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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, June 14, 2008

TGI Saturday

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: HONORING AUNTIE NONA BEAMER, with Island music and memories, lu'au with a traditional Hawaiian menu; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Kekuhaupi'o Gymnasium; calabash donation; dress in orange or don a butterfly in honor of Auntie Nona; 224-8068.

SESAME STREET LIVE: "ELMO! READY FOR ACTION," with Elmo, Grover, Zoe, Oscar and Big Bird; 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $12-$35; continues through June 22; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunset on the Beach, with food, entertainment and the documentary "Beautiful Son" and movie "Daddy Day Camp"; 4 p.m.; Queen's Surf; free; also Sunday; www.waikikiimprovement.com.

THE STEINLAGER PURE MEGA '80S MUSIC FESTIVAL, El Debarge and Klymaxx at The Waterfront stage, Lisa Lisa, Exposé and eight0eight at Gordon Biersch stage, and Club Nouveau and Quadrophonix at the Don Ho stage; 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; 21 and older; $40-$45 general, $95 VIP; www.presaleticketsonline.com.

FATHER'S DAY

FATHER-CHILD LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST, with a balloon artist Daddy Packs, entertainment and information booths; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Windward Mall; free; 841-2245.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS/FUNDRAISER FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION, with pupu, entertainment by Tommy Valentine Y Sus Amigos and dancing, presented by United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; UPRAH social hall; $12; 847-2751.

CONCERTS

"NOU KA HALE: OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE," Royal Hawaiian Center renovation celebration, with Royal Hawaiian Band; 12-1 p.m.; Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove; also Aaron Sala, piano; 3-5 p.m.; Paina Lanai; also Ho'okena; 6-7 p.m.; The Royal Grove; free; 922-0588.

"SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES," pops concert presented by Honolulu Hawaii Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 5-6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Tabernacle; free; 358-6935.

HAPA, part of Sunset Serenade Summer Concert Series; 5:30 p.m.; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.

BARBARA HIGBIE, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, with Kilin Reese and opening act Louise Taylor; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20; 955-8821.

RACHEL GONZALES, with Les Peetz, Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto and Scott Villiger, jazz and improv; 7:30 p.m.; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre; free; 532-8700.

STAGE OPENING

"RAP'S HAWAII," arranged by Lee Cataluna, a collection of Rap Reiplinger's family-appropriate work; 4 and 8 p.m.; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; 10 and older; repeats at 4 and 8 p.m. June 21, 28; $20*; 457-4254.

FAMILY

BABY LOVES DISCO, baby dance party with DJs and more; 2-5 p.m.; The O Lounge; $12; www.babylovesdisco.com.

"KIDS GO GREEN," with interactive activities to learn simple ways to care for the Earth; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Children's Discovery Center; $8*; 524-5437, www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

50TH STATE FAIR, with Jordan Pruitt in concert, rides, food booths, entertainment, beer garden, shows and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., 7:30 p.m. concert; Aloha Stadium, lower parking lot; $5*, $5 concert; continues various times/dates through June 22; www.ekfernandez.com.

ETC.

ORCHID SHOW, plant sales, lectures and demonstrations, presented by 'Aiea Orchid Club Inc.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 'Aiea Elementary School; repeats 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $2 donation; 455-8239.

HOME, GARDEN AND NEW PRODUCTS SHOW, with demonstrations, giveaways, informational booths and more; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $5*; 945-3594.

BUILD THE TRACK! MOTORSHOW, showcasing more than 100 race vehicles, with exhibitions, entertainment, carnival games and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free; 566-2337.

PLAY SHOP, PlayDay No. 3, bring hand-made "Thank You" or "Birthday Card" for admission, to be donated to Ronald MacDonald House Charities; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Room; playshophawaii@yahoo.com.

CATCH A BUG!, an educational outreach program in the study of insects, presented by the Hawai'i State Public Library System and Bishop Museum; 10:30 a.m.; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

AUDRA FURUICHI AND SCOTT YOSHINAGA DEMONSTRATION, meet and learn from the creators of online anime comic "nemu*nemu," part of the 2008 HSPLS Teen Summer Reading Program; 11 a.m.; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; 397-5833; also 1 p.m.; 'Aina Haina Public Library; free; 377-2456.

SECOND SATURDAY, learn how to keep our reefs healthy in "Healthy Reefs Make Healthy People"; 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

"HAWAII WARTIME HISTORY TOUR," a walking tour with historian Steven Fredrick; 1 p.m.; Downtown Honolulu, call for location; $20; 395-0674.

SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN, underground showcase for Hawai'i's independent filmmakers; 8 p.m.; NextDoor; 18 and older; $10; 548-6398, www.ourfilm.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

HAROLD KAMA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also SAFFIAH; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

U.S. VETS PATRIOT WALK/RUN CONCERT, with Cory Oliveros, food and games; 4-7 p.m.; Iroquois Point Island Club; free; 441-9999.

JIM HUBBARD; 5-8 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; also Elephant; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 926-1777.

"ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?," six-course wine tasting, pupu buffet, music; 6-10 p.m.; Nick's Fishmarket; $35; also Tempo Valley and DJ; 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $5; 955-6333.

MICHAEL TANENBAUM; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

MAKANA; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

BLACK SQUARE; 8 p.m.; Coffee Talk; 737-7444.

BUSEKRUS, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms; 21 and older; 621-1835.

FRIENDS OF ADAM, blues, rock; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; $5; 946-5190.

GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

GINAI JAZZ ISLAND; 9-11 p.m.; Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 922-4422.

OCEANFRONT, presented by Flash & Matty Boy; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; RumFire; 21 and older; www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

REBEL SOULJAHZ CD RELEASE PARTY, with Kawao, Ten Feet and more; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; 589-1999.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

MA'ACHO AND COOL CONNECTION, roots rock reggae; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 21 and older; 945-0800.

GHOST BAND; 10 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar & Restaurant; 637-7787.

LIVEAT35, with Davey "Shindig"; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

STRICKLY U.K., with DJs Cash Monkey and Toki; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mercury Bar; 537-3080.

THE SAUCE, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Brew Moon; 21 and older; 593-0088.

THE SPACIFICS, with guests; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $7; 521-2900.

DANCE VENUES

FLASHBACK SATURDAYS, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.

SALSA DANCING, with DJ Rod el Moreno; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, No. 201; 734-0264.

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

HOUSE OF ISIS, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

EMPIRE, house, hip-hop and more, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.

PAPER DOLL REVUE DRAG SHOW, 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

SALSA SABADO EN LA NOCHE, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.

SABADOS ... CON SABOR A SALSA!, with DJs Mano Lopez and Don Armando; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tio's Garage & Taco Station; 404 Ward Ave.; www.tiosgarage.com.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Deve1der, XL, G-Spot; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011, www.architechshawaii.com.

KAMA SUTRA SATURDAYS, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

SWAGGER, with DJs Jaytee, Jami, Compose, Eskae and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 349-5848.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.

MAD HATTER & STYLISH T SATURDAYS, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.

LAS VENUS, 18 and older; 11:30 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue; 9 p.m.; 951-8671.

DJ KUTMASTER SPAZ; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.

LOUNGE ACTS

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

LES AND TOMMY; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's at International Market Place; 923-9454.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kapena; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

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

DAYTON WATANABE; 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.

ELLS SIMEONA & LAWRENCE KIDDER; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

20 DEGREES NORTH; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

KRISTIE CHING, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), MELEANA BROWN, ROCKWELL FUKINO (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

STARR KALAHIKI, LENNY KEYS AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

SOUNDS OF HAWAII; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

GINNY TIU; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

NOHELANI CYPRIANO TRIO, and hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N. School St.; 845-9059.

A POLYNESIAN SHOW, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

KUMUHAU; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

BLACKSAND, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

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

KARLA AKIONA DUO, and hula show; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

OLD HAWAIIAN NIGHTS, concert series, with Vaihi; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's at the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

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 hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

BOOGIE AND FRIENDS, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

AINA KOA, HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

PILIKIA; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

AUGIE REY; 7-10 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

RUBBER SOUL; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

JOHNNY HELM; 7:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

SUNWAY AND THE POSITIVITY, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

DAVID ASING; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree Bar; 949-4321.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

OAHU SONGWRITERS GROUP; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

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

DYNASTY!, with Tito Berinobis and George Cristobal; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.

TRADEWINDS; 8-10 p.m.; Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar at Waikiki; $10; 722-7805, www.tradewinds.bizland.com.

ALBERT MALIGMAT; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

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

KONA CHANG DUO; 8-11 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

ERIC LEE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

NATURAL T, blues rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JASON ALAN, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

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

ARSENIO THE BAND; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.

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

CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

CHRIS YEH TRIO, with James Kraft and Omar Abing; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Soul de Cuba Cafe; 545-2822.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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

BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.