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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, July 17, 2002

TGI Wednesday

The 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 details.

CONCERTS

"AT&T Wildest Show in Town," with Makaha Sons, doors open 4:35 p.m., show begins 6 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; $1. 531-0101.

STAGE

"Anna," the story of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 591-7999.

"The Cripple of Inishmaan," a comedy about a crippled Irishman who hopes to break away from the bitter tedium of daily life when a famed Hollywood director plans to film his newest movie on a neighboring island, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.

FILMS

"Cuba Feliz" (2000, Spanish with English subtitles), 1 and 7:30 p.m., The Academy Theater; $5*. 532-8700.

"Backdoor Shootout" (1999) and "Maverick's" (1997), 7 and 9 p.m., part of the New Wave Film Festival, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $6. 521-2903.

FAMILY TIES

"The Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park: The Life and Death of Dinosaurs," a hands-on exhibit that explores the world of dinosaurs through an exclusive display of the dinosaurs, sets and props from Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park: The Lost World," 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Preschool Pirates, meet sea turtles, penguins and sea lions, 10-11:30 a.m., Sea Life Park Hawaii; for ages 2-5; $15 parent/child team. Register: 259-2512.

Toddler Time, with Read to Me International storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

MIXED BAG

Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with the Henry Ford Big Band and Evergreen Blues, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Tamarind Park; free. 527-5666.

Garlic Festival, with garlic dishes, garlic lover's store, garlic massages and more, 4-10 p.m., Ward Warehouse; $2*. 545-4195.

"Phantasma: The Ultimate Theatrical Seance," a show with spooky tales and visitors from the other side, 6 and 8 p.m., Indigo Restaurant, Opium Den; $25 includes a drink. 521-2900.

Wordstew Poetry Slam, with music by DJ Sovern T, free food and more, 7 p.m., The Treehaus; $5 donation. 843-1390.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Bobby Nishida and Louie Vinson, 6:30-9 p.m., 3660 on the Rise. 737-1177.

CLUBS

808 Productions, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; for 21 and older. 528-4911.

Makana, Hawaiian slack-key, 9 p.m.-midnight, Kapono's. 536-2161, 537-9611.

Open Jam with Oopso Facto, 9 p.m.-midnight, Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.

The Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.

Open Mike and Band Showcase, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Auntie Pasto's in Kapahulu; for 21 and older. 739-2426, 951-9026.