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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, January 31, 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.

CONCERTS

James Cotton, Chicago bluesman, and his band, with opening acts Travis Haddix and Willie K and the Maui Tribe Blues Band; 9 p.m.; Hawaiian Hut; $45; 545-2980, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

La Verne University Chorale and Chamber Singers, sacred and secular choral music; 7:30 p.m.; Windward Unity Church; donations accepted; 262-6731.

DANCE

Hawaii Salsa Festival, featuring world salsa champion competitors, instructors, live entertainment, workshops and more; 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Pagoda Hotel's LaSalle Lounge; $250* (includes entire festival); continues 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 1-3 at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel; 255-8768, www.hawaiisalsafestival.com.

NATURE

Tripler, 12-mile hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; photo ID required; 263-8330.

ETC.

"Japanese Temples in Hawai'i: Documenting a Local Heritage," presentation by Lorraine Minatoishi-Palumbo, part of Experts at the Palace brown-bag series; noon-1 p.m.; Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free; 956-5531.

Traditions of the Pacific Lecture: Hula Plants; 6-8 p.m.; Atherton Halau, Bishop Museum; $5*; 847-3511.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

Karaoke Jam Night; 9 p.m.; OnStage Drinks and Grinds; 306-7799.

Open mike, hosted by Justin James; 9 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 261-4600.

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

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, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; 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; 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

Cory Oliveros and Sara Noyle; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

Sam Kapu Trio; 3-6 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

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

Haumea Warrington; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

Concerts on the Beach, with Vaihi featuring Brother Sam; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

Ray Sowders, slack key, easy listening, traditional, contemporary; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

Shawn Ishimoto and Lance Pavo; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Bobby From Kauai, piano; 5 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Russell Yuen; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Christian and Sani; 5-7 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

John Valentine, jazz, blues, guitar; 5-8 p.m.; Cassis by Chef Mavro; 545-8100.

Kailua Bay Buddies; 5-8 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Kristie Ching, Stan Albrecht (upper deck) and Julie Okumura, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

Hemapa'a, with Chris Kamaka and Bubba; 5:30-7 p.m.; Outrigger Reef on the Beach lobby; 923-3111.

James Kraft; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Longhi's; 947-9899.

Unwind, Pa'ahana Trio with hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

Stephen Inglis, 5:30-10 p.m.; Ola, Turtle Bay Resort; 293-0801.

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 3 Scoops Aloha 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., Ward Centre; 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.

Guy Cruz, rock, blues, Island rhythms and country tunes with Marc Pearlman, Seann Carroll; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

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.

Jeannette Trevias; 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.

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.

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

Kelly De Lima; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

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

J.P. Smoketrain, blues guitar, vocals; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Formaggio Grill, 305 Hahani St.; 263-2633.

Bruce Hamada and Jim Howard, jazz; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Analog, rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Johnny Helm; 9 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Ka Momi; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.

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

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

Rod Tanu and Adney Atabay; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

DJ Miki Mixtup, with Randy Wheeler, Glen Collen; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

Joe Kingston; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

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

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