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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 30, 2007

TGI Sunday

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, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

CONCERTS

Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, concert featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and other selections; 4 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $14-$79*; 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

Winners fundraiser concert, benefit for first-place winners in Music Teachers National Association strings and piano competitions; 7 p.m.; Orvis Auditorium; $10; 677-1168.

DANCE

"Holiday Dance and Dinner Buffet," dance and dine with Swing Dance Club Hawaii; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom; $12*; 529-8816.

NATURE

Lanipo, 7-mile hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 778-8629.

"Rural Ramble Through Scenic Splendors," walking tour; 9 a.m.5 p.m.; meet at Father Damien statue in front of the state Capitol; $10 plus bus fare for four rides; 948-3299.

ETC.

"Hearts on the Homefront," experts answer questions, discuss the anatomy of trauma and stress deployed family members face upon their return home and suggest ways to have a healthy family integration; 9 a.m.; City of Refuge Christian Church; free; 677-5677.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Celtic Waves; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Pueo Kane; 6-10 p.m.; Waianae Army Rec. Center; 330-5858.

Suga Suga Snow Party, all ages teen dance event with James Coles and His United DJs; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

"Sunset Island Masters," solo artist preliminary competition, followed by Koa'uka performance, hosted by Crystal Akana and the Island 98.5 crew; 8 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; 947-2900.

Gyn and the Blue Light Funk Band, funk; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Elephant; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

DANCE VENUES

Beach Party Beer Blast, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Sunday Salsa Dance Party, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Rudegyal Retreat, featuring Liloa, 45Revolver, Packo and guest DJs spinning reggae, hip-hop, lovers rock and dancehall; 9 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Sizzlin' Sundays, dance contest with DJs Mike D, Peter Lau and G-Mann, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

Faded Five, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

Mel Amina; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

Chris Mercado; 1-3 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

John Valentine, with hula; 2-4 p.m.; also Ryan Tang Ohana, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Mikey and Shawn; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Mike Ka'awa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina; 3:30-7 p.m.; Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club; 236-4653.

Concerts on the Beach, with Henry Kapono; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

Sonny Kalua, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

Mike McGraw; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

Ray Sowders, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Jonny Kamai Duo; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Stacie Taniguchi, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) Kristie Ching, Sefa Tuai (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

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

Unwind, with Pu'uhonua Trio and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

The Geezers, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

De Lima 'Ohana; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

Ledward Ka'apana, slack key; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.

Chris Murphy, '70s, '80s and now; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui, Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 610 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Kaimana Band, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Chris Rego, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

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

Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Daniel Corpus-Cleaver and Jeremy Narca; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Robi Kahakalau and friends; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

Kit Samson, pianist; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Koa and Leon Siu, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Stardust, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Jennifer Hera and Jimmy Funai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Rico, blues; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Shirley Walker Band; 8 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Johnny and Dennis; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

Kalawe 'Ohana Duo; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

Soul Bucket; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Johnny Helm; 8:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Cove Health Bar, 3045 Monsarrat Ave.; 732-8744.

Christian and Sani; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

John Valentine; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

BTR; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

James and Jamie; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Sam Kapu; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.

Tavana; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

DJ Miki Mixitup; 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

Lawrence Kidder; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

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