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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
events

Venue details

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Friday Dec 27

ROCK/POP

goodshirt - Duke of Marlborough, Russell

Zed - Adrenalin Bar, Whangarei

the feelers - Spa Hotel, Taupo

Tadpole - Waihi Beach Hotel

Mystery Liquid, 545 - Masonic Tavern

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Big Generator - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe

MG45 - Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Albert St

Split Second - Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Planet - Rose & Crown

Aria 51 - Claddagh Irish Pub

Contagious - Dog's Bollix

DANCE/DJ

Rhombus - Galatos

Chaye D, Darin King - Fu

Moist House w Damien, Mark Emerson, DJ Paulio - Mix

Greg Churchill, Angel - Float

DJ Jazz - Roadhouse

LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad - Studio Nine, Wellington

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Kip Tipuna, Nimbus - Bricklane

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive

Rufus Rehu - Alhambra

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 2pm

COMEDY

Last Laughs w Jeremy Elwood - Classic

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Saturday Dec 28

ROCK/POP

goodshirt - The London Shed

the feelers - Whangamata Hotel

Tadpole - Boiler Room, Whakatane

Zed - Brewers Bar, Mt Maunganui

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Planet - Rose & Crown

Verdict - Avondale Bowling Club

Leprechaun - Claddagh Irish Pub

DANCE/DJ

Rhombus - Sawmill, Leigh

LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad - Fu Bar

Angel, Spooky - Float

DJ Throb - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

The Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive

Peta Si'ulepa, John Wilcox, Bob Ewing - Bricklane

Kip Tipuna - Alhambra

Blue Jaffas - Jazz Bar

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 2pm

COMEDY

Last Laughs w Jeremy Elwood - Classic

New Year's Comedy Showcase w Radar - Classic

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Sunday Dec 29

ROCK/POP

Fridge Magnets, Julia Deans, Celia Church - Kings Arms

goodshirt - Whangamata Hotel

Zed - Boiler Room, Whakatane

the feelers - Waihi Beach Hotel

Tadpole - Grumpy Mole, Tauranga

DANCE/DJ

Sol Train w Andy Vann, Jonothan Stowers, Phatmospheric and Dino - Fu

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

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

Lounge Associates, Nairobi Trio- Iguacu, 12.30pm; 7.30pm

June Hayes Jazz Trio - Sangria Bar, Whangaparaoa, 5pm

Brendon Ham & Back II Basix - Java Jive

Millie & Johnny Bradfield - Bricklane

Take Note - Nautilus, Gulf Harbour

Side Effects - Alhambra

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 2pm

Soulsaxplus - Coroglen Tavern, 6pm

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Monday Dec 30

ROCK/POP

goodshirt - Tuia Festival Beach Ball, Gisborne

Zed - Stellar Bar, Masterton

the feelers - Coroglen Tavern

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 2pm


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Tuesday Dec 31

ROCK/POP

First Night w the Black Seeds, the Brunettes, the Managers, the Jews Brothers, Jan Maree - The Edge

Export Gold 2003 the Party w the feelers, Tadpole, Che Fu and the Krates, Fur Patrol, Blindspott, Rubicon, Pluto, Goldenhorse, Revolver, Exit, Toll House - Haruru Falls, Paihia

goodshirt - Great Lakes Centre, Taupo

Zed - Queens Wharf, Wellington

Rhythm & Groove - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Kick - Cock & Bull, Botany

Planet - Rose & Crown

Boogiemen - Java Jive

Hands Off - The Playhouse

Verdict - Otahuhu Working Men's Club

Out of the Blue - Ramarama Country Inn

Aria 51 - Claddagh Irish Pub

DANCE/DJ

One Way Wyndham w Ian Pooley, Dick Johnson, Recloose, Greg Churchill, Nick D, Phully, DJ Logikal - Centro and Wyndham Bowling Club

Slinky Planet w DJ Airwave, Graham Gold, Andy Day, Siren, Leighton, DK, Mischief, Mayhem - Auckland Town Hall

Velvet NYE03 w Nicky Holloway, Austin Leeds, DJ Booth, Hardy Shrub - Civic

Nice'n Urlich, Roy da Roach, Steve Hill, Tim Phinn, Greg Churchill, Angel and more - St James

Glenn Marsh, Luke Thompson, Angel - Float

DJ Throb - Doc Beggs, Pukekohe

DJ Scorpion- Rose & Crown

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Max Purdie Trio - Scalinis Restaurant, St Heliers

John McGough - Brickhouse Bar, Albany

Gary Harvey and the Night Owls - Jazz Bar

Soulsaxplus - Whitianga Hotel, 3pm


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Wednesday Jan 1

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 5pm

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Thursday Jan 2

ROCK/POP

goodshirt - Tracs Bar, Mt Maunganui

Tadpole - Coroglen Tavern

DANCE/DJ

Bodge - Float

JAZZ/ROOTS/BLUES

Caitlin Smith & the Fondue Set - Auckland Zoo, 5pm

Soulsaxplus - Sailor's Rest, Whitianga, 2pm

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