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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, April 15, 2007

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

Premiere screening of "Ray of Sunshine," a Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation fundraiser featuring the film's lead actress Nancy Kwan, plus preshow entertainment by Nohelani Cypriano and the Beautiful Hawaii Revue, film screening to follow; 5:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $28, $175 limited VIP tickets (call 284-5413); 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

CONCERTS

Ernie Cruz Sr., Hawaiian country and gospel music with the Squirrel Hunters; 10 a.m.; First Baptist Church of Honolulu; free; 521-4708.

Na Mele Nei, with Pilioha and Kevin Kashiwai; 1 p.m.; Ward Warehouse stage; free; 596-8885.

PBS Little Big Band, with Jeanette, Ernie, Chuck James, Aaron Hill, Paul Stanley, Phil and Bob; 3-6 p.m.; Ward Rafters; donations accepted; 735-8012.

University of Hawai'i Saxophone Choir, with special guests Mark Bartly, Dean Taba, Abe Lagrimas, Noel Okimoto and The Honolulu Clarinet Quartet; 4 p.m.; UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium; $10*; 956-8742.

"Youthful Energy," with Honolulu Symphony, Hawaii Youth Symphony and pianist Lilya Ziberstein performing Sibelius' "Finlandia" and more; 4 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $15-$68; 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com.

Jeffery Smith, performing love ballads and jazz riffs; 7:30 p.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; $20*; 945-0800, 391-5950.

STAGE

"Kamau," drama explores relationships, moral ambiguities and realities of life in contemporary Hawai'i, final performance 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $16*. 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

"42nd Street," Broadway musical about an aspiring chorus singer, 2 p.m., Ron Bright theater; $15*. 233-5626.

"As You Like It," Shakespeare's best characters find love, laughter, a simpler life and music in the magical Forest of Arden, 2 p.m., UH-Manoa, Kennedy Theatre; $16*; 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com.

"Pieces of 8: A Student Showcase," adult variety show with monologues, song and dance, final performance 2 p.m., Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; $5; 235-7310, www.etickethawaii.com.

"Romance," take-no-prisoners courtroom comedy written by David Mamet, 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

"The Cherry Orchard," a family is in danger of losing their orchard unless they can find the money to save it in this comedy-drama, 4 p.m., Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University, Kane'ohe; $20*. 375-1282.

"In Cahoots!: Explorations in Collaboration," three student-created dance pieces, 8 p.m., UH-Manoa, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $10*; 956-7655.

FILMS

"The Situation" (2006), 1 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

"Keeping Mum" (1978), 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

"The Great Adventure" (2004), 5 p.m., UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium; part of the "Ocean Planet" film series; $5*; 223-0130.

"Mukhsin" (2006, Malay with English subtitles), 7:30 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; free. www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

NATURE

Daring Decomposers, hunt for the unsung heroes of the forest floor; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; call Hawai'i Nature Center for meeting place; $14 nonmember parent/child team; 955-0100, ext. 18.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Burmese New Year Water Festival, presented by Myanmar Association of Hawai'i, with cultural show, entertainment, food and water throwing; 10 a.m.; Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion; $1.

Hawaii Band Festival, with Mililani, Waipahu, Leilehua and Roosevelt school bands; 5-7:30 p.m.; Pearl City Cultural Center; free; 837-0008.

ETC.

Exploring the Reef By Day, discover sea slugs, collector crabs, brittle stars, the shoreline, tide pool habitats and more; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; Waikiki Aquarium; $10*; 923-9741, www.waquarium.org.

All breed dog show, The Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association with vendors, information and competition; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; King Intermediate School; free; 953-0640.

Keiki paddling day, instructional event with Lokahi Canoe Club geared towards youth ages 10-14; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; meet near Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 954-1287, www.lokahicanoeclub.org.

Fashionista's Market, designer sample sale with BCBG, Parasuco, Frankie B, True Religion and more; 10 a.n.-2 p.m.; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; $7*; www.fashionistasmarket.com.

Hawai'i Bride and Groom bridal event, meet with wedding professionals; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Willows; free. Reservations: 428-1596.

Sunset on the Beach, with food booths, entertainment and film "An Inconvenient Truth"; 4-10 p.m.; Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki; free; 923-1094.

ONE-TIME GIGS

Lawrence Kidder; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Epic Sessions; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 947-2900.

Late Night at Pyramids, belly-dance performances, Middle Eastern and ethnic beats, 18 and older; 6-10 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

The Beatboys, classic 60s and 70s rock, soul; 7:30-9 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

Elephant; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 'Ena Road; 947-3414.

DANCE VENUES

Beach Party Beer Blast, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

Amateur Talent Night, followed by reggae and hip-hop; 7 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Mike T; 7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Just One, 1372 S. King St.; 955-3000.

Casa, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Velvet Lounge; 528-4911.

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

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.

Karaoke Night, 21 and older; 10 p.m.; Boardriders Bar and Grill; 261-4600.

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.

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Halekulani, Orchids; 923-2311.

Mel Amina; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

Sonny Silva, jazz; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

Brannon Kealoha; 12-2:30 p.m.; also Alika Souza and Brannon Kealoha; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; and Sefa Tuai and Lance Pavo; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Chris Mercado; 1-3 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Art Kalahiki, 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.

Kaimana Ceili Band; 3-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Mikey and Shawn; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

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.

Jonny Kamai; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night; 5-8:30 p.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Stacie Taniguchi, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) and Kristie Ching, Sefa Tuai (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

Conch shell and torch-lighting ceremony; 5:50 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

The Geezers, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Stephen Inglis, rock, pop; 6 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Ka'ala Boys; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and adult singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian slack key; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Pu'uhonua Trio, with hula; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

Kaimana Band and Halau; 6:15-9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Sista Robi and friends; 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.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Kanekoa; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Kelly DeLima Ohana, with hula; 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.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Jonny & Dennis; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

Soul Bucket; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Christian and Sani; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Son Caribe, 21 and older; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 921-4600.

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

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Sam Kapu; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.

DJ Miki Mixitup; 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

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