I’d say the vast majority of you knew it was my birthday party last Saturday. I got a bunch of my fave party friends together, boarded a bus and cruised around some interesting spots. Everyone got on very well, too well in one particular case, but I’ll go into that in detail once I tell you about what else went down earlier in the week...   Click here to read the whole story. There's a heap of cool prizes to win this week. If you haven't entered before, why not have a shot. And with our seemingly endless summer starting to leave us, you'll need to get planning some nighttime adventures. There's lots of great stuff in the guide, so there's no excuse to get stuck at home!      Last weeks winners Angela McNoe and Max Flanigan, plus their guests, will be seeing Jamie Bowen’s show “Bowen Arrow” with me next Tuesday. Erin Hogan drank the $50 bar-tab at Denim Bar on Friday. Rebecca Gallon and Malcolm Parker picked up the Club Luxury double passes for Spy this Saturday. Tracey Thomson and Samantha Reynolds will be joining my group, with their friends, and seeing the fantastic Canadian comedian Tony Lee this Saturday. Daniel Tomsett got last weeks Mr Vintage t’shirt. Justina Lardner-Burke got the World Cinema Showcase double pass.     Things to win (only enter if you can attend please) 1 x Double pass to K.D. Lang at The Edge, Aotea Centre on May 6th. She’s a mega-star to many and now you can go for free. Email me with “K.D. Lang” as the headline, and tell me how much of a fan you are. 2 x Double passes to see comedian Michael Jones at The Kingslander on Thursday April 24th or May 1st. He’s funny and has a wild show as part of the international comedy fest. Put “Michael Jones Comedian” as the title for your email when you enter. 1 x $50 bar-tab for Cocktails by the Hour at Denim Bar. It’s for this Friday after work. Come along and enjoy this quaint funky bar. Write “Denim Bar” in the subject box and mail be to be in the draw. Please include your phone number. 1 x Mr Vintage t’shirt. You get to go into their Falcon St store in Parnell and select any t’shirt you like. Their garments are very funky and service is always with a smile. Put “Mr Vintage” as the header of your email when you mail me back. Check out www.mrvintage.co.nz. 5 x Double passes to see 80’s covers band “The Neons” perform live at Bar Retro (aka The Powerstation) this Saturday. The revamped place is looking like it’s jumped straight out of 1985. The band’s blimmin’ brilliant also. Write “The Neons” as the header and email me back. 1 x Double pass to Dinner & a Movie at Toto Restaurant on April 30th. It’s back after a summer off, and busting out with the 1960’s Oscar winning classic “The Apartment”. The vibe is out of this world, and the food’s not bad either. Possibly take your special someone to this chilled romantic night by typing “Toto Restaurant” in the subject box and emailing me. 5 x Double passes to The Small Business Expo on at the ASB Showgrounds this Wednesday till Friday. Go get revved up and see the possibilities out there. Put “Small Business Expo” as the title when you enter this prize draw. 1 x Double ticket to Amplitude at Space Bar on April 26th. It will be uplifting techno all round with happy-go-lucky people to lose yourself amongst. Write “Amplitude” as the title for your email to me if you’d like to go. 2 x Double passes to Fluro Electric at Ink & Coherent this Saturday. For once they’re encouraging glow-sticks and fluro clothing. A good laugh coinciding with storming electro and house music. “Fluro Electric” is the key, write it as the title for your email to me and press send to be in to win. 2 x Double passes to Highlife Deluxe at Pontoon on April 24th. Everything is turned up a notch, dress to impress and groove with hundreds to classic house, and fresh beats from around the globe. If you want to go, put “Highlife Deluxe” as the title of your email and send away.     Wednesday April 9th Small Business Expo (begins) ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom Tickets $20 from www.businessexpo.co.nz or call 0800 249 397. 9am – 4pm Over 200 exhibitors, all under one roof for three days. Get all the info you need to be a better business owner, make better business decisions and improve your productivity. Work ‘on’ rather than ‘in’ your business. Free seminars, specialist advice, mentoring and business brokering. This is the largest event held for business in NZ.     Thursday April 10th The Edge Party Hard Mix Tour Reef Bar, 71 Tamaki Dr, Mission Bay No Charge. 9pm – 1am Every Saturday night from 11pm, nearly 22,000 people tune into Party Hard Mix with DJ Justin Sane on The Edge. He plays the biggest dance anthems from across the planet. Now the essential clubbing show tours the country, starting tonight at the Reef Bar. Come experience the magic LIVE. And/Or Rikki Morris Bar 3, SkyCity Complex, Auckland Central No Charge. 10pm – 12am Rikki’s been around for what seems like decades, yet still has the face of a boy. He’s been voted Top Male Vocalist for 3 years running, and has performed regularly in both NZ and Australia. He receives rave reviews from all his audiences, covering songs from great artists such as The Beatles, The Exponents, Elvis Presley and Van Morrison, as well as some of his own songs of course.     Friday April 11th Loser Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central Tickets $15 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 8 – 10pm I’m having a quietish Friday night, so who wants to join me for a bit of black comedy? It’s the story of failed dreams and painful memories of 6 former students who return for their 10 years on reunion. Meet me at 7pm in the foyer for merlot. And/Or Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central Tickets $35 - $99 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 7.30 – 10.15pm Step into a world of the finest ancient Chinese culture and experience the most extraordinary, state-of-the-art, cultural show you’ll probably ever see. Journey through the myths, legends, and divine beauty of traditional Chinese culture.  Suitable for all to enjoy.     Saturday 12th Jazz Fashion Bubbles & Beauty Stonyridge Vineyard, Onetangi, Waiheke Island Tickets $35 from www.iticket.co.nz. 5 – 11pm I’ve been told to stress that this is NOT a dance party. It’s an evening of sheer beauty, classy bubbles and LIVE New York style cool jazz. Donald Trump's Miss NZ 2008 pre-judging is followed by Lewis McCallum on the sax and Thrive. I’m even going to don a suit for the occasion. And/Or The Neons (80’s cover band) Bar Retro, The Powerstation, 35 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden Entry $15 (includes a comp drink). 9pm – 4am These guys played my party last weekend and were brilliant. If anyone can rock this place The Neons can. The bar’s looking great after a super facelift and fun, especially when you come in a group. If you dress up you get extra points. And/Or One Million Dollars’FINAL GIG Club 4:20, 373 K’ Rd, Newton Presales $15 from Real Groovy, or $20 on the door. 9pm – 2am They’ve decided to call it quits after 7 years of writing, performing and recording together. Their final performance, with support from The Shades and The Hot Grits, will be very special indeed. Expect confetti and good times, celebratory pats on backs, much wailing and hand shaking, oh and some sensationally thunderous music.     Sunday April 13th Bark In The Park Waiatarua Reserve, 98 Abbot’s way, Meadowbank No Charge. 9am – 2pm Hamish Carter and Mahe Drysdale lead a small fun walk for all at 10am, then return for fun. Give your pooch a makeover and get a free pic of the beautiful beast. There will be stalls, displays, professionals to chat to and of course lots of entertainment for the rug-rats. And/Or Bacardi Sunday Sessions Malt Bar, 442 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn No Charge. 4pm – 12am Soothing, but funky music, décor, service and beverages. Perfect to put off Monday a little longer.     Monday April 14th Movie Night: Lars & The Real Girl Rialto Cinema, Broadway, Newmarket Tickets $9 - $15. 8.40 – 10.30pm Lars is a loveable introvert whose emotional baggage has kept him from fully embracing life. After years of almost solitude, he invites Bianca, a friend he met on the internet, to visit him. He introduces Bianca to his family members and friends and they are stunned, because she is a life-size doll, and he’s treating her as though she is alive. They consult the family doctor who encourages them to all go along with it. By far the funniest film out at the moment.     Tuesday April 15th Jamie Bowen pres. Bowen Arrow Transmission Room, Cnr Mayoral Dr & Queen St, Auckland Central Tickets $16 - $20 from www.ticketek.co.nz. 8.30 – 9.30pm One of NZ’s top young comics. In this show he takes the best bits from his 8 years of performing and binds them all together with fresh wit. He really is funny, thus you’d be best to book in advance.     Wednesday April 16th Retro Wednesday The Pony Club, 55 Customs St, Auckland Central No Charge. 10pm – 3am Grant Marshall plays a mash of old, and even older, tracks to make hump day not so bad. It’s not packed but attracts a fine bunch. And/Or $4 Wednesdays The Globe Bar, Darby St, Auckland Central No Charge. 9pm – Late Locals are picking up on this fun bar now too, so it’s half tourists and half Aucklanders. Always a super variety of songs (70’s to techno) to keep everyone happy, and the dancefloor rammed. Globe has cool stuff happening every night so have a look.     Events of note on the Horizon April 24th, DJ Tom Novy, The Civic April 24th, Highlife Deluxe, Pontoon April 24th, Insideout social industry party, Pasha April 24th, Little Black Dress party, The Chapel Bar April 25th, Anzac Day April 25th, Floorplay dance party, Space Bar April 25th, 50 Cent & G Unit, Vector Arena April 26th, Vodafone Soundsplash, Wellington’s Waterfront April 26th, Karn Hall & Sample Gee dance party, The Kingslander April 26th, Analogue dance party, Seba April 26th, Smashfest ’08, Waikaraka Family Speedway May 3rd, Mint Dance Party, Seba May 5th, Foofighters, Vector Arena May 6th, KD Lang, The Edge, Aotea Centre May 8th, Erupt Lake Taupo Festival (begins), Taupo May 8th, Thrice Pudding comedy, Transmission Room May 10th, Westlife, Vector Arena May 10th, Feijoa Festival, The Coromandal May 11th, Mother’s Day May 12th, Westlife (2nd Show), Vector Arena May 14th, Elton John, Vector Arena May 15th, NZ Boat Show (begins), ASB Showgrounds May 16th, Dragon, SkyCity Theatre May 17th, Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque Show, The Classic May 21st, State of Origin (Game 1), Australia May 24th, NZ’s Biggest Quiz Night, ASB Showgrounds May 27th, Pricilla Queen of the Desert (begins), The Civic May 28th, Devil’s Run (fast cars, movie stars), Taupo to Queenstown May 31st, Super 14 final June 1st, 1st Day of Winter June 2nd, Queens Birthday (public holiday)

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