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

Graduate Dance Company - Galatos, Sat July 28

The Mikado - Civic, from Wed Aug 1

The Magic Flute - Opera Factory, from Wed Aug 1

Vanya on Shortland St - Studio One, Kenneth Myers Centre, to Sat Aug 4

The Book Club - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sat Aug 4

Take A Chance On Me - Maidment, to Sat Aug 18

The Millionairess - Pumphouse, to Sat Jul 28

Atrocities - Herald Theatre, to Sat Jul 28

Dead Guilty - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Aug 4

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Friday July 27

ROCK/POP

Michael Franti & Spearhead, King Kapisi - Powerstation.

Michael Franti Unplugged - Real Groovy, 5.30 pm.

Spider - Kings Arms.

Strung Out - Lido, Ohakune.

Skivvy, Malcontent, State of It, We Dunno - Masonic.

Tadpole - Henderson Supertop.

100% Dynamite w the Soul Jazz Sound System, DJs Pete Reilly, Abi Clarke - Wyndham Bowling Club.

Graham Brazier - Oak and Black Dog.

The Black Seeds - Governors, Hamilton.

Russell Self, Soda - Temple.

Hands Off - O'Hagans.

cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals: Convention Centre, Rotorua.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Bar in the Green, Lincoln Green.

Dave and Judi - Orchards, Lincoln Green.

Chill Factor - Immigrant.

Being the Boss - Playhouse.

Tall Poppies - Carlton.

Contagious - Finnegan's.

Split Second - Rack and Roll.

Planet - Rose & Crown.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Mill, New Plymouth.

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

Chet O'Connell Band - Dairy Flat Hall.

Perfect Strangers - Basix.

DANCE/DJ

Jason Howson, Sean Lyons - Box.

Knowers Ark, Steve Usher - Cause Celebre.

Mama's Boy, DJ Chilli - Copper Joe's.

Entourage, DJ Joe - Surgery Bar.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Paul Ubana Jones - Vino Vino, Waiheke Island.

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Rakinos.

Rufus Rehu, Peta Si'ulepa - Alhambra.

Chris Watts-Allan Quennell Quintet - London Bar.

Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive.

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre.

Kiwi Express - Cask & Cleaver.

Feck - Dog's Bollix.

Georgia - Otto's Sapphire Room.

COMEDY/CABARET

Sir Howard Morrison, with Temuera Morrison, Howard Morrison jun. , Lucy Lawless, - Sky City Theatre.

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

Comedy Showcase w Michele A'Court, Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood; Late & Live - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

CLASSICAL

The Italian Connection w the University Singers, University Baroque - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 8 pm.

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Saturday July 28

ROCK/POP

Graham Brazier, Jharpa, Michael Rudd - Temple.

Pluto - Rusty Pelican, Warkworth.

Hero Masquerade party w Mika, Buckwheat, Bambi, Dee Za Star - St James.

WBC, Royal Rumble - Kings Arms.

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse.

The Glen Moffat Band - Java Jive.

The Black Seeds - Brewers, Tauranga

Tall Poppies - R'Totos.

cokesmokefreerockquest - Regional finals: Mount Sport Stadium, Tauranga.

Contagious - Crook and Flail.

Split Second - Rose and Crown.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Masonic.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Governors, Hamilton.

Chet O'Connell Band - Manurewa RSA.

Split Second - Rose & Crown.

DANCE/DJ

Knowers Ark, DJ Carlos - Cause Celebre.

DJ Chilli - Copper Joe's.

Nocturnal - Basix.

Ned Roy - Iguacu.

Entourage, DJ Joe - Surgery Bar.

DJ Deep - Theatro.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Paul Ubana Jones - Vino Vino, Waiheke Island.

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant.

Blue Bottom Stompers - Rakinos.

Lewis McCallum Quartet - London Bar.

Kip Tipuna, Manuel Gomez - Alhambra.

Open Mike Poem w Annora Gollop, Renee-Louie Carafice - Live Poet's Cafe, 2 pm.

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix.

COMEDY/CABARET

Sir Howard Morrison, with Temuera Morrison, Howard Morrison jun., Lucy Lawless - Sky City Theatre.

Micetro; Saturday Night Late - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.

Comedy Showcase w Michele A'Court, Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Dai Henwood; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.

CLASSICAL

Elgar's Dream of Geronitus w the Auckland Choral Society - Auckland Town Hall.

Music Now - Music Theatre, University of Auckland, 8 pm.

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Sunday July 29

ROCK/POP

Keepin' It Real w Nat Rose, Darren Kamali, Pip Harker, Henzart, Sangha, Kingites, Greg Tell, the Collective - Galatos.

Undressed w Donna Hoha, Pan Am, Juno; the Antidote - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 6 pm.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Cats & Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon.

Paul Ubana Jones - O'Flaherty's Irish Pub, Napier.

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

Sean and Rodney, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix.

Raging Thirst - Alhambra.

McSweeny Brothers - O'Hagans.

Ritchie Pickett's Swinging Drool - Java Jive.

John McGough - Roundabout Bar.

Chris Mason-Battley Group - Carlton, 2 pm.

Brian Smith-George Chisholm Trio - Brickhouse.

Lounge Associates; Vox Nova - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 7.30 pm.

Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, 1 pm; BT Cafe 7 pm.


COMEDY

Soap - Covert Theatre.


CLASSICAL

Auckland Chamber Orchestra - Mozart and More - Auckland Town Hall, 6 pm.

Auckland Symphony Orchestra - Aotea Centre, 2.30 pm.

Suzuki Students Annual Concert - Auckland Town Hall, 2.30 pm.

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Monday July 30

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.

Neil Hannan Band - Serious Espresso.

COMEDY

Raw Comedy - Classic.

LIGHT MUSIC

Royal New Zealand Navy Band - Bruce Mason Centre, 11 am.

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Tuesday July 31

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Paul Ubana Jones - Waikato Polytechnic, Hamilton.

Open Mic w Gaillie Tinihau - Temple.

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Wednesday August 1

ROCK/POP

Fur Patrol - Sole Bar, Hamilton.

Sydney, Anji, James - Temple.

Don't Die Wishing, 30 Cycle Hum, Asteroid Andy - Kings Arms.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Roadhouse.

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Below the Baseline - Cuba.

Paul Ubana Jones - Waikato University, Hamilton.

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge.

Dave Alley - Java Jive.

George Sabbage Group - Gables.

COMEDY

More or Less - Covert Theatre.br>
Big Wednesday - Classic.

CLASSICAL

Rising Stars w Simon O'Neill, Deborah Wai Kapohe, Avondale College Big Band, Silvio De Pra, Les and Sonia Andrews, Moya Rea, Guy Cater - Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 11.30 am.

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Thursday August 2

ROCK/POP

Fur Patrol, Pluto - Galatos.

Gatecrasher w John Kelly, Ashley Casselle - Saint James.

GE Showcase - Temple.

Jam Night - Java Jive.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Kings Arms.

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands - Boiler Room, Whakatane.

Liquid - Copper Joe's.

DANCE/DJ

The Nomad, Antsman, Manuel Bundy, Ruffian - Khuja Lounge.


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Wood, Winch and Fieldes - London Bar.

Paul Ubana Jones - Wharf Cafe, Gisborne.


COMEDY/OTHER

The Eliminator, the Lab - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.

Comedy Showcase - Classic, 8 pm.

Sincerely Yours w the Songs of Vera Lynn w Lynn Walters - Pumphouse, 2 pm.

CLASSICAL

Jerusalem String Quartet - Auckland Town Hall.