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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, June 14, 2008

TGI Saturday

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.

SPECIAL

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: HONORING AUNTIE NONA BEAMER, with Island music and memories, lu'au with a traditional Hawaiian menu; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Kekuhaupi'o Gymnasium; calabash donation; dress in orange or don a butterfly in honor of Auntie Nona; 224-8068.

SESAME STREET LIVE: "ELMO! READY FOR ACTION," with Elmo, Grover, Zoe, Oscar and Big Bird; 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $12-$35; continues through June 22; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

Sunset on the Beach, with food, entertainment and the documentary "Beautiful Son" and movie "Daddy Day Camp"; 4 p.m.; Queen's Surf; free; also Sunday; www.waikikiimprovement.com.

THE STEINLAGER PURE MEGA '80S MUSIC FESTIVAL, El Debarge and Klymaxx at The Waterfront stage, Lisa Lisa, Expos� and eight0eight at Gordon Biersch stage, and Club Nouveau and Quadrophonix at the Don Ho stage; 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; 21 and older; $40-$45 general, $95 VIP; www.presaleticketsonline.com.

FATHER'S DAY

FATHER-CHILD LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST, with a balloon artist Daddy Packs, entertainment and information booths; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Windward Mall; free; 841-2245.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS/FUNDRAISER FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION, with pupu, entertainment by Tommy Valentine Y Sus Amigos and dancing, presented by United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii; 7 p.m.-12 a.m.; UPRAH social hall; $12; 847-2751.

CONCERTS

"NOU KA HALE: OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE," Royal Hawaiian Center renovation celebration, with Royal Hawaiian Band; 12-1 p.m.; Royal Hawaiian Center, The Royal Grove; also Aaron Sala, piano; 3-5 p.m.; Paina Lanai; also Ho'okena; 6-7 p.m.; The Royal Grove; free; 922-0588.

"SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES," pops concert presented by Honolulu Hawaii Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 5-6:30 p.m.; Honolulu Tabernacle; free; 358-6935.

HAPA, part of Sunset Serenade Summer Concert Series; 5:30 p.m.; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; free; 396-0766.

BARBARA HIGBIE, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, with Kilin Reese and opening act Louise Taylor; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20; 955-8821.

RACHEL GONZALES, with Les Peetz, Dean Taba, Noel Okimoto and Scott Villiger, jazz and improv; 7:30 p.m.; Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre; free; 532-8700.

STAGE OPENING

"RAP'S HAWAII," arranged by Lee Cataluna, a collection of Rap Reiplinger's family-appropriate work; 4 and 8 p.m.; Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; 10 and older; repeats at 4 and 8 p.m. June 21, 28; $20*; 457-4254.

FAMILY

BABY LOVES DISCO, baby dance party with DJs and more; 2-5 p.m.; The O Lounge; $12; www.babylovesdisco.com.

"KIDS GO GREEN," with interactive activities to learn simple ways to care for the Earth; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Children's Discovery Center; $8*; 524-5437, www.discoverycenterhawaii.org.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

50TH STATE FAIR, with Jordan Pruitt in concert, rides, food booths, entertainment, beer garden, shows and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m., 7:30 p.m. concert; Aloha Stadium, lower parking lot; $5*, $5 concert; continues various times/dates through June 22; www.ekfernandez.com.

ETC.

ORCHID SHOW, plant sales, lectures and demonstrations, presented by 'Aiea Orchid Club Inc.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; 'Aiea Elementary School; repeats 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $2 donation; 455-8239.

HOME, GARDEN AND NEW PRODUCTS SHOW, with demonstrations, giveaways, informational booths and more; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $5*; 945-3594.

BUILD THE TRACK! MOTORSHOW, showcasing more than 100 race vehicles, with exhibitions, entertainment, carnival games and more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Aloha Tower Marketplace; free; 566-2337.

PLAY SHOP, PlayDay No. 3, bring hand-made "Thank You" or "Birthday Card" for admission, to be donated to Ronald MacDonald House Charities; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Room; playshophawaii@yahoo.com.

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.; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

AUDRA FURUICHI AND SCOTT YOSHINAGA DEMONSTRATION, meet and learn from the creators of online anime comic "nemu*nemu," part of the 2008 HSPLS Teen Summer Reading Program; 11 a.m.; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; 397-5833; also 1 p.m.; 'Aina Haina Public Library; free; 377-2456.

SECOND SATURDAY, learn how to keep our reefs healthy in "Healthy Reefs Make Healthy People"; 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

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

SHOWDOWN IN CHINATOWN, underground showcase for Hawai'i's independent filmmakers; 8 p.m.; NextDoor; 18 and older; $10; 548-6398, www.ourfilm.org.

ONE-TIME GIGS

HAROLD KAMA; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also SAFFIAH; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

U.S. VETS PATRIOT WALK/RUN CONCERT, with Cory Oliveros, food and games; 4-7 p.m.; Iroquois Point Island Club; free; 441-9999.

JIM HUBBARD; 5-8 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; also Elephant; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 926-1777.

"ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?," six-course wine tasting, pupu buffet, music; 6-10 p.m.; Nick's Fishmarket; $35; also Tempo Valley and DJ; 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; $5; 955-6333.

MICHAEL TANENBAUM; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

MAKANA; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

BLACK SQUARE; 8 p.m.; Coffee Talk; 737-7444.

BUSEKRUS, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemo'o Farms; 21 and older; 621-1835.

FRIENDS OF ADAM, blues, rock; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 21 and older; $5; 946-5190.

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

GINAI JAZZ ISLAND; 9-11 p.m.; Hanohano Room, Sheraton Waikiki; 922-4422.

OCEANFRONT, presented by Flash & Matty Boy; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; RumFire; 21 and older; www.flashandmattyboypresent.com.

REBEL SOULJAHZ CD RELEASE PARTY, with Kawao, Ten Feet and more; 9 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; 18 and older; 589-1999.

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.

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

LIVEAT35, with Davey "Shindig"; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

STRICKLY U.K., with DJs Cash Monkey and Toki; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mercury Bar; 537-3080.

THE SAUCE, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Brew Moon; 21 and older; 593-0088.

THE SPACIFICS, with guests; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $7; 521-2900.

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.

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.

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.

KAMA SUTRA SATURDAYS, 18 and older; 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 at 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.

20 DEGREES NORTH; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

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.

GINNY TIU; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

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 Vaihi; 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 Ultralounge, 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!, with Tito Berinobis and George Cristobal; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at 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.

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.