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.
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Theatre this week
Big Bush Billy Tea and Biodiversity - Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens, Manurewa, Sat Jan 19-20, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Shakespeare in the Park: The Merchant of Venice - Pumphouse Amphitheatre, from Fri Jan 18, 8 pm
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Friday January 18
ROCK/POP
Big Day Out w the Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, New Order, Jurassic 5, Alien Ant Farm, the White Stripes, Regurgitator, Garbage, No FX, Crystal Method, Shihad, New Order, Magic Dirt, Gerling, Dave Clarke, Salmonella Dub, Tadpole, Che Fu, Amen, Silverchair, Faithless, the feelers, Rubicon, goodshirt, Blindspott, betchadupa, DJ Sir-Vere - Ericsson Stadium.
Lucky, Autostar, Smoothy - Kings Arms.
Contagious - Roadhouse.
Ziko - Temple.
Split Second - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe.
Roger Skinner - Lincoln Green.
Vaimutu All Stars - New City Bar, Sky City.
Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Private Eye - Blarney Stone.
Tall Poppies - Muddy Farmer.
DANCE/DJ
Cesar, Chris Cox, Steve Usher - Galatos.
Robodisco w Ian Pooley, Leon, Cuffy - Studio Nine, Wellington.
DJ Roar - De Brett.
DJ Mariano - Ibiza.
DJs Andy Day, Baxter, Just Juce, Leethal - Havana.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar.
Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5 pm.
Soul Sax Plus - Grange Rd Cafe, Hahei.
The Boogiemen - Java Jive.
Rufus Rehu - Alhambra.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall.
COMEDY
Comedy Showcase w Mike King, Sam Wills; Late Show w Sam Wills - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm.
The Eliminator; Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
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Saturday January 19
ROCK/POP
The Relaxomatic Command Performance, Golden Horse - Tahaki Reserve, Mt Eden, 6 pm.
Hilt, Roofdog, Change - Temple.
Missing Teeth, Malevolence, the Sound Ladee - Pizza Pizza.
Split Second - Cock 'n Bull, Ellerslie.
Vaimutu All Stars - New City Bar, Sky City.
Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse.
Planet - Rose & Crown.
Private Eye - Blarney Stone.
Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, Devonport.
Contagious - R'Toto.
DANCE/DJ
Robodisco w Ian Pooley, Bevan Keys - Grand Circle.
DJ Roar - De Brett.
DJ Mariano - Ibiza.
DJs Andy Day, Baxter, Just Juce, Leethal - Havana.
DJ Solo - Roadhouse.
Lil Duanee, Dan Clarke - Galatos.
DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu.
DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Soul Sax Plus - Pauanui Sports Club.
The Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive.
Denis Hepi - Alhambra.
Kiwi Express - Foresters Arms.
Hammond Express - London Bar.
COMEDY
The Eliminator; Micetro - Covert Theatre, 8 pm; 10 pm.
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Sunday January 20
ROCK/POP
Undressed - Kings Arms, 3 pm.
Contagious - R'Toto.
The Rolling Stones Tribute Show - Java Jive.
Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, 3 pm.
DANCE/DJ
DJ Roar - De Brett.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Soul Sax Plus - Palms Tavern, Whangamata.
Side Effects - Alhambra.
Grand Central Band - New Brew Tavern, Albany.
Murray Duncan - Lincoln Green.
Jim Joll, Jessie Bradshaw, Pete McGregor - Waipuna Lodge, noon.
Mojave - Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, 2 pm.
Czardas Gypsy Band - Auckland Domain Winter Gardens, 5 pm.
Hammond Gamble, Gary McCormick, the Glen Moffat Band - Jellicoe Park, Onehunga, 4 pm.
Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Lounge Associates - Iguacu, 12.30 pm; 7.30 pm.
Greenpark Collective - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm.
COMEDY
Soap - Covert Theatre.
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Monday January 21
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
Open Mic w Chelle - Temple.
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Tuesday January 22
ROCK/POP
TXC - Odeon Cafe.
Caitlin Smith, Josephine, Alan Levis, Marvey King, Alex Grayson - Temple.
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Wednesday January 23
ROCK/POP
Jane Siene, Mike Weston, Brian Gould, Sonia - Temple.
Dave Alley - Java Jive.
Frontside Grinder -Kings Arms.
DANCE/DJ
Shrine w Uncle Barnie, Cesar, Dunc the Func - Galatos.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Warratahs - New City Bar, Sky City.
Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5 pm.
Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green.
Viagra Kings - Gables.
Jim Joll - Barossa Restaurant.
COMEDY
Big Wednesday w Mike King - Classic.
Extreme Comique w Sam Wills, Ruth Spencer, Pfunk Chainsaw, Gary, Rhys Darby, Grant Lobban - New City Bar, Sky City.
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Thursday January 24
ROCK/POP
Stan Malcolm, Glow, Silhouette, Misadelphia, La Zona Ten 5, Sushi - Temple.
goodshirt - Kings Arms.
DANCE/DJ
Sangha w Chip Matthews, Godfrey de Grut, Nick Gaffaney - Galatos.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS
The Space Gypsys - Java Jive.
The Lounge Associates - New Brew Tavern.
COMEDY
Ten Comedians w Paul Ego - Classic.
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
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Upcoming
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