If you are in Chicago, come see Harry at "Aloha Lives!" at Chicago Botanical Garden as part of their June Summer Concert Series from 6-8 pm; see http://www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/hot_summer_nights.php.

An invasive pest from South America, the Banana Poka vine, with it's gorgeous bubble-gum pink blossoms is the "poster weed" for this zany annual event. It is just one of the many threats to the health and diversity of Hawaiian forests- and also a fabulous craft material. The Round-Up always features a huge tent where you can learn how to make a basket out of the pest. You will also enjoy music, forest crafts and family activities ranging from hikes to face painting and making guava hiking sticks!

Come enjoy a walk in the garden and around the pond before the sun sets and work up an appetite for great food and great music! What a wonderful way to start the weekend!! Haleiwa Joe's at Haiku Gardens, Kaneohe 247-6671.

Local trio Mauna Lua (Traditional and Contemporary Hawaiian Music) will be playing after Harry to round out the 10th Anniversary party (see www.maunalua.com for more info) - come celebrate!

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

Come enjoy a walk in the garden and around the pond before the sun sets and work up an appetite for great food and great music! What a wonderful way to start the weekend!! Haleiwa Joe's at Haiku Gardens, Kaneohe 247-6671.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.

For the past 20 years, Hawaiian Brian's Billiards has been the place for serious pool players–39 championship tables, weekly tournaments, late-night hours and a pro shop where customers can pick up cue sticks, balls, sportswear, even tables. Players can fuel up at the snack bar (the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, saimin and chili) or take a break at its extensive arcade. Over the past year, Brian's has gotten even better, thanks to family-friendly improvements, such as banning smoking, offering discounts for families with kids under 14, starting an afterschool program for teens and hosting parties and fund raisers. "What we're trying to do is create a family entertainment center, rather than just a pool hall," says Violet Anderson, who co-owns Brian's with her husband, Glenn, and the business's namesake, "Hawaiian" Brian Hashimoto.