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Advertiser Staff
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA, entertainment, fireworks show and more; 7 p.m., fireworks show at midnight; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free; 566-2337.
WAIKIKI NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS SHOW; midnight; off the shores of Waikiki; free; 923-1094.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
New Year's Eve Celebration, with rides, teen zone dancing, entertainment, fireworks display at 7 p.m.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $28*, www.HawaiianWaters.com.
OUT-OF-TOWNERS
FOREIGNER, with opener Makana and his rock band; 9:15 p.m.; Hawaii Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $125, $150, $175, $250; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
THE BANGLES, with Touch of Gold opening; 9:30 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village; $90, $130, $200; 550-8457, http://www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
CELEBRATIONS
LONGHI'S NEW YEAR'S EVE 2008, with dinner menu or set menu, DJs and fireworks viewing; 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Longhi's, Ala Moana Center; $85 set dinner menu, free for dancing, fireworks; 947-9899.
"BIG BLAST AND BIG BAND" FIREWORKS CELEBRATION, with H20 and eight0eight; 5:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 21 and older; $20; 387-5674.
AUGIE REY, dinner and show, with The Little Big Band, Bobby King & Carlos Barboza, featuring Tahiti Rey; 7 p.m.; Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom; $89, make reservations under "Friends of Augie Rey"; 955-0555, ext. 2.
REVEILLON, with DJ Trigo and prizes, presented by the Brazilian Culture Center of Hawaii; 7 p.m.; Crouching Lion Inn Bar & Grill; 21 and older; $10 general admission, $20 buffet included; 744-7872.
MASQUERADE BALL, with masquerade theme, DJs, Cherry Blossom Cabaret; 8 p.m.; W Hotel; 21 and older; 716-8111.
NEW YEAR'S EVE AFTERHOURS, with DJs Daniel J, KSM, G-Spot, Ikon, PSI, Big Daddy Dave and more; 8 p.m.; The Shop; $10 advance; www.groovetickets.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL EVENT, rock 'n' roll with Freddie Alcantar and Chris Seusz; 8 p.m.; Hank's Cafe Honolulu; also Jes Jazz with Cheryl Bartlett, Bobby Nishida, Ernie Provencher and Rogerio Araujo; 8 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; $20 admission for both venues; 526-1410.
ROAR: NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION, "Roaring '20s" party, theme attire encouraged; 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; Pearl Ultralounge; $25 pre-sale, $40 at the door, 944-8000.
KIT SAMSON AND ANGELI CALLO, with Alfredo Romero and Butch Nicholas; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Kahala Hotel & Resort, Veranda; 739-8888.
JAZZ MINDS ALL STARS, hip-hop, groove, reggae, big band and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.
READY SET GO, with DJs Jami, DELVE1, and Ross Jackson; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Next Door; 21 and older; $20; 548-6398.
SPARKLE!, New Year's Eve party, with giveaways, DJs and more; 9 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; $10; 923-0669.
SHWAYZE, with Cisco Adler, DJ Skeet Skeet and Blue Scholars; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $45, $90; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE YACHT PARTY, with DJs Mr. Nick, Mixmaster B, Pimpbot, and Lovechile; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Alii Kai Catamaran, Pier 5; $40 advance, $50 at the door; www.firewaterevents.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE, entertainment, pupu and a view of the fireworks show; 10:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m.; Atlantis Navatek Cruises; $145-$170; 973-1311.
STAR OF HONOLULU NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE, entertainment, dancing, a view of fireworks shows; 10:45 p.m.-12:45 a.m.; Star of Honolulu Cruises; $150*; 983-7827.
ETC.
QUEST FOR FATHER TIME, New Year's Ravenchase Adventure, with band and pupu to follow; 7 p.m.; near Aloha Tower, location and starter clue given after registration; $125 per player; 266-0478, www.ravenchase.com.
HATSUMODE, welcome the Year of the Ox, and celebrate the spirit of the Japanese New Year in Hawai'i; from midnight Dec. 31 to 5 p.m. Jan. 1, ozoni (mochi soup) served midnight-2 a.m. Jan. 1 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 1; free; 841-4755.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Bill Kreutzmann, Grateful Dead drummer, with Papa Mali, James "Hutch" Hutchinson, Matt Hubbard, more; doors open 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m.; Voyage East, 375 West Kuiaha Road, Ha'iku, Maui; $80 advance, $100 day of show; for 21 and older. 808-269-0831.
THE B-52s; 10:30 p.m.; Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island; $110, $150 general, $65 kama'aina; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
DANCE
√ HANAYAGI DANCING ACADEMY MAIZOME, Japanese dance recital; 2-4 p.m.; Mission Memorial Auditorium; free; 381-1859.
ONE-TIME GIGS
SOUL BUCKET; 1-4 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; 947-2900.
DANCE VENUES
Editor's note: The ongoing Dance Venues and Lounge Acts gigs are listed below. Some venues will be celebrating New Year's Eve with special events; call the venues for details.
MINGLE, with '70s, '80s and '90s music; 5-9 p.m.; Hush Boutique Nightclub Lounge; 955-7200.
SALSA DANCE PARTY, with Son Caribe, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Foreplay; 485-8226.
TOTALLY '80S, with DJs G-Spot, Nocturna, Quiksilva, Vegas Mike; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Loft Gallery and Lounge; 21 and older; 688-8813.
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.
KAULANA PAKELE BAND, 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.
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; 524-0150.
PRIVILEGE, with DJs, urban lifestyle trendy dress code; 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m.; Level 4, Royal Hawaiian Center; 931-6200.
GIMME THE LITE WEDNESDAY, with DJ Kutmaster Spaz and Priceless; 12-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 921-9000.
MIC:CTRL, techno and house, with Willis Haltom, Zane, Ernie K., Fathom; 12-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.
LOUNGE ACTS
CORY OLIVEROS AND SARAH NOYLE; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.
PUMEHANA DAVIS WADSWORTH; harpist; noon; The Wedding Cafe; 988-1005.
KA'ALA BOYS TRIO; 4:30-7:30 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 U'ILANI LABOY, KIMO ARTIS (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.
HEMAPA'A, with Chris Kamaka and Baba; 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 Center; 944-8000.
ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.
KAHALEPUNA TRIO, with hula dancers; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
EMERALD HOUSE, jazz, contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.
PACIFIC HEIGHTS; 6-9 p.m.; The Ground Floor Restaurant; 538-6012.
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.
DAVID THOMPSON, classical guitar; 6-9 p.m.; E&O Trading Co.; 591-9555.
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.
MARIACHI LOCO, acoustic Latin guitarists; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cisco's Cantina; 262-7337.
MEL AMINA, Hawaiian; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.
LEROY KAHAKU; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nick's Fishmarket; 955-6333.
KAUKAHI; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; BluWater Grill, Hawaii Kai; 395-6224.
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.
SHEILA WAIWAIOLE AND MARA SAGAPOLU; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.
RAY SOWDERS, 7-9 p.m.; Chili's Kapolei; 693-8722.
THE LONE MYNAHS, contemporary; 7-9 p.m.; Muddy Waters Espresso, Kailua; 254-2004.
ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.
GABE "AKU" COMPEHOS, singing, guitar, saxophone, ukulele; 7-10 p.m.; J Bistro Martini & Wine Bar, Doubletree Alana; 951-3138.
UNSCENE FOUNDATION; 7-11 p.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.
THE GEEZERS, classic country; 7-11 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.
KEVIN MAU; 7-11:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's International Market Place; 923-9454.
INNER RHYTHM JAZZ PROJECT, funk; 7:30 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.
LOCAL SPICE, with Kawika Ortiz and Garrett Okubo; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Amuse Wine Bar, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5428.
KEVIN OKIMOTO; 7:30-10 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hau Tree; 949-4321.
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.
FREDDIE ALCANTAR, jazz; 8 p.m.; Hanks 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.
VERGEL JEPAS, adult contemporary rock pop; 8-11 p.m.; Diamond Head Grill, W Hotel; 922-3734.
JOHN VALENTINE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.
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.
SOULUTION; 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.
OPEN-MIKE NIGHT, with the Blue Snappers Band; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Snappers Sports Bar; 947-3776.
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.-2 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.