TGI Wednesday
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.
CONCERTS
LISA NAKAMICHI PIANO RECITAL, "From Mozart to Beethoven — An Evening of Piano," part of the Aloha International Piano Festival; 7:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center, Liliu Theater; $20*; 779-3108, www.lisanaka michi.com.
√ WILDEST SHOW IN TOWN, with Kapena; 4:35 p.m.; Honolulu Zoo; $2 donation; 971-7171
ETC.
ONO ADOBO FUNDRAISER, dinner to benefit Brian Navarrete, Mr. Gay Pride Contestant; 6 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $10 advance; 923-0669.
CHINATOWN SHOWCASE, dance, song, storytelling, skits and dramatic readings by various ethnic groups that call Honolulu's Chinatown home; 7 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $17*; 528-0506.
√ STARGAZING, star shows on constellation identification and mythology; 7 p.m.; The Hokulani Imaginarium, Windward Community College; $3; 235-7433.
ONE-TIME GIGS
KIMO OPIANA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also MICAH'G & the G'STYLE BAND; 9:30p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.
DAVID THOMPSON, classical guitar; 6-9 p.m.; E&O Trading Co.; 591-9555.
JAZZ WEDNESDAYS, with saxophonist Allen Won with Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba and Robert Shinoda; 6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Club Bar & Lounge; $10; 543-3900.
MANOA DNA, contemporary; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.
SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with James McCarthy, folk-rock, acoustic guitar and vocals; 7 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.
CHASING PHOENIX, acoustic; 8-11 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.
DJ B-ROCK, '80s, funk, hip-hop; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; 946-5190.
GUY CRUZ AND FRIENDS; 9 p.m.; On Stage Drinks & Grinds; 738-0004.
DANCE VENUES
WHAT'S GOOD WEDNESDAYS, hip-hop, old-school; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.
HIP HOP HUMP; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.
MODERN LOVE, dance, rock, pop; 9 p.m.; Mercury Bar; 537-3080.
SALSA DANCE PARTY, with Son Caribe, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.
MINI SKIRTS AND MARTINIS; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.
DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; also, free line-dance lessons; 7-9 p.m.; 926-7911.
WILD WEDNESDAYS, with go-go auditions, R&B, dancehall, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fashion 45, Waikiki Trade Center; fashion45hawaii.com.
KAULANA PAKELE BAND, 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.
BIG WEDNESDAYS, with Vertical Junkies, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.
DJ SMOOTH, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dave and Buster's, Sunset Bar; 589-5007.
HAPPY ENDINGS, with DJs Delve1der and XL, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.
WILD WEDNESDAYS, hip-hop and house; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; Venus Nightclub; 951-8671.
DJ KUTMASTER SPAZ; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.
LOUNGE ACTS
CORY OLIVEROS AND KEAO CRABBE; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.
PUMEHANA DAVIS WADSWORTH; harpist; noon; The Wedding Cafe; 988-1005.
IMAI AND FRIENDS; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.
RAY SOWDERS, slack-key, easy listening, traditional, contemporary; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.
KA'ALA BOYS; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.
TAHITI REY AND KALEO; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 1-866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.
KRISTIE CHING, STAN ALBRECHT (upper deck) and MEALANA BROWN, BOBBY KINI (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.
HEMAPA'A, with Chris Kamaka and Bubba; 5:30-7 p.m.; Outrigger Reef on the Beach lobby; 923-3111.
STARR KALAHIKI, WINSTON RAVAL AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.
JAMES KRAFT; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Longhi's; 947-9899.
CORY OLIVEROS; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
SAM KAPU TRIO, with hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.
MARK CALDEIRA; 6-8 p.m.; Pearl Ultra Lounge, Ala Moana; 944-8000.
ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.
EMERALD HOUSE, jazz, contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.
MANA'O COMPANY; 6-9 p.m.; Lulu's Surf Club Waikiki Beach; 926-5222.
MILES JACKSON TRIO, jazz; 6-9 p.m.; Mariposa; 951-3420.
HO'OKANI, with ENH dancers; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.
KIT SAMSON, pianist; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Waikiki Yacht Club; www.waikikiyachtclub.com.
3 SCOOPS OF ALHOA, with hula dancers; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
LIVE HAWAIIAN MUSIC; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
KAUKAHI; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; BluWater Grill, Hawaii Kai; 395-6224.
KELA; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.
SHARENE LUM AND ROCKY HOLMES, harp and flute; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.
AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.
SUNWAY AND FRIENDS; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.
FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.
JEFF AUHOY AND FRIENDS, easy listening with piano, vocals and guitar; 7 p.m.; Duc's Bistro; 531-6325.
THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO; 7-8:15 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.
JAZZ IT UP WEDNESDAYS; 7-9 p.m.; Tsukiji Fish Market and Restaurant, Ala Moana Center; 237-5444.
SHEILA WAIWAIOLE AND MARA SAGAPOLU; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
TOM PATRICK, rock, pop, blues, jazz, country; 7-9 p.m.; Muddy Waters, Aikahi Park Shopping Center; 254-2004.
ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.
THE GEEZERS, classic country; 7-11 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.
ROLAND & CO.; 7-11 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.
JAZZ CRIMES, featuring Cheryl Bartlett, Ernie Provencher and David Yamasaki; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Honolulu hotel; 922-3734.
DAVID SWANSON, piano; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.
THE JOHN WILLIAMS TRIO, rock, contemporary; 8 p.m.; Hank's Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.
FIRST VERSE, acoustic lounge; 8-10 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428.
PILIOHA; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.
LAWRENCE KIDDER; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.
SHAWN ISHIMOTO DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.
NA KAMA; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.
J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues guitar, vocals; 8-11 p.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.
MARK CALDEIRA; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.
RISING MELODY, weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests; 8 p.m.-midnight, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.
BOOZE BROTHERS; 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.
JOHN VALENTINE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
CHRIS REGO, guitar, vocals; 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.
BRUCE HAMADA AND JIM HOWARD, bass, vocals, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.
WELDON KEKAUOHA; 9-11 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.
TAVANA; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.
DOOLIN' RAKES; 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.
OPEN-MIKE MUSICIAN'S JAM; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sand Island R&B Club; 847-5001.
THE DEADBEAT REVIVAL, with Harumi the Hymnal; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.
TANGI TULLY; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.
PROGRESSION, reggae; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill, Kailua; 261-4600.
HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.