Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2003

TGI Wednesday

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.

CONCERTS

Honolulu Brass, part of Arts with Aloha Week, noon, Restaurant Row; free. 532-8713, 532-4750.

Greg Sardinha with the Aloha Serenaders, part of the Halekulani 8th annual Steel Guitar Festival, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key; free. 923-2311.

MIXED BAG

Aloha Festivals Activities, including Hawaiian magic basket and hula workshop, 7 a.m.-midnight, Outrigger Reef on the Beach; free. (800) 688-7444.

Seniors Day, with a talk on seniors' issues and make 'n' take crafts, 9 a.m., Market City Shopping Center; for 55 and older; free admission. 734-0282.

Mrs. America Pageant Preliminary Competition, in evening gown, swimsuit and state costume, 7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom; $50*. 949-4321, ext. 70412.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Jazz Wednesday, with Steve Jones Jazz Ensemble featuring Loretta Ables, 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.

Chris Cova, classic rock, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

Elements and Pimpbot, funk and ska, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424.

Texas Holdem Party, 10 p.m., BedRoq Bar & Grill. 942-8822.

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.

El Conjunto Tropical, salsa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., All Star Hawaii; 21 and older. 834-1405.

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 Puma and the Stone Groove Family, 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.

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

CLUBS

Stardust, Top 40, oldies, swing, and best of Broadway, 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 Hotel. 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.

Jon Osorio and Stevie Brown, contemporary Hawaiian, 9 p.m.-midnight, Big City Diner in 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.

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

Lip-O-Rama, lip-sync contest, 11 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; 18 and older. 924-2422.

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.

Zanuck Lindsey and Sky Perkins, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

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

Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 5:30-8 p.m., Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.

Darrell Aquino and Johnny Kamai, with Lei-Ann, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaori Kiana, 7-9 p.m., Royal Garden Hotel at Waikiki, Cascada Bar. 943-0202.

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 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.

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

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

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

Darrell Aquino, with Lei-Ann, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

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

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

Modern Bop Collective, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Street Jazz Loft; 21 and older. 593-3755.

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

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

Inoa'ole, Island contemporary, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.