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Posted on: Friday, June 27, 2003

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Hoobastank and No Bare Feet rock Pipeline Sunday

Still don't know what the heck Hoobastank means? Don't worry, the band doesn't have a clue either. Said Hoobastank lead singer Doug Robb last year, "I love Jamiroquai, but I don't go diving into what it means." Fair enough, Doug. Spawned in the suburbs of L.A., Hoobastank's brand of rock offers hints of post-millennial punk with a melodic pulse. Local rock stations played the heck out of the band's "Crawling In The Dark" single last year, we think. Might've been Incubus. Opening for the 'Stank will be local pop punk quintet No Bare Feet, who've been digging into O'ahu's club scene quite a bit this month. Sunday at Pipeline Café, 7 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 pre-sale, $20 on show day. 589-1999.

A fiery tale of Pele and her sister

The Greeks weren't the only ones who witnessed a battle of the Titans. Hawaiian legends relate many stories of fire goddess Pele tangling with her divine siblings, and this weekend Honolulu Dance Theatre will tell one of them on the Hawai'i Theatre stage. "Legend of Pele and other Works," a mixed repertoire of dance productions choreographed by Matthew Wright, features this clash between Pele (Celia Chun) and her sister, the ocean goddess Namakaokaha'i (here, Pele flees from the water bearers attempting to extinguish her fires). "Legend" uses Hawaiian motifs in costuming and choreography to interpret the story through western dance styles. Also on the playbill: "Dreamscapes," an abstract depiction of the development of life; and "Let's Dance," an homage to a ballet dancer's training. Performances are 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $24, $20 and $16, with a $4 discount for seniors, students, and military. 528-0506.

They're having a ball

End Pride weekend on a high note when Big Tom presents Hookers Ball on Saturday, the official post-Pride party of the Honolulu Gay Pride Celebration 2003. From 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., DJ Roland Belmares, right, from Los Angeles, will keep Club Mist's dance floor thumping and jumping all night. Cover is $15 at the door, or $10 before 11 p.m. for 21 and older. Cover is $10 all night for 18- to 20-year-olds. Some of the proceeds will be donated to The Center and Gregory House. 955-4852.

'Reflections' of art

Expressions by Choice begins a six-part art series this weekend with "Reflections." This one-night showcase concert allows artists, including Fay Ann Chun, to express themselves through experimental, adventurous and original new works. Every other month over the course of a year, expect to see and experience modern dance, the visual arts and music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Studio 1. Cover: $7. 550-8701.

|A starry night with Lee Ritenour

Jazz fans can get their fill during Turtle Bay Resort's second annual July 3 Guitars Under the Stars concert featuring Grammy award-winning jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour. Local jazz favorites Azure McCall and Friends featuring Zanuck Lindsey also will perform. Litebox Telescopes offers telescopes and astronomy lessons for those wanting to peek at the stars and planets. Get your fill from food and beverage tents, and check out the North Shore farm-grown produce stands. Start off the Independence Day holiday early with a dazzling fireworks display that closes out the night. Gates open 6 p.m., entertainment begins 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 advance, $28 at the door. Parking is $5. Blankets and low-backed chairs are welcome, but coolers, outside alcohol, large bags and backpacks will not be allowed. 293-8811.

Get into the salsa groove Sunday

McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park will be a happening hot spot Sunday at the third annual Salsathon, a day full of food, music and dance. The entertainment lineup includes El Conjunto Tropical, Latin Amigos, Adela Chu y su Trio Tropical, Pedro "Sababu" and his Salsa Express, Augie Rey, DJ Ray Cruz and DJ Rod, right, Latin Lady DJ Margarita, Son D'Hawaii, Capoeira Hawaii, Hot Salsa Hawaii, Dance Mix 2000, Dream to Dance, Minnie Ruiz, Aloha Rumberos, Salsa Extreme Hawaii and Salsa 101 Productions. There will be food and craft booths galore, with a beer and margarita garden to quench your thirst. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 advance, $8 at the door. Children 12 and younger and adults 60 and older enter free. The event is a fund-raiser for Centro Hispano de Hawaii. 941-5216, 285-0072.

|Comic Dom Irrera at Laugh Factory

Honolulu's branch of the popular Hollywood comedy club The Laugh Factory has been bringing in nationally celebrated comedians to tickle the town's funnybone. Next up is Philadelphia native Dom Irrera, who has performed on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," among others. He has guest starred on several TV shows, including "Everybody Loves Raymond," "King of Queens" and "Seinfeld." Catch Irrera at the Marine Corps Base E Club at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Advance reservations are required to be admitted on base. Admission is $15 general, $10 kama'aina and military.

Irrera continues his run at the Laugh Factory in the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. He'll be there 8 p.m. Thursday through July 6. Admission is $20 general, $15 for kama'aina and military with a two-drink minimum.

Reservations: 931-4490.

Gay Pride events include lu'au, parade

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The Honolulu Gay Pride 2003 celebration goes strong this weekend with a full slate of activities. Themed "Strength of 'Ohana," the Pride weekend starts off with a lu'au from 5 to 9 tonight at the Ala Moana Beach Park McCoy Pavilion. Entertainment includes hula dancing and strolling serenaders Kamalani. DJ Derek Daniels will also be on hand. Pre-sale tickets are $25, or $30 at the door.

Saturday kicks off with a parade from 10 to 11:30 a.m. from Ala Moana Beach Park, down Kalakaua Avenue to Kapi'olani Park. Connie Florez, Cukie Jones and Dr. Bob Bidwell are grand marshals.

After the parade, head back to McCoy Pavilion for the Pride Festival and Dance. From noon to 5 p.m., the festival will host Dina Jacobs, Cukie Jones and the Babettes, Kim Char Meredith and others. $3.

The dance rages on from 5 to 9:30 p.m. after the festival with DJs Marz and Regina getting into the mix. Derek Daniels' "Party Favors" perform to heat things up. And if you still want to get your groove on after the music stops, head over to Club Mist for the official after-party.

951-7000.

Say 'aloha'at Planet Hollywood

TGIF! Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend with Aloha Fridays Under the Stars at Planet Hollywood. The series features Courtney (right) and Friends, with a variety of island artists joining them each week this summer for some local-style kanikapila. Tonight, Ilona Irvine, right, drops by from 7 to 10. Future Friday guests including Kaleamua, Namahana, TOA and B.E.T., with the final pau hana party happening Aug. 1 with MC Paulie Hirayama from Las Vegas. No cover. 924-7877.

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