TGI Wednesday
Advertiser Staff
The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Call venue for details.
SPECIAL
√ SALUTE TO YOUTH PARADE, sponsored by Coastline Travel, with floats, marching bands and more; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Fort DeRussy to Kapi'olani Park; free; 800-448-2374.
CONCERTS
√ A LENTEN CELEBRATION AND ALL THAT JAZZ, with Betty Loo Taylor, jazz pianist, and friends; 12 p.m.; Kawaiaha'o Church; free; 532-1260.
"PIANO CHAT," informal session with Jon Kimura Parker, sponsored by Chamber Music Hawaii and Honolulu Piano Association; 7 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre; $15*; 489-5038.
ETC.
√ "HERITAGE" INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, with guest speakers, performances, a parade of cultures, art exhibits, films, poetry, literature readings and more; 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College; through March 20; free; 734-9438.
√ THRIFT SHOP SPRING BAG SALE, to benefit the Windward United Church of Christ; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Windward United Church of Christ; repeats 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20 and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. March 22; $5 per bag; 254-3802.
√ "KUA 'AINA," Hawaiian choral concert in celebration of Prince Kuhio, with Kawaiolaonapukanileo and more; 7 p.m.; Mission Memorial Auditorium; free; 524-3078.
ONE-TIME GIGS
KIMO OPIANA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Beach 5; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
NOSTALGIC HAWAI'I "EXPERIENCE ALOHA," featuring Nohelani Cypriano; 6 p.m.; Hale Koa Hotel, Luau Garden; 955-0555, ext. 546.
SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with Thomas Chun; 7 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; free; 545-1115.
MANOA DNA, contemporary; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.
HULA'S BACKYARD BASH, with Hoku Zuttermeister and Friends; 8 p.m.; Hula's; 923-0669.
GUY CRUZ AND FRIENDS; 9 p.m.; OnStage Drinks & Grinds; 738-0004.
WEST COAST WEDNESDAYS, hip-hop; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.
DANCE VENUES
HIP HOP HUMP; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.
MODERN LOVE DANCE, rock, pop; 9 p.m.; Mercury Bar; 537-3080.
SALSA DANCE PARTY, with Son Caribe, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.
MINI SKIRTS AND MARTINIS; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.
DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; also, free line-dance lessons; 7-9 p.m.; 926-7911.
WILD WEDNESDAYS, with go-go auditions, R&B, dancehall, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; www.fashion45hawaii.com.
KAULANA PAKELE BAND, 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.
BIG WEDNESDAYS, with Vertical Junkies, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.
DJ SMOOTH, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar; 589-5007.
HAPPY ENDINGS, with DJs Delve1der and XL, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.
WILD WEDNESDAYS, hip-hop and house; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.
LOUNGE ACTS
CORY OLIVEROS AND DELYS RECCA; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.
PUMEHANA DAVIS WADSWORTH; harpist; noon; The Wedding Cafe; 988-1005.
IMAI AND FRIENDS; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.
RAY SOWDERS, slack-key, easy listening, traditional, contemporary; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Loi Lounge; 922-6611.
PIRANHA BROTHERS; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.
LAWRENCE KIDDER, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.
KRISTIE CHING, STAN ALBRECHT (UPPER DECK) AND SOLANNA HIGA, BOBBY KINI (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.
STARR KALAHIKI, WINSTON RAVAL AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.
SAM KAPU TRIO, with hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.
JAMES KRAFT; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Longhi's; 947-9899.
CORY OLIVEROS; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
PANIOLO NIGHT, with Ka'ala Boys and The Country Kickers; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.
EMERALD HOUSE, jazz, contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.
MANA'O COMPANY; 6-9 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.
MILES JACKSON TRIO, jazz; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.
SOUL BUCKET, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
RYAN LIVE, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
HO'OKANI, with ENH dancers; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.
JAZZ WEDNESDAYS; 6:30 p.m.; The Honolulu Club Bar & Lounge; 543-3900.
KIT SAMSON, pianist; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Waikiki Yacht Club; www.waikikiyachtclub.com.
KAUKAHI; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; BluWater Grill, Hawaii Kai; 395-6224.
KELA; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
SHARENE LUM AND ROCKY HOLMES, harp and flute; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.
THE LISTENING PARTY, with grOOve.imProV.arTiSts and Paisley; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
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.
JEFF AUHOY AND FRIENDS, easy listening with piano, vocals and guitar; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.
THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO; 7-8:15 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.
JAZZ IT UP WEDNESDAYS; 7-9 p.m.; Tsukiji Fish Market and Restaurant, Ala Moana Center; 237-5444.
SHEILA WAIWAIOLE AND MARA SAGAPOLU; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
TOM PATRICK, rock, pop, blues, jazz, country; 7-9 p.m.; Muddy Waters, Aikahi Park Shopping Center; 254-2004.
THE GEEZERS, classic country; 7-11 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.
2 POINT 5; 7-11 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
JAZZ CRIMES, featuring Cheryl Bartlett, Ernie Provencher and David Yamasaki; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.
3 SCOOPS OF ALOHA 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.
DAVID SWANSON, piano; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.
THE JOHN WILLIAMS TRIO, rock, contemporary; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.
FIRST VERSE, acoustic lounge; 8-10 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428.
PILIOHA; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.
BARON BENTO DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.
NA KAMA; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.
J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.
JUKE JOINT; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.
RISING MELODY, weekly singer/ songwriter forum with rotating guests; 8 p.m.-midnight, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.
KEVIN MAU; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.
ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
LAWRENCE KIDDER; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.
MIKE LUV, acoustic roots; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.
CHRIS REGO, guitar, vocals; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.
BRUCE HAMADA AND JIM HOWARD, bass, vocals, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.
WELDON KEKAUOHA; 9-11 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
BRENDAN; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.
DOOLIN' RAKES; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.
PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.
OPEN-MIKE MUSICIAN'S JAM; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sand Island R&B Club; 847-5001.
THE DEADBEAT REVIVAL, with Harumi the Hymnal; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.
TANGI TULLY; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani, lounge; 922-5811.
CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.
PROGRESSION, reggae; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill, Kailua; 261-4600.
HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.