TGIF Weekend Calendar
Advertiser Staff
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indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details4
Aug. 30
CONCERTS
40 Years of Gagaku in Hawai'i, Hawaii Gagakukenkyu-kai with guests from Japan Gagaku Society and Kakoh-kai, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; $10*. 956-8742.
STAGE OPENING
"Escurial" and "Boise, Idaho," two one-act plays offering comic, surreal and thought-provoking drama, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday; $10. 455-0629.
COMEDY
"Jus Buckaloose Live," featuring Da Braddahs and Friends, 8:45 p.m., Hawaiian Hut; $28 includes buffet dinner. 781-2766.
MIXED BAG
Aloha Friday Luncheon Show, with Auntie Genoa Keawe, Tony Conjugacion and the Lim Family, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Monarch Room; $25* includes buffet lunch. 931-7194.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Ooklah the Moc, reggae, 5:30-8:30 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Manoa Gardens. 956-6462.
Ells, contemporary, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant. 599-4877.
Strangled Youth, Replica, Plural and Magnum Carnage, doors open 6 p.m., show begins 6:30 p.m., Pink Cadillac. 946-6499.
Chief Ragga, urban island, 7-8 p.m., Tower Records in Kahala; followed by CD release party at Zanzabar. 737-5088, 924-3939.
Al Kaai and Friends, slack key, 7-10 p.m., Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club. 236-4653.
Kumuhau, Hawaiian, 8-11 p.m., John Dominis. 523-0955.
Ben Vegas and Malia, contemporary, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House. 591-2005.
Hidden Agenda, jazz, 9 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
Missing Dave, 9 p.m., Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.
Hub Cats, top 40s, 9 p.m.-midnight, Eastside Grill. 952-6555.
Chant, R&B, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Guy Cruz, contemporary, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farms Lakeside Lanai; for 21 and older. 621-4709.
King Pins, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill; followed by DJ. 230-8911.
Steel Toe, hard rock and alternative, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farms, The Pub; for 21 and older. 621-1835.
Third Degree, jazz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.
Hawaiian Country, part of Get Hype Fridays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Waterfront Cafe and Cabaret; for 18 and older. 585-8488.
Cool Change, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.
'O Wai La, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Big City Diner in Kailua. 263-8880.
Thick Tubes, Hawaiian, ska and reggae, 10 p.m., Bedroq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.
Epic Session, 10 p.m.-midnight, Dave & Buster's. 589-2215.
Kapena, contemporary Hawaiian, 10:30 p.m., Haleiwa Joe's in Hale'iwa; for 21 and older. 637-8005.
Marty Dread, reggae, 10:30 p.m., Jarons on Hamakua. 261-4600.
DANCE VENUES
Pau Hana Friday, 4:30 p.m., Ocean Club; for 23 and older. 531-8444.
"Los Cari–osos," salsa, 6-11 p.m., Rainbow Lounge. 845-2102.
"Club Dream" with DJs Evil, Jedi, Sonik and Kool-E playing hip-hop and house, 9 p.m., Blue Tropix; for 18 and older. 944-0001.
Ladies Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
The Ladies Lounge, with two rooms of hip-hop and reggae, 9:30 p.m., Kaniela's at Bay View Golf Course; also, Stone, 10 p.m.; for 18 and older. 235-8606, ext. 11.
Freakin Fridays with DJ RJ Reynolds, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Chez Monique; also, Ka'ala Boys, 9:30 p.m. 488-2439.
Edge, 9:30 p.m.-3 a.m., John Dominis; for 23 and older. 523-0955, 589-2400.
Mass Appeal with DJs Euphorik and KT, 10 p.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. 536-6286.
"Rhythms of the Night," salsa with Rolando Sanchez, 10 p.m., Emporium Lounge and Cafe; for 18 and older. 484-5753.
"Summer in the City," 10 p.m., World Cafe; for 18 and older. 585-2877.
"Foot Loose Friday" with DJ GSea spinning hip-hop, dance, top 40, funk, disco and rock, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Champagne Bar. 521-2900.
Son Caribe, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Club C'est La Vie; also, free lessons by Salsa 101, 9-10 p.m.; for 18 and older. 842-5452, 842-4145.
Viernes de Pachanga with DJ J. Gaspar from Mexico, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Sistina; for 21 and older. 596-0061, 547-1690.
Wonderlounge, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.
Flesh, Hellraver Productions, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., 1739 Kalakaua Ave. dj808.com.
Club Dub Wize with DJs, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Auntie Pasto's in Kapahulu; for 21 and older. 739-2426.
Aug. 31
SPECIAL EVENTS
KIPO's Second Annual Blues Marathon, with Third Degree, Keahi Conjugacion and others, noon-1 a.m., Kapono's; $15*. 955-8821.
CONCERT
Jammarek, West African drum and dance, along with guest Kenny Endo on taiko, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. (doors open 9 p.m.), Anna Bannana's; a smoke-free event; $8. 259-6326.
DANCE
12th Annual Moanikeala Keiki Hula Competition and Na Ka Mahina Malamalama Hawaiian Festival, competition, 10 a.m.-noon, Polynesian Cultural Center; also, Hawaiian Festival Village activities, 12:30-6 p.m.; $7*. 923-2911, 293-3333.
STAGE
"Escurial" and "Boise, Idaho," two one-act plays offering comic, surreal and thought-provoking drama, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $10. 455-0629.
STAGE CLOSING
"Still On My Back," presented by Monkey and the Waterfall, a mask-dance-theater company, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $18*. 528-0506.
NATURE
Kamanaiki, a six-mile climb above Kalihi Valley, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; presented by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; $2*. 262-5506.
Paws on the Path, hike for dogs and owners sponsored by the Hawaiian Humane Society, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Likeke Trail in Kane'ohe; bring towels, leash, snack and water; free. 625-6285.
Hawaii Bonsai Association Annual Show, part of the Okinawan Festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 676-5400.
FAMILY TIES
Yu-gi-oh! Tournament, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
Labor Day Family Weekend, dance for middle and high school students, 7-10 p.m., Church of the Holy Nativity; continues 10:30 a.m. Sunday with a fair; free. 377-5865, 373-2131, ext. 109.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Okinawan Festival, with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free admission. 676-5400.
Arts and Jazz Festival, with jazz entertainment, art exhibitions and demonstrations, noon, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
MIXED BAG
"Na Ka'ao Me'e O Ke Kai" (Heroic Legends of the Sea), celebrating more than 200 years of surfing in Hawai'i with entertainment, food and art, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., King Kalakaua Plaza; free. 550-4449.
"Sunset on the Beach," with food, entertainment and the film "The Rookie" on a 30-foot screen, 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; free. 523-2489, 922-2299.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Honolulu Jazz Quartet, with Zanuck Lindsey and Keahi Conjugacion, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall. 235-1143.
Epic Session, 3-5 p.m., Ward Center. 591-8411.
Cory Oliveros, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.
Bob's Pet Rock, Pitcrew, The Quintessentials and Mindless Rebellion, doors open 6 p.m., show begins 6:30 p.m., Pink Cadillac. 946-6499.
Island Heart, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani. 625-5233.
Full Circle, country rock, 7-11 p.m., Rodeo Cantina. 548-0307.
The DayTrippers, Beatles tribute band, 8 p.m., Fox and Hounds Pub and Grub in Waikiki. 947-3776.
Electric Piranha Room, with go-go dancers and laser nights, 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; for 23 and older. 531-8444.
Cory Oliveros, contemporary, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steak House. 591-2005.
Azure McCall, jazz, 9 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
Happy Gets Lucky, 9 p.m., Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older. 941-0424, ext. 12.
Steel Toe, rock, 9 p.m., Tropics. 262-3343.
Mike Times Project, contemporary, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant. 599-4877.
Cool Change, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Shack in Mililani. 627-1561.
Slug, hard rock and alternative, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farms The Pub; for 21 and older. 621-1835.
Epic Session, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.
White Lines, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Kemoo Farms Lakeside Lanai; for 21 and older. 621-4709.
Wonderlounge Two-Year Anniversary with DJ Mark Grant, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Diamond Head Grill; for 21 and older. 922-3734.
e808.com Summer Session, with Natural Vibrations, 9:45 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill; for 18 and older. 528-0807.
Playground Mafia, Day Killers, Back Side Hanalani, X Superheros and Buddah Toy Soldiers, 9:45 p.m., Coffee Factory. 949-8858.
Missing Dave, alternative, 10 p.m, Bedroq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.
Makani, part of the Summer Surf Trilogy, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Waterfront CafŽ and Cabaret. 585-8488.
DJs Loki and Lion, 10:30 p.m., Jarons on Hamakua. 261-4600.
ISIS with DJs ETA, A2Z, Kevin, Seeko and King, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Auntie Pasto's on Kapahulu; for 21 and older. 739-2426.
Kapena, 11 p.m.-3 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.
Afterhours Foam Party with DJs Byron the Fur, Matthew Grim, G-Spot, and Daniel, midnight-7 a.m., Virus. 951-9881.
DANCE VENUES
T-Dance with DJs KSM and Byron the Fur, 6 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
XXX Saturdays, with Stone Groove Family and Nocturnal Sound Krew DJs, 9 p.m., Blue Tropix; for 18 and older. 944-0001.
Ladies Night, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
Floor Play, with DJs Epic and Shawn Murphy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Garden of Saigon; for 18 and older. 537-6971, 864-3435.
Cobalt Room, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
DJ James Coles, top 40, R&B, house, trance and techno, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; for 21 and older. 924-3939.
"Little Chill," '70s, '80s and '90s music, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Rumours. 955-4811.
Old Skool Saturdays with DJ RJ Reynolds, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Chez Monique; also, U3P, 10:30 p.m. 488-2439.
"Bounce," three rooms of house, hip-hop, disco and progressive, 9:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Maze; for 21 and older. 921-5800.
D-Vinyl DJs, 10 p.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. 536-6286.
Temptation Garden, 10 p.m., Hawaiian Hut; for 18 and older. 941-5205.
"Retro Saturdays" with DJ GSea, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Champagne Bar. 521-2900.
Abstract with DJs Edit and Sonik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Nick's Fishmarket Lounge; for 21 and older. 955-6333.
Chemistry Lounge, hip-hop, R&B and soul, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Hard Rock Cafe; for 21 and older. 955-7383.
Genesis, drum-n-bass, trance, downtempo, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Lewers St. Steak and Seafood; for 18 and older. 926-1881.
"The Main Ingredient," 10 p.m.-2 a.m., All Star Hawaii; for 21 and older. 955-8326, 371-3712.
Rewind with DJs BassX, Kause, Cloned Monkey, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., J.C.'s in Waikiki Town Center; for 21 and older. dj808.com.
Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Club C'est La Vie; for 18 and older. 842-5452, 842-4145.
Sassy Catz, with Mr. Goodvybe! and friends spinning underground hip-hop, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Chai's Island Bistro; for 21 and older. 585-0011.
"Mecca" with DJ Technique, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., E Club; for 18 and older. 254-7660.
Saturday Night Rave, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Emporium Lounge and Cafe. 484-5753.
Conscious Party with DJs, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Auntie Pasto's in Kapahulu; for 21 and older. 739-2426.
"Noche Tropical" with DJs Ray Cruz and Rod, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Sistina; for 21 and older. 596-0061.
Sept. 1
SPECIAL EVENTS
Labor in Concert 2002, with The Mana'o Company, Kapena, Andy Bumatai and others, 1-9 p.m., Waikiki Shell; contact your union for free tickets. 597-1441.
Labor Day Bash, with Koa'uka and Ilona Irvine, 4-10 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; free. 922-5811.
CONCERTS
Prasanna, Indian classical music on electric guitar, 7 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom; $15*. 395-1181, 623-3670.
Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, featuring works by Alain, Mendelssohn and others, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral; donation. 524-2822.
DANCE
Israeli Folk Dance Party, for Rosh Hashonah, 1-4 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom; bring potluck lunch; $4. 373-2561, 674-0155.
Juerga, flamenco jam session, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Art-Of-Dance Studio; bring finger food for potluck; also, free lesson, 7-7:30 p.m.; $10. 732-7603.
Swing Dance, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 7:15-10 p.m., Atherton YMCA; $8 includes lesson. 545-7600.
STAGE CLOSING
"Escurial" and "Boise, Idaho," two one-act plays offering comic, surreal and thought-provoking drama, 4 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; $10. 455-0629.
NATURE
Hawaii Bonsai Association Annual Show, part of the Okinawan Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; free. 676-5400.
FAMILY TIES
Pacific Karting Club, race event with six competing classes, 8 a.m., Hawaii Raceway Park; free. 262-5687.
Family Fun Fair, with a white elephant, games and food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu (1239 Olomea St.); free. 841-4755.
Labor Day Family Weekend, with a fair featuring baked goods and games, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Church of the Holy Nativity; also, softball game and bridge tournament, 1:30-4 p.m.; also, Bring Your Own Picnic Supper, with campfire, marshmallow roast and storytelling, 4 p.m.; free. 377-5865, 373-2131, ext. 109.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Okinawan Festival, with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; free admission. 676-5400.
MIXED BAG
Free First Sunday, a program of free admission for visitors and residents on the first Sunday of every month, 1-5 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700.
"Sunset on the Beach," with food, entertainment and the film "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings" on a 30-foot screen, 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; free admission. 523-2489, 922-2299.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Labor Day Chili Cookoff, with Bubba Octane, Happy Gets Lucky, H2O, Go Jimmy Go, 4 p.m., Kemoo Farms; for 21 and older. 621-1835.
Del Courtney and his 15-piece band, with Jimmy Borges and Gabe Baltazar, 4-7 p.m., Blue Tropix Restaurant and Night Club. 944-0001.
Fresh Meat — The Prison Ball, with DJs Marz and Regina, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Maze; for 18 and older. 955-4852.
Quivver, with deep house, downtempo, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Ala Moana Hotel, 1st floor; for 21 and older. www.aya-experience.com.
Open Mike Night, 10 p.m., Bedroq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.
DANCE VENUES
Tommy Valentine Y Sus Amigos, salsa, 6 p.m., Rainbow Lounge. 845-2102.
"Asian Nation," 9 p.m., World Cafe; also, Typical Hawaiians, CD release party. 585-2877.
Rick Rock, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Waterfront Cafe and Cabaret. 585-8488.
Lolo Sundays, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki. 941-0424.
Open Mike Contest, hip-hop, R&B, house and Latin, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; for 18 and older. 924-3939.
