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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.

Daily music and comedy

 Friday

 Saturday

 Sunday

 Monday

 Tuesday

 Wednesday

 Thursday

Upcoming events

Venue details

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name="friday">Friday January 4

ROCK/POP

Tim Finn, Don McGlashan - Mangawhai Tavern

Tadpole, goodshirt, Primary, DJ Slowdeck - Cue Bar, Taupo

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Anchor Inn, Mt Maunganui

Aria 51 - The Playhouse, Aotea Square

Roger Skinner - Orchards Bar, Lincoln Green

Split Second - Rose & Crown

Midge Marsden and the Remarkable Beatroosters - The Admirals Arms, Coromandel

Fur Patrol, Slim - Coroglen Tavern, Coromandel

DANCE/DJ

DJ Solo - Roadhouse, Papakura

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Midge Marsden and the Remarkable Beatroosters - The Admirals Arms, Coromandel

Hammond Gamble - Temple

The Hipshooters - Java Jive

Rufus Rehu - Alhambra

Lewis McCallum & Kevin Field Trio - London Bar

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza, Polo Lounge

Soul Sax Plus - The Grange, Hahei

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Brendhan Lovegrove, Michele A'Court, Jeremy Elwood & guests - The Classic

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Saturday January 5

ROCK/POP

Dave Dobbyn, Stellar, The Mutton Birds, Che-Fu & The Krates, Greg Johnson - Auckland Stopover Arrival Concert, Viaduct Harbour, from midday to 8 pm (free)

Tim Finn, Don McGlashan - Duke of Marlborough Tavern, Russell

Tadpole, goodshirt, Primary, DJ Slowdeck -Beach Street, Tauranga

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Golden Cross, Waihi

Ken Stringfellow - Aotea Square Markets, noon; Leigh Sawmill Cafe, evening

Split Second - Rose & Crown

Tweeter - Pizza Pizza

The Believers - D Central

We Dunno, Duffeysome, Losing Face & The Perpetrators - Temple

Acoustic Junction - Paradigm, 3 pm

DANCE/DJ

DJ Solo - Roadhouse

Joe Dukie, Fitchie & Jetlag Johnson - Dolphin Cafe, Akaroa

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Midge Marsden and the Remarkable Beatroosters - Butlers Reef, Oakura

The Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive

Denis Hepi - Alhambra

Cats'N'Jammers Jazz - Sailors Rest, Whitianga

Soul Sax Plus - Tairua Food & Wine

COMEDY

Comedy Showcase w Brendhan Lovegrove, Michele A'Court, Jeremy Elwood & guests - The Classic

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Sunday January 6

ROCK/POP

Tim Finn, Don McGlashan, Ken Stringfellow - Kings Arms

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Barbarella, Rotorua

Acoustic Earfood - Paradigm, 3 pm

JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

The Ritchie Pickett Experience - Java Jive

Side Effects - Alhambra

Blue Velvet - Thirsty Whale

Nairobi Trio - Auckland Domain band Rotunda, 2 pm-4 pm

Cats'N' Jammers Jazz - Kuaotuna Fire Brigade, Whitianga, 2 pm

Peter McGregor, Jim Joll & Jessie Bradshaw - Voyager Restaurant, noon

Vox Nova Latin Trio - D Central, 3 pm

Soul Sax Plus - Princes Faire, Princes Wharf

CLASSICAL

The Silver Box Quartet - Winter Gardens, Auckland Domain, 5 pm

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Monday January 7

ROCK/POP

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Boiler Room, Whakatane

Ken Stringfellow - Rakinos (w The Brunettes)

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Tuesday January 8

ROCK/POP

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Sugar Club, Taupo

the feelers - Sandown Park, Gisborne

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Wednesday January 9

ROCK/POP

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North

the feelers - Angus Inn, Hastings

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Thursday January 10

ROCK/POP

King Kapisi, Dimmer - Mill, New Plymouth

the feelers - Fat Ladies Arms, Palmerston North

Tweeter, The Shrugs & Wonderbug - Kings Arms

Acoustic Earfood - Embargo

Elvis Memorial Show - Masonic Tavern

DJ/DANCE

Joe Dukie & Fitchie - Sonic, Kaikoura

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