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

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

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Friday

TODAY.

ROCK/POP.

The Coolies, Gladeyes, DJ Dunk Donut - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - Altitude, Hamilton.

Deja Voodoo, Grande Cobra, Killmore - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9.30pm.

Sushi, Naquadah, Remedy, Shudda, the Path - Masonic, 29 King Edward Pde, Devonport.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - final, Regent on Broadway, Manawatu.

TNT Music Factor - Naval and Family, K' Rd, 9pm.

BJ, Emma Paki, Vauxhall - Temple, Queen St.

Rainy Days - Real Groovy, Queen St, 6.30pm.

Pulse - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Chill Factor - Rock Shed, 491 Pakuranga Rd, Highland Park.

Verdict - Golden Cross, Waihi.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St.

Addictive - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom, 8.30pm.

Phil Stoods - Pog Mahone's 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

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

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

Out of the Blue - Jolly Farmer, 200 Gt South Rd, Drury.

Budawick - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd Papakura.

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DANCE/DJ.

House of Downtown - Bar Bodega, Wellington.

Dan Payne, the Fly, Hoani - lounge bar, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

Manuel Bundy, Cian, Submariner, Downtown Brown - bassment Bar, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 10pm.

Cian, Chris Cox, Isaac Aesili, Kelly Kahukiwa - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St.

Grant Marshall, Karl Walker, Emma Green - Cardiac, 1 High St, 6pm.

Claire Del, Cuffy, JRP - Ink Bar, 268b K Rd.

Greg Churchill, Timmy Schumacher v Baitercell, Page 3, Snitch, 2 Dark, Jason Howson, A Spark - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

DJ Sir-Vere, P-Money, Scribe, Pari, DJ Logikal, MC Blayzed, Fast Crew, DJ Phatmospheric, Orphan, Mouli, DJ Manchoo, 4130, D-Form, Frontline - Fu, 166 Queen St.

Roger Perry, Soane, Scandal - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Andy Vann, Junior - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

DJ Henrique - Mexican Cafe, 67 Victoria St.

DJ Suze - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

Tanner-Barwick Quintet - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Craig; Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 5pm; 9.30pm.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra, 283 Ponsonby Rd, 9pm.

Jessie Bradshaw, Jim Joll - 813 Cafe, Captain Scott and Wilson Rd, Glen Eden, 7.30pm.

Kip Tipuna, Nimbus - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 8pm.

Simon 'Bluekeys' Taylor, Blue Devils - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

David Meredith - Reva's on the Waterfront, 31 Quayside, Whangarei.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

Grant Winterburn - Pog Mahone's, 108 Ponsonby Rd, noon.

Tree Fellas - Muldoon's Irish Bar, Moana Ave, Orewa, 8pm.

CLASSICAL.

NZSO: Great Classics 3- Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm.

The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Class Act Opera, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, 6pm.

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COMEDY.

Smacked Up - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood, Mike Loder, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

Late 'n' Loud - Classic, Queen St, 10.30pm.

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Kiwimana - Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

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BALLET.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotea Centre, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

THEATRE.

Crave - by Sarah Kane, Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland St. (and Saturday) Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 84226.

Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, PumpHouse, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 489 8360.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm (and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6.30pm). Ph (09) 636 7322.

Top Girls - by Caryl Churchill, with Stage Two Productions, Maidment Studio, 7.30pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 308 2383.

Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre (and Saturday). Ph (09) 534 1406.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm (and Saturday, 2pm, 8pm). Ph (09) 818 8791.

Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 817 7658.

The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, directed by Raymond Hawthorne, Unitec, Enrance One, Carrington Rd, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 815 3094.

Ride! Ride! - musical with Pilgrim Productions, Theatre Pitt, 78 Pitt St, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 627 1143.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm (and Saturday). Ph (09) 308 2383.

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SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Mint Chicks, Bolbox Rex, This Night Creeps, Bleeders - main room, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 8pm.

Larry Normans, Subtract, the Unusuals - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - Backgammon Club, Kaponga.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - Auckland Girls' Grammar School, heat.

Pulse - Sky City, 9pm.

Acoustic Saturday - Charlotte Johansen, Bloody Mary, Claire Holmes, Michelle Kazor, Brooke Fraser, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Drones - Temple, Queen St, midnight.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Contagious - Rose & Crown, 69 Customs St.

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

No Illusions - Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Great North Rd, 5.30pm.

Rhythm and Groove - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

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

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Split Second - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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DANCE/DJ.

House of Downtown - Eutopia, New Plymouth.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge bar, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

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

Karl Walker, Grant Marshall - Cardiac, 1 High St, 11pm.

Linkage - Rob Salmon, Roger Perry, Phillipa, Chris Cox, Camille, Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Lagered - DJ Sample Gee, Town Hall, Wellington.

Solly, Benwah, Andy Vann - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Twist Em, Damon - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Darin King, Chaye D, Silverbet, Simon Flower, Jack Schmidt - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Presha, 48 Sonic, Riddle, Pots, Nick D, Phantom, Mr Secret, B-L, Omen, Climate - Fu, 166 Queen St.

DJ Henrique - Mexican Cafe, 67 Victoria St.

DJ Reminise - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

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

John McGough - Francoli, 124 Main Highway, Ellerslie, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Gahu - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

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

Swing Easy Trio - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Blue Jaffas - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Steve Cook - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh.

Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, John Wilcox, Bob Ewing - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Ponsonby Pill Billys - Pog Mahone's, 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, Takapuna.

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COMEDY.

Smacked Up - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood, Mike Loder, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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

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CLASSICAL.

NZSO: Great Classics 3 - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

Three Mezzos - Kumeu Community Centre, Access Rd, 7.30pm.

The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, 2pm, 7.30pm.

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THEATRE.

(see Friday's listings).

Mum's the Word - Municipal Theatre, Napier, 7.30pm.

BALLET.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotea Centre, 2.30pm; 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

FAMILY.

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

Ellerslie Community Expo 2003 - local community groups, music, dance, cultural interests and performances, Ellerslie Town Square, Main Highway, 11am-3pm.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Garage Sale and Cake Stall - Kohimarama/Mission Bay Plunket, 24 Kohimarama Rd, 9am.

Gladstone School Garage Sale - Seaview Tce, Mt Albert, 8am-noon.

Community Car Boot Sale and Market - Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 8am-11.30pm.

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

Devonport Village Craft Market - Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 9.30am-3pm.

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

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HIGHER LEARNING.

Feng Shui Made Easy - workshop, BNZ tower, level 3, 125 Queen St, 9am-1pm. Ph 021 332 008.

Scriptwriting Workshop - All Saints Church, Ponsonby Rd, 10am-4pm. Ph (09) 626 3474.

Calligraphy Workshop - Corban Estate Arts Centre, Great North Rd, Henderson, 10am. Ph (09) 838 4455.

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GARDENING.

Native Planting at Whenua Rangatira - Orakei Marae car park, 59 Kitemoana St, Orakei, 10am.

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SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - John Barker, Heavy Jones Trio, Sarah - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

James Ray, All Torn Up, Radio Kings - Kings Arms, France St, 7pm.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - High Fliers, Palmerston North.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - heat, Bruce Mason Centre.

Power Poles - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, 6.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGown - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Titirangi Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, noon.

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

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Pip Harker Trio - Landing, 2 Onehunga Harbour Rd, 4pm.

Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 6.30pm.

Attitude - open mic, Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd, 5pm.

Sue Dyson - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Espsom, 7pm.

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

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray Duo - Poenamo Hotel, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

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

Maria O'Flaherty, John Wilcox - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

Society Jazzmen - Titirangi RSA, 502 South Titirangi Rd, 6pm.

Peta, Max - Scalini's Restaurant, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Ted Kinsella - Muldoon's Irish Bar, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Nairobi Trio - PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Alexa Still - Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra - St Matthew-in-the-City, Federal St, 2.30pm.

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BALLET.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotea Centre, 2.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

THEATRE.

(see Friday's listing) .

FAMILY.

Time in Motion - Auckland's night life and cafe society over the last 100 years, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

Auckland Spaniel Club Ribbon Parade - Albany Community Hall, Library Lane, grooming training 1.20pm; judging 2pm.

Children's Drawing Tour - children make an abstract city scene after viewing Milan Mrkusich's New Zealand Modern work, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Motat, Great North Rd.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Audio - Improvisers Phil Dadson and Matt Brennan in concert at Anne Noble's exhibition States of Grace, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 3pm.

The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny screening - by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, J2, Auckland College of Education, 2.30pm. Ph (09) 575 5051.

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GARDENDING.

Waikato Orchid Society Winter Show - Rotary Lounge, Hamilton Gardens, 1.30pm-4pm.

Subtropicals Society Display and Market - Freemans Bay Community Centre, 59 Hepburn St, 10am-5pm.

Hamlins Hill/Mutukaroa Native Planting - main entrance Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 1.30pm-4pm.

Native Planting at Churchill Park - Guides carpark, Kinsale Ave, Glendowie, 9.30am.


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Saturday

SATURDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Mint Chicks, Bolbox Rex, This Night Creeps, Bleeders - main room, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 8pm.

Larry Normans, Subtract, the Unusuals - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - Backgammon Club, Kaponga.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - Auckland Girls' Grammar School, heat.

Pulse - New City, Sky City, Federal St, 9pm.

Acoustic Saturday - Charlotte Johansen, Bloody Mary, Claire Holmes, Michelle Kazor, Brooke Fraser, Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Drones - Temple, Queen St, midnight.

2 Strokes - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Contagious - Rose and Crown, 69 Customs St.

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

No Illusions - Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Great North Rd, 5.30pm.

Rhythm and Groove - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

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

Dogs Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Split Second - Doc Beggs, 6 Lodge St, Pukekohe.

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DANCE/DJ.

House of Downtown - Eutopia, New Plymouth.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge bar, Galatos, 17 Galatos St, 9pm.

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

Karl Walker, Grant Marshall - Cardiac, 1 High St, 11pm.

Linkage - Rob Salmon, Roger Perry, Phillipa, Chris Cox, Camille, Ink Bar, 268 K' Rd.

Lagered - DJ Sample Gee, Town Hall, Wellington.

Solly, Benwah, Andy Vann - club, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Twist Em, Damon - lounge, Centro, 26 Wyndham St.

Darin King, Chaye D, Silverbet, Simon Flower, Jack Schmidt - Fu Bar, 166 Queen St.

Presha, 48 Sonic, Riddle, Pots, Nick D, Phantom, Mr Secret, B-L, Omen, Climate - Fu, 166 Queen St.

DJ Henrique - Mexican Cafe, 67 Victoria St.

DJ Reminise - Roadhouse, 238 Gt South Rd, Papakura.

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

John McGough - Francoli, 124 Main Highway, Ellerslie, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Gahu - Victoria Park Market, Victoria St, noon.

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

Swing Easy Trio - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Blue Jaffas - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 9.30pm.

Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar, cnr Wellesley and Queen Sts.

Steve Cook - Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh.

Carl Mose - 813 Cafe, 16 Captain Scott Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm.

Peta Siu'lepa, John Wilcox, Bob Ewing - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6.30pm.

Ponsonby Pill Billys - Pog Mahone's, 108 Ponsonby Rd, 9.30pm.

Denny Behrens - Spencer on Byron, 9 Byron Ave, Takapuna.

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COMEDY.

Smacked Up - Benjamin Crellin, Classic, Queen St, 7pm.

Comedy Showcase - Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood, Mike Loder, Classic, Queen St, 8.30pm.

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

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CLASSICAL.

Great Classics 3 - NZSO, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

Three Mezzos - Kumeu Community Centre, Access Rd, 7.30pm.

The Barber of Seville - NBR NZ Opera, Class Act Opera, Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga, 2pm, 7.30pm.

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OTHER.

Deadly Weapons screening - trash classic, soundtrack with the Loop Gurus, Capitol, Dominion Rd, Balmoral, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotea Centre, 2.30pm; 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Mum's the Word - Municipal Theatre, Napier, 7.30pm. ph (09) 307 5000.

Crave - by Sarah Kane, last night, Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, 74 Shortland St. Ph (09) 373 7599 ext. 84226.

Godspell - rock musical with the Real Theatre Company, last night, PumpHouse, 8pm. Ph (09) 489 8360.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Top Girls - by Caryl Churchill, with Stage Two Productions, last night, Maidment Studio, 7.30am. Ph (09) 308 2383.

Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre. Ph (09) 534 1406.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 2pm; 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

Arcadia - by Tom Stoppard, last night, performed by Titirangi Drama, Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House. Ph (09) 817 7658.

The Crucible - by Arthur Miller, last night, directed by Raymond Hawthorne, Unitec, Enrance One, Carrington Rd, 8pm. Ph (09) 815 3094.

Ride! Ride! - musical with Pilgrim Productions, last night, Theatre Pitt, 78 Pitt St, 8pm. Ph (09) 627 1143.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

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FAMILY.

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

Waikato International Badminton Tournament - Waikato Badminton Stadium, Dey St, Hamilton.

Ellerslie Community Expo 2003 - local community groups, music, dance, cultural interests and performances, Ellerslie Town Square, Main Highway, 11am-3pm.

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS.

Garage Sale and Cake Stall - Kohimarama/Mission Bay Plunket, 24 Kohimarama Rd, 9am.

Gladstone School Garage Sale - Seaview Tce, Mt Albert, 8am-noon.

Community Car Boot Sale and Market - Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, 8am-11.30pm.

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

Devonport Village Craft Market - Harmony Hall, Wynyard St, 9.30am-3pm.

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

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HIGHER LEARNING.

Feng Shui Made Easy - workshop, BNZ tower, level 3, 125 Queen St, 9am-1pm. Ph 021 332 008.

Scriptwriting Workshop - All Saints Church, Ponsonby Rd, 10am-4pm. Ph (09) 626 3474.

Calligraphy Workshop - Corban Estate Arts Centre, Great North Rd, Henderson, 10am. Ph (09) 838 4455.

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Work - Paul Radford, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jul 12.

Satan, My Love, and Others - Liz Maw, Ican Anthony, 312 Karangahape Rd, to Jul 12.

Ten prints from 1977 Ponsonby Business Calendar - to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Robin Morrison, FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Sep 5.

Matariki Exhibition - Kura Contemporary Ethnic Art Gallery, PWC Tower, 188 Quay St.

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GARDENING.

Native Planting at Whenua Rangatira - Orakei Marae car park, 59 Kitemoana St, Orakei, 10am.

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Sunday

SUNDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Undressed - John Barker, Heavy Jones Trio, Sarah - Kings Arms, France St, 2pm.

James Ray, All Torn Up, Radio Kings - Kings Arms, France St, 7pm.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - High Fliers, Palmerston North.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - heat, Bruce Mason Centre.

Power Poles - R'Toto, 134 Hurstmere Rd, 6.30pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Caitlin Smith, Phillipa Ewen, Vanessa McGown - Opus, 43 Ponsonby Rd, 5pm.

Soul Sax Plus - Titirangi Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Rd, noon.

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

Paco Campana - Jazz Bar, Rutland St, 2pm.

Pip Harker Trio - Landing, 2 Onehunga Harbour Rd, 4pm.

Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 6.30pm.

Attitude - open mic, Cask and Cleaver, 559 Dominion Rd, 5pm.

Sue Dyson - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Espsom, 7pm.

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

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive, Pompallier Tce, 10pm.

Brendon Ham, James Ray Duo - Poenamo Hotel, Northcote Rd, 3.30pm.

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

Maria O'Flaherty, John Wilcox - Bricklane, Clarke St, New Lynn, 6pm.

Society Jazzmen - Titirangi RSA, 502 South Titirangi Rd, 6pm.

Peta, Max - Scalini's Restaurant, 429 Tamaki Dr, St Heliers, noon.

Pete McGregor Trio - Addiction, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, 2.30pm.

Ted Kinsella - Muldoon's Irish Bar, Moana Ave, Orewa, 5pm.

Nairobi Trio - PumpHouse Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL.

Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Alexa Still - Auckland Town Hall, 6pm.

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra - St Matthew-in-the-City, Federal St, 2.30pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotea Centre, 2.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

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FAMILY.

Time in Motion - Auckland's night life and cafe society over the last 100 years, Auckland Museum, 3pm.

Waikato International Badminton Tournament - Waikato Badminton Stadium, Dey St, Hamilton.

Auckland Spaniel Club Ribbon Parade - Albany Community Hall, Library Lane, grooming training 1.20pm; judging 2pm.

Children's Drawing Tour - children make an abstract city scene after viewing Milan Mrkusich's New Zealand Modern work, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 2pm. Ph (09) 307 4540.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Motat, Great North Rd.

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EXHIBITIONS.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.

Aperture - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to May 31.

Three Cameras in New Guinea - missionaries photographs of Papua New Guinea, Auckland Museum, to Aug 10.

Metaform 03 - furniture from the Metaform 03 design competition, Auckland Museum, to Sep 7.

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HIGHER LEARNING.

In Audio - Improvisers Phil Dadson and Matt Brennan in concert at Anne Noble's exhibition States of Grace, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, 3pm.

The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny screening - by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, J2, Auckland College of Education, 2.30pm. Ph (09) 575 5051.

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GARDENDING.

Waikato Orchid Society Winter Show - Rotary Lounge, Hamilton Gardens, 1.30pm-4pm.

Subtropicals Society Display and Market - Freemans Bay Community Centre, 59 Hepburn St, 10am-5pm.

Hamlins Hill/Mutukaroa Native Planting - main entrance Great South Rd, Mt Wellington, 1.30pm-4pm.

Native Planting at Churchill Park - Guides carpark, Kinsale Ave, Glendowie, 9.30am.


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Monday

MONDAY.

ROCK/POP.

CokeSmokefreeRockquest 2003 - heat, Mount Sport Stadium, Tauranga.

Open Mic - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Diane Ponzio - Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport, 8pm.

Open Mic Night Competition final - Sedan Delivery, Jacob Hechter, Shane Hinton, Niki, Temple Dan, Tim Gemmell, Mike G, Phonik, Simon Hislop, Ezequiel Balmori, Dave Wiggins, Gabrielle, Temple, Queen St, 7pm.

Caitlin Smith, Neil Watson - Odeon Lounge, 3 Mt Eden Rd, 8pm.

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CLASSICAL/OTHER.

Yale University Whiffenpoofs, Heaven Bent Gospel Choir - Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

Glenfield College Symphonic Band - Bruce Mason Centre, 154 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

OTHER.

Culture Jam: Hijacking Commercial Culture screening - and other short films, Alleluyah Cafe, St Kevin's Arcade, 7pm.

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EXHIBITIONS.

States of Grace - Anne Noble, New Gallery, Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to Aug 31.

Aperture - Auckland Art Gallery, Kitchener St, to May 31.

Three Cameras in New Guinea - missionaries photographs of Papua New Guinea, Auckland Museum, to Aug 10.

Metaform 03 - furniture from the Metaform 03 design competition, Auckland Museum, to Sep 7

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Tuesday

TUESDAY.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Truda Chadwick, Peter Wood - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Traditional Session - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd, 8.30pm.

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OTHER.

Yale University Whiffenpoofs - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 6.30pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Work - Paul Radford, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jul 12.

Satan, My Love, and Others - Liz Maw, Ican Anthony, 312 Karangahape Rd, to Jul 12.

Ten prints from 1977 Ponsonby Business Calendar - to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Robin Morrison, FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Sep 5.

Matariki Exhibition - Kura Contemporary Ethnic Art Gallery, PWC Tower, 188 Quay St .


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Wednesday

WEDNESDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Bic Runga, Carly Binding - Cambridge Town Hall, Cambridge.

Sushi, Naquadah, Chivalry, Silly, Vauxhall - Kings Arms, France St.

Ian Moss Band, Midge Marsden, Bullfrog Rata - Cosmopolitan Club, Upper Hutt.

Strung Out - Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui.

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DANCE/DJ.

Soul Divas - Bex Peterson, Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St, 9pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Max Purdie, Peta - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green, 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson.

Linda Poulton, Mike Walker Trio - Gables, Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, 7.30pm.

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COMEDY.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

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OTHER.

Bud Wacther, Steve Hancoff - banjo and guitar workshop, Studio One, 74 Shortland St, 1pm; concert, 7pm.

Outspoken Multigenre Show - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Meridian Energy Season of Romeo and Juliet - Royal New Zealand Ballet, Founders Theatre, Hamilton, 7.30pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

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OTHER.

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

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Work - Paul Radford, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jul 12.

Satan, My Love, and Others - Liz Maw, Ican Anthony, 312 Karangahape Rd, to Jul 12.

Ten prints from 1977 Ponsonby Business Calendar - to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Robin Morrison, FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Sep 5.

Matariki Exhibition - Kura Contemporary Ethnic Art Gallery, PWC Tower, 188 Quay St


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Thursday

THURSDAY.

ROCK/POP.

Bic Runga, Carly Binding - Cambridge Town Hall, Cambridge.

Keith Newman - CD release party, Classic, Queen St.

Photonic, Milk - Kings Arms, France St, 8.30pm.

Strung Out - Indigo, Wellington.

Slacks - Dog's Bollix, Newton Rd.

Burn - Cock and Bull, 29 Town Centre Dr, Botany.

Kick - Cock and Bull, 3 Robert St, Ellerslie.

DC3 - Hugo's Frog Bar, Khyber Pass Rd, 8pm.

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DANCE/DJ.

Funkshun, DJ Steve Usher - Khuja Lounge, 536 Queen St, 10pm.

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JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS.

Pip Harker - Cuba, 421 Parnell Rd, 9pm.

John Key Trio - Centro, 26 Wyndham St, 5pm.

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

Cee Kavar - Next Door, 1 Victoria Rd, Devonport.

James Ray - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 380 Manukau Rd, Epsom.

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CLASSICAL.

Totally Orchestra - Auckland Philarmonia Royal & SunAlliance Series 2003, concert 9, Auckland Town Hall, 8pm.

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COMEDY/OTHER.

Mit's Mini Mastermind - Temple, Queen St, 8pm.

Survivor - Covert Theatre, 84 K' Rd, 8pm.

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THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS.

Signed - Curve Dance Collective, Aotea Centre, 8pm. Ph (09) 307 5000.

Up and Coming - by Eric Chappell, Dolphin Theatre, 12 Spring St, Onehunga, 8pm. Ph (09) 636 7322.

Dinner With Friends - by Donald Margulies, Howick Little Theatre. Ph (09) 534 1406.

Cash on Delivery - farce by Michael Cooney, Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, 8pm. Ph (09) 818 8791.

The Candlestickmaker - Maidment, Alfred St, 8pm. Ph (09) 308 2383.

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OTHER.

Sandringham Community Centre Market Day - Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener St, 9am-noon.

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EXHIBITIONS.

New Work - Paul Radford, McPherson Gallery, 14 Vulcan Lane, to Jul 12.

Satan, My Love, and Others - Liz Maw, Ican Anthony, 312 Karangahape Rd, to Jul 12.

Ten prints from 1977 Ponsonby Business Calendar - to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Robin Morrison, FhE Galleries, 2 Kitchener St, to Sep 5.

Matariki Exhibition - Kura Contemporary Ethnic Art Gallery, PWC Tower, 188 Quay St