TGI Thursday
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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.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Xentopia Live!, opening ceremony with kumu John Lake and his hula halau, the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, Gee Yung International Martial Arts Dragon and Lion Dance Association and others, 6:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village beach main stage; free. 947-7941, www.xentopia.com.
Moscow State Circus, animal-free circus with motorcycle daredevil team, clowns and acrobats, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; repeats 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 26, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. March 27-28; $20-$30*. (877) 750-4400.
CONCERTS
Hawaii Contrabass Festival Mini-Concerts, with John Gallagher and Maile Reeves, and The Creatures in Room 642, 4 p.m., Kamehameha Schools, Performing Arts Complex; free. 261-6986.
François Rabbath, contrabass virtuoso recital with Frank Proto on piano, 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre; part of the Hawaii Contrabass Festival evening concerts; $22*. 261-6986.
Truetone Songwriters Concert, with Cheryl Bartlett and Wade Cambern, doors open 7:30 p.m., show begins 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10*. 521-2903.
FAMILY TIES
Makiki Quest, explore Makiki Valley and accomplish a series of tasks, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; 5 and older; $14* parent/child team. 955-0100.
Department of Parks and Recreation's Annual Spring Fling, with entertainment, make 'n' take crafts, balloons and carnival-type games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
MIXED BAG
Kealoha: The CD Release Party, poetry performance blended with theater, dance and music, doors open 8:15 p.m., show begins 9 p.m., Studio 1; $15, includes complimentary CD. 550-8701, 387-9664.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Blues Thursday, with Larry Spalding, 5-9 p.m. and Honolulu Blue Devils, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's. 536-4138.
Anita Hall, contemporary, 7-10:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.
The PBS Big Band, with Gabe Baltazar, Phil and Bob Scellato, Scott Villager, Aaron Hill, Pat Hennessey, Les Peetz and Chuck James, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6. 596-2905.
A Monster Party, with Superstar DJ Keoki and DJ Maxx, 9 p.m., Hula's Bar & Lei Stand. 923-0669.
Rustic, modern rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, the Pub; 21 and older. 621-1835.
Xentopia Opening Night, welcome party with DJ James Coles, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Hard Rock Cafe; 18 and older. 947-7941.
People Under the Stairs, with MC Trace and Kimo James, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 18 and older. 941-0424.
Xentopia Party, with Kaila Yu and SuChin Pak, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Volcanoes Nightclub; 18 and older. 528-7071, 947-7941.
East Side Wrecking Crew, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Tropics in Kailua. 262-3343.
DFX Spring Break Party, with eight DJs, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe. 589-1999.
Island Voices, with Ho'okani and Typical Hawaiians, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.
DANCE VENUES
Paddler's Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.
Salsa After Dark, with DJs Ray Cruz and Rod, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; also, free salsa lessons by Salsa 101, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 21 and older. 941-5216, 955-4811.
Roots, Rock and Reggae, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., The Beach House, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace. 566-0644.
Thirsty Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-8811.
Artist Groove Network, hosted by Roni, Greg, Frank and Peter, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Reign Night Club. 597-1996.
Connect Four, hosted by Sean D. and Ion Myke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Velvet Lounge; 18 and older. 561-4852.
Deep Blue, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Blue Tropix; 18 and older. 944-0001.
Off tha Tracks, with DJs Kee and Bless, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Onstage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.
DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.
Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 21 and older. 924-3939.
Good Times, DJs Technique and Bite, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Eastside Grill; 21 and older. 952-6555.
The Breaks, with DJs 45 and Mr. INC, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.
Dynamite, with Mixmaster B, Stealth, G-Spot, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 21 and older. 536-6286.
Spindrift, soul, urban classics and dancehall, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Opium Den and Green Room; 21 and older. 521-2900.
Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.
DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.
CLUBS
Stardust, with Rocky Brown, 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.
Tino and the Rhythm Klub, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.
Annette Alcos, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana. 955-4466.
Guy Imoto, Island favorites and classic rock, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Fox and Hounds in Kahala. 738-5655.
The Piranha Brothers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Rose Saloon. 924-7711.
LOUNGE ACTS
Kale Chang with Shauna, 7:30-9 a.m., Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.
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.
Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar. 947-2900.
Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.
Rod Tanu and the Volcanoes, Island contemporary, 4-8 p.m., Outrigger Reef Hotel, Shore Bird Oceanside Bar and Grill. 922-2887.
Wayne Takamine, guitar, 4-8 p.m., the Waikiki Broiler. 923-8836.
Zanuck Lindsey and Sky Perkins, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Sean Na'auao, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Kimo Opiana, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Danny and Eric, Keola and Amanda, 5-7 p.m., DFS Galleria, Waikiki. 931-2655.
Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Chris Yeh and Guests, jazz saxophone, 5-8 p.m., Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Larry McKenzie, acoustic guitar, 5-8 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill. 261-4600.
Terry Tom, 5-8 p.m., Long Life Center, Dragon Room. 955-8809.
