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

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

Venue details

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Theatre this week

The Spirit of Ireland - Fri Nov 23; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Sat Nov 24; Founders Theatre, Hamilton, Sat Nov 24; TSB Opera House, New Plymouth, Sun Nov 25; Regent Theatre, Palmerston North, Mon Nov 26; Opera House, Wanganui, Tue Nov 27; Municipal Theatre, Hastings, Wed Nov 28; Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Thu Nov 29 ($49.50-$59.50)


The Best of New Works w the Black Grace Dance Company - Herald Theatre, to Sat Nov 24


Stuart Little - Uxbridge Gallery, to Sat Nov 24


Hercules the Panto - Spotlight Theatre,
Papatoetoe, to Sat Nov 24


Nobody's Perfect - Howick Little Theatre, from Sat Nov 24


Shakespeare's Shorts - Silo, to Sat Dec 1


The Sleeping Beauty - Octagon Theatre, Whangarei, to Sun Dec 2


Hair w the Auckland Theatre Company - Sky City Theatre, to Sat Dec 15


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Friday November 23

ROCK/POP


Pogo, Lampsandal - Cafe 223

Flesh D-Vice, Misunderstood, Hell F***in Rumble - Kings Arms

Split Second - Carlton

Crush - Muddy Farmer

Tall Poppies - Finnegans, Poenamu

Wayne Mason Band - Molasses Cafe, Raglan

Roger Skinner - Lincoln Green

Ziko, Udo, Steriogram - Temple

Private Eye - De Brett

Hands Off - Playhouse

Contagious - O'Hagans

Moneypenny, - downstairs, Masonic

Next In Line - upstairs, Masonic

Ian Moss - Grumpy Mole, Lower Hutt

Phil Madsen - Atrium, Sky City

Jenny Salmon, Alto Bar, Krissie - Alto Bar, Sky City

Dean Te Paa, Madsen Brothers tribute to the Bee Gees - New City, Sky City

The D4 - Brownzy

Chill Factor, Rikoche - Immigrant

Hush - Horse & Trap

Overdrive - Basix

Xstatic - Stables

Kick - Rose & Crown


DANCE/DJ


Tidy Trax w Lisa Lashes, Paul Glazby, Lee Haslam, Siren, Andy Day, Haze - Ellerslie Racecourse

Gatecrasher w Tall Paul, Armin Van Buuren, Lucien Foort, Scott Bond - St James

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale

Thran Maggie - Dog's Bollix

Cesar, Dane Clarke, Mr Big Stuff - Galatos


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Andrew White -Fuel Shed, Wanganui

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

Kevin Field Trio - Rakinos

Kiwi Express - Cask and Cleaver

Vintage Jazz Band - Nixon Centre

Neil Watson and Unification - London Bar

Mark Heke and the Ponsonby Express


COMEDY


The Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge

Laugh Out Loud This Christmas w Jason Hoyte, Andrew Clay; Late Show w Mike Loder - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm


CLASSICAL


South American Salsa w the Auckland Philharmonia - Auckland Town Hall, 8 pm


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Saturday November 24

ROCK/POP


Grey Lynn Park Festival w the Brunettes, Golden Horse, Graham Brazier, Handsome Geoffrey, the Alibis, Trinity Roots, DW Browne, Indigenous Funk, De Ju Sa, Banda Bellavista and Fang - Grey Lynn Park, 10 am-7 pm

The Zarks - Kings Arms

Split Second - Cock & Bull, Botany

Revolver, Cornerstone Roots - Temple

Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, 3 pm

Wayne Mason Band - Atomic Cafe

Ramekin, Zebulin, Jandal, Sommersault, Bulletchain - Masonic

Tall Poppies - Carlton

The D4 - Poenamo

Private Eye - De Brett

Lelani - upstairs, Masonic

Phil Madsen - Atrium Bar, Sky City

Jenny Salmon, Alto Band, Krissie - Alto Bar, Sky City

Dean Te Paa, Madsen Brothers tribute to the Bee Gees - New City, Sky City

Rikoche - Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Rhythm and Groove - Playhouse

Planet - Rose & Crown


DANCE/DJ


Tidy Trax w Pal Glazby, Lee Haslam, Pooley, Andy B, Hawkes - Starlight Ballroom, Wellington

Velvet w Jolly B, Bevan Keys, Soane, Greg Churchill, Philippa, Luke Thompson, Darryl Milen, JD Marrs, Tim Phin and more - Civic

Lil Duanee, Steve Usher, Chris Cox - upstairs, Galatos

Fat Freddy's Drop, Trinity Roots, Ebb - main room, Galatos

DJ Chilli - Thirsty Whale

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

DJ Nocturnal - Basix

Dance Fiesta w the Spanish Fiesta Dancers - Pumphouse, 2 pm

DJ CJ - Stables


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra

Celtic Flyers - Muddy Farmer

Tony Hopkins Trio - Rakinos

Jubiliation a cappella gospel choir - Alleluya

Texas Kiwis - Cask and Cleaver

Andrew White - Kaponga Backgammon Club, Taranaki

Soul Sax Plus - Eco Village, Grey Lynn, 11 am

Truda Chadwick and Her Merry Men - London Bar

Julie Mason Quartet - Jazz Bar

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix

Time-Out - Brickhouse

Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers - Java Jive


COMEDY


Micetro - Covert Theatre

Laugh Out Loud This Christmas w Jason Hoyte, Andrew Clay; Late & Loose - Classic, 8 pm; 10.30 pm


CLASSICAL


The Auckland Welsh Choir - All Saints Church, Howick, 7.30 pm

Leys Institute Orchestra - Leys Institute Hall

Piano w Georgina Zellan-Smith - Music Theatre, Auckland University, 4 pm


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Sunday November 25

ROCK/POP


Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, 3 pm

Wayne Mason, AJ Bell, Jackie Clarke, Callie Blood - Classic

Undressed w Mary, Jules Munro, Daniel Loughlan - Kings Arms, 3 pm

York Street Studios Acid Test Songwriting & performance competition - Temple


DANCE/DJ


DJ Grantus - De Brett


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Side Effects - Alhambra

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

Murray Duncan - Lincoln Green

Blue Velvet - Thirsty Whale

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

John McGough - Roundabout Bar

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

Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, 1 pm

Lounge Associates, Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - Iguacu

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

Soul Sax Plus - Princes Faire, noon

Beaver - Alto Bar, Sky City

Kantuta - New City, Sky City

Murray Tanner Trio - Horse & Trap, noon

Jazz Club - Titirangi RSA Jazz Club, 502 South Titirangi Rd

Bollix Cousins, Phenomenal Kat - Dog's Bollix

Vox Nova - Dalma Court 11 am; D-Central, 3.30 pm

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive


CLASSICAL


Ensemble Philharmonia - Lopdell House, Titirangi, noon


COMEDY

Soap - Covert Theatre


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Monday November 26

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Open Mic w Chelle - Temple


CLASSICAL


Ensemble Philharmonia - te tuhi, noon


COMEDY


Raw Comedy w Jan Maree - Classic


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Tuesday November 27

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Open Mic w Gaillie Tinihau - Temple


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Wednesday November 28

ROCK/POP


Stellar, Anika Moa - Fuel Shed, Wanganui

Chelle, Audio Zephyr, Dead Straight, Roger Marshall, Jaymes Malcolm, Kate - Temple

Dave Alley - Java Jive


DANCE/DJ


Shrine w Uncle Barnie, Selector Sam - Galatos


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Feijoa - Liquid Bar

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Lincoln Green

Vox Nova - D-Post Belgian Cafe

Julie Mason and Phil Broadhurst Students' Night - Gables

Spargo Quartet - Cuba


COMEDY

More or Less - Covert Theatre

Big Wednesday - Classic


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Thursday November 29

ROCK/POP


The Kingites - Kings Arms

The D4 - Roadhouse

Savant, Sommerset, Stayfree Carefree - Galatos

Phil Madsen - Atrim Bar, Sky City

Mike Weston, Beau Redding - Temple

Stellar, Anika Moa - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North

Jam Night - Java Jive


DANCE/DJ


Sangha, Cian - upstairs, Galatos

Bassteppa Soundsystem - Wyndham Bowling Club


JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS


Paul Ubana Jones - upstairs, Masonic

The Alibis - Alhambra

Wood, Winch Brown and Smith; Peter Barwick and the George Chisholm Trio; Caitlin Smith and the Fondue Set - London Bar

Mojave - Jazz Bar


COMEDY


The Eliminator - Covert Theatre

Laugh Out Loud This Christmas w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Jeremy Elwood- Classic