The Buzz

The 2001 version of "Planet of the Apes," starring Mark Wahlberg and Estella Warren, will be shown on a giant screen at Saturday's Kailua Sunset on the Beach.

The city's Sunset on the Beach show hits the road this weekend in a big way, and the setting is Kailua Beach Park. The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with an open market featuring more than 75 vendors and entertainment by Rose Alflor and Wiki Waki Woo; other attractions include a swimwear contest, arts and crafts and a "Shop Kailua Town Raffle."

As in the Waikiki outings, there will be food booths and entertainment (Roots Rockaz, Cool Change, Brimstone/The Chief and Mihana Souza) from 4 p.m., and films shown on a 30-foot screen beginning at 6:15 p.m. each day. Saturday's film is the updated "Planet of the Apes," rated PG-13; Sunday's is "Grease," starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Among the eateries that will be offering their goodies in the afternoon will be Lucy's Grill & Bar, Otaru, Saeng's Thai Cuisine, Diane's Boston's Best Seafood, Pinky's Pupu Bar & Grill, Cisco's Cantina, Papa John's Pizza, Lanikai Juice, Flyin' Hawaiian Hot do Hut and Paniolo Popcorn. Tents by Zippy's, Cinnamon's and others will be stationed near the open market.

Free trolley shuttles will stop at Lanikai Elementary School, Kailua Intermediate, Kailua Elementary, Kailua Shopping Center and Kailua Beach Park to relieve the parking situation.

Admission is free. 532-CITY (2489).

Musical traditions of Turkey

Turkish folk and Sufi music are the focus when Turkish singer, composer and scholar Latif Bolat offers a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts theater. The program also includes poetry, dance and projected slide images. Bolat will be accompanied by five musicians on modern and traditional instruments. Tickets are $12 general, $10 for seniors, students and museum members. 532-8700, 532-8768, 732-7717.

A chorus of voices

The Honolulu Men's Chorus will showcase the works of gay composers in a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nu'uanu Ave. The chorus, which began a dozen years ago, is composed of gay and straight men whose mission is to celebrate the gay experience and offer entertainment to the community. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12.50 at the door. 485-1344, 429-9600, 537-2133.

Spinning 'round and 'round

Vinyl fans, listen up! The next "Almost New Record Sale," a benefit for Hawai'i Public Radio, takes place this weekend at the Kewalo and Kaka'ako rooms of the Ward Warehouse. Among the offerings will be classical, jazz, Hawaiian, opera and rock LPs, cassettes, CDs and even hi-fi equipment. Hours are 4-6 p.m. today for HPR members only, 6-9 p.m. for the general public; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, open to all. A $3 entrance fee gets you one free LP or two free cassettes. 955-8821.

It's art, it's music, it's a chance to sample a different part of downtown nightlife. Paintings by Mary Long, Ki Nam, Brian Lewis, photography by Ray Potes, mixed media by Aaron Martin and Absorb, jewelry by Caitlin Ross and a bonsai display by William Liew will mix it up with the music of Sisters of Sounds — DJs Chia, Toki, Zita, Marloca (and special guest Sunshine) — spinning downtempo, hip-hop, breaks and drum 'n' bass. The band Microscopic Syllables takes over late in the evening. It all begins at 6 p.m. today at 186 N. King St., second floor, corner of King and River streets. A $5 donation gets you in to sample what organizer/photographer Hesham calls "raw talent." 371-4543.

Jazzed up for the piano

Island musicians Clyde Pound and Les Peetz team up for a little jazz piano music, 7:30 p.m. today at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Theater. The price is right: It's free. 532-8700.

For the family

A Parent-Keiki Fun Fair, complete with carnival booths, clowns, face-painting, displays by the fire and police departments, keiki ID, a petting zoo, pony rides and a monster truck car-crushing exhibition, takes place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Melemanu Park, on the corner of Waikalani Drive and Kamehameha Highway in Mililani. It's all free, except for food purchases from the lunchwagon. The fair is sponsored by the Pacific Islands Bible Church in Mililani. 625-7422, funfair3.tripod.com

Music to your ears downtown

Mihana Souza will sing tunes from her debut compact-disc release, "Rust on the Moon," at Native Books & Beautiful Things downtown, 222 Merchant St. The event also marks the closing of the store, which was co-founded by Souza's cousin Maile Meyer; the store in Ward Warehouse will continue to operate. Souza comes from grand musical stock; her mother was the late, great Irmgard Aluli. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. 845-8949.

Tap tap tap, bang bang bang ... ouch!

"Seek Professional Help ... Before It's Too Late" is the theme of the Building Industry Association's eighth annual Building & Remodeling Show that begins Thursday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The show will include 75 exhibitors, a "What's This Worth" collectibles session a la "Antiques Roadshow," a Dream Backyard display and cooking demonstrations. Hours are 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3. Admission is $4 general, free for kids under 12 when accompanied by a paying adult; and there's a $6 four-day pass for the entire show. Half-off coupons are available at First Hawaiian Bank branches. Seniors, take note: Admission for those 55 and older will be just $1 all day Feb. 3. 847-4666, bia-hawaii.com.