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LIve Entertainment at Don the Beachcomber August 29-September 5!!

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IT'S SUMMERTIME AT DON THE BEACHCOMBER
AND WE'RE LAUNCHING #9 OF NINE ORIGINAL
COCKTAILS FROM DONN BEACH ON LABOR DAY!
Staying true to the original Don the Beachcomber restaurant conceptualized in the 1930s by Donn Beach, the founding father of tiki, Arthur and Delia Snyder are introducing nine more of his original cocktails to the menu, which already features some of his classics!

TONIGHT!!
Beachcomber’s Gold – “A priceless concoction, lime and almond highlights, with multiple rums and just enough absinthe to make the heart grow fonder.” (From a 1959 menu.) If you’re interested in experiencing this one in its original, pre-1933 version, have your bartender add absinthe by asking for “an Original.” $12/14 “original”

Labor Day, Monday, September 5th
Pink Cow – Don made this for himself in “Ernie’s Place” – his pre-Repeal “speakeasy” in Hollywood – with a formula based on a 1600s Colonial drink. This half milk, half rum cocktail, is as clear as water with a pink hue and Donn’s perfecting touch! It may seem to be a very refined drink, but don’t underestimate it! $9

We're introducing these new Don's drinks to our Bar Menu
Today and next Monday during Happy Hour from 4 pm to close!

You're invited to try a 2-ounce complimentary test of the New Drink of the Day,
and only purchase a full-size drink if you like it.
(An extra bonus since we know you will like it anyway!)

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This week in detail... Tuesday, August 30
KIMO - Master of Steel Guitar
Gracing our Dining Room every Tuesday through Thursday, and Saturday!
Kimo shows his skills on this type of guitar and method of playing first developed in Hawaii.
7-9 p.m. in the Dining Room Tues-Thurs & Sat!

Attn: Guitarists! Open Surf Jam with Matt Quilter
Grab your Fender and come play your favorite classic surf songs live every Tuesday night
During Surf Guitar Jam Night at Don the Beachcomber!
There is no cover for this event hosted by Matt Quilter's "Wave Machine"
ALL skill levels welcome! Surf is WAY up!!
8-11 p.m. - NO COVER!

Wednesday, August 31
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz!
What is this? Here's the short version:

  • Geeks Who Drink is a homegrown Pub Quiz modeled after those in Ireland and the UK.
  • Quizzes cover everything from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television.
  • Each quiz has two audio rounds: a "Name that Tune” style round, and another round comprised of soundbites from movies and TV.
  • Play in teams of up to six or by yourself if you're some kind of savant.
  • If you want to play but don’t have a team, come anyway. We can usually get single players recruited onto an existing team.
  • Winning teams gets street cred, bar cash and other prizes depending on the venue. Bonus Questions for free pints are sprinkled throughout the quiz.
  • You don’t have to be a trivia God to enjoy the quiz. Since you’re playing on a team, the collective knowledge base makes for more fun, less pressure. It’s not final Jeopardy!
    8-10 p.m. in the Longboard Room - More Info: HERE!

Thursday, September 1
Jason Arimoto - "Facemelting" Ukulele
In the Dining Room for a special appearance is Jason Arimoto, a Hawaii-born, Los Angeles-based musician known on YouTube as “facemeltingukulele.” A featured artist on the Na Hoku Hano Hano Award winning album, Solo Ukulele: The King of Pop, Jason is a two-time winner of the Ukulele Underground Award for Best Vocal Performance of the Year. He has attracted a following for his blues ukulele covers of Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” and John Mayer’s “Gravity." His original music blends his island roots with reggae and blues, with soulful vocals combining with a bluesy ukulele tone. Jason has performed across the U.S. including the Bean Blossom Blues Festival in Indiana and the world famous Viper Room in Hollywood, California as well as internationally at the Cairns Ukulele Festival in Australia.
7-9 p.m. in the Dining Room - NO COVER!

Friday, September 2
Dinner with Mehana Music & Dance feat. Auntie Geri
Enjoy dinner in paradise with some traditional Hawaiian music!
Mehana means "warmth" - come share their "warmth" of aloha through
love of Hawaiian music & culture. Auntie Geri was born and raised in La'ie, O'ahu,
but her amazing talent has made her known as "Songbird" everywhere she goes.
7-9 p.m. in the Dining Room - NO COVER!

ROBBY ARMSTRONG & HIS BAND
Don't miss the highly creative & eclectic rock style of Robby Armstrong and his band! This five-piece band makes each song unique with tremendous lyric content - a must-hear... Robby will not disappoint!
9 p.m. - midnight in the Dagger Bar - NO COVER!

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!!
11 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 3
KIMO - Master of Steel Guitar
Gracing our Dining Room every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday!
Kimo shows his skills on this type of guitar and method of playing first developed in Hawaii.
7-9 p.m. in the Dining Room, TUES-SAT - NO COVER!
7-9 p.m. in the Dining Room Tues, Weds & Sat!

OUTERWAVE SURF BAND
This band's been rockin' SoCal with instrumental surf music since 2003, staying true to the traditional surf music that was a big part of the '50s & '60s. No vocals to get in the way of this true surf music. Vintage amps, no digital effects. The way it was meant to be played!
9 p.m. - midnight in the Dagger Bar - NO COVER!

LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR!!
11 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, September 4
Brunch with Mehana Music & Dance feat. Auntie Geri
Enjoy Sunday brunch with some traditional Hawaiian music!
Mehana means "warmth" - come share their "warmth" of aloha through
love of Hawaiian music & culture. Auntie Geri was born and raised in La'ie, O'ahu,
but her amazing talent has made her known as "Songbird" everywhere she goes.
Noon-3 p.m. in the Dining Room - NO COVER!

Reggae Sunday!
Don the Beachcomber is proud to play host to a new series of Reggae Shows featuring FULLY FULLWOOD, joined by talented musicians who are noted in this genre and those that are on the rise! Some of these musicians have played with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Kenny Loggins, Tracy Chapman, Ben Harper, Dennis Brown and Joe Higgs to name just a few.
3-6 p.m. and Tickets are $10 each at the door!

"A Celebration of the Tiki Age in Hawaii"
Spend an evening in Paradise with the author of Waikiki Tiki, Philip Roberts,
Presenting "A Celebration of the Tiki Age in Hawaii," featuring the actual VOICE of Donn Beach
Introducing his "Feast of the Islands Luau" in 1957 Waikiki!
Fill up with a grand Luau buffet, with a performance by the Smokin' Menehunes, and a slideshow presentation!
6:45-11 p.m. - ONE NIGHT ONLY! $45: HERE

The Kalama Brothers!
Ryan & Kai Kalama come from a family full of talented musicians. Their father Ron Kalama and their uncle Baldwind Nainoa Kalama Jr. were the original Kalama Brothers from Oahu. Ryan and Kai learned to sing from their mother's choir teaching, and they learned to perform on the stage from watching their father and uncle and as well as joining in with them through the years. Whether you want to hear the sweet sounds of their harmonies, enjoy their comedic stories, sit back and be amazed by their musical talents on guitars (bass, acoustic, and electric), ukulele and keyboards, or if you want to clap along or stand up and dance, you're sure to enjoy the nature of these two brothers. They always make you feel welcome when you come and special when you leave!
7-10 p.m. -- No Cover!

Monday, September 5
Spend Labor Day With Us!
Pink Cow – Don made this for himself in “Ernie’s Place” – his pre-Repeal “speakeasy” in Hollywood – with a formula based on a 1600s Colonial drink. This half milk, half rum cocktail, is as clear as water with a pink hue and Donn’s perfecting touch! It may seem to be a very refined drink, but don’t underestimate it! $9
Today we're introducing our final new Don's drinks to our Bar Menu
You're invited to try it during our Monday Happy Hour from 4 pm to close!
Experience a 2-ounce complimentary taste of the New Drink of the Day,
and only purchase a full-size drink if you like it.
(An extra bonus since we know you will like it anyway!)

WooHoo! Philip Roberts is in Town! We will be at Don's tonight for The Outerwave Show :) Come by and say Aloha.

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