FRIDAY

”;Friends of Film Friday”;

Doris Duke Theatre / 532-8712

Now in its third “;season,”; the Honolulu Academy of Arts' “;Friends of Film Friday”; is back after a hiatus this summer.

Under the direction of film curator Gina Caruso, 15 art films have been selected for screenings at the Doris Duke Theatre. Two movies will be shown per month through May 2009.

The documentary “;America, the Beautiful”; kicks things off this week, followed by screenings on Oct. 17 and 24 as well as Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Tickets are $15; $12 for museum members; discounted package deals are also available. Visit www.friendsoffilmfriday.com.

THURSDAY

”;Bamboo”;

King Street Cafe

The bar formerly known as Illusions and Visions has returned to its roots.

Now known once again as King Street Cafe, the establishment at the corner of South King and Keeaumoku streets recently kicked off a new Thursday weekly with help from Universoul Clothing and Vybe Movement.

Adopt a college student's mindset and start your weekend a day early at “;Bamboo,”; with $3 beer and Crown Royal shot specials, plus $3 sushi all night long.

The only things better than cheap drinks and pupus? Top local female waxmaster Deejay Betty on the turntables and no cover charge!