Posted on: Thursday, May 5, 2005

TGI Thursday

Advertiser Staff

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance |purchases. Call venue for details.

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Lord of the Dance," Irish dancing extravaganza, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $44-$59. (877) 750-4400.

The Wailers, reggae, 9:30 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill; 21 and older; $25*. 528-0807.

DANCE

"Spring Footholds: Moving Images," modern dance styles, digital media technology and original and live music, 8 p.m., UH-Manoa, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $10*. 956-7655.

STAGE

"Tiramisu on the Beach," part of the The Actors' Group dark night series, with adult themes, 7 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $10. Reservations: 550-8457.

"The Madhouse," comedy student production for mature audiences, 8 p.m. today, Leeward Community College's Lab Theatre; $3. 455-0549.

FILMS

"The Boys & Girl from County Clare" (2005) and the short film "The Making of the Karaoke Video," 1 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. 532-8768.

"Aventurera" (1950, Spanish with English subtitles), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"The Ring of Buddha" (2000), 7 p.m., UH-Manoa Architecture Auditorium; part of the UH-Manoa/Bank of Hawaii Cinema series; $5*. 223-0130.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Cinco de Mayo Countdown, mariachi music and DJ T-Rex, 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Compadres Bar & Grill; cover charge after 10 p.m. 591-8307.

Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party, salsa lessons, Three Amigos troupe, Hot Salsa Dancing Hawaii, Mariachi del Pacifico, Fiesta Mex and Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, 5 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.

Springtime in Honolulu, evening craft fair, 5-9 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom; free. 734-3693.

MIXED BAG

Introduction to Genealogy Research Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 'Iolani Palace, Old Archives Building; continues May 12; $55 for two-day workshop. Register: 522-0827.

"Midway Islands of Life," part of the Thursday Evening Outreach Series, 6:30 p.m., Hanauma Bay Education Center Theater; free. 397-5840.

Award-Winning Car Care Academy, workshop with Trisha Hessinger, 6:30-8 p.m., Firestone Tire and Service Center, 'Aiea; free. Register: 488-5551.

First Thursdays Grand Slam Finals, poets, writers, live painters and DJ, doors open 7:45 p.m., show at 8:30, Hawaiian Hut; $10-$15. 387-9664.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Cory Oliveros, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Backyard Pa'ina, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 947-2900.

Guy Cruz, contemporary, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Gordon Biersch; also, Inoa'ole, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. 599-4877.

Henry Kapono, 6-9 p.m., Kapono's; also, Son Caribe, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 536-2161.

Soulz, oldies, 7 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

DANCE VENUES

Paddlers' Night, 4:30 p.m.-4 a.m., Ocean Club; 21 and older. 531-8444.

Thirty Plus Thursdays, music from the '60s and '70s, 6-9 p.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 30 and older. 924-3939.

Glamour Thursdays, with fashion shows, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge. theolounge.com.

DJ Dancin' Adam, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, country dancing from 4 p.m. 926-7911.

The Quench, alternative, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 21 and older. 951-8671.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.

DJ Thursdays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Breakers Restaurant; 21 and older. 637-9898.

Sam Choy's Bitchen Kitchen Thursdays, with DJs Sir Grant Mitchell, Delve and Zack Morse, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head; 23 and older. 732-8645.

Thursday Nights, with DJs Jahson and Packo, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club. 926-5222.

Urban Jazz, with DeShannon Higa and the gr00ve.imProV.arTiSts, Archangel and Miklos, 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf.

Tattoo Thursdays, 11 p.m.-1 am., Cellar Nightclub; 18 and older. 923-9952.

Classy, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Kai, 1427 Makaloa St. 944-1555.

DJ Regina, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Fusion Waikiki. 924-2422.

CLUBS

Salsa After Dark: Cinco de Mayo Celebration, with salsa music, free Mexican buffet and free salsa lessons, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Rumours; 21 and older; $7. 285-0072, 955-4811.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, John Valentine and Hal Mita, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

Hot Latin Favorites for Cinco de Mayo, with The PBS Big Band, 8-10 p.m., Studio 6; $8*. 596-2905.

Imai and Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight, Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Soul Cafe, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.

Cinco de Mayo Party, with DJ the Everlasting Gobstopper, Platinum Reggae and El Conjunto Tropical, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kemo'o Farm, The Pub and Lakeside Lanai; 21 and older; $5. 621-1835, 622-5009.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, with Natural Vibrations, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; $10. 589-1999, 926-3000.

Cruzing with Guy Cruz, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Karaoke, with Dee and Ron, 10 p.m., Eastside Grill. 952-6555.

Swampa ZZ Artist Collective, dance muzik and film, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older. 521-2900.

LOUNGE ACTS

Cory Oliveros and Shanelle Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.

Kahalepuna Duo, 8-10 a.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Surf Room. 923-7311.

Elaine Spencer Duo, 2-4 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, lobby. 923-7311.

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.

Bobby C, pau hana piano, 4-7 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Darrell Aquino, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

Zanuck Lindsey Duo, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Fred and Joe Yuen, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Kimo Opiana, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

Paul Conrad, piano, 5-7 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.

Sean Na'auao, 5-7 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Iolani Kamau'u, 5-8 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807.

Aloha Serenaders, with Kanoe Miller, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.

Starr Lutu, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

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

Hawai'i Loa, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Rene Paulo, Kathy Paulo-Hirai and Keoki Hirai, Hawaiian contemporary, 6-8 p.m., Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Kolohe. 679-4700.

3 Scoops of Aloha, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Josiah Mataele, 6-9 p.m., Ocean Resort Hotel, Ocean Seafood & Steak House. 922-3861.

Miles Jackson Trio, jazz, 6-9 p.m., Mariposa. 951-3420.

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

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

Tennyson Stephens, piano, 6-10 p.m., The Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.

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

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

Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Leilei's Bar and Grill. 293-2662.

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

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

Daniel Donohue, 7 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

Makana, slack-key, 7-9 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.