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 EVENTS
√ TASTE OF KALIHI, block party with food, entertainment and more, proceeds to benefit the Kalihi-Palama Health Center; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Colburn Street, adjacent to Dillingham Plaza; free; www.atasteofkalihi.org.
HAWAIIAN BLOSSOM TOUR, featuring Raiatea Helm, with Jeff Peterson, Aaron Sala, Bryan Tolentino and Steve Jones, and guests; 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $20, $25, $35, $75; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.
CONCERTS
EDDIE WOULD GO BASH 2008, with Pohaku, Ten Feet, Kahakea, and Kevin Okimoto; 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $30*; www.eddieaikaufoundation.org.
"MUSIC OF THE NIGHT," with special performance by the stars of "Return of the Three Phantoms," a benefit for Ballet Hawaii; 6:30 p.m.; Stanford Carr Nu'uanu Estate; $175*; 521-8600.
BOP TRIBAL, bebop jazz quintet; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.
HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS CONCERT, pianist Andre Watts and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra in an evening of Brahms, with maestro Andreas Delfs; 8 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $19-$70; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
CRUCIAL CURE: A TRIBUTE TO MOTLEY CRUE; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; $20; 946-5190.
DANCE
√ SALSA DANCING, with DJ Rod el Moreno; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, No. 201; $5; 372-5574.
COMEDY
"ON THE SPOT: THE MUSICAL," musical improv comedy with Rod Cachola, Alissa Joy Lee, Sean T.C. O'Malley, Garrick Paikai, Jordan Savusa, and Art Koshi; 8 p.m.; The ARTS at Marks Garage; $14*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
MARK CURRY, presented by the Laugh Factory; 8:30 p.m.; Cirque Hawaii; repeats Sunday; $17, $20, $25; 922-0017.
NATURE
√ "THE DIAMOND HEAD STORY," two-mile walking tour; 1-3:30 p.m.; meet at Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of the Honolulu Zoo; free, donations accepted; 948-3299.
FAMILY
√ "THE MAGIC OF LILIHA," with Magic Mark of Abracadabra; 1 p.m.; Liliha Public Library; all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult; free; 587-7577.
FESTIVALS
√ DA KINE CANINE FESTIVAL, presented by Island Dog magazine, with booths, costume contests, parade, entertainment and more; 8-11 a.m.; Kailua Parking Garage, behind Longs Drugs; free; 234-0404, www.islanddogmagazine.com.
ETC.
√ 16TH ANNUAL ALL-GIRLS RODEO; 8 a.m.; Kualoa Ranch; $5*; 668-9006.
√ GARAGE SALE, to benefit Korean Adoptees of Hawaii's upcoming Asian Adult Adoptee Gathering and Film Festival; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1237 Koloa St., Kahala; free; 927-2495.
ALOHA STATE DRESSAGE COMPETITION, with horse-and-rider pairs from stables on O'ahu; presented by the Aloha State Dressage Association; 9 a.m.; Hilltop Ranch, 41-430 Waikupanaha St., Waimanalo; repeats Sunday; free; 247-1478.
6TH ANNUAL HAWAII WOMAN EXPO, with more than 200 booths, contests, food and more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats Sunday; $6; 235-2358.
"BOUND FOR GREATNESS," presented by Ground Up, art, music, fashion; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Honolulu Desgin Center; all ages; $7; 956-1250, www.groundupmovement.com.
ONE-TIME GIGS
DON BADURIA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also SAFFIAH; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
JIM HUBBARD; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.
ELENA MARTINEZ TRIO, with hula dancers; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
RICO, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Muddy Waters Espresso; 254-2004.
COPS & ROBBERS COSTUME PARTY, with DJs Kitty Chow, Mr. Nick, Casey, Douggie and more, theme attire suggested; 9 p.m.; Mercury Bar; 537-3080.
DAVID DONDERO, indie singer, songwriter; doors open at 9 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; 21 and older; 599-2552, www.groovetickets.com.
JAN LUNA, MAILANI H & ADNEY J.M.A.; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Monterey Bay Canners, Pearlridge; 483-3555.
JUNKRAFT, with She Can Devour and Black Square; 9 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar; 637-7787.
STEPPENSTONE, classic rock; 9 p.m.; The Hideaway Club, Barbers Point; 682-2731.
PAGAN TEMPLE, guest dancer Sabrina Fox and DJ Non, with DJ Nocturna and Modboy, presented by Camera Obscura; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Loft; www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura.
SKYLINE, with DJs; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
ENERGY, house, breaks, electro and trance, with special guest DJs William Hawkins, Lyndsey; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Shop; 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com
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.
DOWNTOWNE, lesbian night, with Ms. Angel, KSM; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; E&O Trading Co., Ward Centre; 21 and older; 591-9555.
FLOW, a hip-hop showcase; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.
THE SAUCE, with DJs, presented by No Way Out Entertainment; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Brew Moon; 21 and older; 593-0088.
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.
SWAG AND SEXY SATURDAYS, '80s and '90s old-school and flashbacks, with DJs Wu Chang, Mike D and Doggfather; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Escape Ultralounge, King Street Cafe; 688-8868.
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.
HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.
"SALSA," with Eddie of Son Caribe; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Hard Rock Cafe; 955-7383.
RICE CRACKER, with DJs Deve1der, XL, G-Spot; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011, www.archi techshawaii.com.
STUNNA SATURDAYS, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.
DO'KYO, with DJs K-Smooth, Anit, Nocturnal Soundcrew, and the Main Ingredient; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Harbor Court Bistro; 21 and older; 587-8338, racesauce.com.
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.
SIZZLING SATURDAYS, with DJs Kutmaster Spaz and Matt; 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 International Market Place; 923-9454.
CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kapena; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.
ELLS SIMEONA & LAWRENCE KIDDER; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.
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.
RUTH SHIROMA FOSTER, jazz and pop; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.
FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.
MARK CALDEIRA, Hawaiian; 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.
JOSH DUGGER, jazz, piano; 7 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.
AINA KOA, HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
BOOGIE, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co., Koko Marina; 394-5662.
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.
GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.
SUNWAY AND THE POSITIVITY, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.
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!; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's Beach Walk; 921-9000.
TRADEWINDS; 8-10 p.m.; Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar at Waikiki; $10; 722-7805, www.tradewinds.bizland.com.
JONNY KAMAI; 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.
MARK YIM'S PILIKIA; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
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.
JON BASEBASE; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina, Hokulea Lounge; 679-0079.
ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.
DA KINE, salute to Bob Marley and UB40; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Kine Sports Bar; 841-7116.
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.
PARADISE XS; 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.
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.
THE ANSWER, old-school funk, jazz and R&B; 11 p.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 922-0017.
BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.