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 EVENTS
√ PAN-PACIFIC MATSURI PARADE, performers, taiko drummers, floats and more; 5-7 p.m.; Kalakaua Avenue to Monsarrat Avenue; free; 926-8177, www.pan-pacific-festival.com.
CONCERTS
√ ALOHA INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL KICK-OFF CONCERT, with Mari Abe and Irwin Jiang, the first Aloha International Piano Competition Young Artist Division Winners; 2 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center, Liliu Theater; free; 779-3108, www.lisanakamichi.com.
"THE TENDER YEARS," in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Halau I Ka Wekiu, kumu hula Karl Veto Baker and Michael Casupang; 5-7:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $25, $35; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
√ NIKKI HINES TRIO, apart of the Sunday Showcase, Na Mele No Na Pua Hawaiian Music Heritage program; 5-6 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Plaza Stage; free; 921-2345.
√ JOHN CRUZ; Father's Day concert; 12 p.m.; Kahala Mall, Center Court; free; 732-7736.
STAGE CLOSING
"THE PRODUCERS," based on Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy; 4 p.m.; Diamond Head Theatre; $12*-$42*; 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.
FAMILY
ROBOTIC FUN, in celebration of Disney/Pixar's "WALL-E" film, with robot demonstrations, Robofest, Junior Fest LEGO League and more; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Children's Discovery Center; $8*; 524-5437.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
√ BONSAI PLANT FAIR, presented by the Pacific Bonsai Club; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Kilauea Recreation Center; free; 737-7156.
√ 50TH STATE FAIR, with rides, food booths, entertainment, beer garden, shows and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Aloha Stadium, lower parking lot; $5*; continues various times/ dates through June 22; www.ekfernandez.com.
ONE-TIME GIGS
STEEL GUITAR SUNDAYS; 2 p.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.
CELTIC WAVES; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; also BTR; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 926-1777.
DAYTON WATANABE; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also DJ; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; 947-2900.
SUNDAY SUNSET JAM; with Weldon Kekauoha; 5-9 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.
DANCE VENUES
LATIN EXPLOSION!; 2-6 p.m.; Visions Night Club; free; 21 and older; 955-0720.
BEACH PARTY BEER BLAST, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; also Double Double Sundaze; 9 p.m.; 923-0669.
SUNDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.
DJ SIR STYLE, hip-hop and R&B; 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 21 and older; 921-9000.
RUDEGYAL RETREAT, featuring Liloa, 45Revolver, Packo and guest DJs spinning reggae, hip-hop, lovers rock and dancehall; 9 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.
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.
DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.
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.
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.
SEA-RAY JAZZ QUARTET, modern jazz; 4-7 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.
SONNY KALUA, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.
SOUL BUCKET DUO; 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.
SUNDAY SUNSETS WITH MELVEEN LEED; with Tito Berinobis and Kiki Hugho; 5-8 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.
STACIE TANIGUCHI, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), 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.
PU'UHONUA TRIO, and hula; 6-8; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.
THE GEEZERS, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.
DeLIMA 'OHANA; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.
LEDWARD KA'APANA; contemporary Hawaiian; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.
ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.
AL WATERSON AND YOU, karaoke and teen singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.
CHRIS MURPHY, '70s, '80s and now; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.
GEORGE KUO, MARTIN PAHINUI, AARON MAHI, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
DEAN & DEAN, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
KAIMANA BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.
ROBI KAHAKALAU 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.
JUKE JOINT; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
STARDUST, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Jennifer Hera and Jimmy Funai; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.
AINA KOA: HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
JOHNNY HELM; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.
KIT SAMSON, pianist; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.
RICO, blues; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.
UNCLE JOE'S BAND, funk; 8-11 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.
SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.
TAJA; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's Beach Walk; 921-9000.
JOHN VALENTINE; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.
HO'OKAHILEO; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.
JUKE JOINT; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.
KIMO ARTIS DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.
CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
JON BASEBASE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
NOLY PAA, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.
JAMIE, AND JADER; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.
ANALOG; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.
JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.
LAWRENCE KIDDER; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.
KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.