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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 4, 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.

SPECIAL EVENT

Return to Romance Music Festival, concert themed "A Smooth Romance" with Patti Austin, Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum and Peanuts Whalum, 7 p.m., Waikiki Shell; $45-$75. 545-7664, www.mattcatinguborchestra.com.

OPERA

"Madama Butterfly," by Giacomo Puccini, love story about a Japanese girl and American naval officer, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall (sold out); repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesday ($85, $120) and 7 p.m. Thursday ($29-$120). www.hawaiiopera.org.

CONCERT

Na Mele Nei, with Desire and Belly Dancers in Paradise, 1 p.m., Ward Warehouse stage; free. 596-8885.

Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, with Alan Sunnarborg and the St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral; free. 524-2822.

DANCE

Israeli Circle Dancing, 1-4 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom; $5*. 373-2561.

STAGE

"Anna in the Tropics," 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Nilo Cruz, readers theater presentation directed by Vanita Rae Smith, 2 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $6. 438-4480.

"An Evening with the McKinley Theatre Group II," featuring a collection of award winning performances, final performance 2 p.m., M.M. Scott Auditorium, McKinley High School; $5*. 594-0400.

"The Wiz," Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz set to an upbeat mix of rock, gospel, disco and jazz, final performance 3 p.m., Kaimuki High School theater; $10*. 733-4913.

"Jitney," set in 1970s Pittsburgh Hill District about a cab company's struggles, presented in honor of Black History Month, final performance 4 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

"Beauty and the Beast," musical production, premiering 4 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School; $22*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

"She Loves Me," two feuding clerks find themselves romantically linked by being secret pen pals, 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"High School Musical," based on the Disney Channel movie, 7 p.m. today, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School's multipurpose building; $10*. 668-5823, ext. 351.

"A Matter of Life and Death," a double bill of "Performing Your Life: Cross Cultural" and "Death Row 1, Seats 2 and 3," 8 p.m., Earle Earnst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; $10*. 956-7655.

FILMS

"Stranger Than Fiction" (2006), 12:30, 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"Opal Dream" (2006), 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

"Volcanoes of the Deep Sea" (2005) and "Exotic Terrane: Geological Discoveries in the Pacific Northwest" (1992), 5 p.m., UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium; part of the Ocean Planet film series; $5*. 223-0130.

NATURE

"Stroll to Diamond Head Lighthouse," 1-3:30 p.m., meet at Mahatma Gandi statue; free. 948-3299.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Pcific Handcrafters Guild Spring Festival, with entertainment by Keauwena, booths and more, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kaka'ako Gateway Park; free. www.pacifichandcraftersguild.com.

Fun Day, with Xtreme Fun, petting zoo, games, entertainment, food, craft items, country store and silent auction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Aina Haina Elementary School; free. 372-7702.

ETC.

The Hawaiian Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show, 8:30 a.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $5*. 262-5236.

Kama'aina Day, tours through palace and galleries, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 'Iolani Palace; free with Hawai'i ID, $20* without. 522-0832.

Gun Show, display of war weapons, custom knives, collectibles and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $5. 942-8664.

The WA Dance Club and 21 Reed Harmonica Band, taiko drumming and entertainment, 4-5:30 p.m., Waialua Bandstand; free. 638-5695.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth fuundraiser, featuring the cast of "Lost," with readings of plays and reception, 4:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre; $100-$300. 457-4263.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Lawrence Kidder, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Rock Steady, 9 p.m.-midnight, 947-2900.

DANCE VENUES

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

The All Natural Band, 6:30-10 p.m., Just One, 1372 S. King St. 955-3000.

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

Piranha Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ Joel, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.

Casa, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.

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

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

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

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

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.

Banyan Serenaders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

Mel Amina, 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.

Steve Lucas, noon-2:30 p.m., also Joe Kingston and Alika Souza, 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sefa Tuai and Mike Lundy, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar. 922-2887.

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

Doug Fitch, 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 Koolau Golf Club. 236-4653.

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

Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.

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

Celtic Waves, 5-8 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night, 5-8:30 p.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.

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

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

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

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

Ka'ala Boys, 6-8 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.

Ho'okani Trio, with hula, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and keiki 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.

Kaimana Band, with halau, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.

Sista Robi 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.

Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.-midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals, 7:30-10 p.m., The Kahala, Veranda. 739-8760.

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

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

Jeanette and John, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.

Jonny & Dennis, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.

Stephen Inglis, 8 p.m.-midnight, Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

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

Johnny and Yvette, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.

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

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

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

Piranha Brothers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.

Sam Kapu, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.

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

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