July 18th, 2007
TGIF weekend calendar in Oahu
19 | THURSDAY
SPECIAL EVENT
Queen Lili’uokalani Keiki Hula Competition, more than 400 children from O’ahu, Maui, the Big Island and Japan perform in solo, hula kahiko and hula ‘auana categories; 6 p.m.; Blaisdell Arena; continues 6 p.m. July 20 and 1 p.m. July 21; $12*; (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
CONCERTS
Pipes and Drums Band of Honolulu, part of the Twilight Summer Concert series; 4:30-7:15 p.m.; Foster Botanical Garden; free; 522-7064.
Moonlight Mele, featuring Jake Shimabukuro, pre-concert storytelling, prizes, food and more; 6 p.m.; Bishop Museum, Great Lawn; $17.50*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
Lei of Stars, presented by The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame, with Emma Veary, The Brothers Cazimero, Nina Keali’iwahamana, Mahi Beamer and more; 7 p.m.; Hawai’i Theatre; $35*; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre .com.
COMEDY
Hawaii International Comedy Festival, ‘The Planet’s Funniest People,’ with Elroy, Kento, Kawika, Jared, Kaleo and Ozell; 7 p.m.; O Lounge; repeats 7 p.m. July 20; $15*; 861-0170, www.hawaiifunnyfest.com.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Hawaii State Farm Fair, rides, food booths, entertainment, displays, exhibits, demonstrations, produce, petting zoo, country market and plant sale; 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Kapolei Community Park; continues 6 p.m.-12 a.m. fridays and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. saturdays-sundays through July 29; $5*; www.ekfernandez.com.
13 | FRIDAY
CONCERTS
Lee Coulter, Australian singer, songwriter, producer, blends acoustic pop, folk and urban grooves; 7-8:30 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m.; Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre; repeats 7-8:30 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m. saturday; $50 (includes $20 Amuse wine bar card); 956-1250, www.honoluludesign center.com.
Mighty J, performing and autographing ‘Calling Out’; 8 p.m.; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
The Society of Seven, with Lani Misalucha and Jasmine Trias; 8 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 8 p.m. saturday; $45*-$65*; (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
DANCE
Bon Dance; 7 p.m.; Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223-B N. School St.; repeats 7 p.m. saturday; free; 841-7033.
Bon Dance; 7:30 p.m.; Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. saturday; free; 677-4221.
Bon Dance; 8 p.m.; Haleiwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Pa’ala’a Road; repeats 8 p.m. saturday; free; 637-4423.
STAGE OPENING
‘Transformations,’ culmination of the SummerTheatre 2007 program, 7 p.m., Hawai’i Theatre; $8; 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.
‘Lapses of Identity,’ two one-act plays exploring the mysteries of identities and interpersonal relationships, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. saturday-sunday, July 20-21 and 4 p.m. July 22; $15*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
‘You Somebody,’ Pua ‘Ma’ Lusa is determined to see her family’s names in Wayne Harada’s Show Biz column in this comedy written by Lee Cataluna, 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. thursdays-saturdays and 4 p.m. sundays through July 29, 3 p.m. saturday matinee July 21, 28; $12-42; 733-0274, www.diamond headtheatre.com.
ETC.
Clothing sale, benefit for Dress for Success Honolulu, clothing at bargain prices; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Laniakea YWCA; free; www.ywcaoahu.org.
Australian American Chamber of Commerce (Hawaii) monthly sundowner; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Brew Moon, Ward Centre; $13*; 526-2242.