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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 5, 2001

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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Aug. 5

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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Aug. 6

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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Aug. 7

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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Aug. 8

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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Aug. 9

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.