OUT AND PROUD, PLUS ... TIFFANY

The Honolulu Pride Festival 2009 kicks off Thursday with the announcement of Mr. and Ms. Gay Pride at Fusion Waikiki, and then it's all fun and games — and '80s pop-turned-reality-TV stars — from there. First, though, it's give back time with the Pride fest fundraiser event at 9 tonight at Indigo. Meet the candidates for Ms. and Mr. Gay Pride, dance, win prizes and have an all-around fabulous time for $5. Other Pride event highlights include:

• The Pride parade starts at 9 a.m. July 18 at Ala Moana Park, followed by the main festival event at McCoy Pavilion from 11:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Honolulu Pride Festival 2009/ Thursday through July 18 / Various events and venues / For a full calendar of Pride 2009 events, visit www.honolulupff.org

JA, WIR LIEBEN BRUNO!

Sacha Baron Cohen is back, this time to embarrass the pants off the fas-hion industry. Posing as flamboyant Austrian fashion model Bruno, Cohen goes on a poker-faced comedic rampage in the movie that opens today.

FAREWELL, MJ

Bid one more farewell to the legendary Michael Jackson at 9:30 tonight at Don Ho's Island Grill with "Moonwalk: A Tribute to The King of Pop" ($10, 21 and older). Bring friends and remember where you were the first time you heard "Billie Jean."

'80S ROCKIN' MATRIMONY

DHT stages its version of "The Wedding Singer."

Opens at 8 p.m. tonight, repeats Thursdays-Sundays through July 26 / Diamond Head Theatre / $12-$42 / 733-0274

HAWAI'I SHAKES

The eighth annual Hawaii Shakespeare Festival opens with "Richard II" at 7:30 tonight at The ARTS at Marks Garage ($20, 800-838-3006) For additional plays, show times and dates, visit www.hawaiishakes.org.

SIGNS OF LIFE

Local hip-hop/jazz/funk outfit The Deadbeats will be celebrating the release of its self-titled debut album at 9 tonight at Chinatown's Loft Gallery and Lounge ($10, 115 N. Hotel St., 21 and older).

MANGO A-GO-GO

The Moana Surfrider Hotel debuts its first "Mangoes @ The Moana" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the hotel. The mangopalooza includes a mango recipe contest, mango tastings and chef demos. Foodie Web site www.shareyourtable.com is co-sponsoring the event. Log on for more details.

CONTEMPO FUN

The Contemporary Museum hosts ArtSpree 2009, its annual free-for-all fun day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dance, play, make art, watch art — all for free. Details: 237-5231.