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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, June 15, 2008

TGI Sunday

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

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

BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY, "Out of the Blue," featuring the color blue, used to show perspective, as seen in nature, with bluegrass music; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free; 532-8770, www.honoluluacademy.org.

Sunset on the Beach, with food, entertainment and the movie "Enchanted"; 4 p.m.; Queen's Surf; free; www.waikikiimprovement.com.

FATHER'S DAY

STAR OF HONOLULU'S FATHER'S DAY CRUISE; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Kewalo Basin, Slip 4; $52.13*; 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com.

CONCERTS

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS, Sunday choral service; 9:45 a.m.; St. Andrew's Cathedral; free, calabash offering accepted; 524-2822, ext. 217.

ALOHA FINALE! PIANO ENSEMBLE EXTRAVAGANZA, with the Aloha International Piano Competition Awards Ceremony and Winners Concert, part of the Aloha International Piano Festival; 2 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center, Liliu Theater; $30*; 779-3108, www.lisanakamichi.com.

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

U.S. ARMY STRINGS CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE, performing works by Martinu and Ravel; 4 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; free, reservations recommended; 955-8821.

MOON KAHELE, part of the Sunday Showcase, Na Mele No Na Pua Hawaiian Music Heritage program; 5-6 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Plaza Stage; free; 921-2345.

STAGE CLOSING

"HOSTAGE WIFE," about a woman whose husband is held hostage in Iraq, and the complications at home; 2 p.m.; Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16; 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

50TH STATE FAIR, with rides, food booths, entertainment, beer garden, shows and more; 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Aloha Stadium, lower parking lot; $5*; www.ekfernandez.com.

NATURE

POOTERS, NETS AND MAGNIFIERS, search for insects, make personalized pooters (insect catchers); 1:20-2:30 p.m.; Hawai'i Nature Center; 5 and older; $14*; 955-0100.

AIEA BISECTUAL, 12-mile, advanced hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 864-8130.

ETC.

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

HOME, GARDEN AND NEW PRODUCTS SHOW; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $5*; 945-3594.

ONE-TIME GIGS

DAYTON WATANABE; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also DJ; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; 947-2900.

KAIMANA CEILI BAND; 4-7 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; also PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 926-1777.

SUNDAY SUNSET JAM, with Kapena; 5-9 p.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

BEN MEJIA & ASHLEY DUO; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

CASUAL LIFTERS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

DANCE VENUES

LATIN EXPLOSION!; 2-6 p.m.; Visions Night Club; free; 21 and older; 955-0720.

BEACH PARTY BEER BLAST, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; also Double Double Sundaze; 9 p.m.; 923-0669.

SUNDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY, mambo, merengue, bachata; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

DJ SIR STYLE, hip-hop and R&B; 8 p.m.-4 a.m.; Coconut Willy's at Beach Walk; 21 and older; 921-9000.

RUDEGYAL RETREAT, featuring Liloa, 45Revolver, Packo and guest DJs spinning reggae, hip-hop, lovers rock and dancehall; 9 p.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

SIZZLIN' SUNDAYS, dance contest with DJs Mike D, Peter Lau and G-Mann, 18 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

FADED FIVE, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

ERNIE CRUZ JR.; 12-3 p.m.; Uncle's Fish Market & Grill; 275-0063.

MIKE KA'AWA, OCEAN KAOWILI, PAUL KIM, EDDIE KAMAE AND ANALU AINA; 3:30-7 p.m.; Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club; 236-4653.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Henry Kapono; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

SEA-RAY JAZZ QUARTET, modern jazz; 4-7 p.m.; Breakers, North Shore Marketplace; 637-9898.

TROY FERNANDEZ & OLD SCHOOL, featuring TNT; 4-7 p.m.; Eastside Grill; 952-6555.

SONNY KALUA, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

SOUL BUCKET DUO; 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.

SUNDAY SUNSETS WITH MELVEEN LEED; with Tito Berinobis and Kiki Hugho; 5-8 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

STACIE TANIGUCHI, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck), KRISTIE CHING, SEFA TUAI (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

KIM BRADFORD, LENNY KEYS AND TOMMY ARSISTO, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

PU'UHONUA TRIO, and hula; 6-8; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

THE GEEZERS, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

DeLIMA 'OHANA; 6-8 p.m.; Ala Moana Hotel, Pakele Lounge; 955-4811.

LEDWARD KA'APANA; contemporary Hawaiian; 6-8 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Lindo, 600 Kailua Road; 263-0055.

AL WATERSON AND YOU, karaoke and teen singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 947-5736.

CHRIS MURPHY, '70s, '80s and now; 6-9 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

GEORGE KUO, MARTIN PAHINUI, AARON MAHI, Hawaiian; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

DEAN & DEAN, contemporary; 6-10 p.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

KAIMANA BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

JUKE JOINT; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

STARDUST, contemporary dance and ballroom with Brian Robertshaw, Tricia Marciel and Jimmy Funai; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

ROBI KAHAKALAU AND FRIENDS; 7-9 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

AINA KOA: HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

JOHNNY HELM; 7-10 p.m.; P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Center; 628-6760.

KIT SAMSON, pianist; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

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

RICO, blues; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

UNCLE JOE'S BAND, funk; 8-11 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's, International Market Place; 923-9454.

TAJA; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Coconut Willy's, Beach Walk; 921-9000.

JOHN VALENTINE; 8-10 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

HO'OKAHILEO; 8-10 p.m.; Aku Bone Lounge. 589-2020.

KIMO ARTIS DUO; 8-11 p.m.; The Cheesecake Factory; 924-5001.

CHRISTIAN AND SANI; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

JON BASEBASE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

NOLY PAA, piano; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

ANALOG; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.

LAWRENCE KIDDER; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

KAMOMI; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Canoe Hut Lounge, Pacific Marina Airport Inn; 836-1131.