The Guide: What's on this week

A look at what's happening around Dunedin.

• Gigs

Alibi, the Octagon.
Fridays, from 10.30pm: Hemi and Bede.

The Bog, corner George and London Sts.
Every Sunday, 7.30pm.
Open mike night with Jae Bedford and Mimz Craig.
Everybody welcome; some gear provided.

Chicks Hotel, Port Chalmers.
Saturday, 8pm: Katharticus CD launch with support from Special Neadz, Brain Leak and Banjo Stuey.

Circadian Rhythm, 72 St Andrew St, Dunedin
Every Friday: Philtre jazz trio, 5.30pm onwards.

Isis Lounge, 68 Princes St.
Every Wednesday, 8pm: iJazz.
Every Thursday: Oxo Cubans jam night, from 8pm.
Every Friday, 8pm: Oxo Cubans, party night.

Pequeno, the Savoy.
Thursdays: Mojaz, lounge music from 8pm.

Robbie Burns Pub, 374 George St.
Thursdays: Calder Prescott Jazz Quartet, 8.30pm.

Rosie's Bar, Victoria Hotel.
Thursdays, 9pm: open mike night.
Gear provided.

Sammy's, 65 Crawford St.
Tonight, 8pm: Six60, Cool Kids Club, Trei, Daniel Farley, Truth, Titts Magee, Drop Shop, Bassic.
Friday, 9pm: Left or Right with Operation Rolling Thunder & The Julian Temple Band.
Saturday, 6pm: "Day of Doom" featuring Ashes of Eden, Black Mesa, Bruer Grinder, Synesthesia, Injection of Death, Black Forest and the Uncut Blanks.

Swell, St Clair Esplanade.
Friday, 6pm: Calder Prescott Jazz Duo.
Every Saturday, 3pm-6pm: Live jazz from Trevor Coleman and Nick Cornish.
Saturday, 6pm: Bobby Vinson combo.
Sunday, 3pm: iJazz.

• Family fun

Blueskin Bay Library.
Preschool story time, every Friday, 10.30am.
Excludes school holidays. Free.

Dunedin City Library, 230 Moray Pl.
Preschool story time, every Wednesday 10.30am.
Excludes school holidays. Free.
Sunday, 2pm, children's storypit: "Once upon a Sunday", join professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan as she spins some magical tales.

Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the Octagon.
Wednesday, 11.15am: Tours for Tots.
Parents and caregivers: take part in a free baby-friendly half-hour tour of an exhibition followed by a chat and a cup of tea on the mezzanine floor.
Nappy-changing facilities just off the foyer.

Mosgiel Library, Hartstonge Ave, Mosgiel.
Friday 3.45pm-4.45pm in the Downes Room: Book Club for Kids. Every Tuesday, 11am, excludes school holidays: Storytime, suitable for preschool children and their caregivers.

Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 600 Blueskin Rd, Waitati.
Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm: celebrate the launch of unguided walks at the ecosanctuary.
Activities for all.

Otago Museum, 419 Great King St.
Explorer backpacks for 7- to 12-year-olds, free.
Guided tours daily at 11.30am and 3.30pm.
Meet at the information desk.
Weekends, 10.30am and 2pm, atrium level 1: children's creative activities.
Daily during Sea Week (March 7-14), Fish'n'Ships Question Trail - Collect your trail from the Search Centre.
Every Saturday and Sunday during March, 12pm and 3.30pm, Atrium Level 1: Interactive Trolley,"The Lapita Link" - Come and create your own piece of Lapita pottery and find out about their mysterious origins.

Otago Settlers Museum, 31 Queens Gardens.
Friday 5 March, 7-8pm: Freaky Friday.
Danny will take you on an exciting evening adventure after dark.
Suitable for ages 7-12. Free.
Well-behaved parents may also attend.
Bookings required: contact robyn.johnston@dcc.govt.nz or phone 477-4652.

Port Chalmers Library.
Preschool story time, Wednesdays, 11am.

Visitor Information Centre, Octagon.
Daily, 11am: Walk Dunedin, inner-city walking tours.
Meet at the visitor centre.

• Music and performance

Clubs and socs, 84 Albany St.
Cantores Choir (OUSA), resumes this week, Thursday 5.30pm, practice room, level 1, All singers welcome.
Contact: webmaster@cantoreschoir.org or see www.cantoreschoir.org

Otago Museum, 419 Great King St.
Lunchtime music every Friday and Saturday, noon.
Friday: Gari Prysor.

St Peter's Church Hall, Hillside Rd.
Sunday, 2.30pm: Friends of the Opera present: "Make Mine Music".
Bridget Telfer with an afternoon of songs and experiences from all the aspects of music and theatre that she has enjoyed since first performing as "A Daisy" at the Playhouse Theatre.