MOTHER'S DAY
Treat Mom to a show complete with sumptuous lunch or dinner
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Editor
There are ample options this year. We've compiled only events that have a show element, so look elsewhere for dining-only choices. Most events are Sunday, but there are Saturday events, too.
FRIDAY
- "Tea at 1024," 1024 Nu'uanu Ave.; seatings from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last seating); harp and flute music by Angel Harp Ensemble noon-1 p.m. $13.95. 521-9596.
- Tiffany's "Tea for Tutu," Veranda at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel; seatings from 1 to 4 p.m.; music by Ginny Tiu, John Valentine and Kaikolu 2-4 p.m.; jewelry collection to be shared; played host by Jeffrey Apaka and Gayle Yamada. $25. 922-3111.
SATURDAY
- "Tea at 1024," 1024 Nu'uanu Ave.; seatings from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last seating); harp and flute music by Angel Harp Ensemble 11 a.m.-noon $13.95. 521-9596.
- Opihi Pickers, Reign, The All-Star Band, with Sean Na'auao, Robi Kahakalau, the Mana'o Company, Norm, Ko'olau Golf Club; buffet (5-9 p.m.). $50 general, $20 children 5-10. 236-4653.
- Ginny Tiu, Johnny Valentine, Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel Veranda; 7:30-10:30 p.m. A Mother's Day Eve event, with special four-course menu ($42). 922-3111.
- Mom's Night Out, Latino Style, 7 p.m.-midnight, United Puerto Rican Association Social Hall, 1249 N. School St.; dance music by Los Cariosos and Second Time Around, plus Son Caribe and Latin Lady DJ Margarita; free roses for the oldest mom, youngest mom, mom with most children. $14 general, $10 advance. 234-0772, 285-0072.
SUNDAY
- Robert Cazimero, Chai's Island Bistro, Aloha Tower Marketplace; brunch seatings (9 and 11 a.m., $35.95); with piano serenades (9:30 and 11:30 a.m., $39.95). 585-0011.
- Na Leo Pilimehana, Andy Bumatai, Cory Oliveros, Hawaii Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki; noon buffet show (doors open at 9:30 a.m., $49), dinner show (doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30 p.m., $58). 922-4422.
- The Makaha Sons, Mel Cabang, Rodney Villanueva, Kamele, Pacific Ballroom, Renaissance Ilikai Hotel; brunch buffet (doors open at 10 a.m.). $35 general, $17.50 children 5-10. 944-6372.
- Maunalua, Darren Benitez, Elaine Ako Spencer, Kawika Gapero, Chino Montero, Keaumiki Akui (emcee), Mauna Kea Ballroom, Hawaii Prince Hotel; buffet from 10 a.m. $65 adults, $35 children 4-11. 526-4400.
- Bobby Kini Trio, performing at Mother's Free Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sea Lion Cafe, Sea Life Park; entertainment from 9:30 a.m.; brunch, $19.95 adults (free for mothers), $10.95 children; park admission, $24 general, $12 children ($12, $6 kama'aina). 259-9911, 259-7933.
- Star of Honolulu cruise, departing 10 a.m. from Aloha Tower Marketplace. $37.60 general, $18.78 children; discounts for kama'aina and military. 983-STAR.
- Frank DeLima & Na Kolohe, Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel; brunch buffet (10:30 a.m., $34 general, $16 children 12 and under), and dinner buffet (from 5 p.m., $36 general, $18 children). 955-4811.
- Augie T. & Lanai, Koa'uka, Grand Ballroom, Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel; brunch buffet (doors open at 10:30 a.m., buffet 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., show 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). $39.95 general, $19.98 youths 6-15. 921-5523.
- Kapena, Norm & the All-Stars, Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; buffet (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). $44 general, $23 children 4-11. 947-7877.
- Vaihi, Imua, Pacific Beach Hotel ballroom,; lunch buffet (11 a.m.-2 p.m., $31.50 general, $16.50 children 5-10); dinner buffet (5-8 p.m.; $37.50 general, $19.50 children 5-10). 921-6137, 922-1233.
- Jerry Santos, Chai's Island Bistro, Aloha Tower Marketplace; dinner buffet (seatings at 4, 6 and 8 p.m., $35.95), shows (6:30 and 8:30 p.m., $39.95). 585-0011.
- Mother's Day Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise, aboard the Navatek I; check-in at 4:45 p.m., Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; cruise 5:15-7:15 p.m.; $59 general, $39 children 2-11 ($39, $24 kama'aina). 973-1311.
- The Brothers McLellan, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's, 311 Lewers St.; Irish entertainment for moms during dinner. No cover. 926-1777.