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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 14, 2003

TGIF Weekend Calendar

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.

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Dec. 14

SPECIAL EVENTS

Honolulu Marathon, 5 a.m.-1 p.m., from Ala Moana, to Hawai'i Kai Drive and back to the Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; spectators free. 734-7200.

Hiroshima, jazz-fusion group, with guest taiko artist Kenny Endo, doors open doors open at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. performance by Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group, concert at 5:30 p.m., Kapono's; 21 and older; $25, $35. 536-2161.

HOLIDAYS

Christmas pary/comedy brunch with Lanai & Augie, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Pacific Beach Hotel; doors open 9 a.m.; $36, $45. 921-6137.

"Breakfast with Santa," fund-raiser for Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, with photos with Santa, games, crafts, magic show, clowns and cartoon characters, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and noon-2 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center; $17* includes meal, gift and more. 440-4613.

"Candy Cane Lane," holiday festival for all ages with make-and-take crafts, cooking demos, ceramics-making, gingerbread decorating, Santa photo ops and entertainment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; $3, small fee for some crafts. 847-3511.

"Nutcracker," presented by Hawaii Ballet Theatre, 4 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, and 4 p.m. Dec. 21; $24*. 839-1596, LCCTheatre.hawaii.edu.

CONCERTS

Bluegrass Hawai'i's Holiday Jam, bluegrass music jam session with potluck, 1-5 p.m., Thomas Square; bring potluck dish, chairs/blankets, string instruments; free. www.wrightforyou.com, 622-1077.

Amy and Willie K in Concert, 2 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $18, $30. 528-0506.

Na Mele Nei Concert Series, with Stacie Taniguchi (Christmas music), Sam Kapu III and Na Hokupa (contemporary Hawaiian), 2-4 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; free. 596-8885.

The Brothers Cazimero and Na Leo Pilimehana, part of Honolulu Symphony's Hawaiian Airlines Pops series, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $20-$65. 792-2000, (877) 750-4400.

Kilinahe, Hawaiian music with hula, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard; free. 922-2299.

DANCE

B-Boy Reunion III, break dance battle featuring Creed Chameleon and Audible Lab Rats, 2-8 p.m., UH-Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom. 847-5214.

The Dr. Jazz Group quintet headlines Hawaii Jitterbugs' weekly swing dance, with free swing lessons, 7:30-10 p.m., Atherton YMCA; $10. 545-7600.

STAGE OPENING

"An Iso Peanut Christmas," local family favorite with holiday twist, presented by 'Ohi'a Productions, 2 p.m., McKinley High School; repeats 2 and 4 p.m. Dec. 21; $15*. 594-0464, 486-4444.

STAGE CLOSINGS

"'Tis Pity She's A Whore," drama about incestuous lovers, 2 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; for mature viewers; $15*.

956-7655.

"Ten Million Reawakenings," medieval Japanese ghost story presented by The Actors' Group, 4 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.

NATURE

Pu'u Heleakala, a hot, 6-mile hike up steep Nanakuli ridge, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; presented by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; for advanced hikers, bring lots of water; $2*. 638-8387.

Honouliuli Preserve Hike, 3-mile interpretive hike along Kalua'a Loop Trail, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i; $5*. 587-6220.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Free admission unless otherwise noted.

Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest, with about 80 booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ala Moana Park, diamondhead side. 637-5337.

M&M's Creations Mini Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 1539 Onipa'a St. 833-1178.

5th Annual Holiday Gift Fair, with Made in Hawai'i products, gourmet foods and more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3*. 527-5400.

Rubber Stamp & Paper Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites; $2; gift to first 200 customers. 530-3325.

Windward Holiday Craft Fair, with baked goods and plants, benefiting Castle High School's Project Grad, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Castle High School. 247-2305 (today after 6 p.m.).

MIXED BAG

Hawaii Aviation Celebration 2003, commemorating 93 years of flying in Hawai'i, features air show, aircraft display and historical aviation exhibits, including a Wright brothers flight simulator, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kalaeloa Airport; free. 838-8712, www.airports.hawaii.gov/hac.

Sunset on the Planes, held in conjunction with the Hawaii Aviation Celebration, features fireworks show, food, craft fair, music and dance performances, health expo, keiki fun park, Santa village and the film "Bruce Almighty" on a 30-foot screen, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (movie at 7:30 p.m.), Kapolei Fairgrounds; free. 523-CITY.

Christmas Surf Sample Sale, with clothes by surf brands Billabong, Faith, Ezekiel and more, 1-3 p.m., Kapolei High School; repeats 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 20 at Koko Head Elementary; $3, $2 with clothes donation for River of Life homeless mission. 734-5483, 728-5433.

DANCE VENUES

The Royal Sunset Dance Party, with Augie Rey & Friends, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Mai Tai Bar.

Salsa, with Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Esprit Nightclub, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; 21 and older.

DJ Cool Cameron, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

SINful Sundays, with DJ BTF, 9 p.m.-

a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older.

941-0424.

Sultry Sundays, hip-hop, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Meritage; 21 and older. 529-8686.

Dark Side of the Moon, with DJ Gdog playing soul, funk and hip-hop, 10 p.m.-

2 a.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Old School Sundays, '70s and '80s,

10 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; also, band performance, midnight-1 a.m.; 18 and older. 944-0001, 222-5325.

Sunday Nites @ Tabu, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Tabu Nightclub; 18 and older. 946-6499.

Sex-E Sunday with Keola Boy and DJ Free, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.

Sunday Night Beach Party, with DJs

G-man and Da Lion of Judah, 10 p.m.-

a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and

older. 924-3939.

CLUBS

DJ, 5 p.m., Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-5007.

Larry McKenzie, open mike, 5-9 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Tommy Valentine Y Sus Amigos, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Club C'est La Vie.

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Tavana and Bongo Bob, roots rock,

8 p.m.-midnight, Snappers Sports Pub. 947-3776.

Shirley Walker, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.,

Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Beach Party Beer Bash, with Go-Go Boyz, 8:30 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand.

923-0669.

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight,

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Lanai.

922-4422.

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

LOUNGE ACTS

Pa'ahana, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda.

Kimo Todd, Hawaiian, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. 732-8645.

Po'okela, contemporary Hawaiian,

11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.

Mel Amina, guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Ron Artis Jazz Band, jazz, 11 a.m.-

7 p.m., Vintage Surf Stuff. 348-1288.

Jane "Babydoll" McCabe, P.Jay Galarneau, George Cristobal, blues, oldies, jazz, variety, 2-5 p.m., Punaluu Cafe. 237-8474.

Ells Simeona, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Booze Brothers, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Celtic Wave, 3-7 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Henry Kapono, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.

The Geezers, classic country, 4-9 p.m., Hank's Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Augie Rey Trio, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Ka'ala Boys, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Brian Von Ahsen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Da Waipuka Bar. 924-4961, 924-7711.

Larry McKenzie, acoustic guitar, hosting open-mike karaoke, 5-9 p.m., O'Toole's. 487-1790.

Ray Sowders, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Pa'ahana, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-10 p.m.,

Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge.

955-4811.

Ho'oheno with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Mike Kaawa, Hawaiian, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pacifico Grill. 394-5555.

Timothy J. Kallen, piano, 5:30-11:30 p.m., The Bistro at Century Center.

943-6500.

Tropic Breeze, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Plumeria Beach Cafe. 739-8760.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, classic Hawaiian slack-key,

6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott

Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 6-9 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Black Sand, jazz, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

Koa'uka, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Iolani Kamau'u, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Na Pualani O Kalihi Hula Show, 7-8 p.m.,

Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge.

847-3222.

One Man Blues, 7-9 p.m., Muddy

Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto,

traditional and contemporary Hawaiian,

7-9 p.m., Chili's in Kahala. 738-5773.

Don Conover, piano, 7-10 p.m., Chuck's Original Steak House, Beachwalk at Helumoa. 923-6111.

Ryan Tang, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Nick's Fishmarket lounge. 955-6333.

Soul Bucket, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Darrell Aquino, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Simply Shy and Friends, contemporary,

8-9 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.

Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Keoki Johnson, 8:30-10:30 p.m.,

Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan

Veranda. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.-

midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge.

923-2311.

Kawika Kahiapo, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

The Revelators, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-

1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Ellsworth, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki.

922-2268.

Dec. 15

HOLIDAYS

"Christmas Around the World," Unity Church concert with local entertainers Cathy Foy, Loretta Ables-Sayers, Anita Hall and more, 7 p.m. at the Diamond Head church; free, offerings accepted. 735-4436.

CONCERTS

His Holiness Gayuna Cealo and the Global Harmony Band, 7 p.m., McCoy Pavilion; $15*. AlohaCealo@aol.com.

DANCE

"Swing Out Hawaii," first ever lindy hop camp in Hawai'i, with a different swing band each night and world-class swing instructors, today-Dec. 21, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; www.swingouthawaii.com

DANCE VENUES

Ultimate Dance Competition 2, for all dance types with 3 weekly heats, winners advancing toward $1,000 prize Jan. 5, Mondays, Wave Waikiki. wavewaikiki.com.

Jim and the Fisheaters, eclectic grooves and blues, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Loft. 521-2519.

Monday Beach Party, with DJs Billy G, IKON, Technique, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Tabu Nightclub; 18 and older. 946-6499.

DJ Bull Ridin' John, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

Funky House, techno and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Hip-Hop Mondays, with DJ Seraps,

10 p.m.-4 a.m., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

Mellow Mondaze, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 21 and older. 589-1999.

DJ Pat, 2-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki.

924-2422.

CLUBS

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight,

Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Retro, with three DJs, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Even Steven, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-

2 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.

Open Mike Night, comedy, 9 p.m.-

2 a.m., Anna Bannanas. 946-5190.

LOUNGE ACTS

Kevin Mau, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Jonah Cummings, 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

Rod Tanu and the Volcanoes, island contemporary, 4-8 p.m., Outrigger Reef hotel, Shore Bird Oceanside Bar and Grill. 922-2887.

Wayne Takamine, 4-8 p.m., The Waikiki Broiler. 923-8836.

Mel Amina, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Ray Sowders, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

The Islanders, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Ka Moana Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Melehuna Trio, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.

Ka'ala Boys, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Hot Lava, Polynesian revue, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Chris Murphy, 7-10 p.m., Nick's

Fishmarket lounge. 955-6333.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dominic Leonard, blues, 7-10 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

Soul Bucket, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Tito Berinobis, contemporary,

7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House.

941-6660.

Kelly and Roger, '70s and '80s, 8 p.m., Hank's Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Keoki Johnson, Hawaiian with hula, 8:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Ryan Tang, with dancer, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge.

923-2311.

Brendan, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Del Beazley, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Tangi Tully, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Dec. 16

SPECIAL EVENT

Prince, rock icon, 8 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Blaisdell Arena; $50, $70, $80. (808) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERTS

John Keawe, holiday concert, noon, Restaurant Row; free. 532-4700.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Hawai'i's Bigger & Better Gift & Craft Fair, with Hawaiian jewelry, fine art and gourmet foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Topa Tower Exhibition Hall, across from Aloha Tower, downtown; repeats Wednesday. 676-5886.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Al Waterson and You Talent Search 2003, Christmas carol singing competition, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736, 528-0807.

Rich Crandall and Friends with vocal cameo by Azure McCall, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.

DANCE VENUES

Everybody's Ladies Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 23 and older. 531-8444.

Hot Latin Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; free salsa lesson, 8-9 p.m.; 18 and older. 924-3939.

Galactic Tuesdays, 9 p.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.

Phat Tuesday, with DJs Billy G, IKON and Technique, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Tabu Nightclub; 18 and older. 946-6499.

Bombasstic Tuesdays, with DJ Sandman, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 21 and older. 589-1999.

DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

Pussycat Lounge, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.

Chemistry Lounge, with DJs 45 and

Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Velvet Lounge; 21 and older. www.mattyliu.com.

Outlaw Night, with DJ Seraps, 10 p.m.-

a.m., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

Promise Land, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.

DJ Marz, 2-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

CLUBS

Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m., Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-5007.

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Carrie Nicole, classic pop, 8 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.

Modern World, '80s rock, 8-11 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Vodka Night, 9 p.m., with Go-Go Boyz at 10 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

Open Mike Nite, with Captain Carl and Les, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Snappers Sports Pub. 947-3776.

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

Fierce Beats, hosted by Meilo, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Anna Bannanas; 21 and older. 946-5190.

LOUNGE ACTS

Ells Simeona and Dwight Kanae, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Kelly Boy DeLima and Kapena, Hawaiian, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Ray Sowders, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

The Islanders, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Brian Von Ahsen, 5-9 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Timothy J. Kallen, piano, 5:30-11:30 p.m., The Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

Po'okela, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Plumeria Beach Cafe. 739-8760.

Zanuck Lindsey & Sky Perkins, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Hanohou Trio, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Keith and Carmen Haugen, music and hula duo, 6-9 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.

Ledward Ka'apana, contemporary Hawaiian, 6-10 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Randy Thomas, piano, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

J.P. Smoketrain and Dominic Leonard, blues, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dixie Grill on Ward Avenue. 596-8359.

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Na Palapalai i, 7-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Slim Jr., slide and classic blues, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

Chris Murphy, 7-10 p.m., Nick's Fishmarket lounge. 955-6333.

Kelly Boy DeLima, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Mahealani Jazz Quartet, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

Betty Loo Taylor Trio, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, The Veranda. 739-8760.

Emerald House, contemporary, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Barry Flanagan and Ernie Cruz Jr., 8:30-10:30 p.m., Hale Noa. 735-4292.

Keoki Johnson, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

The BBC, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Native Tongue, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Christian Yrizzary and Sani Apuakehau, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Ellsworth Simeona, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Dec. 17

SPECIAL EVENT

Ziggy Marley, doors open 6 p.m., Pipeline Cafe; $30. 589-1999, www.pipelinecafe.net

HOLIDAYS

"Messiah" Community Sing, audience, as chorus, singing favorites from the Handel oratorio, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-8632.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Hawai'i's Bigger & Better Gift & Craft Fair, with Hawaiian jewelry, fine art and gourmet foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Topa Tower Exhibition Hall, downtown. 676-5886

MIXED BAG

Winter Solstice Fire Tribe Gathering, dawn-to-dark magical fire circle festival, 10 a.m. today-Dec. 21, Camp Timberline; www.firetribehawaii.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Guy Cruz, contempo funk, 5:30-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Jazz Wednesday, with DeShannon Higa, 6 p.m., The Honolulu Club. 543-3900.

Art Kalahiki & Mike Saffery, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search 2003, duet singing competition, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736, 528-0807.

The Brothers Cazimero, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

DANCE VENUES

Juke Joint, swing, live jazz, 8 p.m.-midnight, Studio 1. 779-7117, 550-8701.

Ladies Night, with DJ Jedi, 9 p.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.

Waikiki After Hours, with Arsenio,

Marlene and Giselle, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older.

924-3939.

Plur, house, trance and hardhouse,

9 p.m.-2 a.m., Tabu Nightclub; 18 and older. 946-6499.

DJ Country Brett, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

Smooth Groove Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 21 and older. 589-1999.

Sol Circle, acoustic rock, 9:30 p.m.-

1 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

$2 Drink Wednesdays, with Maleko from Star 101.9, 10 p.m.-midnight, Reign Night Club; 21 and older. 597-1996.

Wednesday Nights at Cafe Sistina, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, old school and more, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Cafe Sistina; 21 and older. 596-0061.

Ladies Night, with DJ Seraps, 10 p.m.-

a.m., Cellar Nightclub; Men of Paradise, 8-10 p.m.; 18 and older. 923-9952.

Wild Wednesdays, with Tati Girl and

Jimmy Taco, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.

CLUBS

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight,

Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Hot Chocolate with Vanilla, 8:30 p.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.

Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Lanai. 922-4422.

Guy Imoto, Island favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.

Karaoke with Sista Kea, 9 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

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

Open Mike, with Dave Lamar, 9:30 p.m., Sand Island Restaurant & Bar. 847-5001.

Open Jam, with Oopso Facto, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.

Wild Wednesdays, with DJ KD, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Players 'Aiea. 488-8226.

John Cruz, with Johnny Helm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Anna Bannanas. 946-5190.

Babes, revue featuring Leikia Williams, 11 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; 18 and older. 924-2422.

Dec. 18

SPECIAL EVENTS

Los Tigres Del Norte, Grammy-winning group from Mexico, doors open 6:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., Kapono's; 21 and older; $60. 947-0828.

HOLIDAYS

Drive-Thru Christmas Program, featuring live nativity scene, Christmas hula and choral group music, presented by University Avenue Baptist Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church; repeats Dec. 19-20; free. 947-5008.

DANCE

"Feliz Navidad," Salsa dance party featuring Son Caribe band and salsa performances, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., JC's, 2301 Kuhio Ave.; 21 and older; $10*. 285-0072, 955-4852.

HiLX, mini lindy hop dance camp, part of Swing Out Hawaii (Dec. 15-21), with three evening theme dances and three late night dances, today-Dec. 21, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. 545-7600, www.hawaiijitterbugs.org.

MIXED BAG

"Kyogen: A Traditional Japanese Comedy," demo and lecture by world-renowned Kyogen performers Mansaku Nomura and Haruo Tsukisaki, 6:30-8 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center, Manoa Ballroom; free. 945-7633.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Martin Pahinui & David Kahiapo, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.

H2O, old-school rock/alternative, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Mihana, smooth jazz, 7-9 p.m., Duc's.

DragonFly with Amber, jazz, soul and holiday, 8:30-11 p.m., The Ultra Bar, Royal Garden Hotel. 943-0202.

DANCE VENUES

Paddler's Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.

"Salsa After Dark," with DJs Ray Cruz and Rod, 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Salsa 101, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 21 and older. 941-5216, 955-4811.

Rock the Beach House, with Tati and K-Smooth, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 566-0644.

Solid, 9 p.m., Kapahulu Bar-B-Q Hut Sports Bar; 21 and older. www.quadmag.com.

Ladies Night, with DJ K-Dogg, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemoo Farm, The Pub and Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older. 622-5009, 621-1835.

Thirsty Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-8811.

Artist Groove Network, hosted by Roni, Greg, Frank and Peter, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Reign Night Club. 597-1996.

Connect Four, hosted by Sean D. and Ion Myke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Velvet Lounge; 18 and older. www.quadmag.com.

Dancehall Vibez, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bikini Cantina; 21 and older. 521-2547.

Deep Blue, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.

DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

Taboo Thursdays, with Juliet Lighter and Hypersquad Dance Co., 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 21 and older. 528-7071.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.

Thunky Thursdayz, house, trance and progressive, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Tabu Nightclub; 21 and older. 946-6499.

Good Times, DJs Eq, Seba and Shaheed, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Eastside Grill; 21 and older. 952-6555.

All Star DJ Night, with Sam the Man, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Phillip Paolo's Italian Restaurant; 21 and older. 585-8142.

The Breaks, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.

Suki Suki, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sand Island Restaurant & Bar; 18 and older. 847-5001.

The Trend, with DJs Epic and Rayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Nick's Fishmarket Ultra Lounge; 21 and older. 955-6333, 591-8277.

Drinks Thursdays, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Club Noblesse, 1230 Kona St.

Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

CLUBS

Pau Hana, 4:30-7 p.m., Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-5007.

Blues Thursday, with JW Lathrop 5-9 p.m. and Honolulu Blue Devils 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Tooles. 536-4138.

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight,

Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Tino and the Rhythm Klub, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Annette Alcos, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.

David Swanson, vocals and piano, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Guy Imoto, Island favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.

Mundo Muzak, roots reggae, R&B, afro beat and international soul featuring Efoe Bedal, 9 p.m., Anna Bannanas; 21 and older. 946-5190.

"Solid" with DJ Niko, 9 p.m., OnStage, 802 Kapahulu Ave. 306-7799.

Rumba Night, 9 p.m., with Go-Go Boyz at 10 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.

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

Open Expression Night, music, poetry, spoken word, comedy, dance, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Studio 1. 550-8701.

4th Anniversary Celebration and Christmas Party, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999, www.pipelinecafe.net.

The Queens of the Night, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.

Southern Draw, Southern-style rock, midnight-3 a.m., Tiares Sports Bar & Grill. 230-8911.