Posted on: Saturday, August 4, 2001
TGI Saturday
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. MUSIC ** Sizzlin' Salsa Jam, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., McCully Shopping Center; salsa lessons with Minnie Ruiz 4-6 p.m., Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii 6-7 p.m., salsa dancing with music by Orquestra Salsaloha 7-9 p.m.; also, flea market, free pupu and sangrias, and more; free. 261-1888. ** Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele, performs songs from his new CD "'Ukulele Dream," 2 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995. ** Harmonica Recital, with more than 50 harmonica players, ages 50-86, from three bands in a concert of nostalgic tunes, 2-4 p.m., Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; no admission charge but donations suggested. 833-4336. ** The Makaha Sons, Tino and the Rhythm Klub and Halau Hula Olana in an Aston Full Moon Concert, 6:30-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 931-1326. Matt Yee, pianist and vocalist, in a concert of movie and show tunes, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $15*. Reservations: 955-8821.
Wave Waikiki Boat Cruise, 8:30 p.m. aboard the American Dream; board at 8:30 p.m., Kewalo Basin; entertainment by Rail, Big Toe, DJs Byron the Fur, Alex and KSM and Double D; $30. Reservations: 941-0424, ext. 12.
STAGE
"Tales of Urban Hawaii," stories, songs and comedy about everyday life in Hawai'i performed by Ray Bumatai, M. Kalani Souza, Darrell Aquino and John Glaser, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $15. 521-2903, 528-0506.
"On Dragonfly Wings," by Lisa Matsumoto with music and lyrics by Roslyn, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; the musical is based on the children's book "Wailana the Waterbug"; $10-$30*. 'Ohi'a Productions, www.ohia.com or 484-8800.
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $15*. 536-4441.
"The Complete History of America (abridged)," by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, presented by Manoa Valley Theatre, 8 p.m., MVT; The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor. $22*. 988-6131.
FILMS
"Sweet and Lowdown" (1999), 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771. FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Kahuku Hospital Healthy Community Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall; produce, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and crafts; free. Cholesterol screening will be available for a nominal fee. 293-9231. ** Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Valley; guided tours, Hawaiian plant seeds giveaway, xeriscape craft workshop, and more; free. 527-6113. ** Leeward Orchid and Plant Show, presented by Ewa Orchid Society, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Waipahu High School cafeteria; continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $2*. 689-0566. ** Keiki Fun Fair, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., on the grounds of Shriners Hospital for Children; free. 951-3606. Sew-Quilt and Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; seminars, make-and-take activities, demonstrations and more; $6*. 527-5400, (800) 472-6476.
** Hawaii State Farm Fair, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, noon-midnight, Aloha Stadium lower parking lot; E.K. Fernandez rides and games, agricultural workshops and demonstrations, food, entertainment, contests, country market, plant sale, farm animals and more; $3* admission. 485-1770.
"Djomeh" (2000, Farsi with English subtitles), 7:30 p.m., the Academy Theater; $5*. 532-8700.
