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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, June 28, 2008

TGI Saturday

Advertiser Staff

STUFF TO START THE WEEKEND RIGHT ...

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

LGBTQ PRIDE PARADE, part of Honolulu Pride Festival, with floats, marching bands and more; 9 a.m.; from Magic Island, along Ala Moana to Kalakaua Avenue, ending at Kapi'olani Park; free; 349-7244, www.honolulupff.org.

FLAVORS OF HONOLULU, benefit for Abilities Unlimited, with food, celebrity cooking competitions, wine tasting, keiki rides and activities, crafters, entertainment and more; 12-10 p.m.; Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds; continues 12-6 p.m. Sunday; $5*; www.flavorsofhonolulu.org.

CONCERTS

"LA'IEIKAWAI," children-based opera, presented by Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus; 4 and 7 p.m.; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $15*; 521-2982, www.hyoc.org.

GILBERT BATANGAN QUARTET, jazz, presented by Hawaii Public Radio; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

DANCE

"COEXIST," a Giinko Marischino production exploring themes of war, peace and the state of humanity; 8 p.m.; The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday; $22.50*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

OBON

HONPA HONGWANJI BON DANCE, 6:30 p.m.; Honpa Hongwanji; free; 536-7044.

WAHIAWA HONGWANJI BON DANCE; 7:30 p.m.; Wahiawa Hongwanji; free; 622-4320.

STAGE CLOSING

"RAP'S HAWAII," arranged by Lee Cataluna, a collection of Rap Reiplinger's family-appropriate work; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; 10 and older; $20*; 457-4254.

ETC.

"HAWAII WARTIME HISTORY TOUR," a walking tour with historian Steven Fredrick; 1 p.m.; Downtown Honolulu, call for location; $20; 395-0674.

AUDRA FURUICHI AND SCOTT YOSHINAGA DEMONSTRATION, meet and learn from the creators of online anime comic "nemu*nemu," apart of the 2008 HSPLS Teen Summer Reading Program; 2 p.m.; Manoa Public Library; free; 988-0459.

61ST ANNUAL BOOK SALE, presented by Friends of the Library of Hawaii; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; McKinley High School cafeteria; repeats at various times and dates through July 6; free; 536-4174, www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.

GRAVEYARD BUS HOPPING TOUR visit four historic graveyards with historian Nanette Napoleon; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; meet at Mission Houses Museum; $30, reservations required, 531-0481, ext. 707.

MMA SPORTS & FITNESS EXPO, with Pacsub Grappling Tournament, celebrity appearances, exhibitors, seminars, demonstrations, competitions and more; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $7*; 591-2211, www.hawaiimmaexpo.com.

DESIGNER SATURDAY, interior design workshops, hosted by the local chapter of American Society of Interior Designers; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Gentry Pacific Design Center; $25 for each workshop; 537-9953.

CATCH A BUG!, educational outreach program about insects, presented by Hawai'i State Public Library System and Bishop Museum; 10:30 a.m.; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

JUNETEENTH RALLY, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., with health fair, food, keiki activities and performances by Fiji, David Swanson, and Gyn & The Blue Light Funk Band; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free; 783-8969.

THE PET SPOT FIRST ANNIVERSARY, with doggie fashion show, contests and giveaways; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; The Pet Spot, Ward Centre; free; 455-8500.

FAMILY

FAMILY DAY, celebrating the grand opening of Halau Wa'a O Iosepa (Iosepa canoe house of learning), with hula presentation and Willie K. in concert; 3-6:30 p.m.; Polynesian Cultural Center; free for kama'aina; 293-3333, www.polynesia.com.

"BUTTERFLIES & SONGS WITH JENNIFER FIXMAN," keiki storytime; 10 a.m.; Waialua Bandstand; free; 637-8286.

NATURE

KAUNALA, 6-mile intermediate hike starts on Drum Road near the Boy Scout camp in Pupukea; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 638-8378.

"JUNGLE HIKE TO JACKASS GINGER WATERFALL," walking tour; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; meet at Father Damien statue in front of the state Capitol; $10 plus roundtrip bus fare; 948-3299.

ONE-TIME GIGS

BLACK SQUARE, with Democratic Fistfights, Laces Out, Golfcart Rebellion; 3-6 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; all ages; $7; 946-5190.

JUSTIN JAMES; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also KA'ALA BOYS; 9:30p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS SUMMER FINALE, with Gorilla Productions; 5 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; all ages; 946-5190.

JIM HUBBARD; 5-8 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

"ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?" six-course wine tasting, pupu buffet, music; 6-10 p.m.; Nick's Fishmarket; also DJ; 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 955-6333.

KAPENA, contemporary Hawaiian; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

82 FIFTY, alternative; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms; 621-1835.

BLACK SQUARE CD RELEASE PARTY; featuring Koga, Malcognitas, Pimpbot, Upstanding Youth, Kitty Chow, DJ Dougie; 9 p.m.; thirtyninehotel; 21 and older; 599-2552, www.myspace.com/blacksquare.

DANCEHALL CITY, with Pacific Sounds Outernational, DJs I-Chard and Dunza, 45Revolver and Liloa; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 21 and older; 537-4164, www.myspace.com/indigolive.

GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

OCEANFRONT, the 948-BUZZ party, featuring DJ Evil One; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; RumFire; 21 and older; www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

THE OFFICIAL PRIDE FESTIVAL AFTER-PARTY; a portion of proceeds to benefit the Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation, with DJs Daniel J., Michael Fong and more; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Fusion Waikiki; 21 and older; $10; 224-2701.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

MA'ACHO AND COOL CONNECTION, roots rock reggae; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 21 and older; 945-0800.

BARI BARI 13, Japanese rockabilly; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

BLUE SCHOLARS, with The Soul Pacific, Kavet the Catalyst and DJ Bumblebee, presented by genuineHI; 10 p.m.; NextDoor; 21 and older; 548-6398, www.genuinehi.com.

GHOST BAND; 10 p.m.; Kainoa's Sports Bar; 637-7787.

THE LAST SATURDAY SESSION, with Tempo Valley, DJ Fame and more; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; E&O Trading Co.; 591-9555.

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.

SWAG AND SEXY SATURDAYS, '80s and '90s old-school and flashbacks, with DJs Wu Chang, Mike D and Doggfather; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; The Escape Ultralounge, King Street Cafe; 688-8868.

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.

EMPIRE, house, hip-hop and more, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

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.

HAWAIIWOOD, with DJ Durtie Rice, presented by Vertical Junkies and Defiant Parties, Unltd.; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877, www.verticaljunkies.com.

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.

HONEY SATURDAYS, with DJs, presented by Avix Entertainment; 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; 866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

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.

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.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's at the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

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 ASING; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree Bar; 949-4321.

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!; 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.

PARADISE XS; 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.

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.