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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 in season

Daily music, shows, and events

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

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 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday


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Theatre in season

Chess - Harlequin Theatre, from Fri Jun 22

Peter Pan - Uxbridge Gallery, to Sun Jul 1

The Hairy Mclary Show - Maidment Theatre, from Wed Jul 4

Ponsonby Road - Maidment Studio, to Jul 14

Oliver - Centrestage, Orewa, to Jul 14

King Arthur - Rose Centre, to Jul 14

Naked Samoans - The Trilogy - Aotea Centre, to Sat Jun 30

The Chuck You Tour w David Strassman - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, Fri Jun 29; Wellington Convention Centre Town Hall, Wellington, Sat Jun 30

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Maidment, to Sat Jun 30

Ihi FrENZy w the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Society - Aotea Centre, to Sun Jul 1

Taonga of the Pacific Rim: The De Croy Arts Trust Award Winners - Auckland Town Hall, Mon Jul 2, 7 pm

Taonga of the Pacific Rim: The Unesco Contemporary Youth Concert - Auckland Town Hall, Tue Jul 3, 7 pm

Witi Ihimaera's Women Far Walking - State Theatre, Palmerston North, Jul 4-7

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Friday June 29

ROCK/POP

Reggae Uprising Part 3 w Leviticus Shallom, Deek Levi - Galatos.

Augustino, Pluto, Ed Gains Experience - Kings Arms.

Contagious - Harp and Crown.

Hush - Horse & Trap.

cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals, Bruce Mason Centre.

Private Eye - De Brett.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellserlie.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.

Asteroid Andy, the Void, Ishtar - downstairs, Masonic.

Dozer - upstairs, Masonic.

Hands Off - Finnegans, Poenamo.

Sand Hog - Basix.

DANCE/DJ

The Mercenaries - Cause Celebre.

DJ Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Box.

Lil Duanee, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos.

Smack, DJ Smoking Joe - Surgery Bar.

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos.

Hinemoana Baker, Tyree Robertson - Temple.

Julie Mason, the Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar.

Caitlin Smith- Otto's Sapphire Room.

Soul Sax Plus - Luna Cafe, Hahei.

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.

Middle Eastern Kurdish music and poetry - Odeon Cafe.

Feck - Dog's Bollix.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra.

The Glen Moffatt Band - Java Jive.


COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Jeremy Elwood; Late & Live - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

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

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Saturday June 30

ROCK/POP

International Reggae Day Celebrations w Jah Love Muzik Jeremiah, Culture Dan - Galatos.

Fresh Fest w Boo Yaa Tribe - Auckland Town Hall.

Blue Velvet, Jah'na, Jamie Stone - Temple.

Diane Ponzio, Audio Zephyr - Java Jive.

cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional final Powerstation.

Private Eye - De Brett.

Contagious - Fireman's Arms.

Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Wairau.

Kitset, Marineville - Kings Arms.

Club Nerd - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie.

Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany.

X-Static - Finnegans, Poenamo.

Ancient Youth - Brewhouse, Poenamo.

DANCE/DJ

The Mercenaries, Selectah Sam - Cause Celebre.

Smack, DJ Smoking Joe - Surgery Bar.

Mr Big Stuff, Selectah Sam - Galatos.

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Karen Hunter - Eggs-Centric Care, Whitianga.

Kip Tipuna, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra.

Jason Jones Quartet - London Bar.

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.

Sangha - Aotea Square Market, noon.

Jews Brothers - Rakinos.

COMEDY

Micetro; Saturday Night Late - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.

Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Jeremy Elwood; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

CLASSICAL

Last Night of the Proms w the Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30 pm.

Hayley Westenra - Founders Theatre, Hamilton.


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Sunday July 1

ROCK/POP

Dave Alley, Pan Am, Rubicon - Kings Arms, 3 pm.

cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals, Forum North, Whangarei.

Chris Knox - Auckland Art Gallery, New Gallery, 3 pm.

DANCE/DJ

DJ Mark - De Brett.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms, 7 pm.

Murray Tanner Trio - Horse & Trap.

Outspoken w performance poets and actors - Temple.

Brian Smith-George Chisholm Trio - Brickhouse.

Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Java Jive.

Soul Sax Plus - Princes Faire, noon.

Sean and Rodney, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix.

Manuel Gomez - Alhambra.

John McGough - Roundabout Bar.

Wurlitzer Pipe Organ w Ken Double - Hollywood Cinema, 2 pm.

Kiwi Express - Our Local.

COMEDY

Soap - Covert Theatre.

CLASSICAL

Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 6 pm.

The Festival of the Performing Arts Vocal Section Aria Section, Premier Award Finals, Senior Instrumental Section Recital Award - Performing Arts Academy, University of Waikato, 7.30 pm.

The Choir of St Matthew-in-the-city - St Andrew's Church, Cambridge, 4 pm.

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Monday July 2

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.

Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso.

COMEDY

Raw Comedy w Cal Wilson - Classic.

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Tuesday July 3

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Karen q Temple - Temple.

CLASSICAL

Hayley Westenra - Aotea Centre.


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Wednesday July 4

ROCK/POP

The Radio Kings - Kings Arms.

The Believers - Copper Joe's.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Stan Malcolm Hinemoana Baker, Sydney, Michael Rudd - Temple.

Dave McCrae, Joy Yates, Jade McCrae - Gables.

Dave Alley - Java Jive.

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.
Brendon Ham and Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday - Classic.

More or Less; the Lab - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.

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Thursday July 5

ROCK/POP

Stardrunk, Stormfish - Kings Arms.

Liquid - Copper Joe's.

DANCE/DJ

Manuel Bundy, John Highsted - Tabac.

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Benjamin Crellin - Classic.

The Eliminator; the Lab - Covert, 8 pm; 10 pm.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Greg Tell Trio - London Bar.

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