There’s a lot of stuff going on Friday, but I’m still going to try my best to get to Red Lion University for Missing Dave’s eighth anniversary party.

Singer Daena Dempsey and guitarist Keith Monzen, pictured above, and the rest of the band will be joined on stage by Pimpbot, LoveChile and Busekrus starting at 8 p.m.

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>> “Walk the Walk” Hurley Fashion Show featuring students from Pearl City High School, Mililani High School and Mid-Pacific Institute, special guest appearances by Bob Hurley, Rob Machado, Kekoa Cazimero, Sonya Balmores and a performance by Hot Rain, 6 to 10 p.m. at Pipeline Cafe. Call 589-1999.

>> Beach 5, 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Gordon Biersch. No cover. Call 599-4877.

>> “It’s All About Helping” Hawaii Foodbank Benefit Concert with B.E.T. (pictured) and Typical Hawaiians, 10 p.m. at the Mai Tai Bar. No cover. Call 947-2900.

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One of the newest must-reads in my RSS reader is “Choose Our Own Adventure” by Ryan “Hawaiian Ryan” Matsumoto and Jennifer “Jenn Meleana” Hee.

In my opinion, their new travel blog contains two key ingredients necessary for success: Personality and Content.

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Keola Silva had to win three fights in one night if he wanted to win Friday’s 140-pound grand prix during “X-1: New Bloods” at the Blaisdell Arena.

And that’s just what he did, defeating Chris Kutzen and Willy Dela Cerna before facing off against Jared Iha in the championship of the eight-man tournament. While Iha was impressive in his wins to get to the final, it was clear that Silva was the better fighter on Friday night.

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I’m not allowed to reprint the contents of my column in this blog, so I’ll just give you a preview of what’s inside and let you click on over if it interests you.

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>> Friday: “The Martial Arts Festival,” 2 to 8 p.m. (also 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Tickets: $20; $10 for keiki 7 to 13 years old. Call 398-7301.

>> Saturday: The Ying Yang Twins (pictured), 8 p.m. at Pipeline Cafe. Tickets: $45; all ages welcome (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

>> Sunday: Mos Def, 9 p.m. at Pipeline. Tickets: $40; 18-and-over welcome. Call 589-1999.

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November is turning out to be a good one for hip-hop fans.

DIG Lifestyles and Echelon Entertainment have announced a rescheduled date for last month’s Talib Kweli show that never was (and ended up being replaced by Gregory Issacs).

Kweli will now perform at Pipeline Cafe on Nov. 24, less than two weeks after Mos Def graces the stage yet again at the Kakaako nightclub.

No word yet on ticket prices for the 18-and-over show, but expect to find presales at DIG Lifestyles, Fitted Hawaii, Jelly’s, Pipeline and online at www.presaleticketsonline.com.

>> “2008 Sony Expo,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Room. Free. Call 834-6611.

>> Guy Cruz (pictured), 7 p.m. at Gordon Biersch. No cover. Call 599-4877.

>> “2008 Island Independent Film Festival Opening Party,” 10 p.m. at NextDoor. Free with IIFF ticket stub; $5 without. Call 548-6398.

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This just in from DIG Lifestyles:

“Our deepest apologies, but the in-store meet and greet with Mos Def has moved to Sunday at 5 p.m.”

The signing session will still be filmed for future use as part of Mos Def’s first-ever live concert DVD.

His people have also ignored my interview requests, even though I was told he would be down for doing some press in advance of his show.

Guess braddah is having a little TOO much fun with his R&R this week.

A new date has been announced for “The 90’s Invasion” at Pipeline Cafe.

According to a release from promoters Double-O-Spot and Cinnamon Red Entertainment, the C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams, the Cover Girls and Seduction will now perform at the Kakaako nightclub on Dec. 7.

That’s a Friday night, for those keeping track.

Doors open at 6 p.m. that evening, with an 8 p.m. showtime and 10 p.m. curfew.

Advance general admission is $35 ($30 for military with valid ID); the price goes up to $45 at the door. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, the Blaisdell Box Office, BYU-Hawaii Activity Desk, Pipeline Cafe or charge by phone at (877) 750-4400.

$80 VIP packages are also available; call Darryl at 723-4997 for details.