In The Mix
Sansei’s music plate
is tastyI'VE BEEN HEARING good things about Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar on Friday nights -- the main room keeps the masses happy with live Hawaiian music, and the buzz is growing for a second room of entertainment called "The Faderation."
DJs Colosus, Mad and R2D2 have been throwing it down at Sansei the past few weeks with a healthy dose of underground hip-hop and turntablism on four decks. If you haven't been to Sansei lately, these guys are worth the $5 price of admission. Check them out ...
LUCKY WE LIVE HAWAII: With the weather in town cooperating for the most part, Saturday marked the fourth installment of "Saturday in the Park" at Kakaako Waterfront Park. This free, potluck-style party was designed to provide an alternative to the usual lineup of events that take place on Saturdays at clubs around town. While people down the street were paying $10 a head to get into 104-3 XME's Power Jam, DJs Gary O, Gene, Jules and Mark were mixing in the park for free ...
LOOKING TO PARTY tonight? Why not stop by the same place that's home to "Dubwize" and the monthly parties thrown by the Sisters in Sound: Auntie Pasto's on Kapahulu Avenue. Tuesday nights transform the restaurant into the "Chemistry Lounge," featuring a mix of hip-hop, soul and dancehall with DJs 45FortyFive, Mr. Inc and other special guests.
Doors open at 10 p.m. tonight for the 21-and-over party being thrown by Matty Liu and the Main Ingredient. Cover charge is $5; call 739-2426 for info ...
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the official start of the 2002 Aloha Festivals in Waikiki; opening ceremonies are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday at Iolani Palace. Traditional Hawaiian chant and hula performances will help to introduce this year's Royal Court to the general public.
On Saturday the party moves to Bishop Street for this year's Downtown Ho'olaulea, which features six entertainment stages stretching from Aloha Tower Marketplace to Bishop Square and beyond. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Ho'olaulea and enjoy various ethnic performances, food booths and live musical entertainment.
Aloha Festivals ribbons are still available at all 7-Eleven and Safeway stores, along with all Bank of Hawaii branches statewide. Call 589-1771 for details ...
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