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.
MUSIC
** Vernon Sakata Band, jazz, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park, downtown Honolulu; free. 527-5666.
** AT&T Wildest Show in Town, with a concert by Keoki Kahumoku and Herb Ohta Jr., 6 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; gates open at 4:35 p.m.; also: guided tour of select zoo animals (5:15-5:45 p.m.; limited to 30 attendees), 'ukulele giveaway and a keiki coloring contest of different animals; free (donations to the Honolulu Zoological Society will be accepted). 531-0101, 926-3191.
** Honolulu Symphonic Winds, a 55-piece band comprised of professional musicians, music educators and students, 7:30 p.m., Pearl City Cultural Center; the concert will include works by Bach, Copland, Benny Goodman and others; Henry Miyamura will conduct; free, sponsored by Hawaii Youth Symphony Association. 956-8690.
Third Degree, blues, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $15. 521-2903.
STAGE
** "Honk," British musical comedy presented by Punahou Junior School Musical Theatre, 7 p.m., Dillingham Hall, Punahou School; free. 943-3240.
"The Complete History of America (abridged)," by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, presented by Manoa Valley Theatre, 7:30 p.m., MVT; buffet dinner on the MVT lanai available prior to curtain; The Advertiser is a sponsor. $22*. 988-6131.
FILMS
** "Rikyo" (1989, Japanese with English subtitles), 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; $5*. 532-8700.
** "On the Preservation of Knowledge in the Electronic Age," 7:30 p.m., Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room 012, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; part of "The Darker Side of Technology Series"; $3*. 956-3836.
MIXED BAG
** Kids Story Korner, 10:30 a.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
** Lei-making Lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
Easy Glass Etching class, 6-8 p.m., Flora-Dec Sales; $14.95 includes etching cream, stencils, brush, a glass rose bowl and accessories. Register: 537-6194.
** Children's Summer Reading Program, 6:30 p.m., Waimanalo Public and School Library; free. 259-9925.
Sea Life Park Starlight Tour, 7-8:30 p.m.; bring a flashlight and learn some nocturnal facts about sea animals; for ages 4 and up; $7*. Register: 259-2512.
NIGHTCLUBS
COCONUT WILLY'S, International Market Place, 923-9454: Kevin Imai, contemporary, 3-7:30 p.m.
DON HO'S ISLAND GRILL, Aloha Tower Marketplace, 528-0807: Byl Leonard, jazz, R&B and Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
STUDIO 6, Musicians Association of Hawaii building, 596-2121: PBS Big Band, with Gabe Baltazar and Brien Matson in an aloha concert for Abe Lagrimas, 8 p.m.; $8*.
ESPRIT NIGHTCLUB, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, 922-4422: Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, featuring Cynthia Romero, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
HARRY'S BAR, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 923-1234: Rubber Soul, Beatles tribute band, 8:45-11 p.m.