Our Picks for the Weekend Star-Bulletin staff

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Nadine sez...

This weekend my friends and I pay homage to actor Cillian Murphy with our own at-home film fest with scenes from "28 Days Later" in appreciation of his work as a man, and the main feature, "Breakfast on Pluto," a much overlooked film that played only two weeks here.

In "Breakfast," which has nothing to do with food, the brilliant Murphy outwomans any woman by playing a transvestite in search of his mommy in 1970s Ireland/England, the time of Troubles involving the Irish-Catholics, Protestants and English army.

In honor of Murphy's character Patrick "Kitten" Braden in the ultimate optimist's film, we will don feather boas, nibble on chocolates and crudités, and sip Campari and soda, causing one of the party girls to whine, "Is that all?"

What can I say? Girly parties here are like no place else, so the table will have to have poke from Tanioka's, mochiko chicken from R&P's and hot wings from Dirty Lickins'. So much for Kittenish delicacy.

Burl sez ...

It's great watching other people get scared and Robert "Lopaka" Kapanui has another spooky tour to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. "Tales of a Moonless Night" makes its debut Saturday with stops at various sacred Hawaiian sites and haunted areas. For reservations, call Eric at 676-9722, ext. 25, or connect to www.808communications.com/gsihawaii.

Michelle sez ...

If you're 21 or older, head over to Don Ho's Island Grill in the Aloha Tower Marketplace for the Spring Jam Concert series Friday. Headlining this week is B.E.T. with Pride Rhythm as the opening act. Tickets are $10 (advance) and $12 (at the door). Doors open at 9:30 p.m. For information, call 528-0807.

Nancy sez ...

If you are looking for family fun, head on over to St. Timothy's Children's Center Family Play Day. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Keiki can enjoy hands-on learning activities, a giant inflatable rock climber and slide, and story time, or meet and greet UH athletes. Parents can shop in the country store, plant sale and at the silent auction, or get some bentos from Outback Steakhouse or KC Drive-Inn Waffle Dogs. Call 488-1766 for more information.