The Buzz
left: Eek-A-Mouse and other reggae masters will get in the groove at Sea Life Park tomorrow. CENTER: These cats by artist Susan Hogan will be among the crafts at Temari's Trash and Treasure sale Sunday. RIGHT: The World Invitational Hula Festival begins Thursday at the Waikiki Shell.
In the groove at Sea Life Park
- 6 p.m. tomorrow / Sea Life Park / $15 presale, $20 at the door / 922-5444, 266-6730
The Surfest hangs 10 over on the Neighbor Islands, too, with Don Carlos, Natural Vibrations and K1 on the Garden Isle. Doors open at 9 p.m. for this 21-and-older show.
- 10 p.m. today / Aloha Beach Resort's Kuhio Lounge, Kaua'i / $20 presale, $25 at the door / (808) 826-1626
On the Big Island Eek-A-Mouse, Don Carlos, Ooklah the Moc, B.E.T. and Moemoea perform. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the all-ages bash.
- 5 p.m. Sunday / Uncle Mikey's in Hilo / $20 presale, $25 at the door / (808) 961-9187
Fund-raiser at McKinley
Unearth goodies of all sorts from other people's odds and ends at Temari's 22nd Trash and Treasure fund-raiser. This garage sale/craft fair features leftover treasures, remnants, extra supplies, collectibles and finished crafts to guarantee one-of-a-kind gifts. This year more than a dozen new artists will showcase their work along with veteran Temari artisans. Temari members get an early peek during the members'-only hour, from 8 to 9 a.m.
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday / McKinley High School cafeteria / Free / 536-4566
Hula festival starts Thursday
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday-Nov. 13 / Waikiki Shell / $5 lawn, $10 terrace loge rows 7-25, $15 terrace loge rows 1-6 and $25 pool / 591-2211
A sweet fund-raiser
Indulge in all kinds of sugary goodness as the United Cerebral Palsy Association presents Dessert Fantasy 2004. Now in its 15th year, what started out as a birthday celebration is now a party all can enjoy. This annual fund-raiser features two hours of unlimited sampling with more than 50 kinds of local sweets and treats available.
- 1-3 p.m. Sunday / Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom / $20 / 532-6744
Downtown arts in focus
The First Friday downtown gallery art walk returns with more art, entertainment and pupu. Here's a sample of the offerings available during tonight's monthly culture-fest:
- The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center features docent-led walk-throughs of the exhibitions on hand. Michael Tanenbaum provides acoustic guitar music. The gallery and bank will be closed from 6 to 7 p.m.
- Hanks Café Honolulu showcases paintings and prints by Hank Taufaasau amid a backdrop of pau hana piano music by Bobby Cortezan.
- The Turkish Bazaar returns to the Pegge Hopper Gallery and Studio of Roy Venters for those wanting to get a head start on Christmas shopping.
- Ramsay Museum offers a collection of his original drawings and prints along with music by Jazzy Jay Marion.
- Studio 1's featured artist is Daniela Minerbi. After-party sounds are provided by Amber Ricci and Dragonfly.
- Bethel Street Gallery showcases an artist reception and new paintings by Nancy Vilhauer.
Other venues taking part in tonight's walk include The ARTS at Marks Garage, Café Che Pasta, Hawai'i State Art Museum, Na Mea Hawai'i, Soullenz Gallery, Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio at the YWCA, F/22 Gallery, Flor de Cardo Galleria Boutique, Jeff Chang Pottery, Louis Pohl Gallery, Mercury, On the River, thirtyninehotel and the Hawai'i Theatre, which is celebrating the lighting of its marquee.
- 5-9 p.m. tonight / various art venues / free / 521-2903
The shows go on in Manoa
"Manoa Valley," the Ed Sakamoto play, has resumed its run at Kennedy Theatre. Last Saturday's performance was canceled because of the flooding on the University of Hawai'i-Manoa campus; ticket holders are advised to call the box office at 956-7655 for exchanges 24 hours before the desired show, or request refunds by tomorrow. "This Is My House," a play by Carolyn Covalt and Jennifer Bolieu in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, also was canceled last Saturday; performances continue today and tomorrow.
"Manoa Valley": 8 p.m. today and tomorrow, 2 p.m. Sunday / Kennedy Theatre / $15 general, $12 seniors, military, UH faculty/staff, $10 non-UHM students; $3 UHM students / 956-7655, etickethawaii.com.
"This is My House": 11 p.m. today and tomorrow / Earle Ernst Lab Theatre / $8 general, $7 non-UHM students, seniors, military, UH faculty/staff, $3 UHM / 956-7655
Napua Davoy in two shows
Jazz diva Napua Davoy returns to Honolulu for two performances. Davoy grew up in southeast Texas but owes her Hawaiian first name to her mother, who is from Lahaina, Maui. The singer-pianist's first appearance will be at a jazz concert with local guitarist Shoji Ledward.
- 7:30 p.m. today / Atherton Performing Arts Studio / $17.50 general, $15 Hawai'i Public Radio members and $10 students / 955-8821
Davoy's second performance will be in "The Brighter Side of Alzheimer's," a one-woman play featuring her original music. Davoy plays 10 characters in the show, which is based on her personal experience with her mother.
- 4 p.m. Sunday / Atherton Performing Arts Studio / $17.50 general, $15 Hawai'i Public Radio members and $10 students / 955-8821
Total Science at Get Fresh!
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that drum-n-bass kings Total Science will keep the crowd bumping and moving all night. Coming in to take part of the hot weekly Get Fresh! parties in downtown Chinatown, this British duo will show us how to party with their rolling mix of deep house, jungle beats and old school sounds. Microscopic Syllables also drops in for a few, along with DJs G-Spot, Mark, Lava, Sovern-T, Eskae and NSK.
- 10 p.m.-2 a.m. tonight / Indigo Eurasian Cuisine / $10 / 21 and older / 591-2900
Three for the classics
Enjoy pristine classical music when the Hawaii Music Teachers Association presents "Leon, Iggy and Beebe in Concert." Violinist Ignace Jang, pianist Beebe Freitas and baritone vocalist Leon Williams join together for a show of works by Brahms, Ravel, Copland, Mozart and Vitali.
- 7:30 p.m. tomorrow / UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium / $15 general, $10 students, seniors 65 and older, association members and Honolulu Symphony musicians / eiinc@pixi.com
Smell the roses
Brad Goda
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- 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 5 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $5-$16 / 536-4441