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 this week

Daily music and comedy

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Upcoming events

Venue details

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Theatre this week

Playing Burton - Herald Theatre, to Fri Jun 7

Corpus Christi - Maidment Studio, to Sat Jun 8

Noises Off - Bruce Mason Centre, to Sat Jun 8

Sing-A-Long - A Sound of Music - Opera House, Wellington, Sat Jun 8-9; Civic, Sat Jun 15

Dance Fiesta w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - te tuhi, Sun Jun 9, 2pm

New Playwrights' Showcase - Unitec Dance Studio 2, to Sun Jun 9

The Lotus-Born Buddha w the Golden Lotus Theatre Company - Aotea Centre, Mon Jun 10, 7pm

The Taro King - Maidment Studio, from Wed Jun 12

Haywire - PumpHouse, to Sat Jun 15

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Friday June 7

ROCK/POP

The Newmatics, the Rudies, DJ Benny Lee, Big Matt, Tahuva - Kings Arms.

Contagious - O'Hagan's.

St Lucy; Hammond Gamble, Graham Brazier; Ash Road - Temple, 7pm; 8pm; 11.30pm.

Gorgeous George - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Albert St

Tourists, Heavy Jones Trio - Masonic.

DW Browne - De Brett.

8 Foot Sativa - Mill, New Plymouth.

Dodgy and th' Bastard - Bog.

Dave Grace, Split Second - New City, Sky City.

Goldenhorse, Steve Abel - Leigh Sawmill Cafe.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

Alternative Washing Machine - K Rd Ballroom.

Slinky w Guy Ornadel, Steve Thomas, Lucien Foort, Sharp Boys - Mid City Complex.

Detour - Mix.

Jamie Robertson, Mark Burgess - Galatos.

Snafu w Orphan, 1Pac, Too Big, Darin King - Fu Bar.

DJs Dan C, Rob Steele - Grand Circle.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra.

Kiwi Express - Richardson's Tavern.

John McGough - Roundabout Bar.

The Alibis - Java Jive.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm.

Druid - Claddagh.

Stephen Morton-Jones, Murray McNabb Trio - London Bar.

CLASSICAL

Katie Spencer and Jasmine Sun - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 1.05pm.

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Andrew Clay, Jeremy Elwood, Mike Loder, Sam Wills; the Late Show - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm.

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Saturday June 8

ROCK/POP

Aural Visions, Dirty Orange Machine, Golden Axe, Shawn Feeney - Temple.

Acoustic Junction - Paradigm.

Crush - Carlton.

The Verdict - Papakura RSA.

Hip, Steamer, Trevor - Kings Arms.

8 Foot Sativa - Sports Stadium, Mt Maunganui.

Banshee - Claddagh.

Tall Poppies - R'toto.

Split Second - New City, Sky City.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

Dawn Raid v Subtronix w Dawn Raid, Deceptikonz, III Semantics, Riddle, 48 Sonic, Phantom - Fu Bar.

Get Ya Freak On - main room, basement, Galatos.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly - Galatos lounge.

Stuckinajam - Cafe 223.

Pure N Sexy w Sam Hill, Jolyon - Mill, New Plymouth.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.

Electric w DJ Dick Johnson - Grand Circle.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Tuck & Patti, the Four Freshmen - Sky City Theatre.

Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra.

Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar.

Ham, Back II Basix - B-Sharp Bar, Hamilton.

Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSA.

The Ramblers - Java Jive.

Lorraine Havill, Built 4 Comfort - Jazz Bar.

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Hardware Cafe.

CLASSICAL

Latin Spectacular w Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Auckland Philharmonia - Aotea Centre, 7.30pm.

Filles et Mignonnes, Under the Grylls w Karen Grylls, Sheryl Clarke - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 7.30pm.

COMEDY

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


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Sunday June 9

ROCK/POP

Eyes 2 Zion, One Man's View, Emerge, Jon E, Yo Mama - Temple.

Acoustic Earfood - De Post, 4pm.

MG45 - Roundabout Bar.

Undressed w Marvey King, One Million Dollars, betchadupa - Kings Arms, 3pm.

DANCE/DJ

DJ Roberto - De Brett.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Jazz Explosion w Bruce Forman, John Fedchock, Michel Benebig, Malcolm McNeil, Brian Smith - Sky City Theatre.

Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra.

Kantuta - New City, Sky City.

Mike Walker, Phil Broadhurst, Julie Mason, Caitlin Smith, Jessie Bradshaw, Bennie Gunn, Grant Chilcott - Gables.

Druid - O'Hagan's.

Simien Keyboard Jazz - Jazz Bar, 3.30pm.

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, noon; 3.30pm; 7pm.

Secondary Schools' Contest Heat - London Bar, 1pm.

Grand Central Band - New Brew.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive.

Celtic Duo - Claddagh.

Peta, Max and Jimmy - Cook's Landing, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm.

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

COMEDY

Reckless w Auckland secondary school students - Silo, 7.30pm.

CLASSICAL

Bach Musica NZ - St Matthew-in-the-City, 5pm.

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Monday June 10

ROCK/POP

Vitamin S - Odeon.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.

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Tuesday June 11

ROCK/POP

Cardi, Magitone, Ravi Anita, Julz Nathan - Temple.

DANCE/DJ

DJ Silverbeat - Fu Bar.

CLASSICAL

Czech w the New Zealand String Quartet Programme 1 - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

COMEDY

Variety Show, Extreme Comique - New City, Sky City.

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Wednesday June 12

ROCK/POP

Anika Moa - Red Iguana, Whangarei.

Christy, Heidi Crawford, Andrea, Racheal Way-Tremain, Katie Scott, Caroline Till - Temple.

Six Foot High, Mystery Liquid - Kings Arms.

Variety Show, Rikoche - New City, Sky City.

Bazza Caitcheon - O'Hagan's.

DANCE/DJ

Paul Radley, Mister King - Fu Bar.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.

Extra Dimension Jazz - Cafe Riva.

University School of Jazz Night - Jazz Bar.

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm.

Spargo - Cuba.

The Val Le Mon Quartet - Gables.

James Ray, Beau Redding - Java Jive.

CLASSICAL

Czech w the New Zealand String Quartet Programme 2 - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday w Radar - Classic.

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Thursday June 13

ROCK/POP

Anika Moa - Beach St Cafe, Tauranga.

Twice Shy - O'Hagan's.

Drag St Trash - Kings Arms.

Stan Malcolm, Sirkle of Skruff, Spoilers - Temple.

Diane Ponzio, James Ray - Java Jive.

Dodgy and th' Bastard - Bog.

Krissie, Rikoche - New City, Sky City.

DANCE/DJ

Silk Cuts w Felicity - Bed.

DJs Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar.

DJ Grant - Carlton.

DJ Gringo - De Brett.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar.

The Lounge Associates - New Brew.

Allan Quennell Trio - London Bar.

CLASSICAL

Royal and SunAlliance Series Concert 8 w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

University of Auckland School of Music students - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1.10pm.

COMEDY

Comedy showcase w Jason Hoyte, Rhys Darby, Rob Callaghan, Sully O'Sullivan - Classic.