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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

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming
events

Venue details

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Theatre this week

Fresh Canvas - Silo, to Sun Aug 18


Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, from Tue Aug 20


Kung Fu w the Shaolin Monks - Wheel of Life - Civic, to Wed Aug 21


The Reluctant Debutante - Stables Theatre, from Wed Aug 21


Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, from Thu Aug 22


Laying the Ghost - Lopdell House, to Sat Aug 24


Cowboy Mouth - Silo, to Sun Aug 25


Antimony - MacKelvie St, Ponsonby, to Sun Aug 25


The Time Traveller w Weber Bros Circus - Don McKinnon Dr, Albany, to Sun Sep 1



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Friday August 16

ROCK/POP


Missing Teeth, Evil Priest, Dead Letter, the Spoilers, the Sods - Kings Arms

Quiver, Esra Dekan, Diffusion - Temple

Mightyscoop - Hillcrest, Hamilton

The Manaia Show - Java Jive

Rubicon - Galatos

Planet- Rose & Crown

goodshirt - Spinners, Whangarei

Marty Free and Lost Vegas Show Band - Iguacu

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Golden Cross, Waihi

The Unusuals - Bar-Baric

Mystery Liquid, Silly - downstairs, Masonic

Split Second - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe

Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City

Contagious - O'Hagans

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Overdrive - Roadhouse

The Verdict - Jokers Bar & Grill

Hush - Carlton


DANCE/DJ


Paradigm w Concord Dawn, Nick D, Automatic, JRP, Edibleplastyc, Dope International, Aka-Dre - Wyndham Bowling Club

Zuvuya w Grasshopper, DJ Koa - Indigo, Wellington

Brett Solomon - Oval


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Ballentines, Katikati

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

Trio Gumbo - St Heliers streets, 11am

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

Instant Calma - Dog's Bollix

Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar


COMEDY


More or Less; Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Jason Hoyte, Rob Callaghan, Michele A'Court; Late 'n' Loud - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm


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Saturday August 17

ROCK/POP


Contagious - Playhouse Pub

Waikiki, Elemno P - Kings Arms

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Mightyscoop - Golden Cross, Waihi

Dealer - downstairs, Masonic

Five Bands for Five - upstairs, Masonic

Planet- Rose & Crown

Daddy Marmalade - New City, Sky City

goodshirt - Paihia Twin Pines

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Prospect of Howick

Addictive - Carlton

The Verdict - Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club


DANCE/DJ


Paradigm w Concord Dawn, D Dog, Kava - Studio 9, Wellington

Zuvuya w DJs Koa, Goosebump - Salvation, New Plymouth

33/45 - Fu Bar

Trinity Roots - main room, Galatos

One Green Apple - Ohakune Projection Room

Ryan Hill - Oval

DJ Jazz - Roadhouse

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza

Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn

Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra

Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Auckland Club

Blue Train - London Bar

Denis Hepi, Samba Party - Reef Bar

Paul Ubana Jones - Molasses Cafe, Raglan

Trio Gumbo - St Heliers streets, 11am

Georgia and the Hello Gorgeous Band - Jazz Bar

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bolix


COMEDY/OTHER


More Or Less; Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm; 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Jason Hoyte, Rob Callaghan, Michele A'Court; Xprov - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm


CLASSICAL


Chamber Music New Zealand Schools Final - Auckland Town Hall, 7pm

Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces, Concert 2- Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

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Sunday August 18

ROCK/POP


Undressed w Mary, Josh Hetherington, Soundfish - Kings Arms, 3pm

Druid - O'Hagans


DANCE/DJ


DJ Grunty - Bar-Baric


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, noon

Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm

Usual Suspects, York Street Studios Acid Test - Temple, 2pm, 7pm

Julie Mason, Roger Manins, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm

Wayne Gillespie, Nigel Gavin- Bunker

Paul Ubana Jones - Sealey Cafe, Thames

Ronnie Taylor, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, 4pm

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

Cats 'N Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon

Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra

Truda Chadwick - Thirsty Whale, 1pm

John Wilcox Trio - Sangria, Manly, 4pm

Texas Kiwis - Players, 2pm

The Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm

Groove N Hi - Jazz Bar

Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll, Pete McGregor - Waipuna Lodge, noon

Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - New Plymouth RSA

Pip Harker, Peter Wood - Loaded Hog, 1pm

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


CLASSICAL/OTHER


V-Variations on a Theme w Viva Voce - Auckland Town Hall, 5pm

The School Cello Emsemble - Highwic House, 3pm

The Mandolin Greengrass Band, Euro Danz- St George's Presbyterian Church, 2pm

Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces, Concert 2 - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2pm

Auckland District Brass Band Championships - Centennial Theatre, Auckland Grammar School, 9am



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Monday August 19

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Dr Jaz, Tuba Fats - Flamingo, Wellington

Open Mic Night Competition - Temple


OTHER


Hotwired
2 w FromScratch - SCAPA, University of Auckland



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Tuesday August 20

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Andrea, Chris Simmons, the Jamenco Duo, Michelle Nadja - Temple


OTHER


Hotwired
2 w FromScratch - SCAPA, University of Auckland



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Wednesday August 21

ROCK/POP


2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Roadhouse

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Kings Arms


DANCE/DJ


Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar

Bridge City Jazzmen - Gables

Menage A Trois - Cuba


COMEDY/OTHER


Random Axe of Comedy - Temple

Big Wednesday w Benjamin Crellin - Classic



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Thursday August 15

ROCK/POP


Mightyscoop, Drifter - Kings Arms

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Lincoln Green

2002 Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Hillcrest, Hamilton


DANCE/DJ


DJ Grant - Carlton

DJ Classic - Roadhouse


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Julie Mason - Cuba

Danny Sherer Benefit - Java Jive

Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar

Bell, Winch, Brown - London Bar


CLASSICAL/OTHER


Poetry w Nick Ascroft, Richard Reeve, Sonja Yellic, Corin Black, Kai Jensen, Di, Anna Jackson - Temple

Romancing the Night w the New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm

Peter and Katherine Watts - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1.10pm


COMEDY/CABARET

Barbara Sassy and the Riot Squad - Classic

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