Our Picks for the Weekend Star-Bulletin staff

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MOVIES

French martial arts film at museum and on DVD

If you're looking for escapist viewing, the French martial arts thriller "District B13" can now be seen on DVD in the comfort of your home -- or take advantage of the very plush comfort of Kaimuki's Movie Museum, where the film airs on Friday (see movie listings on Page 23).

The film, which played at last fall's Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival, is set in the Parisian ghettos of the near future, where an undercover cop and an ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.

The movie's selling point is that it features free running, or parkour, the sport that includes freewheeling jumping, vaulting and climbing throughout the urban landscape.

The DVD release is from Magnolia, in French with subtitles. Extras include "The Making of District B13" featurette, extended fight sequences and outtakes. List price is $26.98.

FOOD

Husk corn for prizes1at KCC farmers' market

The Saturday Farmers' Market at Kapiolani Community College has become a must-do stop on the weekend schedule for many Oahu cooks, as well as those who just like to eat.

It's a decidedly more varied market than the People's Open Markets held by the city, and carries the distinction of offering only Hawaii-grown products, many sold by the farmers themselves.

The market celebrates its third anniversary Saturday with some special events: At 8:15 a.m., chef Roy Yamaguchi and Brooks Takenaka of the United Fishing Agency will host a cooking demonstration using monchong (with 200 free samples); and at 9:30 a.m. Lucy Hiraoka of Hiraoka Farms will demonstrate flower arranging.

The new "Hawaii Farmers' Market Cookbook" will make its debut, and there'll be corn husking contests and prize giveaways all day.

Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Head for the lower parking lot, Diamond Head side, on the KCC campus. Call 848-2074.

TELEVISION

Alaska goes prime time again with 'Men in Trees'

If you liked "Northern Exposure," then you may want to check out the preview of "Men in Trees" Tuesday on ABC. At least that's the word from some of the critics. The new series stars Anne Heche, James Tupper, John Amos, Seana Kofoed, Sarah Strange, Emily Bergl, Derek Richardson and Suleka Mathews.

Marin Frist (Heche) plays a Manhattan "relationship coach" who has a thriving career giving advice on how to find Mr. Right. On her way to a talk in Elmo, Alaska, Frist discovers something about her fiance that puts an end to their relationship. Although there are no spinning classes or reliable cell-phone reception, Frist discovers that Elmo is the place to mend her broken heart -- especially since the ratio of men to women is 10-to-1.

Preview the show Tuesday on ABC, and if you like it, set your TiVO. "Men in Trees" premieres Sept. 15.

MUSIC

Jazz singers share stage for La Pietra fundraiser

Two of Hawaii's most enduring and endearing singers, Shari Lynn and Jimmy Borges, will be joined by the Savoy Sisters and several of their friends and protégés for "Sunset Jazz, Etc.," an annual fundraiser for La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls.

The music begins at 6 p.m. Sunday -- outdoors under the stars, with Diamond Head above and Honolulu's city lights below -- on the school's Great Lawn.

Admission is $30; grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics. Or, book a $240 for table for eight and you'll be served a selection of salads catered by Tyna and Co. -- Curry Chicken Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad, Pea Salad and Fruit Salad -- as well as wine, coffee and dessert.

La Pietra is located at 2933 Poni Moi Road. Valet parking will be available, or take a free shuttle from Kapiolani Community College's parking lot. Call 924-7515.

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN EATER

Kids eat for nuthin'

The high cost of rents, mortgages, gas and keeping the house humming with electronic gadgets means something's gotta give. It doesn't have to be the weekly family dinner outing thanks to restaurants willing to give parental units a break. Free keiki meals can be had, but it will probably mean switching your dining night out to early in the week. Here are some of the deals out there:

Auntie Pasto's
1099 S. Beretania Ave. (523-8855) / Kunia Shopping Center (680-0005)
One child eats free per purchase of one adult entree Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the pasta restaurant.

Dixie Grill
404 Ward Ave. (596-8359) / 99-016 Kamehameha Highway (485-2722)
One child eats free per purchase of an adult entree of $12 or more Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the rib joint. Choices are limited to a basic kids' menu, the highlight of which would be two pulled pork sliders ($3.95 on non-free nights).

Gyo-Taku
98-1226 Kaahumanu St. (487-0091) / 1824 S. King St. (949-4584)
One child 10 or under eats free per purchase of one complete adult meal Mondays and Tuesdays. Adult meals start at about $8.50.

Pikake Terrace
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani / 931-8383
Kids younger than age 13 will eat free with a paying adult throughout September. A variety of seafood buffets are offered throughout the week and a $19.95 breakfast buffet is offered daily. The dinner buffets are $32.50 for adults.

Sam Choy's Breakfast, Lunch and Crab
580 N. Nimitz Highway / 545-7979
Items on the keiki menu are reduced to half price on Tuesdays, Keiki Night at the local-style restaurant, with clown entertainment 5 to 8 p.m. -- Nadine Kam