Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"The Vagina Monologues," opening night benefit with pre-show dinner at Compadres, trolley transporation, premium seating and post-show party, 5:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre. $100, 847-3285; continues 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 6 and 9 p.m. May 23, 5 and 8 p.m. May 24 and 2 and 7 p.m. May 25; $20-$45. 528-0506.

COMEDY

Dan Gabriel, 8 p.m., Laugh Factory, Queen Kapi'olani Hotel; repeats Thursday-June 1; $15*. 931-4490.

FAMILY TIES

Preschool Pirates, with a treasure hunt, craft activity and games, 10-11:30 a.m., Sea Life Park; for ages 1-5; $15 parent/child team. Register: 259-2512.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Healani Canoe Club Fund-raiser, with South Side, Milo Shade, Thick Tubes and Natural Vibrations, 5 p.m.-midnight, Ocean Club. 531-8444.

John and Maria Naylor, jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Meritage Restaurant. 529-8686.

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

Steve Jones Jazz Ensemble, jazz, 6-9 p.m., Honolulu Club Lounge. 543-3900.

20th Anniversary Scruples VIP Party, with DJ Jynx, 8 p.m., Scruples Beach Club. 923-9530.

The PBS Big Band, with guest Keahi Conjugacion, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2121.

DANCE VENUES

Country Music and Dance Night, hosted by Charlie Garrett, 7-10 p.m., Zanzabar Night Club. 924-3939.

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

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

Love Lounge Wednesdays, two rooms of hip-hop and house, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Maze; for 18 and older. 921-5800.

One World Wednesdays, with The Tribe of One, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; for 18 and older. 941-0424.

Sol Circle, acoustic rock, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.

Split 101, with Split and the Stone Groove Family, 10 p.m., Compadres; for 21 and older. 591-8307.

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

Jake's Joint, with Island Rhythm 98.5, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub (formerly World Cafe); for 21 and older. 528-7071.

Ladies Night, with DJ Seraps, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Cellar Nightclub; also, Men of Paradise, 8-10 p.m.; for 18 and older. 923-9952.

Smooth Groove Wednesday, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.

Wild Wednesdays, with DJs, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; for 18 and older. 951-8671.

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

CLUBS

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 Hotel. 955-4466.

Tino and the Rhythm Klub, top 40, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Jamie Gallo Lee and Bongo Bob, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Guy Imoto, local favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.

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

John Cruz, with Johnny Helm opening, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Anna Bannanas. 946-5190.

Nite Train, blues, 9:30 p.m., Sand Island Rhythm & Blues. 847-5001.

Sessions, with Nocturnal Sound Krew, 10 p.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; for 21 and older. 528-4911.

Tiny TV Karaoke Contest, 10 p.m., Eastside Grill; for 21 and older. 952-6555.

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

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 & Grill. 922-2887.

Cory Oliveros, Hawaiian, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill and Bar. 923-8454.

Keith and Carmen Haugen, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Harry's Bar. 923-1234.

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

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

Emerald House, contemporary, 5-9 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.

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

The Mike Times Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Funky Wednesday, with Ron Artis, 5:30-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

Na Mele, Hawaiian duo with hula, 6-8 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Plumeria Beach Cafe. 739-8760.

Kanilau, with hula, 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.

The Milestone Jazz Trio, with James Kraft, Ernie Provencher and Richie Pratt, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa Restaurant, Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center. 951-3420.

Soulbucket, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Brian Robertshaw, piano, 6-10 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

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

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

Pai'ea, contemporary Hawaiian, 6:30 p.m., Big Island Steak House. 537-4446.

'Ale'a, contemporary Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.

Kaori Kiana, martini nights, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Royal Garden Hotel at Waikiki, Cascada. 943-0202.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

The Brothers Cazimero, 7-8:15 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Chili's in Kahala. 738-5773.

Slim Jr., 7-9:30 p.m., Kevin's Two Boots in Kailua. 230-8111.

Al Romero Duo, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Harry's Bar. 923-1234.

Al Waterson and You, with singing, dancing and talent competition, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736.

Just Us, contemporary, Hawaiian, local favorites, 7-10 p.m., Honolulu Airport Hotel, Pelican Lounge. 833-3844.

Karaoke with Roland Aton, 7-10 p.m., Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Plaza Pub. 836-8626.

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

Makaloa, Hawaiian, 7-11 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Ryan Tang, contemporary Hawaiian, 7-11 p.m., Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Nick's Fishmarket Lounge. 955-6333.

Mel Amina, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Ron Miyashiro, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Lewers St. Loft & Lanai; for 21 and older. 922-5714.

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

The Geezers, classic country, 7:30-11 p.m., Arnold's Beach Bar and Grill. 924-6887.

Lance and the Hydrants, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Dennis Ah Yek Duo, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

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

Kelly Boy DeLima, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Kimo Opiana and Cory Oliveros, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill and Bar. 923-8454.

Inoa'ole, 9 p.m.-midnight, Kapono's. 536-2161.

Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey, 9 p.m.-midnight, Diamond Head Grill. 922-3734.