TGIF Weekend Calendar
The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
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MUSIC
** Kahua, Hawaiian, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; repeats Tuesday; free. 566-2337.
** Duchicela, music of the Andes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 843-8002.
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents a torch-lighting ceremony and Polynesian music and dance, 6-6:45 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-2299.
"Na Kupuna Night," a 1960s-theme Hawaiian dinner show, 6:30-8 p.m., Sheraton Moana Surfrider; entertainment by Jeff Apaka, Bill Kaiwa, Mahiehie, kumu hula Kahale Richardson, the Soldiers of the Royal Guard, Kuhai Halau O Kahalepuna Pa 'Olapa Kahiko, and the "Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" (Julie DeMello); Hawaiian buffet dinner seating at 6 p.m. on the Veranda and in the courtyard; cocktail seating at the Beach Bar; the event is part of the hotel's 100th anniversary celebration; $35 for dinner and show; two-drink minimum, but no cover charge for cocktails only. 922-3111.
** Mana'o Company, Hawaiian, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
"Total Control," a concert featuring Vina Morales, singer, dancer and actress from the Philippines, 7 p.m., Hawai'i Convention Center; proceeds to benefit the scholarship fund of St. Joseph School in Waipahu; $25-$55. 685-4940.
** Ka'ala, Hawaiian with hula, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
** Dustin Hara, contemporary Christian, 7-9 p.m., The Giving Tree Espresso Cafe; free. 455-8733.
** The Makaha Sons perform selections from their new CD "Na Pua O Hawai'i," 7:30 p.m., Borders Waikele; free. 676-6698.
Steve Freund, blues guitarist, 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; also featuring blues/jazz band Third Degree; $20 ($15 advance). 532-8700. (Also: 10 p.m. Saturday at Haleiwa Joe's; $10; 637-8005).
** Willie K performs tunes from his new CD "Willie K Live at Hapa's," 8 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
DANCE
** Hula Lessons with Puakeala Mann of Halau Hula O Maiki, 10-11 a.m., Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Fridays; free. 922-2299.
** Koganji Temple Bon Dance, 5:30-10:30 p.m., 2869 O'ahu Ave., Manoa; food booths open at 5:30 p.m.; children's lantern parade at 5:30 p.m. today only; bon dance repeats Saturday; free admission. 988-7214.
** Palolo Higashi Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 7 p.m., 1641 Palolo Ave.; repeats Saturday; free. 732-1491.
** Ka Hula O Ululani, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** Western Round Dance Class, 6:30 p.m., Red Hill Coast Guard Community Center; new dancers welcome 6:30-8 p.m., Phase III/IV dance 8-10 p.m.; $5. 422-1356.
Argentine Tango dance classes taught by George Garcia, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners) or 8:30-9:30 p.m. (intermediate), Honolulu Club; $8. 721-2123.
** Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji Bon Dance, 8 p.m., 94-413 Waipahu St.; repeats Saturday; free. 671-3103.
STAGE
"Tales of Urban Hawaii," stories, songs and comedy about everyday life in Hawai'i performed by Ray Bumatai, M. Kalani Souza, Darrell Aquino and John Glaser, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday; $15. 521-2903, 528-0506.
"On Dragonfly Wings," by Lisa Matsumoto with music and lyrics by Roslyn, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; the musical is based on the children's book "Wailana the Waterbug"; repeats Saturday, Thursday, and Aug.10-11; and 4 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 12; $10-$30*. 'Ohi'a Productions, www.ohia.com or 484-8800.
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats Saturday, Thursday, and Aug. 10-11; and 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 12; $12* for Thursday shows, $15* for all other shows. 536-4441.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., marketplace promenade; fruits and vegetables, Polynesian and Hawaiian crafts, and more; repeats Wednesdays and Fridays; free admission. 566-2337.
** Star of the Sea Church Thrift Sale Summer Sizzler Sale to benefit the church's Outreach Ministry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4470 Aliikoa St.; continues Saturday; free admission. 734-0396.
** Leeward Orchid and Plant Show, presented by Ewa Orchid Society, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Waipahu High School cafeteria; continues 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $2*. 689-0566.
** Sanrio Festival, with games, craft activities, and appearances by Sanrio characters, 9:15 a.m.-8:45 p.m., Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center; continues 9:15 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Saturday and 9:45 a.m.-4:45 a.m. Sunday; free admission. 973-9111.
** Hawaii's "Bigger & Better" Gift and Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Amfac Exhibition Hall, downtown Honolulu; free admission. Kamuela Productions, 676-7775.
Sew-Quilt and Craft Expo, noon-8 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; seminars, make-and-take activities, demonstrations and more; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $6*. 527-5400, (800) 472-6476.
** Hawaii State Farm Fair, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, opens 6 p.m.-midnight, Aloha Stadium lower parking lot; E.K. Fernandez rides and games, agricultural workshops and demonstrations, food, entertainment, contests, country market, plant sale, farm animals and more; continues noon-midnight Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 11-12 and 17-19; and 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 and 16; $3* admission. 485-1770.
NATURE
** Guided Moon Walk Tour, 8:30 p.m., Waimea Valley and Adventure Park; register by 8:15 p.m. at the main ticket booth; a benefit for the Waimea Arboretum Foundation; bring a flashlight, jacket and insect repellent; $3 ($5 per couple, $7 per family of four). 638-8511, 638-8655.
MIXED BAG
Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 3-9 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Fridays and Wednesdays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $6*. 947-3393.
** Summer Graduation Fashion Review, 6-7 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** King's Jubilee and Fireworks, a tribute to King David Kalakaua with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village; aerial fireworks at 8 p.m.; repeats Fridays; free. 949-4321.
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MUSIC
** "Sizzlin' Salsa Jam," 11 a.m.-9 p.m., McCully Shopping Center; salsa lessons with Minnie Ruiz 4-6 p.m., Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii 6-7 p.m., salsa dancing with music by Orquestra Salsaloha 7-9 p.m.; also, flea market, free pupu and sangrias, and more; free. 261-1888.
** Herb Ohta Jr., 'ukulele, performs songs from his new CD "'Ukulele Dream," 2 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
** Harmonica Recital, featuring more than 50 harmonica players, ages 50-86, from three bands in a concert of nostalgic tunes, 2-4 p.m., Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; the groups are Honbushin Harmonica Band from Mililani's Honbushin International Center, Ichigu Harmonica Band from Tendai Mission Hawaii and Small World Harmonica Band from the Moanalua Community Park Recreation Center; free (donations suggested). 833-4336.
** "How to Grow a Musical Child," a seminar on how to encourage music appreciation and develop musical talent, 3 p.m., Keiki Kani Music Studio; free. Reservations: 487-2275.
** Garza Ohana, Hawaiian and contemporary with hula, 6-8 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
** The Makaha Sons, Tino and the Rhythm Klub and Halau Hula Olana in an Aston Full Moon Concert, 6:30-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 931-1326.
** Island Heart, contemporary, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
Matt Yee, pianist and vocalist, in a concert of movie and show tunes, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $15*. Reservations: 955-8821.
Wave Waikiki Boat Cruise, 8:30 p.m. aboard the American Dream; board at 8:30 p.m., Kewalo Basin; entertainment by Rail, Big Toe, DJs Byron the Fur, Alex and KSM and Double D; $30. Reservations: 941-0424, ext. 12.
DANCE
Hip-Hop/Funk Dance Classes, for teens and adults, 10 a.m.-noon, Aloha Activity Center; beginning and intermediate levels available; repeats Saturdays and 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; $10 per hour. Register: 224-4777.
** Halau Hula O Na Wahine, 2-3 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
** Koganji Temple Bon Dance, 5:30-10:30 p.m., 2869 O'ahu Ave., Manoa; food booths open at 5:30 p.m.; free admission. 988-7214.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** Palolo Higashi Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 7 p.m., 1641 Palolo Ave.; free. 732-1491.
** Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji Bon Dance, 8 p.m., 94-413 Waipahu St.; free. 671-3103.
African Dance Party, a smoke-free event presented by First Circle: Drum, Dance and Song, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Anna Bannana's; for 21 and older; $8. 377-DRUM (3786), 946-5190.
STAGE
"Tales of Urban Hawaii," stories, songs and comedy about everyday life in Hawai'i performed by Ray Bumatai, M. Kalani Souza, Darrell Aquino and John Glaser, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $15. 521-2903, 528-0506.
"On Dragonfly Wings," by Lisa Matsumoto with music and lyrics by Roslyn, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; the musical is based on the children's book "Wailana the Waterbug"; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 12, and 8 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 10-11; $10-$30*. 'Ohi'a Productions, www.ohia.com or 484-8800.
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats Sunday and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.; and Thursday and Aug. 10-11 at 8 p.m.; $12* for the Thursday performance; $15* for all other shows. 536-4441.
"The Complete History of America (abridged)," by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, presented by Manoa Valley Theatre, 8 p.m., MVT; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday; The Advertiser is a sponsor. $22*. 988-6131.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Star of the Sea Church Thrift Sale Summer Sizzler Sale to benefit the church's Outreach Ministry, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 4470 Aliikoa St.; free admission. 734-0396.
** Honolulu Street Market, with crafts, food, plants and collectibles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., City Square on Kohou Street; repeats Saturdays; free admission. 221-6042.
** Kahuku Hospital Healthy Community Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall; produce, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and crafts; free. Cholesterol screening will be available for a nominal fee. 293-9231.
** Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Valley; guided tours, Hawaiian plant seeds giveaway, xeriscape craft workshop, and more; free. 527-6113.
** Leeward Orchid and Plant Show, presented by Ewa Orchid Society, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Waipahu High School cafeteria; continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; $2*. 689-0566.
** Sanrio Festival, with games, craft activities, and appearances by Sanrio characters, 9:15 a.m.-8:45 p.m., Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center; continues 9:45 a.m.-4:45 a.m. Sunday; free admission. 973-9111.
** Keiki Fun Fair, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., on the grounds of Shriners Hospital for Children; pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, craft activities and more; entertainment by Star of Honolulu performers at 10 a.m., keiki of Hawaii Suzuki Strings at 11 a.m., Henry Kapono at noon, Drill Team Hawaii at 1 p.m., and Shriners Aloha Temple Band at 2 p.m.; free. 951-3606.
** Book Sale, presented by Friends of Mililani Public Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free admission. 625-5233.
Sew-Quilt and Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; seminars, make-and-take activities, demonstrations and more; continues Sunday; $6*. 527-5400, (800) 472-6476.
** Hawaii State Farm Fair, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, noon-midnight, Aloha Stadium lower parking lot; E.K. Fernandez rides and games, agricultural workshops and demonstrations, food, entertainment, contests, country market, plant sale, farm animals and more; continues noon-midnight Sunday, Aug. 11-12 and 17-19; and 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 and 16; $3* admission. 485-1770.
** Kahala Mall Teen Night, 6-9 p.m., at the mall's Center Stage area; makeovers, nail art, fashion show (7 p.m.), prize giveaway, airbrush tattoos, performance by Keahiwai (8 p.m.), and more; free. 732-7736.
NATURE
"Jewelry in the Rough," learn to make jewelry using natural materials such as seeds and hau, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; for ages 5 and up; $16* per adult/child team. Register: 955-0100.
** Tropical Plant Nature Walk, 10 a.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats Saturdays and at 1 p.m. Sundays; free. Register: 233-7323.
** Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.
** Arboretum Tours, 1-2:30 p.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats Saturdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
** Garden Nightwalk, 6:30-9 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for pinicking; wear walking shoes and bring insect repellent, raingear and flashlight; free. Reservations required: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
** "The Diamond Head Story," a 2.5-mile walking tour led by volunteers of The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo to the crater entrance; repeats Saturdays; $5*. 948-3299.
** Urban Garden Center Open House, 9 a.m.-noon, 962 Second St.; compost-making class 9:30-10:30 a.m.; free. 453-6050.
Pokketto Hyogu (Scroll with Pocket) Class, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., TEMARI, Center for Asian and Pacific Arts; bring metal or metal-edged metric/inch ruler, craft knife, cutting surface, scissors, postcard or 4x6 photo, and squeegee; $45 (supply fee $10). Register: 735-1860.
"On Safari!" a "Critters 'N Crafts" activity at Bishop Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the museum's Hale Kea Tent; free with museum admission ($14.95*). 848-4168.
** Endless Summer Fashion Show, presented by the Windward Mall 2001 Teen Board and Windward Mall merchants, 1 p.m., at the mall stage; free. 235-1143.
** 2001 Mayor's Cup Race, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 2-8 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; championship racing at 2:30 p.m., celebrity challenge at 6:30 p.m.; spectators free. 947-3393.
** Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.
** Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for departing cruise ship, 9 p.m., Piers 9/10, Aloha Tower Marketplace; Hawaiian music and hula, streamers and more; repeats Saturdays; free. 566-2337.
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MUSIC
** Kenny Endo and his taiko group, 2 p.m., near the Coronation Pavilion at 'Iolani Palace; part of the Third Annual Living Masters Concert Series; free. 586-0307. (Also: free tours of the Palace available to residents 5 and older; reservations: 522-0832.)
** Christian Music Showcase, featuring Abundance and Dick Jensen, 2-3 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 256-7586.
** Ka Malama Kukui O Na'auao, Hawaiian, 2-3 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
** Hope Chapel Kahaluu, inspirational music, 2-3 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
** Honolulu Community Concert Band, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
** Del Courtney and his 14-piece band, swing, 4-7 p.m., Blue Tropix Restaurant & Nightclub; also featuring Jimmy Borges, Sydette and Gabe Baltazar; $5. 944-0001.
Stephen Chun-Tao Cheng, tenor, in "Songs to Inspire: An East-West Concert," 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; Cheng will be joined by Brazilian guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima, pianist Linda Asahina, harpist Sharlene Lum Boulos and flutist Sabrina Mita; $12*. 532-8700. (Also: The Tao of Voice Workshops, Wednesday through Aug. 19 at Academy of the Pacific; fees vary, register 228-2882.)
DANCE
** Keiki Hula Show, with Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; repeats Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Kids Salsa Workshop, 11 a.m.-noon, Studio 201, Hawaii Dance Center, 661 Auahi St.; $12. Register: Minnie Ruiz, 926-8037.
** Keiki Hula Show, with House of I, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** Kyushu Joshi Koto Gakko Dansu Bu, champion high school dance team from Japan, noon-1 p.m., Windward Mall (945-7633); and 6-7 p.m., International Market Place food court stage (971-2080); free.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** International Folk Dancing, 7-9:15 p.m., Makiki District Park; learn Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and other international folk dances; repeats Sundays; $3. 941-6453, 521-2270.
Swingsation, swing lessons and dance, 7 p.m., Atherton YMCA; Lindy Hop lessons 7-8 p.m. ($10, includes social dance at 8:10 p.m.); social dance 8:10-10 p.m. ($5, includes lessons 7:30-8 p.m.); repeats Sundays. Hawaii Jitterbugs, 735-1054.
STAGE
"Tales of Urban Hawaii," stories, songs and comedy about everyday life in Hawai'i performed by Ray Bumatai, M. Kalani Souza, Darrell Aquino and John Glaser, 2 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; final performance; $15. 521-2903, 528-0506.
"On Dragonfly Wings," by Lisa Matsumoto with music and lyrics by Roslyn, 4 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; the musical is based on the children's book "Wailana the Waterbug"; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 10-11; and 4 p.m. Aug. 12; $10-$30*. 'Ohi'a Productions, www.ohia.com or 484-8800.
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats Thursday and Aug. 10-11 at 8 p.m.; and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.; $12* for Thursday's performance, $15* for all other shows. 536-4441.
"The Complete History of America (abridged)," by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, presented by Manoa Valley Theatre, 4 p.m., MVT; The Advertiser is a sponsor. $22*. 988-6131.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Paper Fair, presented by TEMARI, Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at TEMARI; traditional handmade washi paper, objects made from washi, craft kits and temari (hand woven balls); also, card-making demonstrations; free admission. 735-1860.
** Leeward Orchid and Plant Show, presented by Ewa Orchid Society, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Waipahu High School cafeteria; $2*. 689-0566.
** Sanrio Festival, with games, craft activities, and appearances by Sanrio characters, 9:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Shirokiya, Ala Moana Center; free admission. 973-9111.
Sew-Quilt and Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; seminars, make-and-take activities, demonstrations and more; $6*. 527-5400, (800) 472-6476.
** Hawaii State Farm Fair, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, noon-midnight, Aloha Stadium lower parking lot; E.K. Fernandez rides and games, agricultural workshops and demonstrations, food, entertainment, contests, country market, plant sale, farm animals and more; continues 6 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 and 16, and noon-midnight Aug. 11-12 and 17-19; $3* admission. 485-1770.
NATURE
** La'ie/La'ie Pools, two hikes, 8 a.m.; $2. Register: Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, 674-1459, 422-1048, 377-5442.
** Honouliuli Preserve Hike, an interpretive hike along Palikea Trail, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; recommended for ages 13 and up; $5 refundable deposit. Register: The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i, 537-4508, ext. 220.
** Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.
** Tropical Plant Nature Walk, 1 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats Sundays and 10 a.m. Saturdays; free. Register: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
Diamond Head Shoreline Stroll, an eco-outing with The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon, starting at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo, along three miles of shoreline to Black Point; optional return by city bus or walk back along Diamond Head Road; repeats Sundays; $10*. 948-3299.
Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., 'Ewa Town, 91-1001 Renton Road; narrated 90-minute round-trip ride to Kahe Point; repeats Sundays; $8*. 681-5461.
** Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.
Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 1-5 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-9 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays; $6*. 947-3393.
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MUSIC
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Revue, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 566-2337.
Drum Joy! 3-5 p.m., Atherton YMCA; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing traditional and contemporary African rhythms and songs from Guinea, Mali and Senegal; repeats 3-5 p.m. Mondays, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents a torch-lighting ceremony and Polynesian music and dance, 6-6:45 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-2299.
** Greg and Junko MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
** "Islands of Aloha," featuring vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays, and 8-9 p.m. Thursdays; free. 236-7104.
DANCE
** Waikiki Swingers, with John Norris, dance to live music of the past, 2-4 p.m., Waikiki Community Center; repeats Mondays; free. 923-1802.
** Line Dance Lessons with Salome, 6 p.m. for beginners and 7:05 p.m. for intermediate level, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community; $4 per class or $24 for eight sessions. Register: 737-4596.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
MIXED BAG
** Pali Momi Health Screening, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Aug. 20; free. 488-0981.
** Keiki Summer Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Town Center of Mililani; clowns, magic show, puppets, storytelling, face painting and more; repeats Mondays; free. 625-5233.
** King Kamehameha III Monarchy Series, a historical photo exhibit depicting the life of King Kamehameha III, daily through Aug. 13, Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
** Menehune Tales, with storyteller Woody Fern, 7-7:45 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach; free. 921-9754.
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MUSIC
** Polynesian Music and Dance, by Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.
** Kahua, Hawaiian and falsetto, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
Drum Joy! 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1007 Waimanu St.; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing traditional and contemporary African rhythms and songs from Guinea, Mali and Senegal; repeats Tuesdays and 3-5 p.m. Mondays; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.
DANCE
** Kodak Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 523-4674.
** The Steptaculars, tap and jazz, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** Line Dancing Lessons, with easy-beginner dances, 6-8 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; presented by Parents Without Partners; repeats Tuesdays; free. 262-7441.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
** Swingtime in Honolulu, swing dance lessons, practice and pot luck, with Jennifer and Matthew Wong, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Aug. 13; $4. 236-4082.
NATURE
** Arboretum Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
MIXED BAG
** Hawaiian Quilting with Poakalani, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hibiscus/Orchid Bridgeway, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
** Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Tuesdays; free. 737-3323.
** Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
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MUSIC
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Revue, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 566-2337.
** AT&T Wildest Show in Town, featuring a jazz concert by Jimmy Borges and his All-Star Band, 5-7 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; gates open at 4:35 p.m.; also: guided tour of select zoo animals (5:15-5:45 p.m.; limited to 30 attendees) and a keiki coloring contest of different animals; the summer music series continues at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29; free (donations to the Honolulu Zoological Society will be accepted). 531-0101, 926-3191.
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents a torch-lighting ceremony and Polynesian music and dance, 6-6:45 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-2299.
** Greg and Junko MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
** "Islands of Aloha," featuring vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays, and 8-9 p.m. Thursdays; free. 236-7104.
DANCE
** Kodak Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 523-4674.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
** Country Line Dance Lessons, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Downtown; repeats Wednesdays; free. 488-0981.
Hip-Hop/Funk Dance Classes, for teens and adults, 7-8:30 p.m., Aloha Activity Center; beginning and intermediate levels available; repeats Wednesdays, and 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays; $10 per hour. Register: 224-4777.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., marketplace promenade; fruits and vegetables, Polynesian and Hawaiian crafts, and more; repeats Wednesdays and Fridays; free admission. 566-2337.
NATURE
** Halawa Xeriscape Garden, a three-acre botanical park with more than 200 varieties of plants that conserve water, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 99-1268 Iwaena St., Halawa Valley Industrial area; also features water-saving irrigation systems, mulch, and other xeriscape (water-saving landscape) ideas; repeats Wednesdays and Saturdays; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.
MIXED BAG
** Tales for Toddlers, 10 a.m., 'Aiea Public Library; free. 483-7333.
** Kids Story Korner, 10:30 a.m., Borders Ward Centre; repeats Wednesdays; free. 591-8995.
Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 3-9 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Fridays and Wednesdays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays; $6*. 947-3393.
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MUSIC
** Polynesian Music and Dance, by Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.
** Kanilau, Hawaiian with hula, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
** Haunani Bernadino, vocalist, noon-1 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things at Merchant Street; repeats Thursdays; free. 599-5511.
** University of Hawai'i Concert Band, 6-7 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Pineapple Room, Liberty House Ala Moana, third floor; free. Dinner reservations: 945-8881.
DANCE
** Kodak Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 523-4674.
** Country Line Dancing, 6 p.m., Windward Mall; lessons from 7 p.m.; presented by Parents Without Partners; repeats Thursdays; free. 262-7441.
** Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; repeats Mondays through Thursdays; free. 843-8002.
STAGE
"On Dragonfly Wings," by Lisa Matsumoto with music and lyrics by Roslyn, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; the musical is based on the children's book "Wailana the Waterbug"; repeats Aug. 10-11 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. ; $10-$30*. 'Ohi'a Productions, www.ohia.com or 484-8800.
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats Aug. 10-11 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m.; $12* for Thursday's performance; $15* for all other shows. 536-4441.
MIXED BAG
** Hawaiian Quilting with Poakalani, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hibiscus/Orchid Bridgeway, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
Walking Tour of Historic Capitol District, presented by Mission Houses Museum, 10 a.m.; repeats Thursdays; $15. 531-0481.
** Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for departing cruise ship, 4:30 p.m., Piers 9/10, Aloha Tower Marketplace; repeats Thursdays; free. 566-2337.
** "Christmas in August" with magician Roy Matsuda, 6:30 p.m., 'Aiea Public Library; food, Christmas story and prizes; free. 483-7333.
