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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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

"NOU KA HALE: OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE," Royal Hawaiian Center renovation celebration, with Aaron Sala, piano; 3-5 p.m.; Paina Lanai; also Keoahu; 6-8 p.m.; The Royal Grove; free; 922-0588.

WILDEST SHOW IN TOWN, with Makana; 4:35 p.m.; Honolulu Zoo; $2 donation; 971-7171.

ETC.

CATCH A BUG!, an educational outreach program in the study of insects, presented by the Hawai'i State Public Library System and Bishop Museum; 10:30 a.m.; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

SUMMER SOLSTICE FIRE TRIBE GATHERING, dance, drum, chant, spoken word, visual art and sacred ceremony; register for times and meeting place; continues June 18-22; fees start at $35; www.firetribehawaii.org.

FAMILY

MAD SCIENCE BUG WORKSHOP, kids can explore the world of bugs, sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, Q&A and make-and-take activities; 10:30 a.m.; Wahiawa Public Library; repeats at 11 a.m.; preschoolers; free; 622-6345.

ONE-TIME GIGS

KIMO OPIANA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also THE KAIMANA BAND; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

LOBO DEL MAR; 5-8 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

KIT EBERSBACH AND WILLOW CHANG; 6-9 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

SOUL TREATMENT, R&B, jazz; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.; 394-5662.

CHRISTIAN & FRIENDS, contemporary; 7-10:30 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

SESSIONS AT DU VIN, with Thomas Chun, classic, smooth, jazz guitar; 7 p.m.; Brasserie Du Vin; 545-1115.

"WHERE'S THE BEEF," Acid Wash Wednesday, '80s party with guest DJ ESP Woody Mcbride, also DJs G-SPot, QUIKSILVA and Nocturna; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; NextDoor; 21 and older; 548-6398

CHASING PHOENIX, acoustic; 8-11 p.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

HULA'S BACKYARD BASH, with live entertainment; 8 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; also FULL MOON PARTY, celebrating Cancers; 9 p.m.; 923-0669.

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

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.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

TAHITI REY AND KALEO; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 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 Ultralounge, 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.

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.

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

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.

RISING MELODY, weekly singer/songwriter forum with rotating guests; 8 p.m.-midnight, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

KEVIN MAU; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.

DYNASTY!, with 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.