TGI Wednesday

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.

SPECIAL

Chinese New Year with a Latin Beat, Lion Dance: Salsa style, entertainment, prizes, 5-9 p.m., McCully Shopping Center. 955-7377.

STAGE

"Pidg Latin," co-produced by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Kumu Kahua Theatre, and AT&T:OnStage, 6:30 p.m. special student performace, Kumu Kahua Theatre, through Feb. 18; $10* includes pizza and soda. 839-9885

"The Last Night of Ballyhoo," 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre, through Jan. 28; $22*. Dinner buffet available 90 minutes prior to show, Wednesday through Saturday. 988-6131.

FILM

"Lamerica, (1994), Italian with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m. Academy of Arts theater; $5*. 532-8768.

DANCE

Hula lessons, 10-11 a.m., Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.

"Capoeira and Afro-Brazilian Culture," lecture-demonstration by Rod Ussing and students of Capoeira Hawai‘i, sponsored by Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, noon-1 p.m., Ohia Cafeteria, Kapi‘olani Community College; free. 944-7784.

"Line Dancin’ with Salome," lessons for beginners, 6 p.m., Ala Wai Elementary School Cafeteria, also intermediate level class at 7:15 p.m; donations accepted. 737-4596.

Kuhio Beach Hula, with Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30 p.m., K¬hi¯ Beach Stage; free. 843-8002.

Line Dancing Class, 6:30-8 p.m., Palama Settlement Gym; free. 262-7441.

Country Line Dancing Class, 7-8 p.m., Downtown Pearlridge; free. 488-0981.

Scottish Country Dancing Class, 7-9 p.m., Mo‘ili‘ili Community Center; $33 for 10 classes. 625-9290.

Swing Dance Practice, Chinese New Year’s potluck, 7-9 p.m., Kapi‘olani Bandstand; $4. 236-4082.

MUSIC

Lecture on "Tales of Hoffmann," Jim Becker and Terrance Knapp give background information on Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s upcoming production, 10 a.m., Academy of Arts theater; $3*. 532-8700.

Simplisity, jazz, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park; free. 523-4674.

Chris Murray (formerly of King Apparatus), ska, 7-8 p.m., Jelly’s Music at Puck’s Alley; free. 943-0500.

CLUB DJs

"Spicy Boricua Night," with Latin Lady DJ Margarita, 9 p.m.-midnight, Rolando’s Salsa Club at Kahala Mall. 732-2861.

"Deeper: a Night of Soul," acid jazz and deep house music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Baci Bistro in Restaurant Row. 944-3366.

LOUNGE ACTS

Keith and Carmen Haugen, contemporary Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mai Tai Bar, Royal Hawaiian. 923-7311.

Marianne Mayfield, jazz, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Pai‘ea, traditional Hawaiian, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Big Island Steak House. 537-4446.

Ku‘uipo Kumukahi with Nalani & Na Kia‘i A Ke Ali‘i, 6-8:30 p.m., Poolside, Sheraton Waikiki. 922-4422.

"Singles Night," live music, games, prizes, 7 p.m., Havana Cabana. 524-4277.

The Brothers Cazimero, traditional Hawaiian, 7-8:15 p.m., Chai’s Island Bistro. 585-0011.

"Just Joe," Bob Rogers performs songs by Coconut Joe, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters. 254-2004.

Ledward Ka‘apana, with Ikona, Hawaiian, 7-11 p.m., The Lobby Bar, Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel. 922-6611.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-11 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Loretta Ables Sayre & the Betty Loo Taylor Trio, pop/jazz, 7:30-11 p.m., The Veranda, Kahala Mandarin Oriental. 739-8888.

The Northsiders Blues/Rock, blues and rock with open jam, 8 p.m.-midnight, Baja Betty’s. 545-1200.

Rubber Soul, Beatles tribute band, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Texas Rock & Roll Sushi Bar, Hyatt Regency Waikiki. 923-7655.

Honolulu, contemporary Hawaiian, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Esprit Nightclub, Sheraton Waikiki. 922-4422.

Roshan & Friends, rock and roll, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sugar Bar. 637-6989.

Star 69, modern rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Moose McGillycuddy’s. 923-0751.

Go Jimmy Go, ska, 9 p.m., Wave Waikiki. 941-0424.

The Bongo Tribe, rock and roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.

SHOWROOM ACTS

"Aloha Las Vegas Revue," impersonators, 3 and 10 p.m., Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 971-4345.

"Creation — A Polynesian Odyssey," 6:20 and 9 p.m., ‘Ainahau((CAP A WITH KAHAKO)) Showroom, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani Hotel. 931-4660.

"Magic of Polynesia," with John Hirokawa, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., 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., Polynesian Palace, ‘Ohana Reef Towers hotel.

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

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

MIXED BAG

Mary Cesar’s Quilting Classes, 9 and 11 a.m., Mission Houses Museum; $7*. 531-0481.

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