The Buzz
A bluesy kind of night
The Hawaiian Islands Rhythm and Blues Blowout features the talents of Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts, along with E.C. Scott, right, and Smoke. Buffalo's harmonica and Scott's vocals will make for a one-two blues combo. Doors open 7 p.m. 21 and older.
- 7:30 p.m. Sunday / Pipeline Cafe / $25 advance, $30 at the door, $45 VIP / 589-1999
Bradley brings the laughs
The Laugh Factory presents stand-up comedian Butch Bradley, a founding member of Boston improv troupe The ID. Bradley has performed at The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Comedy Connection and Comic Strip NYC and has been featured on Comedy Central, "The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn" and VH1's "The List."
- 8 p.m. today, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday / Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room / $25 advance, $30 on the day of the show / (877) 750-4400
Jazz trumpeted
Renowned trumpeter Toru "Tiger" Okoshi is the special guest at a night of big-band jazz with the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Jazz Ensemble. Patrick Hennessey directs. The concert helps finance the ensemble's upcoming trip to the Mainland for the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.
- 7 p.m. Saturday / Kapono's / $20 general, $15 students, seniors and military / 536-2161, ext. 107
Just super in Kaimuki
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| Sacred Hearts students — from left, Jeanessa Slaughter, Marissa Chang, ReiMalyssa Slaughter, Juliana Ho and Stefannye Slaughter — show off their paint-on tattoos, created by Cary Chinn (back), an airbrush tattoo artist who will take part in this weekend's Superfair at the school. |
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Saturday / Sacred Hearts Academy / Free / 734-5058, ext. 229
Reggae's Dezarie at Don Ho's
Hear roots empress Dezarie roar, as the Jamaican native continues her Tribute to the Lioness tour through the Islands. The reggae star performs along with Ikahba and band (including members of Midnite), Sahra Indio, Mama T. and Queen Paula with the One Love Ohana Band. Doors open at 9 p.m.
- 10 p.m. today / Don Ho's Island Grill / $17 advance, $20 at the door, for 21 and older / (866) 384-3060
The Caz in the courtyard
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- 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday / Sheraton Moana Surfrider / Free admission (one-drink minimum) / 922-3111
Beaux Arts Trio spotlighted
As the finale to its 50th season, the Honolulu Chamber music series presents the Beaux Arts Trio, which is also celebrating its golden anniversary. The program for the trio — Daniel Hope (violin), Menahem Pressler (piano) and Antonio Meneses (cello) — includes works by Beethoven and Dvorak.
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday / UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium / $24 general, $15 students and Honolulu Symphony musicians / 944-2697
The trio is also featured in a free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the UH-Manoa Music Building, Room 36.
Down memory lane
This weekend, get a double dose of oldies but goodies at concerts featuring golden tunes of yesteryear:
Drift away on cloud nine with The Fabulous Drifters, whose hits include "Up On the Roof," "Under the Boardwalk" and "On Broadway." Local groups Touch of Gold, Kroon and Freestyle also perform. Comedian Mel Cabang hosts.
- 9 p.m. today-Sunday / Hawaiian Hut / $35 general, $45 main floor and second-tier tables / 561-5190
The Gospel Brunch Buffet Cruise features the Grammy- and Dove-award-winning Classic Imperials. The Christian contemporary ensemble's long career includes working as backup singers for Elvis Presley; here they are shown in 1971 in bottom photo.
- 1-3 p.m. Sunday / Ali'i Kai / $75 VIP, $59.99 main-floor seating, $49.99 top-floor seating, $39.99 children 12 and younger / 258-8054
Jazz vocalist Reeves goes Pops
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- 8 p.m. today-Saturday / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $25, $35, $45, $55 and $70 / 792-2000, (877) 750-4400
