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

Sing-A-Long-A-ABBA Opera House, Wellington, Fri Sep 27; Civic, Sep 28-29


Southern Cross Korean Performing Arts Group Concert - Auckland Town Hall, Fri Sep 27


Sleeping Beauty - Bruce Mason Centre, to Fri Sep 27


The Beggar's Opera w the Opera Factory - 18 Eden St, Newmarket, to Sat Sep 28


Lighthouse w Touch Compass - Aotea Centre, Sat Sep 28-29


Alone It Stands - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Sep 28


Nobody's Perfect - Off Broadway Theatre, to Sat Sep 28


Stones in His Pockets - Aotea Theatre, to Sat Sep 28


The Pickle King - Maidment, to Sat Sep 28


Badjelly the Witch - PumpHouse, to Mon Sep 30


Waiting for Godot - Maidment, from Thu Oct 3


The Sons of Charlie Paora - Aotea Centre, from Thu Oct 3


Acting Jesus w the Tall Poppy Theatre - Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont to Sat Oct 5


Blood Wedding - Unitec Theatre, to Sat Oct 5


A Slice of Saturday Night - Howick Little Theatre, to Sat Oct 5


Extreme Magic and Deadly Escapes w Robert Gallup - Sky City Theatre, for a season


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Friday September 27

ROCK/POP


The Bloody Souls, Aesthetics, High Plain Drifters - Kings Arms

Tadpole - Mount Sports Centre, Mt Maunganui

MG45 - Arthur Street Bar and Grill

Tall Poppies - Howick Club

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub

Joe Cocker Tribute w the Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City

Contagious - O'Hagans

The Verdict - Duke Of Wellington

The Brunettes - Sohl Bar, Hamilton

Instant Calma - Dog's Bollix

Planet - Rose and Crown

Five Bands for Five - Masonic

Chill Factor - Immigrant

Meterman, Avotor - Orange Bar, Napier

Hands Off - Carlton


DANCE/DJ


Blah Wobal, Spanish Fly, Mr Bigstuff - lounge, Galatos

Forensics, Wrong White Crowd, DJ Miso, Pari - basement, Galatos

Mr Big Stuff, Junior - lounge, Centro

Andy Vann, Claire Del - club, Centro

Roger Perry, Andy Vann - basement, 13 Shortland

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

Dunc the Funk - Galbraith's

Revision w 48 Sonic, Presha Riddle - Fu Bar


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Vox Nova - Liquid Lounge

Frank Gibson Quartet - London Bar

Mike Nesbit Trio - St Heliers streets, 1pm

The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

Druid - Claddagh

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm

Denny - 813 Cafe

John McGough - Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Dairy Flat Hall


COMEDY/CABARET


Maestro - Covert, 8pm

Improv Bandits - Covert, 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Todd Hanford, Michele A'Court - Classic, 8pm

Late'n' Loud w Jeremy Elwood - Classic, 10.30pm



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Saturday September 28

ROCK/POP


Shaft, Xanadu, DJ Johnny Psalsa - Kings Arms

MG45 - Poenamo

Tall Poppies - Carlton

Tadpole - Grumpy Mole, Rotorua

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse Pub

Joe Cocker Tribute w the Larry Morris Band - New City, Sky City

Banshee - Claddagh

Planet - Rose and Crown

Tall Poppies - Carlton

The Verdict - Golden Cross, Waihi

Quarter 2 - downstairs, Masonic

Overdrive - R'toto

Wayne Mason - Kowhai Festival, Warkworth, noon; Malones, Waiheke Island, 8pm

The Brunettes - Leigh Sawmill Cafe


DANCE/DJ


Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly, Isaac Aesili - lounge, Galatos

DJ Reminisce, Peter Gunz, Manchoo, Urban Beats - main room, Galatos

Coda, Halogen Girl, Matt Drake, Blackcat, Miles Kuen - basement, Galatos

Junior, Slideway, Kahn - lounge, Centro

Radley, Philippa, Claire Del - club, Centro

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

Philippa, Soane, Ed - basement, 13 Shortland


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Brian Smith Quartet - London Bar

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza

Occimorons - Occidental

Soul Sax Plus - Matarangi Golf Club

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix

Max Purdie Trio - St Heliers streets, 9.30am; Brick Lane, 8pm

John McGough - Mt Albert Community Centre, 2pm; Springs Restaurant, 6.30pm

Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers - Java Jive

Truda Chadwick, Kip Tipuna - Alhambra

Barbie Davidson, Brian Henderson Quartet - Jazz Bar


COMEDY/OTHER


Maestro - Covert, 8pm; 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Paul Ego, Todd Hanford, Michele A'Court - Classic, 8pm

Xprov - Classic, 10.30pm


CLASSICAL


Mandolin Miscellany w the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra , Edward Newborn and Cameron Smith - Uxbridge Theatre, 3pm, 8pm

Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 3 - Bruce Mason Centre, 7.30pm

Going for Baroque w the New Zealand Chamber Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall


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Sunday September 29

ROCK/POP


Undressed w All Torn Up, Edward from Demiwhores, Jen and Moon from Jezabella Revenge - Kings Arms, 3pm

York Street Studios Acid Test Competition - Temple

Tadpole - Great Lakes Centre, Taupo

MG45 - Muldoon's Irish Bar


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3.30pm

John Wilcox, Lindsay Meech - Albany Inn, noon; Brick Lane, 6pm

Hot Club Sandwich - Java Jive

Ronnie Taylor Band; Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix; 3pm; 8pm

Druid - O'Hagans

Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse and Trap

Groove'N' Hi - Jazz Bar

Side Effects - Alhambra

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

Occimorons - Occidental, 4pm

McSweeney Brothers, Celtic Rhythm Dancers - Immigrant

Thran - Claddagh


CLASSICAL/OTHER


Lloyd Webber and Friends w Concept Brass - Hawkins Centre, 2.30pm

Auckland Philharmonia Arnott's Midwinter Masterpieces Concert 3 - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 2pm

School of Music Gala Concert - Auckland Town Hall, 7.30pm



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Monday September 30

ROCK/POP


Open Mic Competition Final w Chelle - Temple


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Rodger Fox Big Band - Kings Arms

Jam Session - Claddagh



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Tuesday October 1

ROCK/POP


Tadpole - Manawatu Sports Stadium, Palmerston North


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Julz Nathan, Craig Muller, St Lucy, Ellie Lim, Simon Hislop, Anita, Ange Saunders, Mahara Tocker - Temple

Sean Sinnott - Claddagh

John Wilcox - Cuba



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Wednesday October 2

ROCK/POP


Tadpole - Manawatu Sports Stadium, Palmerston North


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Julz Nathan, Craig Muller, St Lucy, Ellie Lim, Simon Hislop, Anita, Ange Saunders, Mahara Tocker - Temple

Sean Sinnott - Claddagh

John Wilcox - Cuba


DANCE/DJ


Retro Wednesday w the Marshall - Grand Circle


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Thran - Claddagh

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 5pm

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar

Nino - Cuba

Blue Bottom Stompers - Gables


COMEDY/OTHER


Outspoken Multi-Genre Show - Temple


CLASSICAL


PhilharMania! - Auckland Town Hall, 11.30am


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Thursday October 3

ROCK/POP


Dejusa, the Mercenaries - Kings Arms

Karen Hunter, Adeline Space, Mel Parsons, Andrea, Sue Thorby, Michelle Wilson, Touchpaper, Paddy Hoban - Temple

Planet - Rose and Crown

Tadpole - TSB Stadium, Hawera


DANCE/DJ


Chic w Greg Churchill, Spooky Luke, Paul Dean, Karn Hall, Zayn - St James

DJ Noel - O'Hagans


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


The Grail - Claddagh

Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar

Julie Mason - Cuba

Dan Papirany Trio - London Bar


CLASSICAL


PhilharMania! - Bruce Mason Centre, 11.30am, 7pm