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

"Spirit of the Dance - the New Millennium," featuring the Irish International Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Hawai‘i Theatre, through Sunday; $25*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400.

ON MAUI

Black Rock Illusions, dinner show with illusionists Jodi Baron and Kathleen, 6-8:30 p.m., Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel; $69* and $79*. (808) 661-3424.

New Shanghai Circus, acrobats, contortionists, Dragon dancers from Mainland China, 7 p.m. with pre-show festivities and food at 5 p.m, Castle Theater, Kahului; $10*-$22*. (808) 242-7469.

STAGE

"Pidg Latin," from Honolulu Theatre for Youth, sponsored by Friends of the Waipahu Public Library, 2 p.m., Waipahu Public Library; free. 675-0358.

"Side Show," 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre, through March 25; $28*.988-6131

FILM

"Kippur" (2000), Hebrew with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m., Academy of Arts theater; $5*. 532-8768.

DANCE

"Dance!" lessons for adults in a variety of dance styles with instructor Deanna Luster, 5:15-6:45 p.m., children’s classes also available, Nu‘uanau YMCA; $54 for 6 classes plus $5 annual YMCA membership. 541-5261.

"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.

Doug Varone and Dancers, lecture and demonstration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; free. 956-3836.

Kuhio Beach Hula, with Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30 p.m., KÂhiø Beach Stage; free. 843-8002.

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.

MUSIC

Koa‘uka, Island roots and reggae, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Atrium Center Court at Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 528-5700.

Darrell and Darrell, contemporary, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park; free. 523-4674.

The Yale Alley Cats, a cappella singing group, 5-5:45 p.m., Main Lobby, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, through Friday; free. 922-4422.

CLUB DJs

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

House DJ, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Moose McGillycuddy’s. 923-0751.

"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

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Kip Attaway "Lolo Paniolo," music and comedy, 5:30 p.m., Fisherman’s Wharf. 538-3808.

Lance and the Hydrants with Billy Beimes, contemporary, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Chart House. 941-6660.

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

Po‘okela, traditional Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Banyan Courtyard, Sheraton Moana Surfrider. 922-3111.

Anita Hall, contemporary, jazz, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

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

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

Bobby King, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-9:45 p.m., Pikake Terrace Poolside Stage, Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani. 922-5811.

Soundettes, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Don Ho’s Island Grill. 528-0807.

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

Ledward Ka‘apana, 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.

Ka‘au Crater Boys, homestyle acoustic, 8-10 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.

sonyamendez.com, Latin-jazz, 8-11 p.m., Shell Bar, Hilton Hawaiian Village. 949-4321.

Keoki Johnson, guitar and hula performance, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Banyan Courtyard, Sheraton Moana Surfrider. 922-3111.

Guy Cruz, contemporary Hawaiian, 8-11:30 p.m., Kickstand Cafe. 591-9268.

Stardust, contemporary, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki. 922-4422.

Higher Ground, contemporary, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Sugar Bar. 637-6989.

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

Dean and Dean, contemporary, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Chart House. 941-6660.

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

Cool Change, contemporary Hawaiian, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Mai Tai Bar, Ala Moana Shopping Center. 947-2900.

Eyetrayn and Sun Dog Boyz, modern and alternative rock, 9 p.m., Wave Waikiki, 21 and up. 941-0424.

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 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. 923-7469.

"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.

"Job and Academic Fair," connect with local, Mainland and international companies, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Stan Sherrif Center, UH-Manoa; free. 956-8136.

Tisa Bryant Poetry Reading and Workshop, reading, 1:30 p.m. and workshop, 2:30-5 p.m., 410 Kuykendall Hall, UH-Manoa; free. 956-3015.

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