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
√ "NA HANA NOEAU O KA PAKIPIKA," Artistic Endeavors of the Pacific, entertainment, food, arts, crafts and displays of Polynesia; 9 a.m.; Kapi'olani Park; free; 586-0333.
√ 92ND ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE, themed "Na Poe O Ka Pakipika — The People of the Pacific," floral floats, pa'u riders, marching bands and more; 9:30 a.m.; starts at King and Richards streets, going through Punchbowl Street, Ala Moana and Kalakaua Avenue, ending at Kapi'olani Park; free; 586-0333.
√ HAWAIIAN PAN-PACIFIC HULA FESTIVAL, with Japanese and Hawaiian halau; 12-4 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Center Stage; free; 926-8177, www.pan-pacific-festival.com.
METAL FESTIVAL, metal, punk, hardcore, thrash and punk, more than 30 bands on three stages, including Corrupt Absolute and The Silas from California; 5 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; $7; 354-7625, www.underworldevents.com.
"TAKE A WALK IN THE COUNTRY 6," with The Makaha Sons, Kealo Koko, Halau Hula O Hokulani, Halau Hula O Kawiliula, Ka Leo O Laka I Kahikina O Ka La, Pukaikapuaokalani Hula Halau and more, hosted by Billy V.; 5:30 p.m. VIP buffet catered by Chai's Island Bistro, 6:30 p.m. concert; The Waterfront at Aloha Tower Marketplace; $30 general, $100 reserved cocktail; 282-3303, www.sharleneoshiro.com/makahasons/ms-tawitc.html.
CONCERTS
KU'U HA'EHA'E 2008, with musical performance, poetry and storytelling, a fundraiser for Ka La 'Onohi Mai o Ha'eha'e; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $25, $35; 351-7799, www.haehae.org.
JEFF PETERSON, slack-key and jazz guitar; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.
DANCE
CONTRADANCE, with Whiskey Starship; 7:30 p.m.; Kapi'olani Community College Chapel; $7*; 734-9000.
PUJA: AN OFFERING IN DANCE, presented by Willow Chang and Passport Productions, with Argentine tango, Egyptian belly dance, modern dance and more; 7:30 p.m.; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $30*; 292-0820.
OBON
√ OBON CELEBRATION, music, dancing, food and crafts, blessing by the Rev. Jay Okamoto of Waipahu Hongwanji; 5-10 p.m.; Hawai'i's Plantation Village; free; 677-0110.
COMEDY
"ON THE SPOT: AUDIOFILE," improv comedy with Troy Apostol, Rod Cachola, Garrick Paikai, Jordan Savusa of On The Spot; 8 p.m.; The ARTS at Mark's Garage; $14*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
NATURE
√ MAKIKI TANTALIZER, 6-mile intermediate hike the Makiki Tantalus trail; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 778-8629.
√ WORLD OCEAN DAY PROJECT AT MOKAUEA ISLAND, paddle to Mokauea Island, help clear a path from the beach to the fishpond and remove mangrove roots from the pond; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Marine Education Training Center, Sand Island; free; 228-0133.
√ "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.
FESTIVALS
√ SUMMER FANCY FAIR, crafts and artists, food, entertainment and activities; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481 ext. 714.
√ 50TH STATE FAIR, with Soulja Boy 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.
√ SKETCHCRAWL, with the Plein Air Painters of Hawaii and Association of Hawaii Artists members, sketching, painting and drawing throughout Chinatown; 8:30 a.m.; Downtown, Art District; free; www.sketchcrawl.com/blog.
√ 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 9 a.m. Sunday; free; 247-1478.
√ FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF HAWAII BOOKSALE; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bill's Bookmobile; free; 536-4174.
ONE-TIME GIGS
DAVID ASING; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also KA'ALA BOYS; 9:30p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
CHINA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF, presented by GroundUp, with live music, live painting and art displays, to benefit earthquake victims; 7-11 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre; $5; 956-1250.
EIGHT0EIGHT, R&B, funk; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.
BARRIO BLEND REMIX, tango, salsa night, with Son Caribe band, DJ Priceless from NYC, DJs 45 Revolver and Badenyaa; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older; 521-2900, www.myspace.com/indigolive.
ELEPHANT, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemoo Farms; 21 and older; 621-1835.
ENERGY, house, breaks, electro and trance, with DJs Ikon, G-Spot, Rayne and more; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Shop; 591-3500, www.groovetickets.com
FIRST SATURDAY, R&B, funk and global jazz; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.
FRIENDS OF ADAM; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; The Shack, Mililani; $5; 627-1561.
JAY LUNA, MAILANI H & ADNEY; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Monterey Bay Canners; 483-3555.
GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.
PIRATES AHOY, with DJ Nocturna, Angst, T.I.M. and Periwinkle, presented by Camera Obscura, benefit for Joey's Feline Friends; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; $10*; www.myspace.com/808cameraobscura.
SKILLZ, featuring DJ Q-Bert, Nocturnal Sound Krew, DJs G-Spot, Ikon, Daniel J, Technique; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 591-3500.
THE MIXERS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.
WHITE PARTY, Skyline's fourth-anniversary party, with producer/DJ Jay E and more, must wear all white; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.
EVASIVE SPECIES, hip-hop, slack-key, reggae, Hawaiian, trance and jazz; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.
THE SAUCE, with DJs; 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.
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.
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.
THE A-LIST, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.
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 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; 1-866-952-3473, 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 Sefa Tuai; 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.
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, 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!, with Kevin Mau, Tito Berinobis and George Cristobal; 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.
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.