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Posted on: Saturday, February 24, 2001

TGIF Weekend calendar

Visit our TGIF main page for a searchable database of events around town, movie showtimes and reviews and entertainment news.

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

STAGE

Preview of Kaimuki High School of Performing Arts Center’s upcoming production of “Flower Drum Song,” 5:30-6 p.m. Friday, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

“South Pacific,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; continues through March 10; $15* and $12*. 438-4480, 438-5230.

“A Chorus Line,” presented by Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Kawaiaha‘o Recital Hall, Mid-Pacific Institute; continues through March 11; $7*. 973-5066.

“Harvey,” a comedy by Mary Chase, presented by The Actors’ Group, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Yellow Brick Studio; continues through March 4; $10. 591-7999.

“Get Back!” a tribute to the Beatles featuring the London and Broadway casts of “Beatlemania,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hawai‘i Theatre; $20*-$35*. 528-0506.

Mardi Gras Follies 2001, a Las Vegas-style revue by Pearl Harbor Performing Arts Association, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, The Banyans at Pearl Harbor; dinner buffet at 6:30 p.m.; continues through March 31; $35. 473-1703.

“Pharaoh’s Daughter,” written and directed by M.F.A. candidate Gene Shofner and presented by UH-Manoa’s Department of Theatre and Dance, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $9*. 956-7655.

“Chess,” the Tim Rice-ABBA musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday, DHT; continues through March 4; $10*-$40*. 734-0274.

“Pidg Latin” and “How Kitty Got Her Pidgin Back,” by Yokanaan Kearns, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m. Friday, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $15*. 536-4441.

“Wit,” by Margaret Edson, directed and adapted by Vanita Rae Smith, 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; part of Army Community Theatre’s Sunday@2. Matinee Readers Theatre; $8*. 438-4480, 438-5230.


DANCE

Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, with guest halau, 6:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue: featuring Halau Ke Kia‘i A O Hula Friday; Ka Pa Nani O Lilinoe on Saturday, and Halau Hula O Namakahulali on Sunday; free. 843-8002.

Hip-Hop Dance Workshops for teens and adults, with Eddie Barcello, at NIXdance studio: beginner to intermediate, 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday; intermediate to advanced, 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday; $15 per class. Register: 484-1155.

Hawai‘i State Ballet Junior Company, 7 p.m. Saturday, Mamiya Theatre; featuring “Kingdom of the Shades” from “La Bayadere,” the “Don Quixote” pas de deux, “Pas de Trois” from “Swan Lake” and “Aura,” a contemporary ballet; $16*. 947-2755, 783-2747.

Na Mamo O Ka‘ala, keiki hula, 10-11 a.m. Sundays, Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.


Fairs & Festivals

Sacred Hearts Academy’s Superfair 2001, the academy’s annual community fair, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, on campus; food, games, rides, baked goods, plant and produce sales, arts and crafts and more; free. 734-5058, ext. 229.

Hawai‘i Collectors’ Expo, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3*. 486-4766.

Honolulu Street Market, with crafts, food, plants and collectibles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, City Square on Kohou Street; free. 221-6042.

“A Taste of St. Ann’s,” 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Ann’s Church & Schools; food samples, entertainment and more; $6 (ticket good for 10 “tastes”). 235-1495.

Hawai‘i Camera Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, McKinley High School cafeteria; buy, sell and/or trade camera equipment; free appraisals; $3*. (808) 326-7355.

African Cultural Safari IX, honoring Black History Month, 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; with entertainment by Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble and Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Children’s Choir, storytelling, a display of African musical instruments, a video of African dancing, and make-and-take activities; recommended for children ages 6-12 accompanied by adults; $1*. 532-8700.


NATURE

Night Reef Exploration, led by Waikiki Aquarium staff, 8-10:30 p.m. Friday; learn about coral reef conservation, ecology, safety and more; minimum age is 5, and youngsters must be accompanied by adults; $10*. Register: 923-9741.

“The Diamond Head Story,” a 2.5-mile walking tour led by volunteers of The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, from the Honolulu Zoo entrance to the crater entrance; $5*. 948-3299.

Tropical Plant Nature Walks, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; free. Register: 233-7323.

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, a three-acre botanical park with more than 200 varieties of plants that conserve water, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 99-1268 Iwaena St., HÅlawa Valley Industrial area; also features water-saving irrigation systems, mulch, and other xeriscape (water-saving landscape) ideas; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.

Hike to Jackass Ginger Waterfall, a three-mile stroll into a Nu‘uanu Valley rain forest, led by volunteers of The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; $10* plus bus fares. 948-3299.

“Jewelry in the Rough,” natural jewelry-making workshop for ages 5 and up, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Hawai‘i Nature Center; learn how to create jewelry using natural materials such as seeds, bamboo and hau fiber; $16* per adult/child pair, $10* each additional child, $6* each additional adult. Register: 955-0100.

MUSIC


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CONCERTS

Jefferson Starship, led by Paul Kantner and Marty Balin, 7 p.m. Friday, World Cafe; doors open 6 p.m.; $20 ($17.50 advance). 599-4450, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

John Trudell, Native American Indian poet-activist, in concert with his band, Bad Dog, 7 p.m. Friday, Campus Center Ballroom, UH-MÅnoa; free. 839-9885, 239-8276.

Organ recital by Edward Tipton, organist and choir master from the American Cathedral in Paris, 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew’s Cathedral; the program will feature French and American works for organ; free (donations suggested). 524-2822, ext. 223.

Deanna Witkowski, jazz piano, with Bruce Hamada on bass, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hawai‘i Public Radio’s Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $15*. 955-8821.

The Hawaiian Style Backyard Jam, celebrating Drug-Free Hawai‘i Awareness Month, 2 p.m. Saturday, Kaka‘ako Park; with Kapena, Ho‘onu‘a, Jon Yamasato, Koa‘uka, Local Born, members of Wave Riders Against Drugs, Lanai & Augie T and others; free. 545-3228.

Bob Marley Tribute Concert, 5 p.m. Saturday, Blaisdell Arena; with Aswad, Mikey Dread, Rocker T, Humble Soul, the Fully Fullwood Band, Maacho, Ooklah the Moc, Pati and Native Blend; $26 lower level dance section, $23 ($21 advance) loges and upper level. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

Art of the Solo ‘Ukulele II, with Byron Yasui, Jake Shimabukuro, Gordon Mark and Benny Chong, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of the academy’s Na Mele O Hawai‘i series; $15. 532-8700.

UH Band Spring Concert, featuring the University of Hawai‘i Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Campus Center Ballroom, UH-Manoa; the concert will include Holsinger’s “Ballet Sacra,” Tanaka’s “Methusala II,” Umberto Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier,” Tchaikovsky’s “Russian Dance (featuring clarinetist Garrett Martin), and Vaughan Williams’ “Folksong Suite”; $8*. 956-8742, 956-7235.

St. Petersburg String Quartet, 8 p.m. Saturday, Orvis Auditorium; the program will include Prokofiev’s “Quartet No. 2,” Glasunov’s “Three Novelettes” and Shostakovich’s “Quartet No. 3”; $24*. (Free pre-concert discussion with the artists, 7 p.m., UH Music Building, Room 36.) 956-8246.

Bob Jones & Hard Drive, the eighth KIPO Blues Night, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sand Island R&B; $7*. 955-8821.


AROUND O‘AHU

Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m. Friday, ‘Iolani Palace grounds; free. 373-4263.

Lilikoi Boys, contemporary, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Opera Preview of Hawaii Opera Theatre’s upcoming production of “Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci,” 4 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; $3*. 532-8700, 596-7858.

Vernon Sakata, guitarist playing jazz, Latin, funk and rock, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand; free. 843-8002.

Dolores Mark, love ballads and ceremonial songs, 6:30-7 p.m. Friday, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

“Aloha Waikiki,” an all-Hawaiian music and dance show produced by Tihati Productions, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; featuring two editions: “Boat Days” staged Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and “Waikiki Memories” staged Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; free. 931-2655.

‘O Wai La, contemporary and Hawaiian, with hula, 7-9 p.m. Friday, International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Koa Siu, contemporary Christian, 7-9 p.m. Friday, The Giving Tree, Pearl Highlands Center; free. 455-8733.

Winter Choral Workshop and Concert 2001, at Windward United Church of Christ: workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $10; and concert/worship, 4 p.m. Sunday, (workshop choir will meet at 2:30 p.m. for rehearsal). Register: 254-3031, 254-3802.

Hui Mele, Hawaiian, with hula, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Keola Beamer performs selections from his new CD, “Island Born,” 9 p.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Jim Smart, acoustic guitar, 8-11 a.m. Sundays, Koko Crater Coffee Roasters; free. 393-2422.

Sunday Jazz Brunch, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Wild Mushroom, Laniakea YWCA; featuring the James Kraft Trio, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dining reservations: 538-7061, ext. 231.

Ka‘au Crater Boys, contemporary Hawaiian, 1 p.m. Sunday, Liberty House Ala Moana, third floor; fashion show, hosted by Emme Tomimbang, to follow at 1:30 p.m.; free. 941-2345.

Hawai‘i Opera Theatre Sunday at Borders, highlighting two operas — Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” — 1 p.m. Sunday, Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

“Aloha Ke Akua,” a narrative anthem and oratorio composed by the late Rev. Abraham K. Akaka, will be sung by the Kawaiaha‘o Church Choir to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Protestant Christian Mission to Hawai‘i, 3 p.m. Sunday, Kawaiaha‘o Church; also, unveiling and dedication of a bronze plaque commemorating Kahu Akaka’s tenure as the eighth minister of Kawaiaha‘o Church; free. 532-1257.


WEEKEND GIGS

(Openings, closings and one-time live shows)

Al Kaai and Friends, Hawaiian slack key, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Honey’s at Ko‘olau. 236-4653.

Ellsworth Simeona, contemporary, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Brewery Bar, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Jeff K, contemporary, 8-10 p.m. Friday, Coffee Haven, Kilohana Square. 732-2090.

Soul Bucket, 8-11 p.m. Fridays, Hard Rock Cafe (955-7383); and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Texas Rock ’N Roll Sushi Bar (923-7655).

Ginny Tiu, piano, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Banyan Courtyard, Sheraton Moana Surfrider. 922-3111.

Maunalua, Hawaiian, 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, Hale‘iwa Joe’s, in Kane‘ohe. 247-6671.

Rock ’n’ Roll Soul, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Sugar Bar. 637-6989.

Bud Cerio and The Now, rock ’n’ blues, 9 p.m. Friday, Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Revelation (9 p.m.-midnight) and Roots Odyssey (12:30-3:30 a.m.) Friday, Chez Monique. 488-2439.

Einstein’s Cousin, alt-rock, 9 p.m. Friday, Anna Bannana’s. 946-5190.

Pacific Blu, contemporary, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, Lanai Bar, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Colón, contemporary, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Kincaid’s. 591-2005.

T.H.C., reggae, 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jarons on Hamakua. 261-4600.

Coconut Joe, “tropical pop,” soft rock and light jazz, 8-10:30 p.m. Fridays, Baci Restaurant Row (550-8005); and 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Starbucks Kailua (263-9548).

906 Royale, Lose Money, The Rockstars and Hope for the Broken, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Club Four 78; for all ages; $5. 946-6499.

Rod Tanu, Eddie L., TFLT with Amosa and DJ D-Opess, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Garden of Saigon (formerly Punani’s); $15 (includes buffet dinner 6-8 p.m.); for 21 and older. 537-6971.

Sonya & Michelle, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Shell Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Ka‘au Crater Boys, contemporary, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Kincaid’s. 591-2005.

Eastside Grill “Whazzup” Concert, featuring Koa‘uka, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Eastside Grill; for 21 and older; $5. 952-6555.

Kamakazi Kong, ska, 9 p.m. Saturday, Anna Bannana’s. 946-5190.

Positive Energy (9 p.m.-midnight) and Na Wai Ho‘ohulu O Ke Anuenue (12:30-3:30 a.m.) Saturday, Chez Monique. 488-2439.

Kapena, Island roots, reggae and Hawaiian, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Waiahole Ditch Band, contemporary Hawaiian, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jarons on Hamakua. 261-4600.

“Sanctuary Salon presents Superstarz,” fashion show, 10 p.m. Saturday, Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older. 941-0424.

Sunday Kanikapila, a fund-raiser for Halau O Na Pua Kukui, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Don Ho’s Island Grill; entertainment by Na Moe Lepo, Kahua, Thick Tubes, Hawaiian Country and others; $15*. 845-5572.

James McCarthy, Irish music, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.

Dennis Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and George Kuo, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, The Lobby Bar, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. 922-6611.


CLUB DJs

(Ongoing and one-time DJ club gigs)

The Greenroom Lounge, dance music, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Indigo; for 21 and older. 521-2900.

Big Chill, ’60s and early ’70s music, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

DJ Karlos, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Gold Zone; for 21 and older. 622-6928.

Soljah Fridays, 10 p.m. Fridays, Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

House of X, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Venus Nightclub; for 18 and older. 951-8671.

Friday Night Live, with K-Smooth and Keola Boy, 9 p.m. Fridays, World Cafe; top 40s, hip-hop and booty; live radio broadcast 11 p.m.-1 a.m.; for 21 and older. 599-4450.

Late Night Party, top 40, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Fridays, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

DJ Ray Cruz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Banyan Club, Pearl Harbor; for 21 and older. 371-2495.

Boogie Nights, classic funk, disco and soul with DJs Dyjtl B. and Kryp, 9 p.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon; for 21 and older. 593-0088.

DJ Tim with Speakeasy, 9 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, The Shelter, 1739 KalÅkaua Ave.; all ages.

Soul’d Out Saturdays, with Euphorik and Sandman, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturdays, Pipeline Cafe; for 21 and older. 589-1999.

Little Chill, ’70s-’90s music, 9 p.m.- 4 a.m. Saturdays, Rumours, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Notorious Saturdays, with Scottie Soul and Daniel J, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Baci at Restaurant Row. 550-8005.

Club Matrix, Saturdays, Pango Pango; for 21 and older. 596-7887.

Maze, with Terry Mullen, DJ Echo, Critical Mass, G-Spot, Ikon and others, 10 p.m. Saturday, Ultrazone, Pearl Highlands Center. 591-3500.

XSI with DJ Denovo and guest DJs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Auntie Pasto’s Kapahulu; for 21 and older. 739-2426.

Soljah Saturdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, Don Ho’s Island Grill; for 18 and older. 528-0807.

Sunset Salsa, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays, Havana Cabana; also, dance lessons 8-9 p.m.; for 18 and older. 524-4277.

Zona Latina, with Latin Lady DJ Margarita, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Rolando’s Salsa Club & International Restaurant; free salsa dance lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m.; all ages. 732-2861.

Sunday Night College Connection, top 40 and hip-hop, 9 p.m. Sundays, World Cafe; for 18 and older. 599-4450.

Sex-E-Sundays, with Sean D, DJ Free and K-Smooth, 9 p.m. Sundays, Venus Nightclub; live radio broadcast; for 18 and older. 951-8671.

Dark Side of the Moon, soul, funk and hip-hop with DJ Grant Mitchell, 10 p.m. Sundays, Brew Moon; for 21 and older. 593-0088.

Lo-Blo Sundays, 10 p.m. Sundays, Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older. 941-0424.


LOUNGE ACTS

(Ongoing gigs)

Quintinn Holi, Hawaiian, 3-6 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Tropics Cafe, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Kevin Mau, contemporary, 3:15-7:30 p.m. Fridays, Coconut Willy’s, International Market Place. 923-9454.

Cory Oliveros, contemporary, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sand Bar, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Hawaiian with hula, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, Duke’s Canoe Club, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-2268.

Rod Tanu, contemporary and Hawaiian, 4-8 p.m. Fridays, Shore Bird Oceanside Bar & Grill. 923-2277.

Hiram Olsen Trio, Hawaiian, 5-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Pu‘uhonua Trio, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, Banyan Courtyard stage, Sheraton Moana Surfrider. 922-3111.

Haku Mele, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Mai Tai Bar, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Pai‘ea, contemporary Hawaiian, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Big Island Steak House. 537-4446.

Karla and Na Mea Hula O Kahikinaokalalani, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays, poolside, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary, 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays and 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays, Chart House Honolulu. 941-6660.

Gaylord Rieta, contemporary, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, St. Louis Alumni Association club. 949-8020.

Rick Gregory, contemporary, 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nick’s Fishmarket. 955-6333.

Olomana, Hawaiian, 8 p.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays, Paradise Lounge, Hilton Hawaiian Village (949-4321); and 6 p.m. Sundays, Chai’s Island Bistro (585-0011).

Brickwood Galuteria Quartet, Hawaiian, jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Don Ho’s Island Grill. 528-0807.

Kona Winds, Hawaiian, 6-9:45 p.m. Fridays, Pikake Terrace poolside stage, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Hotel. 922-5811.

Hapa, contemporary and Hawaiian, 7 p.m. Fridays, Chai’s Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Kahali‘a, Hawaiian, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Lobby Bar, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. 922-6611.

James Kraft and Lou Benanto Jr., jazz, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays, Padovani’s. 946-3456.

Loretta Ables Sayre and the Betty Loo Taylor Trio, jazz and contemporary, 7:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, The Veranda, Kahala Mandarin Oriental. 739-8888.

Pierre Grill, contemporary, 8 p.m. Fridays, Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Nightwing, contemporary, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, John Dominis Restaurant. 523-0955.

Mr. Gneiss, 8-11 p.m. Fridays, Shell Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 7:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Hy’s Steak House. 922-5555.

Dennis Ah Yek, Hawaiian, 8-11 p.m. Fridays, Tapa Bar; and 3-6 p.m. Saturdays, Tropics Cafe, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Kelly and Monika, contemporary, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Piranha Brothers, acoustic rock, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Texas Rock ’N Roll Sushi Bar (923-7655); and 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Irish Rose Saloon (924-7711).

“Comedy Shack” with Lanai and Augie T, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, second floor, Pagoda Restaurant. 941-6611.

Frank DeLima and Na Kolohe, comedy, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Captain’s Table, Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Stardust, top 40, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Men of Sensually Certified, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Venus Nightclub; doors open 8 p.m.; for 18 and older. 951-8671.

Dean and Dean, contemporary, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sundays, Chart House Honolulu. 941-6660.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Fisherman’s Wharf. 538-3808.

Honolulu, top 40, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Esprit nightclub, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Bongo Tribe, rock ’n’ roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.

Triple Threat, top 40, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Nick’s Fishmarket. 955-6333.

Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawai‘i, featuring Cynthia, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Rolando’s Salsa Club & International Restaurant; free dance lessons at 8:30 p.m. 732-2861.

Rail, modern and alternative rock, 10 p.m. Fridays, Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older. 941-0424.

Ghost, R&B, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, Sand Island R&B. 847-5001.

Willie K, Island roots, Hawaiian and rock, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, Don Ho’s Island Grill. 528-0807.

Haumea Warrington, Hawaiian, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, Duke’s Canoe Club, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-2268.

GoGo Boyz, 10:30 p.m. Fridays and 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. 941-0424.

Kapena, Island roots, reggae and Hawaiian, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, Duke’s Canoe Club, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-2268.

Malanai, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mai Tai Bar, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Hawai‘i Loa, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider. 922-3111.

Byl Leonard Band, jazz, R&B and Hawaiian, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Don Ho’s Island Grill. 528-0807.

Bobby King, Hawaiian, 6-9:45 p.m. Saturdays, Pikake Terrace poolside stage, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Hotel. 922-5811.

Sonny Silva, jazz guitar, 6-10 p.m. Saturdays, Cafe Sistina. 596-0061.

Ho‘okena, Hawaiian, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Chai’s Island Bistro. 585-0011.

James Kraft and Ernie Provencher, jazz and blues, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Roy’s Restaurant. 396-7697.

Poi Boyz, 8-11 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, Tapa Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Leon Siu, Hawaiian, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mai Tai Bar, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Brenda and the Bad Boys, rock ’n’ roll, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sugar Bar. 637-6989.

Cool Change, 9 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, Hard Rock Cafe; all ages. 955-7383.

The Krush, top 40, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturdays, and 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sundays, Esprit nightclub, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Roland Chang, Hawaiian, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays, Sand Bar, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Henry Kapono, Island roots and Hawaiian, 4-6 p.m. Sundays, Duke’s Canoe Club, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-2268.

The Islanders, Hawaiian, 5-9 p.m. Sundays, House Without a Key, Halekulani. 923-2311.

Ladies K Trio, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Mai Tai Bar, The Royal Hawaiian hotel. 923-7311.

Moe Keale, with Nalani and Ke Ala O Ka Lauae, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8:30 p.m. Sundays, poolside, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Chris Murphy, guitar-vocalist, 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Nick’s Fishmarket. 955-6333.

Sam Kapu, Hawaiian, 6-9:45 p.m. Sundays, Pikake Terrace poolside stage, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Hotel. 922-5811.

Dale & Friends, “Hook ’n Blues” jam, 6-10 p.m. Sundays, Ye Olde Fox and Hounds Pub and Grub. 947-3776.

The Geezers, classic country, 6-10 p.m. Sundays, Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues, R&B and rock, 7 p.m. Sundays, Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.

Jeanette and Friends, 8-11 p.m. Sundays, Shell Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Fantasy, contemporary, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sundays, Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Orchids; and 10:15 p.m.-midnight Sundays, Lewers Lounge, Halekulani. 923-2311.

Power of 4, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sundays, Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 922-4422.

Makana, slack key, 10 p.m.-midnight Sundays, Duke’s Canoe Club, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-2268.


SHOWROOMS

“Aloha Las Vegas Revue,” impersonators, 3 and 10 p.m. daily except Mondays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 971-4345.

“Creation — A Polynesian Odyssey,” 6:20 and 9 p.m. nightly, ‘¸inahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Hotel. 931-4660.

“Magic of Polynesia,” with John Hirokawa, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 971-4321.

“Yes! Encore Hawai‘i,” magic, acrobats, hula, comedy and Uso the Magical Monkey, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. nightly except Mondays, Polynesian Palace, ‘Ohana Reef Towers hotel. 923-7469.

Society of Seven, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. 922-6408, 923-7469.

Don Ho Show, 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, Hoku Hale Showroom, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 923-3981.


MIXED BAG

Majestic Circus, a Canada-based circus without animals, 11 a.m. and 2, 4 and 7 p.m. Friday; and 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Bishop Museum Great Lawn; $16* ($12* advance). 487-3702.

“X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space,” a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28, Bishop Museum; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.

Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays; meet in front of Ramsay Galleries; $5. Hawai‘i Heritage Center, 521-2749.

“The Art of Warner Bros. Animation,” an exhibition that explores the creative process involved in the making of Warner Bros. cartoons, 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; also featuring an interactive Animation Station in the academy’s Education Wing Gallery, and a Cartoon Theatre with continuous screening of Warner Bros. cartoons in the Education Wing Lecture Hall; continues through April 1 (closed during weekday mornings to accommodate school tours); $7*. 532-8700, 532-8701.

Yo-yo Class for all ages, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Town Center of Mililani (625-5233); and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall (235-1143); and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Ward Warehouse amphitheater stage (591-8411). free.

King’s Jubilee and Fireworks, a tribute to King David KalAkaua with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; aerial fireworks 8 p.m.; free. 949-4321.

Hawai‘i’s Volcano Circus presents jugglers, clowns and comedy acts, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Camp Mokuleia; a benefit for the Hiccup Children’s Circus, a nonprofit organization; $12*. 739-0785.

Little Miss and Mr. Hawaiian Tropic competitions, presented by Miss American Starlet, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, PIkake Room, Blaisdell Center; $5*. 591-2211.

Ikebana Exhibit, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Liberty House Ala Moana, third floor; also, floral arrangement demonstrations by teachers from the Ohara School of Ikebana, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, fourth floor; free. 941-2345.

Boy Scouts of America Birthday Celebration, with exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Power Unlimited Arm Wrestling Tournament, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Parents Night Out, 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Laniakea YWCA on Richards Street; activities for youngsters include swimming, games, aerobic exercise and videos; $10 includes snack. Register: 538-7061, ext. 277.

Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, ‘Ewa Town, 91-1001 Renton Road; narrated 90-minute round-trip ride to Kahe Point; $8*. 681-5461.

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