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

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 Wednesday

 Thursday

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Friday

ROCK/POP.

Betchadupa, PanAm, Deja Voodoo - Control Room.

Underground Resistance - Managers, Bleeders, Losing Face, We Dunno, Ritalin, Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

The Pelvic, Thunderhounds, Lojac - Pinnacle Club, St Benedict St, Newton, 9pm.

Zed - Altitude, Hamilton.

Carly Binding - Revert, Hamilton.

Slavetrader - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

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

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

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

Liquid - Empire, cnr Victoria and Nelson Sts, 10pm.

David Meredith - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Cruz Control - Pukekohe RSA, Edinburgh St.

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

Missing Link - Legends, 385 Great North Rd, Henderson, 7pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, Customs St.

DANCE/DJ/HIP-HOP.

Scribe - St James.

Playboys, Greg Churchill, Angela Fisken, OB1, Snitch - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

DJ Chris Cox, Zen, Isaac Aesili, Lewis McCallum - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Andy Vann, Bevan Keys, Spencer, Roger Perry, Ned Roy, Benwah, Page 3, Sambro, Karn Hall, Andy Day, Radley, Creed - Centro, Wyndham St.

Breakdown - Rob Salmon, Dick Johnson, Greg Churchill, Manuel Bundy, Roger Perry, Damon Riker - Wyndham St Bowling Club, 11pm.

Cesar, Blah Wobble, Jellyfish, Selecta Sam - lounge, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Salvation - Donald Bennett, Marty, Sam Hill, James Leuii, George Hladilo, main room, basement, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 10pm.

Dick Johnson, Greg Churchill, Rob Salmon, Roger Perry, Manuel Bundy, Damon Riker - Wyndham Bowling Club, 18 Wyndham St.

DJ Reminisce, Mike - Surgery Bar, Hobson St, 10pm.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Hopkins, Hopkins, Brown - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Gary Harvey and the Nightowls - Kaipara Tavern, 26 Commercial Rd, Helensville.

Murray McNabb Group - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Red Hot Pikelets - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.

John McGough - Springs Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs, 7pm.

Peta & the Wetas - On Bourbon St, 59 Rd, Devonport, 8pm.

Rufu Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 7pm.

COMEDY.

Comedy Showcase - Paul Ego, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Late & Loud - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

CLASSICAL.

Fiesta Latina - Auckland Philharmonia, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

Jubilation Gospel Choir - Alleluya Cafe, K Rd, 8.30pm.

DANCE.

Greenland: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 307 5000.

By Thunder - by Murray Hutchinson, directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, with Unitec graduating acting students, Unitec Theatre, Entry 1, Carrington Rd, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 815 3094 ext 7115.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph 0800 727 258.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph (09) 817 7658.

To Russia With Love - SiLo, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 300 3700.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, (and Saturday), 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Confusions - by Alan Ayckbourn, Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 473 9339.

Run For Your Wife - by R. Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont (and Saturday, Sunday). Ph (09) 445 6447.

The Storytellers - by Brian Way, Howick Children's Theatre, Uxbridge Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 537 4943.

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) - Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 8pm (and tomorrow). Ph (09) 534 1406.

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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS.

Backpackers and Adventure Expo - Aotea Centre, (and tomorrow) noon-8pm.

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



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Saturday

ROCK/POP.

Army of Darkness, Graveyard Rumble, 5th Threat - Kings Arms, France St.

Midnights - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Liquid - Empire, cnr Victoria and Nelson Sts, 10pm.

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

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

Missing Link - Palace, Victoria St, 8pm.

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

Chill Factor - Fireman's Arms, 27 Edinburgh St, Pukekohe.

Slacks - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, Customs St.

Verdict - Waihi Beach RSA, 19 Brighton Rd.

DANCE/DJ.

Mant, Cuffy, Ange - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

World Cup Disco - K Rd Ballroom, K Rd.

Disco Le Phat - Jarod Phillips, Andy Vann, Brendan Lawler, Sambro B2B, Benwah, Wyndham Bowling club, 18 Wyndham St.

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

DJ Ron, Joe - Surgery Bar, Hobson St, 10pm.

Road 2 Rio - Cesar, Sam E, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Radely, Zayn, Paul Dean - club, Centro, Wyndham St.

Damon, Trist - lounge, Centro, Wyndham St.

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

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Julie Mason Trio - London Bar, cnr Queen and Wellesley Sts.

Paua Fritters - New Lynn Organic Market, Todd Triangle, New Lynn, 10.30pm.

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

Peta & the Wetas - main street, St Heliers, 11am; Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 8pm.

Billy TK Jnr - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Bridge City Quartet - Counties Racing Club, Pukekohe, 11.30am.

John McGough - Springs Restaurant, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs, 6pm.

Truda Chadwick, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 8.30pm.

Bandidos - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, 7pm.

COMEDY.

Comedy Showcase - Paul Ego, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Saturday Night Late & Live - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

Opus Chamber Orchestra, Hamilton Civic Choir, Tauranga Civic Choir - St Paul's Collegiate Chapel, Hamilton, 7pm.

CLASSICAL.

Warwick Robinson - Music Theatre, 6 Symonds St, 7.30pm.

DANCE.

Circulus Antarcticus-Love and Virginity - St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington, 7.30pm.

Greenland: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Encore! Encore!: Auckland Dance Festival - Bruce Mason Centre, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Ph (09) 307 5000.

End of Year Dance Events: Auckland Dance Festival - Dance Studio One, Unitec, Carrington Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

OTHER.

Signer, kndnsr System Antix, Smutraker, Eu Jean Monomer, Culprit: Electro-Sonic Festival - Moth, O'Connell St, 9pm.

FAMILY.

Auckland City Highland Games - Three Kings Reserve, cnr Mt Eden and Mt Albert Rds, noon-5pm.

Glen Eden Christmas Parade - West Coast Rd, Glen Eden, 10am.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Grey Lynn Festival - Grey Lynn Park, off Dryden Ave, 9am.

Blockhouse Bay Primary School Mardi Gras - fundraiser, 584 Blockhouse Bay Rd, noon-4pm.

Festival of Holistic Health - Hamilton Gardens (and tomorrow).

Gypsy Fair - Innes Common, Hamilton, (and tomorrow), 9am-5pm.

Browns Bay Christmas Craft Fair - East Coast Bays Leisure Centre, Bute Rd, 9.30am-3pm.

Craft and Garden Show - War Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Ellerslie, 10am-3pm.

Garage Sale - St Annes Scout Group, Scout Hall, Russell Rd, Manurewa, 8am.

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Marcus Sellwood, Mike Scorey, Rodney, goodshirt; Tim Werry - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm; 7pm.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Julien Dyne, Cam Allan, Kevin Field - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Natasha Basset - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

Peta & a Weta - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

Simon Bluekeys Taylor - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.

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

Cats 'n' Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.

John Wilcox Trio - Hore & Trap, 3 Enfield St, Mt Eden, 1pm.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon; Muldoons, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Chet O'Connell, Malcolm McCallum - Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm.

Adrian Keeling, Mike Walker Trio - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St, 5pm.

Extra Dimension - Paper Moon, 176 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 5.30pm.

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

Maria O'Flaherty, Peter Common - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

James Ray - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 5pm.

Denis Hepi Quartet - New Brew, William Pickering Dr, Albany.

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

CLASSICAL.

Opus Chamber Orchestra, Hamilton Civic Choir, Tauranga Civic Choir - St Paul's Collegiate Chapel, Hamilton, 2.30pm.

COMEDY.

D'Arranged Marriage - Rajeeve Varma, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

DANCE.

Spanish Fiesta Dancers - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 2pm.

OTHER.

Muse, Max Scott, Stamford Plaza, Needletalk, 10 Acre Blok: Electro-Sonic Festival - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 7pm.

FAMILY.

Children's Workshop - for kids 5-12, celebrate biculturalism with the exhibition Chic Colonials: Ataahua, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

New Zealand Football Kingz v Marconi Stallions (Australia) - Ericsson Stadium, Beasley Ave, Penrose, 4.30pm.

Motat Live Day - Motat, Western Springs.

Kite Day - make and fly, Whenuapai Airbase, 10am-2pm.

Classic Wedding Cars Display - annual open day for engaged couples, 119 Captain Springs Rd, Onehunga, 10am-4pm.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Antiques and Collectables Fair - Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, 524 Blockhouse Bay Rd, 9.30am-2pm.

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

HIGHER LEARNING.

DNA: the X Factor - floor talk with curatorial assistant Steve McCraith, Auckland Museum, 2.30pm.

In Concert - Auckland Girls Grammar Kahurangi, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 1.30pm.

Reclaiming our Heritage - public lecture on how science and management are saving the tuatara, Rationalist House, 64 Symonds St, 7pm.


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Sunday

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - Marcus Sellwood, Mike Scorey, Rodney, goodshirt; Tim Werry - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm; 7pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Julien Dyne, Cam Allan, Kevin Field - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Natasha Basset - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

Peta & a Weta - Scalini's, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

Simon Bluekeys Taylor - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce.

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

Cats 'n' Jammers - Phoenix Italia, 31 Creek Rd, Drury, noon.

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

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Bricklane, 5 Clark St, New Lynn, 6pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon; Muldoons, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Chet O'Connell, Malcolm McCallum - Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 3pm.

Adrian Keeling, Mike Walker Trio - Muddy Farmer, 13 Wyndham St, 5pm.

Extra Dimension - Paper Moon, 176 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 5.30pm.

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

Maria O'Flaherty, Peter Common - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

James Ray - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, 5pm.

Denis Hepi Quartet - New Brew, William Pickering Dr, Albany.

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

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CLASSICAL.

Opus Chamber Orchestra, Hamilton Civic Choir, Tauranga Civic Choir - St Paul's Collegiate Chapel, Hamilton, 2.30pm.

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COMEDY.

D'Arranged Marriage - Rajeeve Varma, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

Maestro - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

DANCE.

Spanish Fiesta Dancers - PumpHouse, Manurere Ave, Takapuna, 2pm.

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OTHER.

Muse, Max Scott, Stamford Plaza, Needletalk, 10 Acre Blok: Electro-Sonic Festival - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 7pm.

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THEATRE.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business - Papakura Theatre Company, Off Broadway Theatre, Elliot St, Papakura, 2pm. Ph 0800 727 258.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 6pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 2pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

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FAMILY.

Children's Workshop - for kids 5-12, celebrate biculturalism with the exhibition Chic Colonials: Ataahua, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Football Kingz v Marconi Stallions (Australia) - Ericsson Stadium, Beasley Ave, Penrose, 4.30pm.

Motat Live Day - Motat, Western Springs.

Kite Day - make and fly, Whenuapai Airbase, 10am-2pm.

Classic Wedding Cars Display - annual open day for engaged couples, 119 Captain Springs Rd, Onehunga, 10am-4pm.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Antiques and Collectables Fair - Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, 524 Blockhouse Bay Rd, 9.30am-2pm.

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

Festival of Holistic Health - Hamilton Gardens.

Gypsy Fair - Innes Common, Hamilton, 9am-5pm.

GARDENING.

Trinity Garden Festival - 93 gardens in and around Auckland. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

DNA: the X Factor - floor talk with curatorial assistant Steve McCraith, Auckland Museum, 2.30pm.

In Concert - Auckland Girls Grammar Kahurangi, Auckland Art Gallery, Wellesley St, 1.30pm.

Reclaiming our Heritage - public lecture on how science and management are saving the tuatara, Rationalist House, 64 Symonds St, 7pm.

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Monday

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms, France St, 7.30pm.

Natasha Basset - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 8pm.

TWA Jimmies - Bunker, Mt Victoria, 8pm.

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DANCE.

Circulus Antarcticus-Love and Virginity - St Matthew-in-the-City, Wellesley St, 7.30pm.

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OTHER.

Rosy Parlane, Empirical, Signer, Dadsonic, Richard Francis: Electro-Sonic Festival - Scapa, 7pm.

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Trinity Garden Festival - 93 gardens in and around Auckland. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Zealand Modern - paintings and sculpture from the collection exhibition, Auckland Art Gallery, to Dec 7.

Pacific Jewellery - Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, to Dec 7.

Flaunt: Art/Fashion/Culture - Auckland Art Gallery, main gallery, to Feb 8.

The Design of Frank Carpay - Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Pompallier Te Hokinga Mai - The Journey Home, of the remains of Bishop Pompallier, Auckland Museum, to Jan 18.

Island Life - Robin White in Kiribati and NZ, Auckland Art Gallery, to Feb 8.


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Tuesday

ROCK/POP.

Zed - Irish Rover, Gisborne.

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OTHER.

Tim Coster, Golden Axe, Tom Ludvigson, Nigel Gavin, Sean Kerr v Drew: Electro-Sonic Festival - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 7pm.

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DANCE.

Circulus Antarcticus-Love and Virginity - St Matthew-in-the-City, Wellesley St, 12.15pm.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000 .

To Russia With Love - SiLo, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 300 3700.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) - Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 8pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.

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OTHER.

The Big OE Evening - information on working, living, studying or holidaying in the UK, West Lounge, Eden Park, 5.30pm-7.30pm.

The Spirit of Love - talk by spiritual leader, Mahatma Gandhi Centre, 145 New North Rd, Newton, 7.30pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

Amanda Watson and Richard Darbyshire - Morgan St Gallery, 9 Morgan St, Newmarket, to Nov 26.

A Woman's Perspective - group show, Ferner Galleries, 367 & 375 Parnell Rd, to Dec 10.

Addicted to Love - by Peter Stichbury, Starkwhite, 510 K Rd, to Dec 5.

Consider This - by Stephen Howard, Soca/Exit, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, to Dec 5.

Point Of View - by Robyn Gibson, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Dec 7.

Rules of Play - by Andre Sampson, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 5.

Curiosity Kills the Gap - 14 artists from Australia and New Zealand, Artspace, 300 K Rd, to Dec 20.

Arrangement - by Patrick Reynolds, John Leech Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 13.

New Works - by Stephan Huesch, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Nov 29.

Technomyths - by Alexis Hunter, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, Dec 5.

The Art of Turned Wood - Aotea Centre, to Nov 29

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Wednesday


ROCK/POP.

Terminus Est, Twitch, 2nd Theory - Kings Arms, France St, 8pm.

Op Shop, Stoods - Float, Princes Wharf, 7.30pm.

Zed - Shed 2, Napier.

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DANCE/DJ.

JRP - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

DJ Italo - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Blue Devils - Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

Acoustic Jam - Dave Alley, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Chet O'Connell, Malcolm McCallum - Degree, Viaduct Harbour, 9pm.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - On Bourbon St, 59 Victoria St, Devonport, 7pm.

Lloyd Kidd Quartet - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Bare - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

Big Wednesday - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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VARIETY.

South Seas Paradise - Jocelyn McQuaid, Dot Waddel, Rose Community Centre & Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, noon.

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DANCE.

End of Year Dance Events: Auckland Dance Festival - Dance Studio One, Unitec, Carrington Rd,. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

To Russia With Love - SiLo, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 300 3700.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) - Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 8pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.

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OTHER.

Culm, Marzuk.improv.nz, Mental Illness, Matt V v k5k, Mochi: Electro-Sonic Festival - Odeon, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 7pm.

Ellerslie Flower Show - Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Manurewa.

End of Extinction: Cloning the Tasmanian Tiger documentary - Auckland Museum, 3pm.

An Unsettled Spirit - Professor Terry Sturm talks about his new book, Ferndale House, Mt Albert, 9.30am-11.30am.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.

EXHIBITIONS.

A Woman's Perspective - group show, Ferner Galleries, 367 & 375 Parnell Rd, to Dec 10.

Addicted to Love - by Peter Stichbury, Starkwhite, 510 K Rd, to Dec 5.

Consider This - by Stephen Howard, Soca/Exit, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, to Dec 5.

Point Of View - by Robyn Gibson, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Dec 7.

Rules of Play - by Andre Sampson, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 5.

Curiosity Kills the Gap - 14 artists from Australia and New Zealand, Artspace, 300 K Rd, to Dec 20.

Arrangement - by Patrick Reynolds, John Leech Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 13.

New Works - by Stephan Huesch, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Nov 29.

Technomyths - by Alexis Hunter, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, Dec 5.

The Art of Turned Wood - Aotea Centre, to Nov 29

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Thursday

ROCK/POP.

Ladyfest - Geofferetta, Justine Smith, Silk, Karen Hutner, Kim Haliday, Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Sing Sing - Anthony Gold, Phil Stoodley, Float, Princes Wharf, 8pm.

Zed - Angus Inn, Lower Hutt.

8 Foot Sativa, Wrath - Underground, New Plymouth.

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

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

David Meredith - Reva's, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Catch - London Shed, 505 Pakuranga Rd.

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DANCE/DJ.

Karn Hall - Ink Bar, 268 K Rd.

Isaac Aesili, Chris Cox - Rakinos, 35 High St.

Victoria - Seventy Six, 76 Pitt St.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Electric Jam - Rockin' Lockins, Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 9.30pm.

Open Mic - Mark Anthony, Jazz Bar, Rutland St.

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

Dan Papirany, Pete McGregor - MLC Cafe, Queen St, 5pm.

Shayn Wils - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 7.30pm.

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DANCE.

Greenland: Auckland Dance Festival - Auckland Performing Arts Centre, 100 Motions Rd. Ph (09) 307 5000.

End of Year Dance Events: Auckland Dance Festival - Dance Studio One, Unitec, Carrington Rd,. Ph (09) 307 5000.

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COMEDY.

Bare - Covert Theatre, 84 K Rd, 8pm.

Comedy Showcase - Jeremy Corbett, Classic, Queen St, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Denis McCombe - organ music, St David's, 70 Khyber Pass Rd, Grafton, noon.

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VARIETY.

South Seas Paradise - Jocelyn McQuaid, Dot Waddel, Rose Community Centre & Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, noon.

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THEATRE.

Ladies Night - Auckland Theatre Company, Sky City Theatre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Sylvia - Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 8pm. Ph (09) 817 7658.

To Russia With Love - SiLo, Lower Greys Ave, 8pm. Ph (09) 300 3700.

Season's Greetings - by Alan Ayckbourn, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Springs St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Romeo and Juliet - one act play version, Mt Albert Memorial Hall, 869 New North Rd, Mt Albert, 10am; noon; 2pm; 7.15pm. Ph (09) 302 2615.

Run For Your Wife - by R Cooney, Rose Garden Community Theatre, School Rd, Belmont, 8pm. Ph (09) 445 6447.

It's My Party (and I'll Die if I Want To) - Howick Little Theatre, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, 8pm. Ph (09) 534 1406.

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OTHER.

Ellerslie Flower Show - Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Manurewa.

Asian Writing and Readers - Susan Roberts, Soo Lee Lim, Tze Ming Mok, Suzanne Schokman, Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.

Someday, Somewhere - Japanese film screening, lecture theatre B28, Auckland University, Alfred St, 7.30pm.

The Sky Tonight - planetarium show and possible telescope viewing, Stardome Observatory, One Tree Hill Domain, 7pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

A Woman's Perspective - group show, Ferner Galleries, 367 & 375 Parnell Rd, to Dec 10.

Addicted to Love - by Peter Stichbury, Starkwhite, 510 K Rd, to Dec 5.

Consider This - by Stephen Howard, Soca/Exit, 5 Kingdon St, Newmarket, to Dec 5.

Point Of View - by Robyn Gibson, Warwick Henderson Gallery, 32 Bath St, Parnell, to Dec 7.

Rules of Play - by Andre Sampson, Oedipus Rex Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 5.

Curiosity Kills the Gap - 14 artists from Australia and New Zealand, Artspace, 300 K Rd, to Dec 20.

Arrangement - by Patrick Reynolds, John Leech Gallery, Khartoum Place, to Dec 13.

New Works - by Stephan Huesch, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Nov 29.

Technomyths - by Alexis Hunter, Whitespace, 1 Morgan St, Newmarket, Dec 5.

The Art of Turned Wood - Aotea Centre, to Nov 29