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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, December 6, 2006

TGI Wednesday

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 purchase. Call venue for details.

THE HOLIDAYS

The Best Holiday Setting, advice from top designers with unique settings for the holidays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Pacific Home, 420 Ward Ave.; free. 596-5338.

Tree-lighting Ceremony, with carols and eggnogg, 5:30 p.m., The Kahala Hotel & Resort lobby; free. 739-8888.

DANCE CONCERT

Bayanihan, the Philippine National Folk Dance Company, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $15, $25 and $40. (877) 750-4400, 680-0451, www.ticketmaster.com.

STAGE

"The SantaLand Diaries," a one-man show about Christmas pageantry and all its victims, premieres 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $20*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"The Lion in Winter," in 1183 King Henry II and family prepare for a holiday reunion, 7:30 p.m., Paul and Vi Loo Theatre (formerly Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre), HPU Kane'ohe campus; $20*. 375-1282.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Christmas in Honolulu, clothing, jewelry, cards, purses, cookies, soup mixes, 5-9 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa ballroom; free. 734-3693.

Evening in Waipio Craft Fair, more than 60 crafters, food, entertainment, prizes, silent auction and Santa, 5:30-9 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipio Gentry Business Park; free. 676-5400.

ETC.

Umi Kai, demonstration of Hawaiian weapons and fishing implements, 9 a.m., Outrigger Reef on the Beach; free. (800) 688-7444.

Honolulu Marathon Expo, noon5 p.m., Hawai'i Convention Center; continues 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 8 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9; free. www.honolulumarathon.org.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, teen slam poetry writing and performance workshops, 4-5:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 521-2903.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Honolulu Clarinet Quartet, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Honolulu Club. 543-3916.

Kahakea, contemporary, 7:30-11 p.m., Gordon Biersch. 599-4877.

Kapena, 9 p.m.-midnight, Ryan's Grill. 591-9132.

Pearl Harbor Jam, with The Court Prophets, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

DANCE VENUES

Salsa Dance Party, with Son Caribe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Panama Hattie's; 18 and older. 485-8226.

Acid Wash, with DJs Vegas Mike, Nocturna, GSpot, Quiksilva and special guests, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., NextDoor; 21 and older. 548-6398.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki; also, free line-dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. 926-7911.

Mini Skirts and Martinis, 9 p.m.4 a.m., Zanzabar. 924-3939.

Wild 'n' Out Wednesdays, 9 p.m.4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45 hawaii.com.

Kaulana Pakele Band, 10 p.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki. 923-0033.

Red Stripe Reggae Night, with Rebel Youth, 10 p.m., Boardriders Bar and Grill; 21 and older. 261-4600.

DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar; 21 and older. 589-5007.

The Endless Summer Camp, with Vertical Junkies, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., The O Lounge; 18 and older. 944-8436.

Happy Endings, with DJs Delve1der and XL, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 395-2100.

Wild Wednesdays, hip-hop and house, 11 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub. 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

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

Pumehana Davis Wadsworth, harpist, noon, The Wedding Cafe. 988-1005.

Imai and Friends, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Ellsworth Simeona, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; also Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.-midnight. 922-2268.

Lawrence Kidder and Dwight Kanae, with hula, 4:15-7:15 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Henry Makua and Jaden Jumawan, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Roland Chang, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.

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

Starr Lutu, Winston Raval and Del Choy, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.

Sam Kapu Trio, with hula, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Cory Oliveros, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Nohelani Cypriano Trio, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

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

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

Soul Bucket, Hawaiian, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.

Ryan Live, 6-9:30 p.m., Ohana West Hotel, Cabanas Pool Bar. 922-3143.

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

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

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

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

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals, 6:3010 p.m., Hy's Steak House. 922-5555.

Jeff AuHoy and friends, easy listening with piano, vocals and guitar, 7 p.m., Duc's Bistro. 531-6325.

Promise Me Again, 7 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

The Brothers Cazimero, 7-8:15 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.

Sheila Waiwaiole and Mara Sagpolu, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.

Kamuela Kahoano, 7-9 p.m., Brew Moon Waikiki/Local Motion. 955-9045.

Karaoke, with Ryan and Cindy, 7-10 p.m., Ige's Restaurant. 486-3500.

The Geezers, classic country, 7-11 p.m., Arnold's Waikiki. 924-6887.

James Kraft and Ernie Provencher, 7-11 p.m., Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel. 922-3734.

3 Scoops Aloha, with hula, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.

Stardust, with Rocky Brown, Jimmy Funai and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room. 922-4422.

David Swanson, piano, 7:30-11 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

Za Za, jazz guitar, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Formaggio. 739-7719.

2 Point 5, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Push Down & Turn, country and folk, 8 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.

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

Sunway, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Wasabi Wednesdays, with Wasabi, 8-11 p.m., Chez Monique. 488-2439.

Kevin Mau, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.

Art Kalahiki Duo, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.

Karaoke Jam Nite, 9 p.m., OnStage Drinks and Grinds. 306-7799.

Russ Lundgren Jazz Quartet, with Dave Yamasaki, 9 p.m., Jazz Minds Art & Cafe. 945-0800.

Weldon Kekauoha, 9-11 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Makana, slack-key rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, Green Room and Opium Den. 521-2900.

Soul Cafe, 9 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older. 921-4600.

Blue Burro, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

Doolin' Rakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Sefa Tuai and Mike Lundy, 9 p.m.1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.

Tangi Tully, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

Stewart Cunningham, piano, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., at Century Center. 943-6500.