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Mystikal on Oct. 30LOOKS like Oct. 30 will be a pretty busy night here in Honolulu -- it's already been announced that Ashanti will perform at the Blaisdell, and now word comes that hip-hop artist Mystikal will be on-stage the same evening at Volcanoes Nightclub.
A military veteran who spent time in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm, Mystikal (real name Michael Tyler) was among the first to put New Orleans on the hip-hop map, working with Master P and releasing albums under the No Limit Records label.
This may be the last opportunity for a while to see the rapper, however, since he pleaded guilty in June to a charge of sexual battery. He's scheduled to return to court on Nov. 3, where he faces up to 10 years in prison.
Tickets for the show at Volcanoes are $15 in advance, and are available at all Ticketmaster locations. A flyer being circulated says that a camera crew from The WB network will also be on hand to film the concert. Call 528-7071 for more info ...
COUPLE OF NEW parties that debut on Saturday night to let you know about -- one at Don Ho's Island Grill in Aloha Tower Marketplace, the other at Meritage in Restaurant Row.
Head over to Don Ho's starting at 9:30 p.m. for "Hiatus," brought to you by the folks at All Access Hawaii. DJs Skid and Fame will be on the turntables at this one; $5 gets you through the door if you're 21 or older. Call 528-0807.
And at Meritage, this weekend marks the first installment of "Enter the Dragon Room," a new monthly being produced by 420 Funkshun and 12-2-12 Entertainment. This is another 21-and-over party, with DJs Technique and Romeo spinning hip-hop and R&B until two in the morning.
Doors open at 10 p.m. on Saturday for "Enter the Dragon Room," and while you're there be sure to enter your name in the drawing for free pho for a year, courtesy of Pho Minh Restaurant. Call 372-2700 ...
DO YOU HAVE a favorite bartender? Someone who knows how to make a wicked drink, or can get you served in no time flat while still getting slammed by other thirsty customers lining up at the bar? If so, the Wave Waikiki wants to hear from you.
The Wave's second annual "Ultimate Bartending Competition" gets started on Nov. 3, and will judge bartenders on accuracy, speed, an original drink recipe, flair and audience response. Contestants will compete for a $100 weekly cash prize and a shot at $500 in the final round. To nominate someone for the invitation-only competition, call 941-0424, ext. 12 ...
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