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The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Ho‘olaule‘a 2001, presented by Kamehameha Schools Association of Teachers and Parents, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum grounds; keiki games, Hawaiian crafts and demonstrations, inflatables and climbing walls, and entertainment by ‘Ale‘a, Maunalua and Kamehameha Schools Marching Band, Concert Glee Club and Children’s Chorus; free (entry to Bishop Museum exhibits requires the museum’s regular admission). 842-8444.

Family Kite Festival, presented by Hawaii Sportkite Association, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi‘olani Park; free. 735-9059.

Waimanalo Carnival, 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Waimanalo Beach Park; E.K. Fernandez rides and games, food, Bart and Homer Simpson for keiki (1-4 p.m.); entertainment (Ka‘ala Boys, Koa‘uka, Na Leo, Col÷n and FM 100 Band); and malassada-eating contest with Lina Girl and Bruddah Sam as hosts; free. 259-6474.

Academy of the Pacific’s 6th Annual Lu‘au and Auction, noon-6 p.m., on campus; seatings for food service, noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m.; also, country store, silent auction, baked goods, plants and entertainment by George Kuo, Pekelo and halau; $25. 595-6359.

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, noon-6 p.m., ‘Ilikai hotel ballroom; autograph appearance by Willie Mays, noon-3 p.m.; $5. 949-3811.

MUSIC

2001 Community Chorus Festival, presented by The Honolulu Chorale, 7 p.m., Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; featuring popular, classical, Hawaiian, Korean and Filipino selections; free. 839-3533.

"Arvo Pert Berliner Messe," music of Arvo Pert’s Berlin Mass for voices and strings, and motets by Gorecki, Tavener and other modern masters, 7:30 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; $15*. 263-6341, 524-0815, ext. 245.

Frederick Lau, flute, with clarinetist Henry Miyamura and pianist Eric Schank, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; $5*. 956-8742.

Jim Brickman, pianist/composer, with vocalist Anne Cochran, 8 p.m., Hawai‘i Theatre; $30. 528-0506.

MIXED BAG

127th and 128th All-Breed Dog Shows, presented by Hawaiian Kennel Club, 9:30 a.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall: $3*. 949-7819.

Gun Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pikake Room and Hawai‘i Suite, Blaisdell Center; $3.75*. 591-2211.

Majestic Circus, a Canada-based circus without animals, 11 a.m. and 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m., Aloha Stadium; $16* ($12* advance). 486-4966, 487-3702.

Cherry Blossom Festival activities promoting Japanese American culture, noon-3 p.m., Kahala Mall; appearance by pageant contestants, interactive activities and more; free. 732-7736.

"A Celebration of Hawaiian Poetry in the Hula," presented by kumu hula Kimo Keaulana and halau, 7 p.m., Center for Hawaiian Studies, UH-Manoa; the lecture-demonstration will be performed in the spirit and method of Tutu Mary Kawena Pukui; free. 956-7357.

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