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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, February 14, 2008

TGI Thursday

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

Singing Valentines, two love songs, a card and candy favor; 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; $50 donation; 277-4439.

Singing Valentines, quartets present a card, silk rose and two songs; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; also Feb. 15-16 for special events only; $60, $75; 262-7664, www.hawaiisingingvalentines.com.

Anjelah Johnson, comic, also with Kento and Jordan Savusa; 7:30 p.m. dinner and show and 10 p.m. cocktail show; Manoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; $65 dinner, $25 cocktail; www.laughfactoryhawaii.com.

Kenny Rankin, pop, 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $39*; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

"Augz and Kisses," a Valentine's show by comic Augie T, also featuring Jose Dynamite and Timmy Mattos; doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.; La Salle, Pagoda Hotel; $20; 262-6300, www.worldsound.com,

"Barefoot in the Park," a special "Be My Valentine" package with two tickets, champagne and chocolates, Neil Simon's comedy follows the misadventures of a newlywed couple as they begin life together in a problematic apartment; 8 p.m.; Diamond Head Theatre; $60*; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

CONCERTS

Hakuoh University Handbell Choir, from Japanese classics to contemporary Broadway hits, with director Hirotaka Arai; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; free; 235-7433, www.windward.hawaii.edu.

Cerro Negro, flamenco sounds; 6:30 p.m.; Top of Waikiki; $85 dinner; 923-3877, www.topofwaikiki.com.

Lee Coulter, Australian singer/songwriter; 8 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center's Cupola Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Feb. 15; $25, $75 dinner package; www.honoluludesigncenter.com.

DANCE

Save The FoodBasket Fundraiser: Second Annual Valentine's Day Dance, with Resistor, entertainment and more; 6-11 p.m.; Church of the Crossroads; $50 single, $90 couple; 236-3126, 550-0035.

ETC.

Monique Zhang - La Grande collection, display of gala outfits, styling sessions and more; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. appointments; C.S. Wo Gallery, 702 S. Beretania St.; repeats 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15 and 17-19; free; 223-5134.

"Japanese Movies and Theatres in Hawai'i," presentation by Brian Suzuki and Lowell Angell, part of Experts at the Palace brown-bag series; 12-1 p.m.; Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free; 956-5531.

Mermaids Hawai'i aquatic show, underwater ballet performance; 5:30-6 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; free; 921-4600.

Star of Honolulu Valentine's Cruise, with entertainment, dinner and more; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Pier 8, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $79.04, $93.63; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

The Great Cupid Sucks Adventure, Ravenchase Adventures, use treasure map and clues to solve the puzzle; 6:30 p.m.; register for meeting place; $50; 203-8963, 877-407-2836, www.ravenchase.com.

Grace Nono, Philippines vocalist, in performance/lecture; 7:30 p.m.; UH-Manoa Art Building Auditorium; free; 956-8570.

Valentine's Moonlight Cruise Aboard Navatek I, with entertainment, champagne and more; 8:45-10:45 p.m.; Pier 6, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $80, $90; 973-1311.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Cory Oliveros; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Mighty J; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

Jazz Night, featuring Molokai Jazz West; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

Kapena's CD release party; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Millicent, psychedelic; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Anna Bannana's. 946-5190.

Party Shuffle, with guests; 9 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

Valentine's Day Bachelor Auction, fundraiser for Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, with bachelors and date packages; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Pimpbot; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Maddog Saloon Waikiki; 924-3400.

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

I Love Hip-Hop: A Valentine's Special, with Kid Cudi, Tempo Valley, DJs Compose and Jami; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; www.groovetickets.com.

Sound/Clash, with She Can Devour and Awry By Design; 10 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

Redda Fire Valentine's Day event, reggae and dancehall with DJs Liloa, 45Revolver and Mr. Bone, 21 and older; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

DANCE VENUES

Salsa After Hours, lessons and dance performances with Jerome Ramos, DJs Don Armando, Mano Lopez, Chavo; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Illusions, 1372 S. King. St.; 955-4811.

Cancun Thursdays, with DJs, 21 and older; 9 p.m.; Seņor Frog's; 440-0150.

Riot, hosted by Aleeciya Ashton, Keoki Inc. and Lucy Galore with DJs KSM, Skeeter and The 808 Boys, in conjunction with Cosmo Night; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Rhythm Room, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 548-6398.

Casual Thursdays, with Artist Groove Network, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; www.fashion45hawaii.com.

Thirsty Thursdays, hip-hop, house and trance, 18 and older; 9 p.m.- 4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

DJ Big Albert, hip-hop; 10 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Exodus, reggae and hip-hop followed by DJ; 10 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.

Swampa ZZ, emo-tronic-dirt-hop party, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

Newjass Quartet, "All Funked Up!"; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar; 931-6286.

Reminisce, hip-hop showcase with live performances, B-boy battle, open mike and host Kutmaster Spaz; 11 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.

Redda Fire, reggae and dancehall with DJs Liloa, 45Revolver and Mr. Bone, 21 and older; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Tavana; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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

Hawaiian Ohana, with Kahiau Trio and hula show; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Auntie Genoa Keawe's Hawaiians, Hawaiian falsetto; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Ginny Tiu; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

Mana'o Company; 6-9 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.

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

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

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

Mango Jam, jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

Ka'ala Boys, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Barefoot Bob; 6:30 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Ginny Walden, flamenco; 6:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

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

Pi'i Miguel, acoustic jazz, Hawaiian, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Roy's Restaurant at Ko Olina Resort; 676-7697.

Audy Kimura, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

Fire-knife show; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

Mihana; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.

Melveen Leed; 7-8:15 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

Ellsworth Simeona and Lawrence Kidder; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Manoa DNA, contemporary and Hawaiian; 7-10 p.m.; E&O Trading Co.; 591-9555.

Noda and Nett Duo, jazz mix and bossa nova featuring Howard Nett on guitar and Zig Noda on flute; 7-10 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

2 Point 5; 7-11:30 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Juke Joint, Miller Light Thursdays with Devon Nekoba; 7:15-10:15 p.m.; Kincaid's; 591-2005.

Ekolu Kane, Island contemporary; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

The Mike Times Experience, featuring Ginai; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

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

Chicago Bob, rock, folk; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Karaoke and DJ; 8 p.m.; Chez Sports Bar & Grill; 488-2439.

Big Trouble Rising, rock blues; 8-10 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Chris Rego and Vernon Sakata, guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

Kanoe Gibson and Ben; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Little Albert; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

Open mike, hosted by Tom Patrick; 8-11 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

Rocky Brown and Kelly Villaverde, contemporary, jazz; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.

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

Mike Fahey Trio, contemporary jazz; 8:30 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

Chad Pule; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

David Asing Duo; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.