Posted on: Thursday, September 2, 2004

TGI Thursday

Advertiser Staff

The 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 and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, intricate presentations on the ground and air, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $19.50-$35*. (877) 750-4400.

CONCERTS

Ke Kani O Ke Kai, with Maunalua, doors open 6 p.m., show at 7, Waikiki Aquarium lawn; $18*. Reservations: 923-9741, option 3.

Eo E Lili'u, tribute to Malia Craver with proceeds benefiting the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $10, $20. 528-0506.

STAGE

"My Way," musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, premiering 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131.

"Cane Fire," "Reunion" and "In the Alley," three short plays written in the 1930s, '40s and '60s, premiering 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $16*. 536-4441.

"Philemon," musical comedy-drama about a street clown in ancient Rome, premiering 8 p.m., Kennedy Theatre's Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $10*. 956-7655.

COMEDY

Sharkey's Comedy Club, with Kevin Jordan, 8:30 p.m., All Star Hawaii; followed by open mike, $5. 531-4242.

FILMS

Restored Noir Crime Thriller: "Touchez Pas au Grisbi (Don't Touch the Loot!)" (1954; French with English subtitles), 1 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $5*. 532-8768.

"Laura" (1944), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"2" (unreleased), with live-music soundtrack, 9 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5*. 521-2903.

MIXED BAG

59th Anniversary of the End of World War II Commemoration, held by the USS Missouri Memorial Association, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Battleship Missouri deck; free. 423-2263.

First Thursdays, poetry slam, DJs, painters and visual projections, doors open 7 p.m., show at 8, Studio 1; $5*. 550-8700, 387-9664.

LOUNGE ACTS

Blues Thursday, with JW, 5-8:30 p.m. and Notorious Northsiders, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's. 536-4138.

Auntie Genoa Keawe, traditional Hawaiian falsetto, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Kela, Island contemporary, 6-9 p.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Mike Chung, light jazz and contemporary, 6-9 p.m., New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 921-7066.

The Milestone Jazz Trio, with Miles Jackson, James Kraft and Peter Factora, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.

Katie Tamashiro, piano, 6-10 p.m., Ohana East, Chuck's Cellar. 923-4488.

Ka'ala Boys, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Kahua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Willows. 952-9200.

Al and Bill, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Jeff Peterson, solo guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.

Ryan Tang, Hawaiian, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nick's Fishmarket, The Genesis Lounge. 955-6333.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:30-10 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

Mihana, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.

Jake Shimabukuro, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Meg Clear, folk, 7-9 p.m., Muddy Waters Espresso. 254-2004.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 7-10 p.m., Brew Moon. 593-0088.

Just Us, contemporary, Hawaiian, Island songs, 7-10 p.m., Honolulu Airport Hotel, Pelican Lounge. 833-3844.

Al Waterson and You, talent search and karaoke, 7-10 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736.

eightOeight, funk, 7-10 p.m., Kincaid's. 591-2005.

Kit Samson, piano, 7-10 p.m., Mahina Lounge, Ala Moana Hotel. 955-4811.

Bill Burgher, Elvis impressionist, 7:30 and 9 p.m., Rock Island Café. 923-8033.

Glenn Pinho, contemporary Island, followed by karaoke, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Miramar Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. 847-3222.

Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Pacific Beach Hotel, Neptune's Garden. 921-6112.

Two Shades of Blue, jazz and blues, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Kevin's Two Boots Restaurant. 230-8111.

Ellsworth Simeona, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Betty Loo Taylor Trio, with Star Williams, 7:30-11 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, The Veranda. 739-8760.

Emerald House, contemporary, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Clai and Amie, 8 p.m., Hanks Café Honolulu. 526-1410.

Dennis Ah Yek, Hawaiian and contemporary, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Ginny Tiu, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocal, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Gilbert Batangan Trio, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, Lewers Street Jazz Loft. 922-5715.

Soul Food 2 Go, with Zanuck Lindsey, 9 p.m.-midnight, Diamond Head Grill, The W Hotel. 922-3734.

Booze Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Rod Tanu and Vince Mendoza, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Jonny Kamai, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge. 922-5811.

Planet Jane, dance, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Kapono's. 536-2161.

Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.

Natural T, 10 p.m.-midnight, Nick's Fishmarket, The Genesis Lounge. 955-6333.