The Buzz

Celebrating Oktoberfest

• 6-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Oct. 10, and 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 8-9 / Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom / $5 Tuesday-Thursday and Oct. 10, and $8 Oct. 8-9, free for children 6 and younger / 955-4811

Waimea center hosts Makahiki

It's Makahiki time again, and what better place to celebrate this ancient festival of games than in the lush greenery of Waimea Valley? The Makahiki was traditionally a religious celebration held after the harvest honoring Lono, god of agriculture, fertility and life. This year's festivities include hula and song by Hula Halau Kawaipuilani, Halau O Keaunui and headliners Namakalaniakamaluhia. Local bands Vaihi and Ka'ala Boys also perform.

• 11 a.m. Saturday / Waimea Valley Audubon Center / $5 kama'aina adults and $3 kama'aina seniors and children / 638-9199

Ride 'em high

Get ready for a grand ol' time as the Hawaii Women's Rodeo Association presents the 12th Annual All Girls Rodeo and Wahine Hololio Festival. Sixty-two cowgirls take part in a day of rodeo events including barrel racing, pole bending, dally team roping, steer undecorating and wahine calf mugging. The event also includes craft and food booths, plus exhibits on pa'u riders, lei makers and saddle makers. Don't miss the steak fry for $6 and a free rodeo concert and dancing later in the day.

• 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday / Kualoa Ranch / Free / 384-4832, 668-9006

For and about youngsters

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Celebrate Hawai'i's future during Children and Youth Day 2004 as we welcome October as Children and Youth Month. Kids of all ages can take in the entertainment, interactive exhibits, educational activities, games, colorful crafts and hands-on displays. There will be a fishpond, inflatables, face painting, race car display, train rides, sports activities, and local kine food booths. The festivities also include tours of the state Capitol, 'Iolani Palace Gallery, Washington Place and the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Entertainment is by Brother Noland, Greg Gabaylo, Hypersquad, Daryl Labrado, Jordan Segundo and others.

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday / State Capitol / Free / 586-6130

Pow wow this weekend

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Native American culture takes the spotlight at the 30th annual Intertribal Pow Wow, which features dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, and food. It's sponsored by the American Indian Pow Wow Association.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday / Thomas Square / Free / 734-5171

A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace

Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment, local food, arts and crafts in lush Nu'uanu Valley at the 28th annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace. The Daughters of Hawaii annual fund-raiser features entertainment by Olomana, Doug Tolentino with Pa'ahana, Ka Pa Hula Hawai'i, Ka'anohiwaianuenue Hula Studio, Kapomakolekapuakane, Halau Hula Olana, Punahou School Alumni Glee Club and the Royal Hawaiian Band. Other festivities include arts and crafts, plants and jewelry booths, plus housewares, bric-a-brac and memorabilia.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday / Queen Emma Summer Palace grounds, Hanaiakamalama / $5 general, $1 children / 595-6291

Sunset goes north

Sunset on the Beach returns to the North Shore this weekend with movies, entertainment, open market and food. Charming Hale'iwa serves as the picturesque backdrop for two days of fun, with "The Ride" and "The Day After Tomorrow" showing from 7 p.m. Saturday night and "Hidalgo" gracing the screen at 7 p.m. Sunday. An open market with arts and crafts features the wares of North Shore vendors. Country fair contests, a Keiki Corner and historical trolley tours round out the weekend.

• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday / Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park / Free / 637-4558, 523-2489

Feeding a fund-raiser

• 6 p.m. Saturday / Level 2 / $10 from 6 to 11 p.m., $5 after, for 21 and older / 216-9843

Kalapana, Elliman go pops

The Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu Symphony Pops series celebrates the 30th anniversary of local mainstay Kalapana (above, from left, Gaylord Kalani Holomalia, D.J. Pratt, Malani Bilyeu, Kenji Sato) and welcomes disco diva Yvonne Elliman for her first Pops appearance. The concert features new orchestra arrangements by maestro Matt Catingub, such as the Elliman hit "I Don't Know How to Love Him," and the Kalapana favorite "Naturally."

• 8 p.m. tonight-Saturday / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $25, $35, $45, $55 and $70 / 792-2000, (877) 750-4400

First Night is tonight

First Friday kicks off tonight with a plethora of goodies:

• The ARTS at Marks Garage hosts an Environmental Observations artist reception along with a launch party for its Web site.
• Gallery F22 and Photographic Support Inc. hosts a show opening and artist reception for its new photography expo, "Photography in Female Form," which features works by Brian Peterson and Tomas del Amo.
• Shoji Ledward performs on guitar at the Hawai'i State Art Museum, with Geckos in Paradise adorning the lawn.
• J Salon offers free cocktails and hairdo demonstrations, with music by Positive Beats DJs. Karin Kovalsky fashion photographs will be on display.
• thirtyninehotel showcases its second show, "Transit Mass," with works by Joseph Pa'ahana and Zana Tsutakawa. DJs Platelunch, Moses and Coast One provide the beats, and an Akane Fashion Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Other galleries participating in the walk include Atelier 4 Fine Art Gallery, Cafe Che Pasta, the Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center (not open 6-7 p.m.), Eleven Thirty Two Bishop Street, Got Art?, Hanks CafÚ Honolulu, Na Mea Hawai'i, The Pegge Hopper Gallery, Ramsay Museum, Studio 1, Toshiko Takaezu Ceramics Studio at the YWCA, Louis Pohl Gallery, Flor de Cardo Galleria Boutique, Jeff Chang Pottery and Mercury.

• 5-9 p.m. tonight / Downtown Honolulu art venues / Free / 591-2903