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Surreality Bites - Thursday-Saturday April 15-17

by Anuhea Yagi

April 15, 2010

Surreality Bites

Thursday-Saturday April 15-17

How can you not love an event with a call to action that includes “dead-on dolphin impressions”? OK, this new talent show, “Sideshow” (the first night of what will be monthly engagements, every third Thursday at Casanova, 9-11:30pm, $10 cover, free for performers), isn’t looking specifically for porpoise impersonations, but is searching for those to ready to unveil their hidden talents. (Event co-creator Jill Pridemore emphasizes that “originality is as much a factor as performance.”) Akaku Community Television will later broadcast the competitors vying for prizes and bragging rights. But unlike Idol, you’ll have to be there to vote via text message. For more information or to register in advance, e-mail sideshowtalentshow@gmail.com. On the West side, check out Russian Surrealist Victor Bredega. Every Friday night in April (7-10pm), Bredega will be on hand to discuss his unique work at Sargent’s Fine Art on Front Street—the only gallery in the nation with the privilege of showcasing Bredega’s trippy, oil-on-canvas creations. Disco had already died when the Hyatt Regency Maui was born in 1980, but their famed nightclub Spats was as the closest thing Maui had to a discotheque. Though now defunked (sorry), fans of the club get their due flashback, as Spats—for one night only on Saturday—will re-open in celebration of the Hyatt’s 30th anniversary. Spinning at this ’80s/disco-themed event is none other than DJ Blast, a regular back in the day. Emulate the Hyatt’s lobby-living penguins by wearing black and white (theme colors of the night), and do the hustle with Spats Passion Dancers, Cirque Polynesia performers, ABSOLUT models and Bud Ambassadors. A portion of the door ($25 or $20 in advance) will benefit the Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Casanova: 572-0220/Hyatt: 667-4420/Sargent’s: 667-4030