The Buzz
Mei Lwun spins at two parties
DJ Mei Lwun of Om Records returns to Hawai'i with two appearances this week. First up is a show at the Pussycat Lounge's monthly Glitter N Glamour night Tuesday, where the theme is denim. DJs LisaV, Jrama, Sub Zero and D mofo D are also on the bill, along with some b-boy moves by the Kakimochi Funk Crew. As always, there will be free glitter makeovers, free massages and free California Rockin Sushi till midnight. Doors open at 9 p.m. and it will be party on till 4 a.m., at Wave Waikiki. Cover is $10 before midnight, for 21 and older. 941-0424.
Mei Lwun will also kick off the first installment of Trend, a weekly party Thursdays at Nick's Fishmarket. Enjoy two rooms of grooves with the hip-hop flavor of DJ Epic and MC Trace in one and the soulful tunes of Mei Lwun in the other. The party goes from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., for 21 and older. Cover is $10 for the kick-off party Thursday, and $5 each week afterward. 955-6333.
A night at La Pietra
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Piano man at Doris Duke theater
Keyboard artist Stephen Wilber brings his ivory-tickling skills to the Doris Duke Theatre at 4 p.m. Sunday. The Honolulu Academy of Arts hosts the Honolulu debut of this international concert pianist who also plays semi-professional football for the Washington, D.C., Chiefs during his downtime. The concert program includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Schumann. Tickets are $15 for all seats. 532-8700.
Two generations together
Grandparents can enjoy some special time with their grandchildren every week at the Children's Discovery Center when the new program My Tutu and Me launches Tuesday. The play morning classes will include a light snack, followed by music and ending with either a craft activity or program. Hours are 9:30-11 a.m. each Tuesday. Admission is $3 ($2 for Discovery Center members). Reserve a space by calling 524-5437.
Summer Blast for all ages
School may have started but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Head over to the React End of Summer Blast tonight for an all-ages party from 6 p.m. to midnight with three rooms of activities, dancing and music. Get bumping in Room One with house music by Dynamic Sounds and local DJs David Louis, John Bedel and Joseph Kawika. It's all good in Room Two, with hip-hop by 4 Corners and an open-mike battle hosted by Sir Style. There are also the sounds of 2002 ITF South Pacific Champion DJ Skid. Get down in the Grand Ballroom, Room Three, with R&B and Top 40 music by Universal DJ Souljahz featuring DJs Audissey, Kool It, Rockit, Twiks and Flip, along with Mr. Good Vybe and DJ Free. After a showing of Kutmaster Spaz's new movie "Reaction Time," the Spaz himself, above, will get into a live performance as part of the CD release party.
This tobacco-, drug- and alcohol-free event takes place at Ko'olau Golf Club Ballrooms on Windward O'ahu. Admission is $10 in advance, $12 at the door or free with the purchase of the widely available "React for Him" CD. 306-6663.
Accent on Russian classics
Internationally known piano artist Vladimir Feltsman joins the Honolulu Symphony this weekend for the latest chapter of the Halekulani MasterWorks season. Known for his creative and moving style, the Moscow-born Feltsman has appeared with orchestras and music festivals around the world. Japan's foremost conductor, Tadaaki Otaka, joins in for a night of Russian romance. The concert program includes Liadov's "The Enchanted Lake," Prokofiev's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor" and Rachmaninoff's "Symphony No. 2."
Concert times are 8 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Tickets are $16, $28, $33, $44 and $59. 792-2000, (877) 750-4400.
Reggae rhythms at Pipeline
Are you feeling "Irie"? Then head over to Pipeline Café Thursday for a reggae and island concert featuring local acts Ooklah the Moc, Hot Rain, Inoa'ole and DJ Big Barr. The groove is on from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets are $7 in advance for 18 and older. At the door, tickets are $8 for 21 and older and $10 for those 18 to 20. 479-6004.
The sounds of another era
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Each Saturday thereafter from 8 to 10 p.m., Aloha Joe will host different musical artists against a tropical backdrop. No cover charge.
Aloha Joe will also produce a live interview broadcast from Club Waikiki from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Admission is free and the public is invited. 922-2011, www.alohajoe.com.
