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Thy Kingdom Comedy
Live stand-up comedy, 8pm Tuesdays, at A Rolling Stone, 579 Colombo St. Featuring local legends, newbies, and even some out-of-town special guests from time to time... Lots of funny people saying heaps of hilarious things into one microphone. It's free to get in -- Bring your friends!
Fresh Comedy Open Mic
FRESH COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT! A weekly showcase of local and travelling stand up talent! Comics will spin new jokes, fresh gags and novel concepts right here at Good Times Comedy Club every Wednesday! With a different line up and MC each week, this is the perfect hump day treat! If you'd like to give stand up a go you can sign up by messaging us on facebook or turning up on the night - open spots are drawn at…
Musos’ Jam Night
Join a bunch of musos doing their thing - solos, groups, bands and a good old jam later. Mostly blues, a little jazz, some good old rock. Starts 7ish. A wee drinks discount if you play ❤ Sound system, keyboard and drum kit provided - bring your own guitar, bass, voice, trumpet - whatever. Double Bass most appreciated ❤ Jam night is on last Wednesday of every month. TELL YOUR MATES.
Steph McEwin
Steph McEwin is back at 12 Bar accompanied by guitar maestro Andy Genge. Steph is a woman with a HUGE voice full of soul. Her show will cover acoustic versions of Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Etta James, James Brown, Sam Cooke and Leon Russell, as well as including originals that stay in the soulful groove and deliver a unique blend of modern blues.
Under The Kitchen Sink
UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK 'Under the Kitchen Sink' is a polished and sophisticated jazz band from Christchurch/ Otautahi. Experienced veterans of the live music scene, we draw on a huge range of styles and genres to create an eclectic, highly entertaining musical show. As well as playing ‘straight ahead’ jazz very nicely, ‘Under the Kitchen Sink’ specialises in putting quirky, soulful modern twists on traditional jazz standards, as well as drawing from contemporary composers such as Danny Janklow, John Scofield…
Lee Martin live at O.G.B
Lee Martin is a singer/songwriter who has been impacting the music scene with her thought-provoking lyrics and storytelling writing style. A childhood spent listening to greats such as Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, etc. has greatly influenced her music. Lee started her training in classical guitar at the age of 9 and has been writing songs, singing, and performing professionally for the past 15 years. Martin is an old soul with a versatile writing style that allows…
Good Jokes for Good Folks
Good Times Comedy Club presents... Good Jokes for Good Folks! People against the patriarchy! (inclusive of ALL women + non-binary people) This is a monthly non-male stand up comedy open mic! Everyone's welcome to watch, just don't be a d*ck! Good Times Comedy Club is dedicated to making our venue and all of our shows safe, fun spaces for everyone. We are committed to growing diversity within our performing arts scene - this event is intended to give space to…
The Overflow Tour – Christchurch
100% Good and Under the Radar present Te Whanganui-a-Tara dream-pop band French for Rabbits live in concert this July and August. Led by songwriter Brooke Singer, the full five-piece band featuring John Fitzgerald, Ben Lemi (Trinity Roots, Dawn Diver), Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa (Dawn Diver) and Penelope Esplin (Grawlixes, Lake South) will be hitting rural roads of New Zealand for six shows. Their impeccable understated songcraft and affable banter will suit each of the venues to a tee, inviting audiences to lean…
ALT90 – Alternative 90s Dance Party
Sanctuary Events presents... ALT90 Alternative 90s Dance Party Indie // Alt Rock // Britpop // Shoegaze // Riot Grrrl // Electronica // Madchester etc.. with Sanctuary DJs. Expect music from artists such as... 3Ds, Ash, Beastie Boys, Beck, Bikini Kill, Bjork, Blur, Breeders, Carter USM, Catherine Wheel, Charlatans, Cocteau Twins, Cure, Curve, Dandy Warhols, Depeche Mode, Dinosaur Jr, Elastica, EMF, Garbage, Happy Mondays, Headless Chickens, Hole, L7, Leftfield, Manic Street Preachers, My Bloody Valentine, New Order, Oasis, PJ Harvey, Placebo,…
Nice Girl_Ultraviolet_Todd Mayo
Starting on Friday the 30th of July, Flux will play host to a series of monthly local-headlined shows, highlighting how deep the the talent pool in Otautahi is Kicking things off in the new layout of the Rumpus Room, these will be a warm and intimate dance, giving full and open artistic rights to the DJs on the night No requests / no pests / good vibes and creative acceptance only First up: Nice Girl Ultraviolet Todd Mayo $10 on…
Big Laughs Pro Comedy Night
Good Times Comedy Club presents your weekly taste of BIG laughs from PRO comedians! From 8pm every Saturday enjoy a fresh line up of seasoned and slick comics - we have a new line up each week! Stand up comedy here at Good Times is diverse, friendly and of course hilarious! Forget that notion you have of brick wall comedy - that's not what you'll get here! We are stoked to say that we are the only dedicated comedy club…
R Frequency, Rezination
Saturday 31st July, 8pm 12 Bar No Door Charge RFrequency RFrequency burst through with their emerging fusion of sound and energy. A four piece original Groove/ Funk/ Soul/ Rap based band with a conscious message. Rezination Rezination are a Christchurch-based original 5-piece. Their sound fuses soulful Aotearoa roots, dub, funk and love-filled grooves with a hint of revolution.
FLESHPIG Presents: Sus Scrofa Domesticus IV
Part 4 in the saga we are heading back Portside, where it began, this time at Loons Bar. Joining Fleshpig on the buttons.. HANK20 AZURE Powered by Grass Fed Soundsystem. Koha entry. Kicking off 9pm and finishing Late. All proceeds will be going towards upgrading Grass Fed sound system. Respect the venue so that we can continue to enjoy the facility.
Lee Martin live at Cranford Ale
Lee Martin is a singer/songwriter who has been impacting the music scene with her thought-provoking lyrics and storytelling writing style. A childhood spent listening to greats such as Van Morrison, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, etc. has greatly influenced her music. Lee started her training in classical guitar at the age of 9 and has been writing songs, singing, and performing professionally for the past 15 years. Martin is an old soul with a versatile writing style that allows…
Thy Kingdom Comedy
Live stand-up comedy, 8pm Tuesdays, at A Rolling Stone, 579 Colombo St. Featuring local legends, newbies, and even some out-of-town special guests from time to time... Lots of funny people saying heaps of hilarious things into one microphone. It's free to get in -- Bring your friends!