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Think you are funny?
Let crowd decide

Ever thought about taking a shot at stand-up comedy? Andy Bumatai wants to give you a chance to see if you have what it takes.

Starting tonight, the local legend will host "Andy Bumatai's Stand-Up Comedy Showcase" at Hightide Cafe. The Puck's Alley watering hole just reopened, and new owner Gregg Fraser has agreed to host an open mic night through the end of the month.

Bumatai will start things off with a half-hour set at 7:30 p.m. Once he's done, the stage will be open to anyone brave enough to step up and grab the microphone. Cover is $10; call 945-3555 ...

AFTER GETTING turned off by a bunch of art snobs a while back, I haven't bothered to venture downtown for the monthly "First Friday" activities that are popular with so many Honolulu residents.

But with a number of changes in the neighborhood, this might be the right time to make another visit. I'm most interested in the new venture by Sergio Goes, Chris Kahunahana and Miguel Innis on Hotel Street. The three recently signed a 15-year lease on a spot they've named Next Door, and first introduced themselves at last month's "First Friday."

Starting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Next Door will feature an art installation by Ivan Yamazaki honoring the early '90s. There also will be live music by Ara Laylo, Maria Ramos and Ted Oliveira.

Other spots worth checking out: Urban Nomad, a boutique specializing in vintage and designer clothes that just opened on Smith Street, and Hank's Cafe, where owner Hank Taufaasau will have a new collection of his artwork on display ...

HEAD BACK to Chinatown on Saturday, when Indigo presents a special edition of its weekly "Special Blend" party.

Besides tasty musical selections by members of The Main Ingredient, Nocturnal Sound Krew and Pacific Sounds Outernational, this week will also feature a performance by roots rockers Dub Konscious.

Doors open at 10 p.m. on Saturday, with a $10 cover charge. Call 521-2900 ...

ALSO ON Saturday, Cinnamon Red Entertainment continues its summer onslaught at The O Lounge. This week, Southern California hottie DJ Lady Tribe makes the trip to paradise for a guest set at the Kapiolani nightspot.

It's an interesting story how Lady Tribe got into the DJ game. She was a notorious graffiti artist in Los Angeles, until police caught her and she was sentenced to six months of house arrest. During that time she honed her turntable skills, which resulted in even greater recognition -- and a chance to gig here ...