Posted on: Saturday, September 27, 2003

TGI Saturday

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Hawai'i Rap Fest 2003 — The Gathering, with Christian hip-hop and rap artists, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Waikiki Shell; $15-$20. (877) 750-4400.

Yes, rock band in concert with the Honolulu Symphony, 8 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $45, $65. (877) 750-4400, 792-2000.

"Come Rock the Boat" KIPO Blues Cruise, 8 p.m.-midnight, Pier 6, Navatek I; $47.50*; pre-cruise party, 6-7:30 p.m., Kapono's. Reservations: 973-1311.

MUSIC/DANCE/STAGE

Spaghetti Dinner and Outdoor Concert Under the Stars, with crafts, food, entertainment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ben Parker Elementary School cafeteria, free; followed by dinner, entertainment and crafts, 4-8 p.m., $8 includes dinner. 853-1175.

Kosong Ogwandae, a Korean masked dance-drama, 5-6:30 p.m., East-West Center Friendship Circle; free. 956-8246, 944-7177.

Rhythms of India, with santoor and flute and dance, 6 p.m., Keoni Auditorium, East-West Center; $15*. 395-1181, 988-9677.

Ellen Masaki School of usic Students, benefit recital for music education programs, 6-10 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; donations requested. 383-0606.

"Shaharazad's First Tale," part of the Tales from the Arabian Nights series, 7:30 p.m., Indigo's Opium Den; $20. Reservations: 521-2900.

"Our Consuming Culture," by Convergence Dance Theatre, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10*. Reservations: 536-8047.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Hawai'i-Manoa Thrift Shop; free. 956-7418.

Made in Hawai'i Festival, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Yum Yum Tree Restaurant in Ward Centre, Diamond Head Room; repeats Sunday; free. www.icb-hawaii.com.

Over the Ko'olaus Christmas Fair, handcrafted Santa Claus dolls, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ward Warehouse, second-floor Kakaako Conference Room; free. 591-8411.

Windward O'ahu Family Community Education Fair, with family activities, keiki crafts and information programs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

MIXED BAG

All Breed Dog Show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., King Intermediate School; repeats Sunday; free. 239-1214.

La Leche League's World Walk for Breastfeeding, with information, kids' activities and book Sales, 9 a.m., Kapi'olani Park, Area 4; free admission. 422-5232.

Sew Dear to My Heart, a cloth doll and teddy bear show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1223 Koko Head Ave.; free. 239-7679.

"Chicken Soup from the Soul of Hawaii" book signing, with Sid Fernandez, Nalani Olds and Mihana Souza, fund-raiser for Wai'anae health center, 11 a.m., Bookends in Kailua; free. 261-1996.

Open House and Charity Bazaar, with arts and crafts, bentos, noon-4 p.m., Korean Care Home, 525 Kiapu Place; free. 533-3157.

Eruption 2003, Island Xtreme Wrestling Federation event, 7 p.m., Volcanoes nightclub; $6. 783-7809, 528-7071.

Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA Pageant, post-post party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club; $10. 293-8811.