The Buzz

The Doo Wop Hop returns to a simpler time, way back when there was no trance, house or 'N Sync. Instead, golden oldies from the doo-wop era (1950s-'60s) such The Platters, The Cadillacs, The Penguins and The Marcels will take the stage from 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blaisdell Arena. Two dance floors will be available for those who are in the mood. This event originally was planned for Sept. 15 but was postponed because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Tickets are $25 and $35. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

Sweet stuff

Chocolate lovers can revel in the Hawaiian Humane Society's annual "Fantasies in Chocolate" fund-raiser Saturday at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel (above is a sample from last year's event). Tickets are $35 general, $30 advance for all-you-can-eat sampling of the delights from 1-3 p.m. If you really really love the stuff, there's a special brunch offer: $65 ($480 for a table of eight) gets you brunch, 10:30 a.m.-noon; then exclusive tasting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., which continues into the general tasting until 3 p.m. 946-2187, ext. 213.

The Korean Festival takes the spotlight this time as Honolulu's yearlong tribute to Hawai'i's multi-ethnic population continues. Among the performers will be the Hawaii Korean Farmer Music and Dance Team, Myung Woo Dan Dance Team, Korean Traditional Music Association of Hawaii, Chum Sa Rang Dance Studio, Sujin Hwang on Korean harp, Halla Huhm Korean Dance Studio, Christ United Methodist Church Chorus and the Korean Senior Citizen College Traditional Dance Group. Miss Korea 2000 and Miss Korea 2001 also will make appearances. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. today at Honolulu Hale. It's free, with free parking in the civic center parking garage. 523-4674. Next: Portuguese Festival on Oct. 26.

About Mo'ili'ili

Learn all about the Honolulu neighborhood of Mo'ili'ili at the sixth annual Discover Mo'ili'ili Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Stadium Park (Isenberg and King streets) and at nearby spots. Among the offerings will be entertainment, taiko drumming, crafts, a bake sale and kids' activities. The Japanese Cultural Center's exhibit, "The Shishu Ladies of Hilo," can be viewed at a two-for-one $3 admission, free for kids under 5. Storytelling begins at 10:30 a.m. at the McCully-Mo'ili'ili library; it's free. Don't forget the Mo'ili'ili photo exhibit, at Central Pacific Bank, The Haunt and the library. From 6 p.m., Glen Grant will tell scary stories at the Church of the Crossroads, followed by a storytelling contest; tickets are $2 general, $1 for kids 12 and younger. Where to park? It'll be just $2 at the Japanese Cultural Center; and free parking is available at Kuhio School, with free trolley service to Stadium Park. 955-1555.

If she's able to, Loyal Garner will join The Local Divas (Melveen Leed, Carole Kai, Nohelani Cypriano) on stage at "For the Love of Loyal," a benefit at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, at Windward Mall.

Leed, who is organizing the fund-raiser to help Garner with mounting medical bills, said each act is limited to five minutes. All proceeds will go to the Loyal Garner Medical Fund as the "Lady of Love" continues to battle cancer.

"There will be two stages, so the music will be continuous," she said.

Confirmed to appear: Vicky Takamine Holt (who will lead the pule), Dita Holifield, Ellsworth Simeona, Leon and Malia, Aloha Dalire, Sean Na'auao, Ho'okena, Keith and Carmen Haugen, Genoa Keawe, Booga Booga, Tau Dance Theatre, Pam Sandridge, Jay Larrin, Mahi Beamer, Martin Pahinui, Moe Keale, Nephi Hannemann, Iva Kinimaka, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Danny Kaleikini, Marlene Sai, Cha Thompson, Boyce Rodrigues, Joe Recca, Bill Kaiwa, Jan Shima, Van Diamond, Nalani Olds, Lena Motta, Tony Conjugacion, Brother Noland, Sonny Ching, Frank DeLima, Teresa Bright, Vaihi, Jerry Santos, Haunani Apoliona, Kanalu, David Kahiapo, Dick Jensen, Touch of Gold, Glenn Pinho, Keahi Conjugacion, Jimmy Borges, Azure McCall, Tino and the Rhythm Klub, Del Beazley, Augie Rey, Anita Hall, Kanilau, Henry Kapono, Mel Cabang, Ilona Irvine, Jeff Rasmussen, Mr. Van Ray, Glenn Medeiros.

Emcees who will alternate: Frank B. Shaner, Brickwood Galuteria, Kimo Kahoano, Augie T., Rodney Villanueva, Billy Van Osdel, Melveen Leed.

A few other acts may be added to the roster by showtime Sunday.

The event is expected to draw 3,000 fans and friends of Garner; some tickets, $25, will be available at the door.

Information: 235-1143.

It's party time

The Aloha Festivals Waikiki ho'olaule'a will offer nine stages of entertainment, food booths, and, in years past, anyway, shoulder-to-shoulder partying. It happens at 7-10:30 p.m. today; it had been postponed from an earlier date in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Here's the entertainment lineup:

Stage 1, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, between Lewers Street and Royal Hawaiian Avenue:

• 6:30 p.m.: Koa'uka
• 7:30 p.m.: Keahiwai
• 8:30 p.m.: Natural Vibrations
• 9:30 p.m.: Mana'o Company

Stage 2, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Seaside and Kalakaua intersection:

• 6 p.m.: House of I Hula Academy
• 6:45 p.m.: Introduction of the Aloha Festivals royal court
• 7 p.m.: Halau Hula O Pohai Kealoha
• 7:45 p.m.: Halau Hula O Maiki
• 8:45 p.m.: Halau Hula Olana
• 9:45 p.m.: Pai'ea

Stage 3, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, across Waikiki Theatre 3:

• 7 p.m.: Halau Hula O Na Wahine
• 7:45 p.m.: Leilani Alama's Hula Studio
• 8:45 p.m.: Waianae Coast Culture and Arts Program
• 9:45 p.m.: Ledward Kaapana and Ikona

Stage 4, Outrigger Hotels, across International Market Place:

• 7 p.m.: Pai'ea
• 7:45 p.m.: Na Ho'okele
• 8:30 p.m.: Kumu hula Jay Jay Akiona, featuring Kamakele "Bulla" Ka'iliwai
• 9:15 p.m.: Maunalua

Stage 5, Sheraton Moana Surfrider hotel:

• 7 p.m.: Tino and the Rhythm Klub
• 8:15 p.m.: Cory Oliveros
• 9 p.m.: Simplisity

Stage 6, Hyatt Regency Waikiki hotel:

• 7 p.m.: Mr. McFunky and the Sisters of Soul
• 7:45 p.m.: Tihati Tahitian Revue
• 8:15 p.m.: Rubber Soul
• 9:15 p.m.: Pipeline Band with Waiahole Ditch Band

Stage 7, Pacific Beach Hotel:

• 7 p.m.: Maunalua
• 8 p.m.: Glenn Medeiros
• 9 p.m.: Ken Makuakane and Pandanus Club

Stage 8, Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort:

• 7 p.m.: Air Force's Hana Hou band
• 8:45 p.m.: Navy's Tsunami band

Stage 9, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel:

• 7 p.m.: Mana'o Company
• 8 p.m.: Kaulakahi Japan
• 9 p.m.: Namahana
• 9:45 p.m.: Mana Ohana

Admission is free, although the purchase of a $5 Aloha Festivals ribbon is suggested. 589-1771.

Pow wow at the park

Head for Thomas Square this weekend for a sample of Native American culture. The 27th annual American Indian Pow Wow Association Pow Wow, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, offers dancing, drumming, arts and crafts and food. Admission is free. 734-5171. Also: A free Native American Flute and Storytelling Concert takes place at 7 p.m. Monday at the Center for Hawaiian Studies, 2645 Dole St. Flutists Troy DeRoche (Blackfeet), Andrew Thomas (Navajo) and Shane Ridley-Stevens (Te-Moak Band of Western Shoshoni) will perform; Liz Campbell DeRoche (Metis) is the storyteller. 734-8018, 734-5171.

Musically inclined

"That Rascal Berlin," an original biographical musical about the life of composer Irving Berlin, will be performed by the Farrington performing-arts company T-Shirt Theatre. The show, to be directed by Hawai'i stage legend Ron Bright, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and October 12 and 19 at the Farrington High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. 732-0153.