The Buzz
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Los Angelino Jessica Kunin gave up the life of a school teacher for evenings as indie club singer Ellee Ven. She calls her style of music "groove tonics" — a blend of rock, rap and soul set to club-friendly downtempo drum-n-bass. Catch her shows at Wave Waikiki Wednesday (18 and older) and Thursday (21 and older). Cover is $10; doors open at 9 p.m. Hip-hop emcee Intrepid and freestyle hip-hop crew EyeSoulAted Mindz open; special guest is Omni of Gershwin BLX. 941-0424.
Immerse yourself in music and hula
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Tickets are $18 reserved, $15 general, $8 children ages 5-8 and keiki 4 and younger are free. All proceeds benefit O'ahu's Hawaiian-language immersion schools. 638-7700.
A young trio in concert
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World jazz fusion downtown
Local ensemble Sand, Water, Moon will be featured in a concert from 8 to 10 tonight at the art loft Soullenz Gallery, at 186 N. King St. Enjoy the sounds of world jazz fusion as offered by band members Michael Tanenbaum, above, on guitar, Randy Wheeler on saxophone and Gene Tamashiro on percussion. Cover is $5. 525-7757.
Three for the show at Fil-Am Extravaganza
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Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. 548-0335.
The Feb. 13 DANCE VENUES Valentine's Eve Dungeon, gothic/industrial night, 10 p.m., Galaxy Nightclub; 18 and older; $25*. www.dungeonhawaii.com. Hearts on Fire Valentine's Party, with Artist Groove Network and lingerie fashion show, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Royalton Nightclub; $10. 947-9906. Salsa @ the Row: Pre-Valentine Evening, with El Conjunto Tropical and DJ Ray Cruz, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Phillip Paolo's Italian Restaurant; 21 and older; $10. 585-8142. DINNER, PLUS Local Kine Valentine Buffet and Show, with Sean Na'auao, 7:45-10 p.m., Ko'olau Golf Course; $55. Reservations: 236-4653. MIXED BAG Singing Valentines, performed by a barbershop quartet, with a card, rose and two songs; repeats Saturday; $50. Reservations: 262-7664. Feb. 14: Valentine's Day DANCE VENUES 3rd Annual Second Chance Prom, old-fashioned prom with entertainment, international dinner buffet, silent auction and photographers, 5-10:30 p.m., Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Officers' Club; $40 per person or $75 per couple. Reservations: 263-3436, 277-9354. The Black Hearts Ball, 9 p.m., The Mercury Lounge; $7. Reservations: 479-0270. Valentine's Milonga, tango dance party, 9 p.m.-midnight, Al Franz Studio, 419 South St., Suite 140; $8. 721-2123. Erotic Exotic Valentine's Day Ball, with lingerie fashion show, costume contest, Primal Tribe and DJ Rogers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Pub and Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older; $7. 621-1835, 622-5009. Exotica Erotica, with go-go dancers, DJ with video screens, lingerie fashion show, Pohaku and Inoa'ole, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace; 21 and older; $10. 566-0644. Amplified, with Valentine's fashion show, Meet Yer Match and DJ Zita, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $7. 941-0424. Brian Evans, singer/actor with piano by JB, 9:30 and 10:30 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $7*. 923-0669. Lovers Rock, with DJ Shortkut from the Triple Threat DJs and World Famous Beat Junkies, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The W Hotel; 21 and older; $10. 922-3734. Valentine's Day, with Natural Vibrations, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Hard Rock Cafe; $10. 955-7383. Valentine's Glow Party, with DJ Twisted Dee from New York City, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Level 2; 21 and older; $15*. 955-4852. LOUNGE ACTS DINNER, PLUS Cupid's Love Struck Valentine's Dinner, with prime- rib dinner buffet and entertainment by Kalaeloa, 5-9 p.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $25. Reservations: 566-0644. Valentine's Day, with Hawai'i Loa Trio, "Promise Me Again" wedding-vow renewal and Ginny Tiu with Johnny Valentine, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, The Banyan Veranda; $50. Reservations: 931-8383. Valentine's Day, lobster and prime-rib buffet and entertainment by Sean Na'auao, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Pikake Terrace; Sam Kapu follows from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.; $32.50. Reservations: 931-8383. Valentine's Day, with Stardust and four-course menu, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room; $65. Reservations: 931-8383. Valentine Moonlight Dinner Cruises, Hawaiian music revue with buffet or steak and lobster, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Navatek I, Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $48-$59.99* regular or $60-$99.99* deluxe. Reservations: 973-1311. CONCERTS STAGE "Murder on the Links," mystery dinner theatre, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7, Dave & Buster's Showroom; $34.95*. Reservations: 589-5008. Arabian Nights "Favorites" Show, with parts from "Shaharazad," Lap Top Shadow Show, Prince and Gulah, "City of Brass," and Envier and Envied Man, 7:30 p.m., Pali Unitarian Church; $20 includes glass of wine. Reservations: 737-1774. MIXED BAG Singing Valentines, performed by a barbershop quartet, with a card, rose and two songs; $50. Reservations: 262-7664. The Sweetheart Sampler, splash with the dolphins or stingrays or enter the Hawaiian Reef Aquarium, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sea Life Park; $12.48-$24.96* regular or $23-$39.96* interactive programs. Reservations: 259-7933. Valentine's Day Sweetheart Competition, "Fear Factor"-style contest for Pepsi Heart couples, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $33.99*. 674-9283, ext. 102. 8minutedating, open to E5 and below, Department of Defense civilians and sponsored guests, 7:38 p.m., Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Kahuna's Sports Bar and Grill; $35*. www.8minutedating.com.
From the Dungeon to 8minutedating, Valentine's celebrations for the hearty
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 venue for details. Latin Dance Night, salsa and Argentine tango with Salsa Extreme and roses and chocolates, 6:30-10 p.m. Atherton YMCA in Manoa; a smoke-free, all-ages potluck event; $5. 393-2168. Valentine's Day, doors open 7 p.m., Ocean Club; 23 and older; $5*. 531-8444. Valentine's Day Bartender Auction, following the Paper Doll Revue at 9:30 p.m., Fusion Waikiki; $5. 924-2422. Leon Siu Duo and Augie Rey Trio, 4:15-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar; free. 931-8383. Kanoe Miller, hula, 5 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key; free. 923-2311. Zanuck Lindsey and Sky Perkins, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside; free. 931-8383. David Swanson, smooth jazz and piano, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; free. 923-2311. Valentine's Heart-Filled Jazz Concert, with Keahi Conjugacion and Honolulu Jazz Quartet, 1-2 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
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| The annual Great Aloha Run begins Monday morning, but there's much to see and do at the Family Fitness Expo today through Sunday at the Blaisdell.
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Runners and nonrunners welcome at expo
This Valentine's weekend, show your love for health and head over to the Great Aloha Run Family Fitness Expo. There will be cooking demonstrations, free health evaluations, free massages, health and fitness products and programs, and fitness and financial seminars and demonstrations. Tonight at 7 there's Valentine's speed dating; tomorrow and Sunday, check out the Rainbow Gymnastics championships at 10 a.m. and the 13th annual Hawai'i's Strongest Man Competition at 11:30 a.m.. Also, pick up your registration packet or if you haven't signed up yet, take advantage of your last chance to register for the Great Aloha Run.
The expo will be open 4-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, military and children ages 7-12, and free for children under 7 and Great Aloha Run participants with coupons. 945-3594.
Before the expo opens Saturday, head over early for the Keiki Great Aloha Fun Run and Circus Party for children 12 and younger. The 1.5-mile route goes around McKinley High School, starting and ending at the exhibition hall. Every finisher receives a T-shirt. The circus party for participants after the run includes snacks, prizes, entertainment, clowns, balloons and magic show. Registration is $12 for the first child and $10 per additional child in the same family, $5 adults, and $15 late fee. 528-7388.
Then get ready for the big day: The Great Aloha Run falls on Presidents Day as always. Starting at 7 a.m. at Aloha Tower, the 8.15-mile route meanders through downtown Honolulu, ending at the Aloha Stadium. After the run, there will be a free party for participants and non-runners with entertainment and prizes in the stadium.
The Advertiser is a sponsor of this event. 528-7388, www.greataloharun.com.
