TGI Sunday
Advertiser Staff
The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
THE NEW YEAR
√ Chinese New Year, with three lions dancing from the Asia Arts Organization, 9 a.m.-noon, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet; 50 cents*. 486-6704.
√ Vietnamese New Year Festival, with entertainment, lion dance, arts and crafts, cultural displays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 536-0590, 591-2528.
√ Feng Shui Hawaii — New Year Meeting, first of two sessions in preparation for the Year of the Dog, 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. presentation; $15 with lunch, $5 presentation only. Reservations: 256-8423. Second session Feb. 4.
√ Celebrate the Year of the Dog, with lion dance, martial arts demonstration, mah jongg fortune reading, 4-6 p.m., Wahiawa Town Center and Wahiawa Shopping Center; free. 262-0687.
√ Lung Kong Physical Culture Club, Chinese lion blessings, 5-7 p.m., International Market Place and Waikiki Town Center; free. 262-4503.
SPECIAL EVENT
19th Annual Hawaii Bridal Expo, with fashion show and vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $7*. www.bridesclub.com.
CONCERTS
√ Na Mele Nei Concert, with Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders and Na Kane Ke Akua, 1 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; free. 596-8885.
√ Bluegrass Hawai'i, traditional and bluegrass music jam, 1-5 p.m., Old Stadium Park; free. 621-9040.
√ Robert Jospé and Kevin Davis, jazz drummer and percussionist, interactive lecture-demonstration, 2:30 p.m., Kane'ohe Public Library; 5 and older; free. 233-5676.
Sanford and Sasha Margolis, piano-violin recital with father-son duo, 4 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $17.50*. Reservations: 955-8821.
DANCE
√ Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation, annual dance recital of Japanese dances, 1 p.m., Washington Middle School cafeteria; free. 224-4714.
"Writing in the Sky," with the Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern Dance Ensemble, 4 p.m., Paliku Theatre; $15-$25. 944-2697.
STAGE
"Ulua: The Musical," comedy about life, love and fishing on Maui, 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.
"M. Butterfly," drama about a French diplomat in Beijing who falls for a Chinese opera star, 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; 16 and older; $25*. 988-6131.
"Joe Turner's Come and Gone," drama presented by The Actors' Group, 4 p.m., The Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457.
COMEDY
√ Da Pa'ina!: Elua, with On the Spot, part of the Dark Night Series, 7:30 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats Monday; $5. 536-4441.
FILMS
"The President's Last Bang" (2005, Korean with English subtitles), 1, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honolulu academy.org/theater, 532-8768.
√ "Ju Dou" (1989, Mandarin with English subtitles), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.
√ "Encounters of a Healing Kind: Approaches to Alternative Medicine" (2002) and "Nutrition and Cancer" (2002), 5 p.m., UH-Manoa Spaulding Auditorium; part of the Healing World film series; $5*. 223-0130.
NATURE
Honouliuli Preserve Hike, interpretive hike along the Kalua'a Loop Trail, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i; $10. Reservations: 587-6220.
√ Ethnobotanical Walk, explore the uses of different plants, 1-2:30 p.m., Waimea Valley Audubon Center; free with admission ($5-$8*). 638-9199.
FAMILY TIES
√ Bank of Hawaii Free Sundays: "Dig It! Day," celebrate the opening of the new Antiquities Gallery, visit with Dr. Dig and go on a gallery hunt, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.
Something Fishy, learn about streams and stream animals, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; 5 and older; $14* parent/child team. Reservations: 955-0100.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
√ Pacific Islands Arts Festival, crafts and entertainment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free.
√ 2nd Annual Health Fair, in honor of na kupuna, with entertainment and education, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Waimea Valley Audubon Center's Pikake Pavilion; free for 55 and older. 638-9199.
ONE-TIME GIGS
Celtic Wave, 3-7 p.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Jeff Rasmussen, 4-7 p.m., Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Irie Souls, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 947-2900.
FreeSound, roots rock, 6-8 p.m., Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub. 394-5662.
Fast Hand, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Toole's Irish Pub. 536-4138.
DANCE VENUES
Country Music and Dancing, with Charlie Garrett, 6-10 p.m., Panama Hattie's. 485-8226.
Musica Typica, with Tommy Valentine y Sus Amigos, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Club C'est la Vie; 18 and older.
Son Caribe, Latin, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Nightclub. 922-4422.
The Midnight Talkers, rock 'n' roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ Chronkite, 1-4 a.m. 926-7066.
Casa, house, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Bliss; 18 and older. 528-4911.
DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Nashville Waikiki. 926-7911.
Sizzlin' Sundays, with DJs Mike D, Rude Dogg and LX, 9 p.m.-4 a.m., Zanzabar Night Club; 18 and older. 924-3939.
Fever, fashion nightclub, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., Jackie's Kitchen; 21 and older. 943-2426, 780-4835.
Salsa 7, salsa, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Marc Suite Resorts; 21 and older. 931-6274.
South of the Border Sundays, Brazilian, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club; 21 and older. 926-5222.
Double Down Sundays, with DJ BTF, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Wave Waikiki; 21 and older. 941-0424.
Refine, hip-hop, R&B, groove, go-go dancers, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; 21 and older. fashion45hawaii.com.
Sex-E Sunday, with sexy go-go dancer contest, DJs Billy G, Big John and Technique, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., Venus Nightclub; 18 and older. 951-8671.
Twilight, with DJs Delve1der and Zack, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older. 538-3808.
LOUNGE ACTS
Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn, 7:30-9 a.m., ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel. 922-2511.
Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Halekulani, Orchids. 923-2311.
Banyan Serenaders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.
Kimo Todd, Hawaiian, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant. 732-8645.
Mel Amina, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room. 923-7311.
Sonny Silva, jazz, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Cha Cha Cha Salsaria. 395-7797.
Eric Ho, 1-3 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Ells Simeona, 2-4 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Al Waterson and You, karaoke and singing competition, 6-9 p.m., Don Ho's Island Grill. 528-0807, 947-5736.
Wayne Takamine, 3-7:30 p.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Mike Kaawa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim and Analu Aina, with Eddie Kamae, 3:30-7 p.m., Honey's at Koolau Golf Club. 236-4653.
Tahiti Toa, Hawaiian and Tahitian, 4 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.
Henry Kapono, 4-6 p.m., Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki. 922-2268.
Jonny Kamai, 4-7 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics. 949-4321.
Buddy and Sammi Fo, 4:15-7:15 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Alika Souza and Joe Kingston, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Ray Sowders, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 5-6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Ka'ala Boys, 5-7 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
Pa'ahana, with Debbie Nakanelua, 5-8:30 p.m., Halekulani, House Without a Key. 923-2311.
Paul Conrad, piano, 5-10 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Mahina Lounge. 955-4811.
Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz, 5:30-8 p.m., Star of Honolulu. 983-7827.
Pu'uhonua Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage. 922-3111.
Mark Yim Trio, 6-8:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside. 922-4422.
George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian slack key, 6-9 p.m., Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Moana Terrace. 922-6611.
The Geezers, classic country, 6-10 p.m., Hanks Cafe Honolulu. 526-1410.
Timothy Kallen, piano, 6-10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.
Sean Na'auao, 6:15-9:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside. 922-5811.
Na Palapalai, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Chai's Island Bistro. 585-0011.
Jeff Peterson, guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Michel's in the Colony Surf. 923-6552.
Soul Bucket, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive. 923-1234.
Ellsworth, with Nalani, 7-9 p.m., Hula Grill Waikiki. 923-4852.
Azure McCall, with Tennyson Stephens and Steve Jones, 7-10 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Deep Blue. 922-4992.
Desiree, 7-10 p.m., Planet Hollywood. 924-7877.
Sefa Tuai, contemporary, 7-10 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort, Bay Club. 293-6000.
Dean & Dean, contemporary, 7 p.m.midnight, Chart House. 941-6660.
Bryan Kessler, guitar and vocals, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, Veranda. 739-8760.
Kelly DeLima 'Ohana, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar. 923-7311.
Stardust, with Tricia Marciel, Jimmy Funai and Brian Robertshaw, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room. 922-4422.
Christian and Sani, 8-10 p.m., Tiki's Grill & Bar. 923-8454.
J.P. Smoketrain, blues, 8-10 p.m., Tsunami's. 923-8848.
Jeannette and John, contemporary, R&B and jazz, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar. 949-4321.
Polynesia, 8-11 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar. 949-4321.
Shirley Walker Band, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Coconut Willy's. 923-9454.
Baam Unlimited, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda. 922-3111.
Noly Paa, piano/vocals, 8:30 p.m.midnight, Halekulani, Lewers Lounge. 923-2311.
Sam Doval and John Tsukano, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. 922-2887.
Tiki Malua, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kelley O'Neil's. 926-1777.
Ellsworth Simeona, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge. 922-5811.
Tennyson Stephens, piano, 10 p.m., Bistro at Century Center. 943-6500.
Haumea Warrington, 10 p.m.midnight, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Duke's Waikiki. 922-2268.
Sunday Night Social, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Da Big Kahuna Waikiki, Coral Reef Hotel. 923-0033.