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

101 Dalmations - Uxbridge Gallery, Fri Sep 14-16, Fri Sep 21-22


Ennio Marchetto - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 15


Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music - Civic, Sat Sep 15


The Field w the Irish Theatre Group - Aotea Centre, to Sun Sep 16


Showcase 2001 A Celebration of Talent - Auckland Town Hall, Sun Sep 16, 4 pm


The Hunchback of Notre-Dame w Theatre Stampede - Aotea Centre, from Wed Sep 19


The Last Laugh - Maidment Studio, to Fri Sep 28


A Streetcar Named Desire - Maidment Theatre, to Sat Sep 29


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Friday September 14

ROCK/POP


Glenn Tilbrook - Galatos

Mordor, Soda, Alternative Dischord - Masonic

The D4 - Junction, Thames

Roofdog, Skivvy - Notes Bar

Paul Kelly - St James

Kitsch, Minus Title, My Two Dollars - Kings Arms

Fang, Pine, Plasticene - Ward Lane, Hamilton

Chill Factor, Rikoche - Immigrant

Russell French - Orchards, Lincoln Green

Gerry Lee and the Desotos - New City Bar, Sky City

Tall Poppies - O'Hagans

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Lincoln Green

Kick - Rose & Crown

NZ Beatles Tribute Show - Playhouse

Overdrive - Basix


DANCE/DJ


Nick Warren, OB1, Sam Hill, Soane, Bevan Keys, Greg Churchill - Ellerslie Racecourse

Aotearoa Hip Hop Summit w Tha Liks, Steve Rifkind, Ken Swift, Spicktacular, Daim - the Edge

DJ Mariano - Havana, Ibiza

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Polo Lounge

Mahinarangi Tocker - Temple

Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar

Hot House Quartet - Otto's Sapphire Room

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos

Candy and Jazztrack - Gables

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall

Ghengis Carney - Dog's Bollix

Soul Sax Plus - Evian's Cafe, National Park


COMEDY


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

Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay; the Late Show w Benjamin Crellin - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm


CLASSICAL


New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall


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Saturday September 15

ROCK/POP


Glenn Tilbrook - Indigo, Wellington

Twist and Shout: The Ultimate Beatles Review - Aotea Centre

NYAB - Notes Bar

Rikoche - Sputniks, Planet Hollywod Complex

Tall Poppies - Carlton

Fang, Pine, Plasticene, the Brunettes - Kings Arms

Gerry Lee and the Desotos - New City Bar, Sky City

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Governors, Hamilton

Time-Out - Brickhouse

Kick - Rose & Crown

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Being the Boss - Playhouse


DANCE/DJ


Aotearoa Hip Hop Summit w Tha Liks, Steve Rifkind, Ken Swift, Spicktacular, Daim - the Edge

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

DJ Nocturnal - Basix

DJ Mariano - Havana, Ibiza

DJ Lizard - Copper Joe's


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSA

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra

The Alibis - Java Jive

Hayley Barker and the Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar

Tony Hopkins Trio - Rakinos

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix

Soul Sax Plus - Evian's Cafe, National Park


COMEDY


Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Sky City Theatre

Comedy Showcase w Todd Hanford; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm


CLASSICAL


Bach Musica NZ - Holy Trinity Cathedral

Young Voices at Twilight - Whittakers Musical Museum, Waiheke Island, 5 pm

Blockbusters from stage and screen w the APO, Tina Cross, Jackie Clarke - Bruce Mason Centre


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Sunday September 16

ROCK/POP


Paul Kelly - Paramount Theatre, Wellington

Undressed w Dave Gideon, Chris Matthews, Tyree & Hinemoana; the Neil Diamond Tribute Show - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7.30 pm

Suzanne Lynch, Steve Larkins - Alto Casino, Sky City


DJ/DANCE


DJ Mariano - Ibiza


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 1 pm

John McGough - Roundabout Bar

Kantuta - New City Bar, Sky City

Side Effects - Alhambra

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

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

Sean and Rodney - Dog's Bollix

Lounge Associates; Grant P Chilcott; Lost in Vegas - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 4 pm; 7.30 pm

McSweeney Brothers - Immigrant


CLASSICAL


Auckland Philharmonia w Uwe Grodd - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30 pm (pre-concert talk 6.30 pm)

Royal NZ Navy Brass Quintet - St George's Presbyterian Church, Takapuna, 2 pm


COMEDY


Soap - Covert Theatre

Kevin Bloody Wilson - Bruce Mason Centre


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Monday September 17

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso


COMEDY


Raw Pulp w Rob Callaghan - Classic


CLASSICAL


Vienna Quartets w the Auer Quartet - Auckland Town Hall


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Tuesday September 18

CLASSICAL


Celestial Cello w Maria Kliegel, Nina Tichman - Auckland Town Hall


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Wednesday September 19

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Menage a Trois - Cuba

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Polo Lounge

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

Jazz House Jam - Otto's Sapphire Room

Dave Alley - Java Jive

Wood, Winch & Brown - Gables

Open Mic - Dog's Bollix


COMEDY


More or Less - Covert Theatre

Big Wednesday w Jeremy Corbett - Classic


CLASSICAL


Stabat Mater w Maria Keohane, Maria Kliegel, Uwe Grodd, Matteo Napoli, Auer Quartet - Auckland Town Hall 7.30 pm (pre-concert alk 6.30 pm)

Fascinating Women w the New Zealand Opera - Bruce Mason Centre, 6 pm


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Thursday September 20

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Allan Quennell Trio - London Bar

Jam Night - Java Jive

Kerrin and Derek - Dog's Bollix


COMEDY/OTHER


The Eliminator - Covert Theatre

Comedy Showcase w Benjamin Crellin - Classic


CLASSICAL


Royal & SunAlliance Series 2001, Concert 4 w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm (Pre-concert talk 7 pm)