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

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Theatre this week

Travesties - Maidment, to Sat Aug 17


Standing on My Hands - Aotea Centre, from Wed Jul 24

Off the Hook - PumpHouse, to Sat Jul 27

Sweet and Bitter Fancy w the Mairangi Players - Little Theatre, Birkenhead, Sat Jul 27-28

The Marriage of Figaro w the NBR New Zealand Opera - Aotea Centre, from Sat Jul 27

The Mayfly - Silo, to Sat Jul 27

The Boys Next Door - Theatre Pitt, to Sat Jul 27

Crumpy - Aotea Centre, from Wed Jul 31

Slava's Snowshow - Civic, from Tue Jul 30

Les Miserables - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, to Sat Aug 3

Mort - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe, to Sat Aug 3

A Little Hotel on the Side - Pukekohe Light Opera Club Theatre, Harrington Ave, to Sat Aug 3

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Friday July 26

ROCK/POP

Brubeck, Clowndog, Losing Faith - Kings Arms.

Marty Free and the Lost Vegas Showband - Iguacu.

Ruptus Jack - downstairs, Masonic.

Heidi Crawford - Temple.

Stone Cruze - O'Hagans.

Coca Cola Smokefree Rock Quest North Shore/Rodney Regional Final - Bruce Mason Centre.

Aria 51 - Claddagh.

The Verdict - Onehunga Workingmen's Club.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

Overdrive - Roadhouse.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Golden Cross, Waihi.

Contagious - Dog's Bollix.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

Winterfest w the Black Seeds, Roots Foundation Sound System, Concord Dawn, DJ Riddle - Regent.

Jim Beam Planet X Xtreme - Pavilion Bar, Waikato University, 7pm.

Chaye D, Mister King - Fu Bar.

DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale.

Fred, SP23, JDW, Dunc tha Funk - lounge, Galatos.

Manuel Bundy, Cian, Submariner - basement, Galatos.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

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

Roger Manins and Mike Walker Trio - London Bar.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra.

The Boogiemen - Java Jive.

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar.

Briar Ross - Gables.

COMEDY

Improv Bandits, Maestro - Covert Theatre.

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; the Late Show w Radar - Classic; 8pm; 10.30pm

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Saturday July 27

ROCK/POP

The Coolies, the Aesthetics - Kings Arms.

The Black Seeds, W. B. C - Leigh Sawmill Cafe.

Tall Poppies - R'toto.

Dominion Road - Dog's Bollix.

Skyla, Money Penny, Fideal, Jahlicious, Caroline Till - Temple.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

Hush - Carlton.

DANCE/DJ

Stinky Jim, Slave, Nedsta, Pari, 41:30, Phatmospheric, Manuel Bundy - Fu Bar.

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Mani - Galatos.

Alt. Music.2 - main room, Galatos.

Jim Beam Planet X Tour - Leftfield, 7pm.

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.

DJ Sandon - Thirsty Whale.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Prospect of Howick.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Max Purdie, Denis Hepi - Alhambra.

Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive.

Hammond Express - London Bar.

Paul Norman and the Queen City Big Band, Glendowie College Stage Band - Glendowie College Hall.

Woody 2 - Jazz Bar.

Banshee - Claddagh.

COMEDY/OTHER

Improv Bandits, Maestro - Covert Theatre.

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego; Xprov - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm.

CLASSICAL

A Pot Pourri for Violin and Cello - Whittakers Musical Museum, Waiheke, 5pm

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Sunday July 28

ROCK/POP

Undressed w JCK, Frances, the Radio Kings, Daniel Harnett - Kings Arms, 3pm.

MG45 - Reef Bar.

DANCE/DJ

Alt. Music.2 - Galatos.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Nairobi Trio & Starlight String Quartet - Centre Stage Theatre, Orewa, 2pm.

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

The Max Purdie Trio - Cooks Landing Vineyard, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm.

Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm.

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon.

The Grand Central Band - New Brew.

Ronnie Taylor, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix.

1932 Jazz Orchestra - Howick Club.

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive.

McSweeney - O'Hagans.

Cats'N Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.

Blue Velvet - Thirsty Whale, 1pm.

Simen Keyboard Jazz - Jazz Bar.

Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra.

Celtic Duo - Claddagh.

COMEDY

Reckless w Auckland secondary school students - Silo.

CLASSICAL

Peter and the Wolf w the Auckland Chamber Orchestra and Jackie Clarke - Auckland Town Hall, 2pm, 3.45pm.

New Zealand Composer's Birthday Concert for John Elmsly - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 7.30pm.

North Shore Choirs' Competition - Bruce Mason Centre, 1.30pm.

Many Choirs Festival - Mt Albert Methodist Church, 7pm.

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Monday July 29

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic Competition w Chelle - Temple.

Helen - Claddagh.

CLASSICAL/VARIETY

Tane and the Kiwi w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Girls' Grammar School, 10am, 11.30am.

COMEDY

Raw w Benjamin Crellin - Classic.

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Tuesday July 30

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Julz Nathan, Simon Hislop, Craig Muller, Karin Bettley, Cliff Thoroughgood - Temple.

Sean Sinnott - Claddagh.

DANCE/DJ

Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar.

CLASSICAL

Tane and the Kiwi w the Auckland Phiharmonia - Bruce Mason Centre, 10am, 11.30am.

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Wednesday July 31

ROCK/POP

Kilt, Steamer, the Tuesdays, Fluid - Kings Arms.

Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Roadhouse.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Kings Arms.

DANCE/DJ

Paul Radley, Mister King - Fu Bar.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

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

Vox Nova - Cuba.

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar.

Chelle, Tom, Pale and Cathy, Murray Haddow, Darryn Karaitiana - Temple.

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.

COMEDY

Big Wednesday w Jeremy Elwood - Classic.

CLASSICAL

Les Sons Francais w Elizabeth Farrell - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 8pm.

Tane and the Kiwi w the Auckland Philharmonia - Otara Recreation Centre, 10am, 11.30am.

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Thursday August 1

ROCK/POP

David Grubbs, Graeme Downes - Dog's Bollix.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Lincoln Green.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Hillcrest Tavern, Hamilton.

The Grail - Claddagh.

Meterman, Chicane - Kings Arms.

Dirt Theory - Shadows.

DANCE/DJ

Timmy Schumascher, Snitch - Fu Bar.

DJ Classic - Roadhouse.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

The Max Purdie Trio - Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Rick Bryant and the Squares - Java Jive.

Open Mic Night w Marcus - Jazz Bar.

Mat Fieldes Quartet - London Bar.

The Lounge Associates - New Brew.

CLASSICAL/OTHER

Night of the Cossacks w the Dalewool Auckland Brass - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm.

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

Thursdays at Seven w University of Auckland students - All Saints' Anglican Church, Howick, 7pm.