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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 11, 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.

SPECIAL

"CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY," a theatrical, aerobatic and musical adventure; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $30-$57; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

IT'S PINK NIGHT!, with dinner, pink fashion show and concert by Boz Scaggs, a benefit for The Queen's Medical Cancer Center; 5:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel; $250 dinner and concert, $75-$150 concert only; 545-7664, www.hawaiiromancefestival.com.

MOTHER'S DAY

MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH, with Robert Cazimero; 9 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; reservations recommended, 585-0011.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH WITH THE STARS, with Raiatea Helm, Jasmine Trias, Da Braddahs and more; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; JW Marriott Ihilani Resort at Ko Olina; $75*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH OR DINNER BUFFET, with Frank DeLima; 10 a.m. brunch, 5:30 p.m. dinner; Pagoda Hotel, C'est Si Bon showroom; $40* brunch, $48* dinner; 948-8370.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, with Auntie Elaine Spencer Duo; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AND FASHION SHOW, with spa treatments, games and more; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $35.99*, includes admission to the park; 674-9283, ext. 111.

STAR OF HONOLULU'S MOTHER'S DAY CRUISE, lunch buffet, champagne toast, cultural activities and hula show; 12-2 p.m.; or three-course dinner with "My Hawaii — Lei of Memories" revue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Star of Honolulu, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; $33.88* lunch, $58.73* dinner; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

MOTHER'S DAY BACH PILGRIMAGE V: COTHEN II, a benefit concert featuring works of Johann Sebastian Bach; 4 p.m.; Lutheran Church of Honolulu; $20*; 941-2566.

MOTHER'S DAY CRUISE, Royal Sunset dinner cruise or sunset buffet, 5:15-7:15 p.m.; Atlantis Navatek 1, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 6; $69-$110* dinner, $53-$79.99* buffet; 973-1311.

MOTHER'S DAY DINNER AND SHOW, with the Krush and guest Annette Alcos Oasay; 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show; Dot's in Wahiawa; $36.95*; 545-2980, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.

CONCERT

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MEN'S CHORALE, "Surfing for a Drug Free Hawaii" Concert; 1 p.m.; Kuhio Beach, corner of Kalakaua and 'Ohua Avenue; also full concert; 7 p.m.; New Life Church, 1190 Nu'uanu Ave.; free; 539-3429.

DANCE

"PAINT BY NUMBER," dance, live music and paint, presented by IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre; 8 p.m.; Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design Center; repeats 8 p.m. May 16-18; $35, $40, $45; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

STAGE OPENING

"THE GREAT GOD BROWN," presented by Army Community Theatre's Readers Theatre; 2 p.m.; Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats 2 p.m. Sundays through May 25; free; 438-4480.

STAGE CLOSINGS

"WIND OF A THOUSAND TALES — FOLK TALES FROM FARAWAY PLACES," three folk tales presented by Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts; 2 p.m.; Mid-Pacific Institute; $5-$20; 973-5066, www.mpi.edu.

"DUELING, DANCING, AND ROMANCING," fencing, dancing, monologues and scenes performed by Windward Community College; 2 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; 236-9138.

"SHADOWLANDS," love story of famed author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham, presented by The Actors' Group; 4 p.m.; The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*; 722-6941, www.taghawaii.net.

COMEDY

NO CLASS CLOWNS, improvisational comedy group presented by Lizard Loft; 8 p.m.; The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10; 521-2903.

NATURE

PUPUKEA SUMMIT, 9-mile "intermediate" hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 674-1459.

ETC.

HAWAII PET EXPO 2008, demonstrations, displays, crafts, presented by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; free; 845-1762.

ONE-TIME GIGS

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

HONOLULU BLUES CO-OP; 4 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; also Movie Night, "Night of the Living Dead"; 8 p.m.; 21 and older; 946-5190.

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

SIMPLE SOULS; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

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

BONGO TRIBE; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

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; also Double Double Sundaze; 9 p.m.; 923-0669.

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

RUDEGYAL RETREAT, featuring Liloa, 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

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

JOHN VALENTINE, 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.

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.

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, Loi Lounge; 922-6611.

SOUL BUCKET DUO; 4:30-7:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

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

SUNDAY SUNSETS WITH JAY LARRIN; with Tito Berinobis and Kiki Hugho; 5-8 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

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.

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

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

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

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

STARDUST, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Tricia Marciel and Jimmy Funai; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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.

HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

JOHNNY HELM; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

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

SEAN NA'AUAO DUO; 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.

SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's, International Market Place; 923-9454.

TAJA; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's Beach Walk; 921-9000.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

HO'OKAHILEO; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.

KIMO ARTIS DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

JON BASEBASE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

NOLY PAA, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

JAMIE, AND JADER; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.

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

KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.