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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, April 13, 2008

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.

CONCERT

HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT, with the Youth Symphony I and Youth Symphony II, a part of the Spring Concert Series; 4 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $18*; 877750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

NIHON BUYO SPRING RECITAL, Japanese classical dance featuring Onoe Kikunobu Dance Company students; 1 p.m.; Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; 595-8040.

STAGE CLOSING

"FLOWER DRUM SONG," a revived version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway classic; 4 p.m.; Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

NATURE

HAPPY HABITATS, discover different habitats in nature, see how animals pick their home and create a nature home; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Nature Center; for 3 and older; $14, parent/child team; 955-0100.

KEALIA HIKE, 9-mile, intermediate hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 388-5373.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

2008 THINGYAN FESTIVAL, a celebration of the New Year honoring our elders with activities, astrology, food and more, sponsored by the Pacific Gateway Center; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Wilson Elementary School; free; 851-7010, www.pacificgateway.org.

ETC.

NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT, pictorial exhibit will showcase various city projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant program; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Kapolei Hale Courtyard; repeats Monday-Friday through April 17; free; 523-4674.

ALOHA STATE DRESSAGE COMPETITION, with horse and rider pairs from stables on Oahu; presented by Aloha State Dressage Association; 9 a.m.; Hilltop Ranch, 41-430 Waikupanaha St., Waimanalo; repeats 9 a.m. Sunday; free; 247-1478.

DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL LUAU, with Frank DeLima, Yvonne Elliman and more, proceeds will benefit the tuition assistance program; 12-4 p.m.; Blaisdell Center; $40 adults, $20 children; 841-0196.

ONE-TIME GIGS

STEEL GUITAR SUNDAYS; 2 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

FUNDRAISER FOR RIAH-TE'A STONE; with Kalaeloa, Kawao and more; 3 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $15; 589-1999.

JOHN FEARY; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also DJ; 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; 947-2900.

IMUA DA BAND, apart of the Sunday Showcase, Na Mele No Na Pua Hawaiian Music Heritage program; 5-6 p.m.; Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk, Plaza Stage; free; 921-2345.

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

DANCE VENUES

LATIN EXPLOSION!; 2-6 p.m.; Visions Night Club; free; 21 and older; 955-0720.

BEACH PARTY BEER BLAST, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

SALSA SUNDAYS, with DJ Geneius One, Salsa Lessons with Josi; 4:30-10 p.m.; LaSalle Ballroom, Pagoda Hotel; 18 and older; 947-7373.

LOS KARIBENOS SOCIAL CLUB, with salsa, timba, reggaeton and more; 5-9 p.m.; LaSalle Ballroom; $5; 295-4815.

SUNDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

DOUBLE DOUBLE SUNDAZE, with Double Double Gogo Boyz; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

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

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.

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

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

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.

SOUL BUCKET DUO; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

SEA-RAY JAZZ QUARTET, modern jazz; 4-7 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

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

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

MELVEEN LEED; 5-8 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

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.

PU'UHONUA TRIO, and hula; 6-8; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

THE GEEZERS, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

DeLIMA 'OHANA; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

LEDWARD KA'APANA; contemporary Hawaiian; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.

AL WATERSON AND YOU, karaoke and teen 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.

KAIMANA BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani, poolside; 922-5811.

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

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

ROBI KAHAKALAU AND FRIENDS; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

JOHNNY HELM DUO; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 596-4710.

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

STARDUST, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Tricia Marciel and Jimmy Funai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

SEAN NA'AUAO DUO; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.