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

Measure for Measure - Parnell Rose Gardens, 6 pm, to Sun Feb 10

Romeo and Juliet - Windsor Reserve, Devonport, 4 pm, to Sun Feb 10

The Great China Circus - ASB Stadium, to Sat Feb 9; Taupo Events Centre, Tue Feb 12; Queen's Wharf, Wellington, Fri Feb 15-16; TSB Theatre, New Plymouth, Tue Mar 5; Palmerston North Showgrounds, Fri Mar 8; Sportsdome, Rotorua, Tue Mar 12; QEYC Stadium, Tauranga, Sat Mar 16

Shakespeare in the Park: The Merchant of Venice - Pumphouse Amphitheatre, to Sat Feb 9

Kiwi Fire - Sky City, to Sat Feb 9; Forum North Theatre, Whangarei, Sun Feb 10-11; Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Tue Feb 12; Glenview Club, Hamilton, Thu Feb 14-16; Brian Boru Hotel, Thames, Mon Feb 18; Memorial Hall, Whakatane, Tue Feb 19; Ace of Clubs, Rotorua, Wed Feb 20-21; Cosmopolitan Club, Mt Maunganui, Fri Feb 22-23; Cosmopolitan Club, Gisborne, Mon Feb 25; Gaiety Theatre, Wairoa, Tue Feb 26; Saddles Restaurant, Hastings, Wed Feb 27-28; Cosmopolitan Club, Taupo, Fri Mar 1; New Plymouth and Districts RSA, Sat Mar 2-3; Castlecliff Club, Wanganui, Mon Mar 4; Cosmopolitan Club, Palmerston North, Tue Mar 5-6; Petone Workingmen's Club, Thu Mar 7; James Cabaret, Wellington, Fri Mar 8-10

Noche Flamenca - ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Tue Feb 12 - 16

The Vagina Monologues - Maidment Theatre, from Thu Feb 14

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Friday February 8

ROCK/POP

Tape, Drag St Trash, Eric Ultimate - Kings Arms

The Rainy Days, Ana Strong, Bob Cardy - Temple

Split Second - Playhouse

Planet - Rose & Crown

Shoot the Suit w Runninghouse, Antoinette's Head, Fishpig, Battahed, DJs James Malcolm, Spin Cycle - Cafe 223

Tall Poppies - Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Fluid, Mums Money, Deadweight, Out of Nowhere - Masonic

Contagious - Weymouth Cosmopolitan Club, Manurewa

DANCE/DJ

Jamie Robertson, Mark Burgess, Dan Clark - Galatos

DJ Jolly B - Pakuranga Plaza

Akinga - New City, Sky City

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale

DJ Tobi, 10 Sui - Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, 7 pm

DJs Bevan Keys, Paul Dean - Grand Circle

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

C. L. Bob - Reva's, Whangarei

Shayn Wills and the Swamp Diggers - Java Jive

Julie Mason and the Phil Broadhurst Trio - London Bar

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

Rufus Rehu, Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra

Jerome Hendrix - Jazz Bar

Vintage Jazz Band, Ron Rumbol - Nixon Centre

Groove Thang - Alto Casino, Sky City

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Rakinos


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Saturday February 9

ROCK/POP

Emerge, Average, the Wireless, Huxley - Temple

Hello Sailor unplugged, Grand Central Band - Tahaki Reserve, Mt Eden, 6 pm

Engelbert Humperdinck, the Seekers - Mission Estate Winery, Napier

Pogo, Smoothy - Kings Arms

Eel, Luka, Smooth Jimmies, Mystery Liquid, OCD - downstairs, Masonic

Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, 3.30 pm

Acoustica, Drifter, Scorpidy - Pizza Pizza

Akinga - New City, Sky City

Manuel Gomez - Nautilus, 1.30 pm

Planet - Rose & Crown

Retro Mania - R'Toto

DANCE/DJ

Cesar the Spanish Fly, Chris Cox, Steve Usher - Galatos

Electric w DJ Dick Johnson, Paul Dean - Grand Circle

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

C. L. Bob - Odeon

The Leigh Buoys - Java Jive

Denis Hepi - Alhambra

The Haines - London Bar

Mark and Linda - Jazz Bar

Groove Thang - Alto Casino, Sky City

The Caitlin Smith Trio - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie, 3 pm<

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Jeremy Corbett, Sam Wills; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm


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Sunday February 10

ROCK/POP

95bFM Summer Series w the Hasselhoff Experiment, SJD, the Datsuns, P Money Showcase, Dawn Raid, Black Attack National Breakdancing Team, Soane - Albert Park

Undressed w Zoil, Meno Panteboy, the Lo-Finites; the Big Red Rockets - Kings Arms, 3 pm; 7 pm

Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, 3.30 pm

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

C. L. Bob - Molasses, Raglan

Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Kevin Haines - Horse & Trap, 12.30 pm

Pip Harker and the Kitchen Sink - Loaded Hog, 2 pm

Side Effects - Alhambra

Barbara Cartwright, John Key - Kings Plant Barn, Orakei, 12.30 pm

Phil Broadhurst Group - Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, 2 pm

Ausom Quartet - Auckland Domain Wintergardens, 5 pm

The Rodger Fox Big Band - Mt Albert Domain, 4 pm

Jim Joll, Jessie Bradshaw, Pete McGregor - Waipuna Lodge, noon

T42 - Nautilus, 1.30 pm

Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set; Nairobi Trio - Iguacu, 12.30 pm, 7.30 pm

Beaver - Alto Casino, Sky City

Kantuta - New City, Sky City

Blue Velvet - Thirsty Whale, 1 pm


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Monday February 11

DANCE/DJ

DJ Simmer - De Brett

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Richard Grainger - The Bunker

Open Mic w Chelle - Temple


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Tuesday February 12

ROCK/POP

Sum 41 - Powerstation

Richard Watt, Nick Wearing, Claudia Gunn - Temple\

COMEDY

Extreme Comique - New City, Sky City


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Wednesday February 13

ROCK/POP

Andrea Olsen, Carrie Stoddard, Sarah Lewis, Gaille Tinihau, Leraine Horstmanshoff, Ellie Lim - Temple

Ordain, Ishtar - Kings Arms

LP - De Brett

DANCE/DJ

Cesar the Spanish Fly, Uncle Barnie, Dunc tha Func - Galatos

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Carlos Godinez Quartet - Gables

Midge Marsden - New City, Sky City

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

Shayn Wills - Java Jive

Blue Star Jazz Trio - Cuba

COMEDY/FAMILY

Big Wednesday w Tarun Mohanbhai - Classic

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Thursday February 14

ROCK/POP

Stylus, Mama Said - Kings Arms

Misadelphia, Vicious Irene, Debauchery - Cafe 223

Jam Night - Java Jive

All New Dating Game w Dick Ringworthy; Jeremy Elwood, Michelle Kazor, Joelle, Carleen - Temple

DANCE/DJ

Sangha w Godfrey de Grut, Chip Matthews, Nick Gaffaney - Galatos

DJ Roar - De Brett

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Midge Marsden - New City, Sky City

Phillipa Ewen Trio - London Bar

COMEDY/FAMILY

Valentine's Comedy Showcase w Michele A'Court - Classic

CLASSICAL

The Valentino String Ensemble - Auckland Domain Wintergardens, 6 pm