When choosing between 2 evils, pick the 1 you haven't done

Congratulations to Kylie Dove who won the double passes to Our House and partied on down. Jedda Jakicevich got The Kingslander Bar voucher. Jessica Chapple and Anna Magdalinos picked up the luscious Tuaca liqueur.
 
Check below for details on all the 'must see' events coming up this week, along with a selection of pix from the last week. And make sure you return to the website and read my weekly review, and view a bunch of new photos in the gallery section. Just go to www.martysguide.co.nz.


 
 

This week's Killer Prizes:

A double pass to feel the unbeatable vibe that is OXYGEN, held at The Studio on Saturday. Mail me back with "Oxygen" in the subject line to be in the draw.

4 double passes to see The Warriors play on Saturday night. To be in to win one, mail me back with the teams name they go up against in the subject line.

A $245 Kingslander Bar voucher (a few conditions apply). If this sounds great, mail me back with "Kingslander" in the subject line.

2 x bottles of Tuaca liqueur. It's just magic stuff, you can mix it with anything and it tastes devine. Just put "Tuaca" in the subject line to be in to win.


 

 

Wednesday 8th August

Coca-Cola Careers Expo begins
ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland
No Charge. 10am - 7pm
 
Who's happy in their job? This isn't only meant for school kids. Come have a look, these things are quite interesting.
 
And/Or
Pub Quiz
The Bluestone Room, Durham Lane, Auckland Central
No Charge. 6 - 8.30pm
 
Form a team and bizz in here after work for a bit of fun. Compete against others in 8 rounds of general knowledge for handsome bar tabs. The complimentary nibbles are superb to.


 
 

Thursday 9th August

Taye Williams LIVE
Nuffield Street Brew Bar, Nuffield Street, Newmarket
No Charge. 7 - 9pm
 
He's got a sweet voice, has sung along side piles of famous people and is deservedly getting national attention. This relaxing bar's style suits him perfectly.
 
And/Or
Miss Sapphire Lingerie Edition (Final)
Sapphire Bar, 491 Pakuranga Road, Highland Park, Manukau
Entry $10, on the door. 10pm - 12am
 
12 mega hotties do what they can to win the crowd, and judges, over. Dress incognito and venture out of the CBD for a change. DJ Meex on the dex keeps you grooving till late.


 

 

Friday 10th August

Crazy Mexican Singles Party
The Kingslander Bar, 470 New North Road, Kingsland
No Charge, 8pm - 1am
 
The place will be decked out. Latin promo babes mingling as DJ Onny warms up the crowd. Senoritas get a passport, senors a green card, find your match and get a free shot at the bar. Games and giveaways all night long.
 
And/Or
House Magnet. feat. DJ Soane
A'isha, Corner Wellesley and Queens Street (Underground), Auckland Central
Entry $10 on the door. 9pm - late
 
It's just opened and is very swish, funky, slightly industrial yet loungey. The cocktail nature of the place means they're aiming for the discerning 25+ age group. Smooth house choons rule this roost.


 
 

Saturday 11th August

Outside In - UPFM Winter Dance Party Series
8/20 Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki
Entry $5, on the door. 6pm - 12am
 
Break-beat to hard dance, it's all be covered over 6 hours of underground techno in a wild, council approved, warehouse.
 
And/Or
Oxygen Dance Party
The Studio, K' Road, Newton
Tickets $25 from Real Groovy, Route 66 and Sounds. $40 on the door. 10pm - 6am
 
The main act Galen Behr is just 19 and destined for super-stardom. Do not miss this guy. Incline Events has gone all out, importing the best Aussie Trance DJ's and herding together NZ's best dance DJ's from all genres. With the added stimulation of the in-tune decor and lighting, this is one hell of a dance party to attend.
 
And/Or
Vinyl Mischief
Rakinos, High Street, Auckland Central
Entry $10, on the door. 9pm - 3am
 
For a bit of a quality change. Break from from the usual spots and come to this atmospheric and classic spot. Hosted by DJ Sambro his guests tonight included the talented T-Rice, Junior, Manuel Bundy and special guest MC's.


 

 

Sunday 12th August

Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge '07
One Tree Hill, Manukau Road, One Tree Hill
Entry $15 - $45. More info got to www.totalsport.co.nz. 8am start
 
A unique inner city navigation event where competitors run to, and up, Auckland's iconic volcanoes, in any order that they choose.
 
And/Or
Viva Fiesta Sunday
The Globe Bar, Darby Street, Auckland Central
No Charge. 7pm - late
 
This really is a fun place. Affordable drinks. Pool tables. Free Mexican punch. Bodyshots. Crazy people dressed up at horses galloping around. If you're not to jaded from Saturday come for a look. The DJ plays party tunes from 10pm.


 
 

Monday 13th August

Three Days Of Rain
The Silo Theatre, Lower Greys Avenue, Auckland Central
Tickets $20 - $35 from www.ticketmaster.co.nz. 7 - 9pm
 
Try a bit of culture. In this play a brother, his sister and their childhood friend gather to divide the estate of their late fathers. Both men were longtime friends and partners in architecture; their legacy is a magnificent house, a daring and celebrated icon of American design.


 
 

Tuesday 14th August

Light & Dark Showcase- Art Exhibition Opening
Satellite Gallery, St Benedicts Street, Newton
No Charge. 5.30 - 7pm
 
PACE Program artists (Government assisted in their fields) band together and display how they see Light & Dark. Working in all mediums, flax to photography, sculpture to animation.
 
And/Or
Odyssey Wine Tasting
Pitch Bar, Pitt Street, Auckland Central
$15 paid at the bar. 6.30 - 8pm
 
It's one of the cutest funkiest bars I know. Tonight you can have 5 glasses of top notch vino for a song. Also meet the winemakers and get all your curly questions cured.


 

 

Events to Mark in Your Diary

August 15th, Battle Of The Bands (Semi-Final), Kings Arms
August 17th, A'isha Bar Official Opening, A'isha Bar
August 17th, NZ Coffee Festival Begins, Alinghi Base
August 17th, Malente Dance Party, Toto's
August 18th, Alice In Wonderland Party, Flight Lounge
August 18th, Batch 4, Fu Bar
August 19th, Tough Guy & Gal Challenge, Rotorua
August 20th, Clive James, Bruce Mason Centre
August 22nd, Ice Cube, TelstraClear Pacific Centre
August 24th, Erotica Starts, ASB Showgrounds
August 25th, Famous Party, Opium
August 29th, Celebrity Auction, The Kingslander
August 31st, Maori Expo, Aotea Centre
August 31st, Gatecrasher Dance party, Studio
September 7th, First Game Of Rugby World Cup, St Denis, France
September 8th, Whips'n'Spurs, Ellerslie Racecourse
September 8th, Hootchy Kootchy Burlesque Girls, The Classic
September 8th, Winter Warm-Up, Studio & Galatos


 
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