Katrina benefits

TOMORROW

Tides of Hope: 21-and-over party featuring the band Malcognitas, with all proceeds going to the Red Cross and matched by GAP. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at thirtyninehotel.

SATURDAY

"Operation Ohana: Oceans Apart, United by Heart": East-West Center students from 49 countries host program of cultural music and dance, family activities, lei-making, silent auction and food, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EWC Friendship Circle, between John Burns Hall and Hale Manoa dormitory. UH Jazz Band and slack-key guitarist Jeff Peterson will perform. Admission is free; proceeds from activities and sales will go to several charities.

Piranha Room: Theme of this month's event is "Mardi Gras Revival," with DJ Frankie Anobile, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., Ocean Club. All door proceeds will be matched by the club toward a goal of raising $10,000 for hurricane relief. Admission is $5 before 9 p.m.; $10 after. Call 222-0384.

TUESDAY

E&O Trading Co: 10 percent of day's proceeds will go to Share Our Strength's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, as part of "Dine Out for the Big Easy" nationwide campaign organized under Restaurants for Relief. Call 591-9555.

OCT. 5

Dine for America: Restaurants nationwide will contribute a portion of sales to the Red Cross. Participating locally are Kincaid's, Palomino, Red Lobster, Roy's, Ryan's, Korner Pocket, L'Uraku, Sizzler, Tony Roma's, Cafe Laufer, Compadres, Dixie Grill, Auntie Pasto's, Shanghai Bistro, Hong Kong Harborview, Tiki's, Big City Diner, Ocean Club, Gyotaku, Hula Grill, Keoki's Paradise, Kimo's in Lahaina and Leilani's on the Beach.

Wave Waikiki: 21-and-over party, 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. Seeking entertainers and raffle sponsors. Call Flash Hansen, 941-0424.

ONGOING

Aloha Petroleum Gas Stations: Make donations to the Red Cross in collection cans at minimart counters through Oct. 19.

Aloha Quilts: Hawaii Quilt Guild is collecting quilts in baby, crib, lap and twin sizes to be sent to Houston for hurricane victims. Drop off quilts at the Richards Street YWCA, 1040 Richards St., through Oct. 12. Call 595-6434.

Market City Shopping Center: Buckets have been placed in all stores. Checks made out to the Salvation Army (with "Hurricane Katrina Relief" in the memo line) may also be dropped off at the management office, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Cheeseburger in Paradise: The restaurant chain is taking donations to purchase food. Company owners plan to begin feeding 4,000 people three meals a day this week. Send checks to Cheeseburger Events and Promotions, 2500 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815; attention: Marina Jones.