The Buzz

'Grease' continues

Flash back to the 1950s with Danny, Sandy and the gangs of "Grease," the musical production continuing at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The tale of high schoolers in love and denial produced memorable songs such as "Summer Nights," "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee" and "Beauty School Dropout." The film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, also featured the pop hits "You're the One that I Want" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You," both of which are included in this show by special permission. Real-life teen idol Frankie Avalon appears as the Teen Angel — as a bonus, he performs a mini concert of his hits after each show. Today's 4 p.m. show will be signed for the hearing-impaired.

• 4 and 8 p.m. today; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $54 and $74 today, Saturday and Sunday afternoon; $44 and $64 Sunday night / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com; 732-7733, for group sales of 20 or more (10 percent discount applies)

Happy New year!

Find your spot on the beach and watch the New Year's Eve fireworks display over Waikiki. There's another display at Aloha Tower Marketplace, too.

• Midnight today / Aloha Tower Marketplace and Gray's Beach / Free

Another chance to see the lights downtown

It's your last weekend to take in the annual wonderment that is Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale (City Hall) and in the downtown area. This year's event celebrates "20 Years of Sparkle," with new oversized "pop-up" Christmas cards, and the familiar Santa and Tutu Mele in front of Honolulu Hale and the elves and snow family on the lawn. Inside Honolulu Hale are a Christmas tree display; there's a wreath display at Lane Gallery, too. Don't forget to tour the lights at Tamarind Park. Parking is available at the civic center garage.

• 8 a.m.-11 p.m. today through Sunday / Honolulu Hale / Free / 523-2489

Jazzed for wine

• 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tuesdays / Indigo Eurasian Cuisine / No cover charge / 521-2900

Comedy at Blue Tropix

In the mood for laughs? Comic Bo Irvine and Hawaii's Premium Blend (including Milton Banana, Auntie Martha Jane, Michael Staats, Mo Dixon, Peter Bunn, Brian Lentz and Dean Taylor) are ready to take you to funnytown.

• 8 p.m. today and Saturday (doors open at 7 p.m.) / Blue Tropix nightclub / $12 /531-4242, sharkeyscomedyclub.com

More 'Stomp!' at Hawai'i Theatre

The phenomenon of "Stomp!" continues to rage this weekend, with a symphony of sounds created by everyday items such as garbage cans, metal chairs, brooms and match boxes. The touring troupe features eight actors/dancers, including local boy Andres Fernandez.

• 8 p.m. today; 5 and 9 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday / Hawai'i Theatre / $30, $40, $50 today and Saturday, $25, $35, $45 Sunday; $5 discount for students, seniors and military; $25 military tickets for today and Saturday / 528-0506

Celebrate with the new mayor

An 'Ohana and Keiki Celebration with Mayor Mufi Hannemann features free food, entertainment, rides and games. That means hotdogs and hamburgers, soft drinks and shave ice; inflatables and jumpers, the EK Fernandez Fun House and games; clowns, balloons, face-painting and more. Halau Hula 'Olana, B.E.T., Kapena and others will provide the entertainment.

• 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday / Kapolei Hale / Free

A benefit for tsunami victims

• 2-5 p.m. Sunday / Imin Center, East-West Center / Donations / 944-7111

Rock 'n' roll in Waikiki

Darby Slick, left, acclaimed guitarist and author of hit songs that launched the Jefferson Airplane (yes, Grace Slick was married to Darby's brother Gerald) into international fame, continues a rock gig at the Esprit nightclub with his new band Somebody to Love. Slick, who wrote the 1960s rock anthem "(Don't You Want) Somebody to Love," often played with pal Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead and is a founder of the psychedelic rock movement in San Francisco. He also has a talent for finding talent, including his current band mates, the brothers Daniel, center, and Dillon Zrike, right (lead singer/guitarist and drummer, respectively). The Honolulu concerts are a benefit for the Visitor Aloha Society of Hawai'i, which assists tourists who are victims of crime or in distress.

• 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) / Esprit nightclub, Sheraton Waikiki / $25 / somebodytoloveband.com

A slamming good time

The First Thursdays poetry slam has taken up permanent residence at the Hawaiian Hut after the closing of the late, great Studio 1 downtown. Next week's session features Bridget Gray, a spoken-word artist from the Los Angeles area and the winner of several slams. She also has appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and has a CD, titled "Shades of Gray." Thursday's event, as at all First Thursdays, will include a $100 slam poetry competition, live art created in the wings, massages and a guest DJ. It's hosted by Kealoha.

• 8:30 p.m. Thursday (doors open at 7:45 p.m.) / Hawaiian Hut, Ala Moana Hotel / $3 before 8:30 p.m., $5 afterward / 387-9664, www.HawaiiSlam.com