What a busy week. I’ve got a bunch of stuff coming out in the paper this weekend, but that meant putting in some major work over the last few days.

You can see some of it in this week’s HILife, including a feature on Davey Shindig (pictured above with his KTUH co-host Molly Firecracker) and my weekly column, “In the Mix.”

Back to Shindig for a moment. His show on KTUH is called “Party Shuffle” and is definitely worth a listen if you’re free from noon to 3 p.m. HST Fridays and interested in hearing something new.

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Welcome to the second weekend of 2008!

If you haven’t read my column yet, be sure to click that link for scoops on thirtyninehotel NOT CLOSING for renovations, the latest details on what’s going on with the former Ocean Club space in Restaurant Row and details about tickets going on sale for a second Chris Brown/Bow Wow concert at the Blaisdell next month.

“In the Mix” also features my picks for this weekend, so be sure to check it out.

And did you know the 80z All Stars are back in town this weekend? I’ve got details on that, plus Saturday’s “Univibe” party at Indigo featuring DJ Dieselboy and the Spacifics, in this week’s Crawlspace.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

>> Friday: “Mele Kaliki-Rocka” with My Chemical Romance and special guest Saves the Day, 7 p.m. at Blaisdell Arena. Tickets: $37.50. Call 296-1019.

>> Saturday: “Etnies Launch Party” with pro surfer Jamie O’Brien, Ima Robot and Guns N Bombs, 8 p.m. at Pipeline Cafe. Free (with ticket); all ages. Call 296-1019.

>> Sunday: The Hawaii State Ballet presents “Nutcracker,” 2:30 and 6 p.m. at Mamiya Theatre. Tickets: $18 to $27; call 550-8457.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
In the Mix: Paul Ogata, the Isouljahs and Go Jimmy Go
Crawlspace: “In Your Face Friday” and the Makaha Sons
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

>> Friday: “A Motown Christmas” with the Four Tops, Spinners and Honolulu Symphony Pops, 8 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Saturday) at the Blaisdell Arena. Tickets: $14 to $79. Call 792-2000.

>> Saturday: “Surf and Roots Fest 2007” with Ziggy Marley (pictured), Jennifer Johns, Natural Vibrations, Ooklah the Moc and Irie Souls, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kualoa Ranch. Tickets: $30.

>> Sunday: Neil Sedaka, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Theatre. Tickets: $25 to $45. Call 528-0506.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
In the Mix: Keiko Bonk, James Coles and Back in Black
Crawlspace
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

Since there’s no “In the Mix” in today’s Star-Bulletin, I’m hooking you up with an expanded edition of my weekend picks.

With Hot Import Nights in town and two new venues opening, there’s already lots to do. But keep your options open, and you’ll find there are even more parties worth checking out on Friday and Saturday.

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By the time this entry is posted online, I’ll be in Northern California to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family.

I’m not sure if I’ll have internet access while I’m there. If I do, I’ll try to get some weekend picks posted up.

Happy Thanksgiving!

>> “Red Gold Green Concert Series” with Natural Vibrations and Kawao, 9 p.m. 18-and-over welcome. Call 944-8436.

>> “Mahalo Fest” with A Sedated Nation, Kamuela Kahoano, Sean Davenport and Terry Merriefield, 8 p.m. All ages. Tickets: $25. Call 372-4408.

>> “Ola Na Iwi,” 2 p.m. at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Tickets: $13 to $16. Call 536-4441.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
Crawlspace: Missing Dave’s 8th Anniversary Party
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

>> “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.

Links:
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews

>> 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.

Links:
Star-Bulletin Staff Picks
Honolulu Nightlife Listings
Crawlspace: “The White Party” and Dean Taba feat. Jeff Richman
Honolulu Movie Theater Schedules
Star-Bulletin Movie Reviews