By Jason Genegabus

>> Friday: “Ala Wai” (pictured), 8 p.m. at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Tickets: $10 to $16. Call 536-4441.

>> Saturday: “Rock the Bells” with Wu-Tang Clan, Bone Thugs ‘N Harmony, Redman, MC Supernatural, Creed Chameleon, The Spacifics, Emirc and Hunger Pains, 7 p.m. at the Blaisdell Arena. Tickets: $35 to $50.

>> Sunday: “Furious Styles Productions One-Year Anniversary” with DJs Compose, Delve, XL, Durtie Rice and Zack Morse. Cover: $10. Call 538-3808.

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By Jason Genegabus

>> “Throwback Thursday” with SMART Magazine and the Nocturnal Sound Krew, 9 p.m. at NextDoor. Call 548-6398.

>> “Surfer Girl Thursdays” at the Ocean Club. Call 531-8444.

>> “LIVE at the Lava Rock Lounge” with YSAS, Supersonic Space Monkeys and BMF. Call 479-0335.

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By Jason Genegabus

(Image Courtesy Maacho)

>> “Virgo Birthday Celebration” with Maacho (pictured) and Cool Connection, 9 p.m. at Jazz Minds Art and Cafe. Cover: $7 for 21-and-over; $10 for 18 to 20 years old. Call 945-0800.

>> “Senor Frog’s Grand Opening Party” with Vaihi, Ooklah the Moc and Duane “Dog” Chapman, 7 p.m. to midnight at Senor Frog’s Waikiki. A benefit for Hawaii Meals on Wheels. Tickets: $25. Call 218-5546.

>> “Sunset on the Beach” with Japanese actor Takao Osawa and Hiroko Ijima, 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Kuhio Beach. Featuring live entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. by Na Pua Mai Ka Lani, a 7 p.m. screening of “Life: Tears in Heaven” and a panel discussion with Osawa and Ijima from 9 to 10 p.m. Free. Call 923-1094.

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By Jason Genegabus

(Image Courtesy Pussycat Dolls)

Hawaii-born singer Nicole Scherzinger (pictured above, center, with the Pussycat Dolls) returns to Honolulu this weekend to host the weekly Monkey Bar party at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki.

Vertical Junkies, Architechs Hawaii and Tantriq are the promoters to thank for bringing this beauty back to the islands and making it possible for local residents to get a sneak preview of the video for her new single, “Whatever U Like,” featuring T.I.

Scherzinger will also take some time to meet-and-greet with fans, so bring your camera and a lei to the party with you!

By Jason Genegabus

(Image Courtesy mr.nick)

>> “RE:Verses” with Travis “TravisT” Thompson, Lyz Soto and DJ mr.nick (pictured), 8 to 10 p.m. at The ARTS at Marks Garage. Cover: $5. Call 521-2903.

>> “Cult Classic Tuesdays” Movie Night, 8 p.m. at Bar 35. No cover. Call 537-3535.

>> Noly Paa, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hanohano Room. No cover. Call 922-4422.

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By Jason Genegabus

Did you get a chance to read my review of Friday’s Gwen Stefani concert?

Here are the photos and video that I took while at the show.

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By Jason Genegabus

Local girl Hoku Ho was the opening act for Gwen Stefani last weekend at the Blaisdell Arena.

Check out this video of “Perfect Day,” the final song of her Friday set.

By Jason Genegabus

(Image Courtesy Justin Young)

>> Former Hawaii residents Justin Young (pictured), Tim Fagan and Mike White perform with Colby Caillat on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” 10:35 p.m. on KHNL.

>> John Valentine, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Sand Bar, Sheraton Waikiki. No cover; one drink minimum. Call 922-4422.

>> Johnny Helm, 6 to 9 p.m. at Lulu’s Waikiki Surf Club. No cover. Call 926-5222.

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By Jason Genegabus

I’m not sure how I was able to get up at 4:30 a.m. this morning (normally I go to bed around that time – not wake up), but somehow I did it and made it to Pier 19 for the inaugural voyage of the Hawaii Superferry.

Check out the short video, above, with clips from my trip to Maui. You get a look at the wake the Superferry leaves, plus a glimpse of the ship’s interior as I make my way back to my seat.

Anyone else go for a ride this morning? What did you think?

By Jason Genegabus

The Star-Bulletin’s John Berger devoted just one line to Shirnel Enos (pictured) in today’s review of compilation album “One Fearless Hawaiian,” but he nailed it when describing the Big Island singer/songwriter:

“She sounds like a Big Island star in the making.”

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