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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
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Theatre this week

The Play About the Baby - Herald Theatre, until tomorrow

The Swimming Lessons - Silo, until tomorrow

Snow White - Rose Garden Theatre, until tomorrow

Escape w Urban Youth Movement and Black Grace - Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, until tomorrow

Welcome to my world: The story of Jim Reeves - Sky City Theatre, from tonight to Sun Apr 21

Calamity Jane - Papatoetoe Spotlight Theatre, to Sat Apr 27

70, Girls, 70 - Westpoint Performing Arts Centre, Western Springs, to Sat Apr 27

Daylight Atheist - Maidment Theatre, to Sat May 11

Five Finger Exercise - Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga, from tomorrow to May 11

The X Folios - Maidment Studio, from Sun Apr 21

The Hollow Crown - Civic, from Tues Apr 23

A Star is Torn - Silo, from Tues Apr 23


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Friday April 19

ROCK/POP

Goldenhorse, Heavy Jones Trio, Handsome Geoffrey - Kings Arms

The Wall: The Pink Floyd Experience - St James

Contagious - Sky City Casino

Kick - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Planet - Rose & Crown

Liquid - Empire Tavern

Kiwi Express - Cask & Cleaver

Mystery Liquid, DJ Source & Delve - Cafe 223

Indifference, Ruptus Jack, Rezin, Vauxhall, Fried Mice - Masonic Tavern

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Tool, the Melvins, Slim - Queens Wharf Events Centre, Wellington

Bombsquad - Roadhouse

RC 45 - De Brett

Chill Factor - The Immigrant

Tall Poppies - Muddy Farmer

Simon Hislop, Sick Boys - Temple

Verdict - Pukekohe RSA

DANCE/DJ

Bevan Keys & friends - Grand Circle

Jamie Robertson, Mark Burgess - Galatos

Alpha Groove w Mr Big Stuff - Safari Lounge

DJ Nick - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Albert St

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Ray Warleigh & Frank Gibson Trio - London Bar

Ride, Tony Hopkins Trio - Rakinos

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

Brendon Ham & Back II Basix - Red Gables Tavern, Hamilton

Blue Jaffas - Java Jive

Rufus Rehu & Peta Siu'lepa - Alhambra

CLASSICAL

Lunchtime concert - University of Auckland School of Music Theatre, 1.05pm

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall, 6.30pm

Aotea Youth Symphony - Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Jason Hoyte, Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin; Late show w Sully O'Sullivan - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm

Improv Bandits, Micetro - Covert Theatre


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Saturday April 20

ROCK/POP

Tool, the Melvins, Slim - North Shore Events Centre

The Wall: The Pink Floyd Experience - Founders Theatre, Hamilton

Liquid - Empire Tavern

Aria 51 - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie

Rhythm and Groove - Cock & Bull, Botany

Planet - Rose & Crown

Pogo, Bastet, Misadelphia, All for Nothing, Aliens - Masonic Tavern

Contagious - Sky City Casino

Overdrive - De Brett

Tall Poppies - The Venue

Kiwi Express - Fordes Grand Hotel

Chill Factor - The Immigrant

The Boss - R'Totos

DANCE/DJ

Grooverider w MC Fats - Fu

Bassteppa Sound DJs Big Matt and The

Chaplin - Kings Arms

Bevan Keys - Hush Lounge Bar

Cesar the Spanish fly and Steve Usher - Galatos

DJ Ned Roy - Iguacu

Ebb, Rhombus w DJ Dunstar - Indigo Bar, Wellington

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Caitlin Smith & the Fondue Set - London Bar

Jubilation - good time gospel - Alleluya Cafe

Human Instinct - Java Jive

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 6pm

Caitlin Smith - Cock & Bull, Ellerslie, 3pm

Denis Hepi, Max Purdie - Alhambra

James Gaylin & Brett Turner - Jazz Bar

Cornerstoneroots, Cosmis Ska Child & DJ Druloks - Temple

Acoustic Junction - Paridigm, Devonport

James Ray - Nikau Club, Waiatarua

Paco Campana Flamenco Guitar - deVines, Waitakere Ranges

CLASSICAL

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - Auckland Town Hall

Aotea Youth Symphony - Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar

Final of the Becroft Grand Opera Aria - The PumpHouse, Takapuna

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Jason Hoyte, Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Diamond Lounge w Jan Maree - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm

Improv Bandits, Micetro - Covert Theatre


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Sunday April 21

ROCK/POP

Ramon, Josh Hetherington & One Million Dollars - Kings Arms, 3pm Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSC

Rock Stars Anonymous w JCK - Temple

Verdict - Clevedon Hotel

DANCE/DJ

Silverbeat & guests - Fu

Andy Hayes & Radley - Jones Bar

DJ Johnny Gee - De Brett

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Bicipital Groove - One Red Dog, Ponsonby, 1-4pm

Brendon Ham & Back II Basix - Java Jive

Julie Mason, Alberto Santeralli, Pete France - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm

Side Effects - Alhambra, 6.30pm

Cats'n Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, Drury, 12pm

James Ray - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Link Drive

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

Swing Easy - Oswalds Church, One Tree Hill, 7.30pm

Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm

Acoustic Earfood - De Post, Mt Eden

Mediterranean Music w Lionel Reekie - deVines, Waitakere Ranges

CLASSICAL

Aotea Youth Symphony - Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar, 2pm

Viva Voce - Auckland Town Hall, Concert Chamber, 5pm

Play w the NZSO - Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, 10am

COMEDY

Jeremy Elwood, Benjamin Crellin, Michelle A'Court & guests - Kings Arms, 7pm

Soap: Episode 49 - Covert Theatre

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Monday April 22

ROCK/POP

Open mic night w Chelle - Temple

DANCE/DJ

DJ Jewelz, L8N, Donald Bennett, Simon Paul, Big Pun, Sylvia, Andy Day - Voyager

COMEDY

Raw Comedy Quest w host Michele A'Court - Classic


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Tuesday April 23b>

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Acoustic Cafe w Kate, Ravi, Holman Tait Band, Paul Walker and Jamie Stone - Temple

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Wednesday April 24

ROCK/POP

Brown Sugar, Ingrid, Sam Hanna & Cydel - Temple

Tall Poppies - New City Bar

DANCE/DJ

Paul Radley, Mister King - Fu Bar

Roger Perry & Greg Churchill - Bacio

DJ JRP - Ink Bar

Slave & guests - Safari Lounge

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Brendon Ham & Back II Basix - Lincoln Green Hotel

Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm

Julie Mason & Phil Broadhurst student's night - Gables Tavern, 7.30pm

Neil Edwards & the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive


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Thursday April 25

ROCK/POP

Rameskin, Stolen & 5th Threat - Kings Arms

Eye TV, Soda - Classic

Mister Lemon, The Nythers & more - Temple Tall Poppies - New City Bar

Kiwi Express - Grey Lynn RSC, 1.30pm

DANCE/DJ

Rock Solid - Khuja Lounge

Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu

Bevan Keys & Soane - Bacio

Godfrey de Grut, Cjip Matthews, Nick Gaffaney w MC Bjorn - Galatos

Karn Hall - Ink Bar

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

The Mason's w Andy Brown - London Bar

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza, 6pm

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