TGIF Weekend Calendar
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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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Kapolei Community Carnival, with entertainment and midway of rides and games, noon-10 p.m., corner of Farrington Highway and Fort Barrette Road; free. www.ekfernandez.com.
CONCERTS
Evening of Great Composers, featuring Darel Stark and Michael Szabo, part of the Honolulu Symphony's Halekulani MasterWorks season, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $16-$59. 792-2000, (877) 750-4400.
DANCE
Fund-raising Dance, with Country Dancers of Hawaii, 5-9 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; $10 includes dinner. 286-5678.
STAGE CLOSING
"The Paper Bag Princess and Other Stories," based on the children's books by Robert Munsch, 2 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; $12*. 956-7655.
NATURE
4 Kuolani-Waianu, a five-mile loop trail in the back of Waiahole Valley, 8 a.m., meet at 'Iolani Palace; presented by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; $2*. 845-4691.
FAMILY TIES
Family Sunday, with interactive displays, crafts, entertainment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; $3*. 847-3511.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Made in Hawai'i Festival, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Yum Yum Tree, Ward Centre; free. 592-3580.
Hawaii Lupus Foundation's Annual Bazaar, Plant and Craft Sale, with health information, white elephant and food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; free. 538-1522.
La Pietra Children's Fair 2003, with games, interactive arts and crafts and pony rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., La Pietra; free. 922-2744.
Aki Matsuri: Fall Feast Festival, with Japanese foods and a mini-country market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; free. 945-7633.
Physical Therapy Month Fair, health fair with exercise demonstrations and health tips, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 678-9118.
Talk Story Festival, Tales of Aloha: Peace, Tolerance and Inspiration, 7-9:30 p.m., Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion; also, workshop 1-4 p.m.; free. 692-5751.
MIXED BAG
'Ewa Picking Good Time, at the great Kapolei Pumpkin Picking Patch, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aloun Farms; free admission. 677-9516, ext. 41.
Sunset on the Beach, with food, entertainment, and the film "Young Frankenstein" on a 30-foot screen, 4-10 p.m., Queen's Beach; free. 523-2489.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Celtic Waves, Irish music open session, 4-7 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Sunday Island Jam, Na Kama CD release party, 5-9 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
Kaleo O Kalani, 6-10 p.m., Waianae Army Rec Center. 330-5858.
"Michael Fong" Maui G Weekend, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
FreeSound, rock 'n' reggae, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Sugar Bar. 396-8410.
Hot Spot, featuring The Taste of Honey, 11 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; 18 and older. 924-2422.
DANCE VENUES
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.-4 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.
College Girls Gone Wild, with DJ Big John, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.
Sex-E Sunday with Keola Boy and DJ Free, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.
The Shelter Sundays, open mike, MC battle, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 18 and older. 528-7071.
CLUBS
DJ, 5 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.
Shirley Walker, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Son Caribe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Lanai. 922-4422.
The Revelators, rock 'n' roll, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Even Steven, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Ohana Reef Towers, Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
Plush Lounge, with DJs Delve and Jrama, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 528-4911.
LOUNGE ACTS
Kimo Todd, Hawaiian, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. 732-8645.
Chris Vandercook Trio, jazz and blues, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dixie Grill in 'Aiea. 485-2722.
Elua Kane, traditional Hawaiian, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jaron's on Hamakua. 261-4600.
Po'okela, contemporary Hawaiian, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.
Analu A'ina, 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.
Zanuck Lindsey, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Booze Brothers, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Henry Kapono, 4-6 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's 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.
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.
Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
Ho'oheno, 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.
Keiki Hula, with Kuhai Halau O Kahalepuna Pa 'Olapa Kahiko, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.
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.
Ilona Irvine, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Iolani and Natalie 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.
Keli'i Kaneali'i with Bobby Ingano, Hawaiian, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
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.
TOA, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, reggae, funk and island, 7-10 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.
Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.
Kelly Boy DeLima, 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.
Johnny Kamai, 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.
CONCERTS
Spring Wind Quintet, part of Chamber Music Hawaii's 2003-2004 season, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; $20*. 524-0815, ext. 245.
DANCE
Incheon Metropolitan City Dance Theatre, Korean dance troupe, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $20-$50. 591-2211.
MIXED BAG
Mokichi Okada Association, learn about jorei, flower arranging and the Japanese tea ceremony, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center uptown; free. 595-6344.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Michael Tanenbaum, classical guitar, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.
DANCE VENUES
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.
Retro Cafe, with DJ BTF, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
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.
Rustic, rock 'n' roll, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
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.
Roland Chang, 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.
DJ Charlie Garrett, country music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.
Ka Moana Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.
Melehuna Trio, with Lei-Ann, 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.
Jerry Santos, Brian Tolentino and Hoku Zuttermeister, Hawaiian and contemporary, 7-8:45 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
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, 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.
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.
ONE-TIME GIGS
"Sweet and Lowdown," jazz guitar with The Bobby Nishida Trio, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.
Partners in Time, Balkan folk/jazz fusion, 7:30-9 p.m., Coffee Factory. 949-8858.
Rich Crandall, Steve Jones and Noel Okimoto, with Hiroshi Hata, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.
Pussycat Lounge, with Maleko, Optimus Rhymes and Young Joseph, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424.
Crossfire and 8mm Overdose, hardcore, 10 p.m., Anna Bannanas; 21 and older. 946-5190.
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.
2 Fast Tuesdays, 10 p.m., Players 'Aiea. 488-8226.
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Battle of the Bands, finals, 10 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe; 18 and older. 955-7383, 591-9369.
Chemistry Lounge, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Meritage; 21 and older. 529-8686.
Outlaw Night, with DJ Seraps, 10 p.m.-4 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, classic contemporary '70s and '80s, 8-11 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.
Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Native Tongue, rock 'n' roll, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Vodka Night, 9 p.m., with Go-Go Boyz at 10 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lou Rawls, jazz, fund-raiser for the Hawaii International Film Festival, 7 p.m., Koko Marina Center, Marina Courtyard; $100 includes admission to the concert, two champagne cocktails, sneak preview to one of the Festival's feature films and admission to HIFF on opening night, or $200 includes all that plus dinner and wine at Assaggio's. 395-4737, 528-3456.
DANCE
Community Square Dance, presented by Square Wheelers Square Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ala Wai Community Park Recreation Center; free. 456-8465.
FAMILY TIES
Preschool Pirates, treasure hunt, craft activity and games, 10-11:30 a.m., Sea Life Park; ages 1-5; $15 parent/child team. Register: 259-2512.
MIXED BAG
Christmas Ideas Demonstrations, gifts, decorations and food ideas, 7-8 p.m., Windward Community College; free. 247-0421.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Jazz Wednesday, with DeShannon Higa, Noel Okimoto, Dan Del Negro, Todd Smith and Robert Shinoda, 6 p.m., The Honolulu Club. 543-3900.
Art Kalahiki and Mike Saffery, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.
The PBS Big Band, with Shari Lynn, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.
Melodious Solutions, rock and funk, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
DANCE VENUES
Country Music and Dance Night, hosted by Charlie Garrett, 7-10 p.m., Zanzabar Night Club. 924-3939.
Ladies Night, with the Men of Sensually Certified and Tabu Go-Go Girls, 8 p.m., Tabu Nightclub; 18 and older. 946-6499.
Rock Da Mic, open-mike session, 8-10 p.m., followed by DJ Jrama until 2 a.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; 18 and older. 528-4911.
Ladies Night, with DJ Jedi, 9 p.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.
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.
Club Puma, with DJs Freeze and Sub-Zero, 10 p.m., Compadres; 21 and older. 591-8307.
$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.-4 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.
Waikiki After Hours, with Lisa D, 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.
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.
Tino and the Rhythm Klub, 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., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Karaoke with Sista Kea, 9 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.
Jon Osorio and Stevie Brown, contemporary Hawaiian, 9 p.m.-midnight, Big City Diner Kaimuki. 738-8855.
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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
23rd Hawaii International Film Festival, opening night, 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; festival continues with various times and locations through Nov. 9; $8*. 528-0506, www.hiff.org.
Ashanti, hip-hop and R&B, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $39.50. (877) 750-4400.
Mystikal, rapper, doors open 9 p.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 18 and older; $20*. 528-7071.
STAGE OPENING
"Obake," traditional Japanese ghost story set in plantation-day Hawai'i, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 30; $5-$16. 536-4441.
COMEDY
Comedy at Ray's, open mike showcase, doors open 7:30 p.m., show begins 8 p.m., Ray's Pizzeria, Waikiki; $5. 922-9221.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
M. Jo's Clothespin Dolls and More, clothespin ornaments, Hawaiian ornaments and Santas, 4-8 p.m., 1320 Kainui Drive, Kailua; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1; free. 261-2908.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Ho'olu Duo, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. 545-7979.
Rocket Science, blues, 8-11 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.
Solid, with J. Verstrat and Kause, 9 p.m., Kapahulu Bar-B-Q Hut Sports Bar; 21 and older. www.quadmag.com.
Pimpbot, ska, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
Pohaku, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.
Ashanti Post Concert, 10 p.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
DANCE VENUES
Paddler's Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.
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.
Brake, underground hip-hop party, 9 p.m., Grumpy's Bar and Grill; 18 and older. 528-4911.
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.
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.
Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.
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.
Summtin' Summtin' Thursdays, digital vibes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., JC's Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 923-5828.
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.
Club Noblesse, with MC Wild Wes, DJs Stealth, Edit, Technique and Reality, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Club Africa, 1230 Kona St. 420funkshun.com.
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.
Karaoke Kraze, 7-10 p.m., Dave & Buster's Sunset Bar. 589-5007.
Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Top 40, oldies, swing and Broadway tunes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
Blue Thursday, jazz with Stewart Cunningham, 8-11 p.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room. 521-2900.
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.
Booze Bros., 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Guy Imoto, local favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
Mai Tai Rumble, Island music competition, 9 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 735-0292, ext. 206.
Mundo Muzak, roots reggae, R&B, afro beat and international soul featuring Efoe Bedal, 9 p.m., Anna Bannanas; 21 and older. 946-5190.
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.
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.
