The Buzz
Go mad at 'It's Alive!'
It's sure to be a monster of a concert this Saturday when "It's Alive!" gets moving. The art rock extravaganza promises to be an eclectic musical showcase featuring bands, fun and games. Presented by improvisational "tardcore" band Contrabanned, the evening also showcases local rockers Postmodern and funky spirits 4 Elements.
The night goes off at 10 p.m. at Ground Level in Fort Street Mall. Cover is $5 for 21 and older or free for those dressed up as a (mad) scientist, genetically modified food product or any other experiment gone awry. Prizes will be given for best costumes.
546-9998.
Juicy's last party at the Maze
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Also appearing at the Juicy closing party will be local spinners IKON, Taharba, K-Smooth, Freeze, Stealth, G-Spot, Sonik, Daniel J, Mike D, Scotty Soul, MC Wild Wes, Killowatz Mongoose, Billy G and Lava.
The Maze will be closing its doors on the top floor of the Waikiki Trade Center at the end of the month. Afterward, Juicy moves to Fridays at Aloha Tower Marketplace's Waterfront Café. Saturday's party runs 10 p.m.-4 a.m., for 18 and older. Cover is $5, $10 and $15. 921-5800.
A taste of Greece
This weekend brings the big, fat Greek Festival to McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park. Now in its 23rd year, the event offers a chance to experience the culture and traditions of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Step into Greece with live entertainment, food and pastries and bazaar shopping from merchants of hand-crafted jewelry, homespun clothing and Greek treats, noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3, or free for children under 11. It's the annual fund-raiser for St. Constantine and St. Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 521-7220.
It's Mars Madness!
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Admission is $3 or $10 for a family of four. 847-3511.
Keola Beamer in concert
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Beamer ends his tour with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Diamond Head Theatre. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 that day. (888) 523-2637.
Meet your neighbors in Kaimuki
If it's Saturday, it's time to join Kaimuki for a block party — the second annual Kaimuki Kanikapila, themed "Come Back to Kaimuki" — which celebrates everything about their neighborhood.
Three stages feature entertainment by Moonglow, Hema Pa'a, Hui o Naleo Hawaii Ukulele Club, Espiritu Libre, Movement Center Dance Ensemble, Pali, Jon Yamasato, Aloha Boat Days with Moana Chang, Bruddah Bruddah Steve Mai'i and Steve Brown and John Cruz. There also will be Kaimuki cuisine, fashion shows, The Society for Creative Anachronism Theater, the KokoSamba clowns and flamenco dancers.
A Kaimuki Craft Faire at Kaimuki Community Park takes place 1-7 p.m. The Royal Hawaiian Band will entertain at 4 p.m.
Free parking can be found at Kaimuki High School, St. Patrick's School and Sacred Hearts. The Kaimuki-Kapahulu-Waikiki Trolley will offer free rides into Kaimuki from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and also take folks to the Kapahulu Center Bon Dance from 6:30-9 p.m.
The Kaimuki Kanikapila will fill Wai'alae Avenue 5-10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. 737-7487.
A weekend tribute to the Duke
Help honor the life of Duke Kahanamoku with the weekend-long Duke's Ho'olaule'a. Every day will feature events that pay tribute to Hawai'i's "Ambassador of Aloha." Here's the lineup:
Friday:
- Old-timers' beach boy celebration, 3-5 p.m. Friends and fellow watermen gather to share stories and memories at Duke's Canoe Club in Waikiki. Free to the public with a no-host bar.
Saturday:
Lei-making demonstration at Duke's statue, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
- Waikiki historical walking tours focusing on Duke's life and achievements will take place at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Anyone interested should meet at Tent #5 (near Duke's statue), which is the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Federation/International Surfing Museum/Outrigger Hotels tent. Free.
- Check out the Surf Polo Tournament, played on surfboards on the 'ewa side of the Kapahulu Groin, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free for spectators.
- Lei draping of Duke's statue, followed by the Kuhio Beach torch lighting and hula show with Moana Chang and the Boat Day Dancers, 5-6:30 p.m. Free.
Sunday, Duke's 113th birthday:
- Brunch on the Beach, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue, will be dedicated to Duke, with food, a photo exhibit and entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band, Kamehameha Music Ensemble, and headliners Maunalua. Former Olympians including Sonny Tanabe, Evelyn Kono and Bill Wilson will answer questions, said Gretchen Duplanty, president of the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. Free.
- Duke's one-mile ocean swim starts at 9 a.m. off Waikiki Beach in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Late entry fees are $30 per swimmer before race day.
- Six teams will compete in the Waterman Challenge, 9-11 a.m. off Duke Kahanamoku Beach. The event includes swimming, paddle boarding and canoe racing. Free for spectators.
