra.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive.

1932 Jazz Orchestra - Ponsonby Cruising Club.

Fogarty's Flying Circus - Muddy Farmer.

Greenpark Collective - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm.

Conor, Swigger, Phenomenal Kat - Dog's Bollix.

Brogue, Sweet Enough - Immigrant.

CLASSICAL

Gala Concert w Institute of Registered Music Teachers Scholarship winners and Piano Sonata finalists - Auckland University School of Cretive and Performing Arts, 6.30 pm.

Play with the Orchestra w the NZSO - Auckland Town Hall, Sun Oct 7.

COMEDY

Soap - Covert Theatre.

Kiwi Fire - Forum North, Whangarei.

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Monday October 8

ROCK/POP

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic Night w Chelle - Temple.

The Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso.

COMEDY

Raw Pulp w Paul Ego - Classic.

Kiwi Fire - Forum North, Whangarei.

CLASSICAL

Classic Violin w David Nalden, Tamas Vesmas - Auckland University Music Theatre, 6 pm.

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Tuesday October 9

ROCK/POP

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Rotorua Convention Centre.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic Night w Gaille Tinihau - Temple.

CABARET

Kiwi Fire - Pukekohe-Tuakau Cosmopolitan Club.

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Wednesday October 10

ROCK/POP

Leonard - Kings Arms.

Femme Fatale w Andrea Olsen - Temple.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Jeff Lang - Classic.

Dave Alley - Java Jive.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.

Side Effects - Gables.

DANCE/DJ

Shrine w Dunc Tha Func, Cesar the Spanish Fly - Galatos.

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday - Classic.

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Thursday October 11

ROCK/POP

Pogo, Graze - Kings Arms.

Jam Night - Java Jive.

Stan Malcolm, Quiver, Zoil, Kosha, Rezin, Puppet - Temple.

Tim Finn, Anika Moa - Great Lakes Theatre, Taupo.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Sangha, Cian - Galatos.

Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar.

Jeff Lang - Sohl Bar, Hamilton.


COMEDY/CABARET

The Eliminator - Covert Theatre.

Comedy Showcase - Classic.

Kiwi Fire - Glenview Club, Hamilton.