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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 29, 2007

TGI Sunday

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENT

Thunder From Down Under, male revue, direct from Las Vegas; 9 p.m.; Hawaiian Hut; $45; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERTS

Na Mele Nei, with Faith Ako, Will Kapali Long and Alden Tokuzato; 1 p.m.; Ward Warehouse stage; free; 596-8885.

The Rose Consort of Viols, "Perfect and Sweet Harmony"; 4 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

OPERA

"Jia de Houzi: The False Monkey," presented by Mid-Pacific Institute School for the Arts, Beijing opera based on "Journey to the West"; 2 p.m.; Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiaha'o recital hall; $25; 973-5066, www.midpac.edu.

DANCE

Destination: Groove Dance Hawaii, televised dance competition; 10 a.m.; Paliku Theatre; free; www.destinationgroove.com.

West Coast swing, with DJs; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Ala Wai Golf Course Palladium; $5; http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swingdanceclubhawaii_westcoastswing.

NATURE

"Rural Ramble Through Scenic Splendors," walking tour; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; meet at Father Damien statue; $10 plus city bus ride; 948-3299.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Hawaii State Farm Fair, rides, food booths, entertainment, the Busy Bee Dog and Pony Show, displays, exhibits, demonstrations, produce, petting zoo, country market and plant sale; 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Kapolei Community Park; $5*; www.ekfernandez.com.

ETC.

Fit for a Queen Fashion Show, preview historical recreations of gowns worn by members of Queen Kapi'olani's court, benefit for the Friends of 'Iolani Palace; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 'Iolani Palace Barracks; $35; 522-0822.

Remodel It Right Expo, presented by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii, with booths of contractors, suppliers and industry experts, themed "Fall in Love Again ... With your Home"; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center; $3*; www.bia-hawaii.com.

Hawaii Bridal Expo, with fashion shows, booths, information and more; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $7; www.bridesclub.com.

Tall Ship Tours and Sails, aboard the Lynx; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Ko Olina Resort and Marina, $7* donation; also, Lynx Educational Tradewind Sail; 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; $75*; 866-446-5969, www.privateerlynx.org.

Shrug Queen, "Dancin' Still" release party, couture designs by Pam Sandridge; 7 p.m; Honolulu Design Center's Cupola Theatre; free; 255-8120.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Waipio Blend; 4 p.m.; Akoni's Sports Bar and Grill, 1270 N. King St.; 841-0456.

Agent Orange, with Grapefruit, Dr. Zaius, Democratic Fistfights and The Substitoots, also CD release party for "Hawaiian Punk Volume 2"; 5-10 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Sunday Sunset Jam, with The Kaimana Band and Tony Conjugacion; 5:30-9 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Open Jam; 6-10 p.m.; Tiare's Sports Bar & Grill; 230-8911.

Farewell Salsa Party; 8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

Elephant; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road; 947-3414.

Selecta Zacharijah, dance hall reggae with Ras Mikey; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

DANCE VENUES

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

Amateur Talent Night, followed by reggae and hip-hop; 7 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Son Caribe, 21 and older; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

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.

Karaoke Night, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Boardriders Bar and Grill; 261-4600.

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.

Salsa Summer X-plosion, salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton with DJs, dance performances, live bands and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Ocean Club; 531-8444.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Halekulani, Orchids; 923-2311.

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

Sonny Silva, jazz; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

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

Johnny and Yvette, 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.

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

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.

Alika Souza and Lance Pavo; 4:30-8 p.m.; and Sefa Tuai and Shawn Ishimoto; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night; 5-8 p.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

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

Darrel, keyboards; 5-9 p.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

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.

Puuhonua Trio, with 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.

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

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and seniors singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

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

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Ho'okahi Leo, with ENH Dancers; 6:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Robi Kahakalau and friends; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

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

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

Kanekoa; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

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

Kelly DeLima Ohana, with hula; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Stardust, contemporary dance and ballroom; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, 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.

Stephen Inglis, rock, pop; 8 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

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

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

Karaoke; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

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

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

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

Delta Skeltah; 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.