The TGIF Calendar
The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts or cheaper (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
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MUSIC
** Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., 'Iolani Palace grounds; repeats Fridays; free. 922-5331.
** Hawaiian Jazz All-Stars, 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.
Hawaiian Island Creations' Laumei Lu'au, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Blue Tropix Restaurant & Nightclub; performers include Toa, Polymite, Milo Shade, B.E.T., Rod Tanu and Ho'onu'a; $20 ($15 advance). 944-0001.
** Colon, contemporary, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 7-7:30 p.m., DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
** Tres Chere Sanoria, contemporary Christian music, 7-9 p.m., The Giving Tree Espresso Cafe, Pearl Highlands Center; free. 455-8733.
** Anuhea, Hawaiian with hula, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
** Sean Carillo performs selections from his new CD "Shaka," 7:30 p.m., Borders Waikele; free. 676-6698.
Heidi Lowy, piano, 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio; featuring Maurice Ravel's compositions for piano; $15*. 955-8821.
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.
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring the Aloha Boat Days Dancers, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** Kane'ohe Higashi Hongwanji Bon Dance, 7-10 p.m., on the temple grounds, 45-520 Kea'ahala Road; free. 247-2661.
** Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Mo'ili'ili Community Center, 2535 S. King St.; repeats Saturday; free. 949-1659.
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.
STAGE
"Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde," presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday; limited seating; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.
"Cinderella," the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats Saturday, Thursday and July 13-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday and July 15 and 22 at 4 p.m.; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
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.
Hawaii Bridal Expo, 6-10 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; $8. 948-1040.
NATURE
** Guided Moon Walk Tour, 8:30 p.m., Waimea Valley Adventure Park; check in at the main ticket booth by 8:15 p.m.; bring a flashlight, jacket and insect repellent; $3* ($5 couples, $7 families of four). 638-8511, 638-8655.
MIXED BAG
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; the guided tour covers Waikiki's historic sites between Kapahulu Avenue and the International Market Place; repeats weekdays and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; meet in front of Ramsay Galleries; repeats Fridays; $5. Hawai'i Heritage Center, 521-2749.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** "Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles," interactive displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
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.
** Yo-Yo Lessons, with Team Mililani, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; repeats Fridays; free. 625-5233.
** 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.
** "All-Star Games: A Poetry Reading," with Joseph Stanton reading poems on stars of baseball and the visual arts, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free. 956-4050.
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MUSIC
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents Polynesian music and dance, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian and contemporary, noon-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
** Elua Kane, contemporary Hawaiian, 5-6:30 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; free. 233-7323.
** Na Hihimanu, Hawaiian with hula, 6-8 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
** Kona Winds Band, contemporary, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
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: 988-0510.
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Na Opio Me Na Kupuna O Ko'olau Hula Halau, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** Waialua Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 7:30 p.m., on the temple grounds, 67-313 Kealohanui St.; o-bon service at 6:30 p.m.; free. 622-4320.
** Mo'ili'ili Hongwanji Mission Bon Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Mo'ili'ili Community Center, 2535 S. King St.; free. 949-1659.
STAGE
"Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde," presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; limited seating; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.
"Cinderella," the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats Sunday and July 15 and 22 at 4 p.m., and Thursday and July 13-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m.; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Tanabata Star Family Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii; a Japanese celebration of the mythical meeting between two stars — Altair and Vega — that occurs only on the seventh day of the seventh month; featuring hands-on activities, storytelling, bon dance lessons, astronomy presentations and more; free. TEMARI, Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, 735-1860.
** Honolulu Street Market, with crafts, food, plants and collectibles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., City Square on Kohou Street; continues Saturdays; free admission. 221-6042.
** Teddy Bear Clinic and Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; games, balloons, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and more; free admission (nominal fees for certain activities and games). 532-1111, 373-4551.
** Kahuku Hospital Healthy Community Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall; produce, crafts, health screenings and more; free. 293-9231.
** ArtSpree 2001, with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and contemporary dance, music and visual arts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Contemporary Museum; presented by the Friends of TCM; free admission. 526-1322.
** 54th Annual Book Sale, presented by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, opening day, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; the sale continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through July 13, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14; free admission. 536-4174.
Hawaii Bridal Expo, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; $8. 948-1040.
NATURE
Day Reef Walk, with Waikiki Aquarium naturalists, 8-10:30 a.m.; learn about marine life natural history, reef walk safety and reef conservation; participants must provide own transportation to field site; minimum age is 5, and youngsters must be accompanied by adults; $8*. Register: 923-9741.
** Kuli'ou'ou Valley Hike, 8 a.m.; $2. Register: Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, 674-1459, 946-2735.
** 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 hand-held 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.
** 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 at Wednesdays and Saturdays; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.
** Arboretum Tours, 1-2:30 p.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats Saturdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.
** Summer Garden Nightwalk, 6:30-9 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring a flashlight, rain gear and insect repellent; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; free. Register: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
** Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contest preliminary round, 8:30 a.m., Ward Warehouse stage; finals at 10 a.m. Sunday; free. 944-5944.
** "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.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Power Unlimited Strong Man Challenge, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Windward Mall; one women's division and three men's division with three weight classes and one elite class; $50 entry free; spectators free. 371-2740, 235-1143.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
** Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; repeats Saturdays through July 28; free. 586-3510.
** Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats Saturdays and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; free. 676-6699.
** Musubi Decorating Contest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at We're Best of Friends, 1223 Koko Head Ave.; free. Entry information: 734-3693.
** Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m., Borders Ward Centre; repeats Saturdays; free. 591-8995.
** Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; repeats Saturdays; free. 596-8885.
** Family BINGO, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Saturdays and 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 625-5233.
** Funtakes, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; make a shooting star mobile; free. 625-5233.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** "Shiver Me Timbers" promotion at Kahala Mall will feature costumed characters noon-1 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m., and "Battle at Buccaneer Bay Pirate Show" 1-2 p.m.; repeats Sunday; free. 732-7736.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
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.
** Yo-Yo and Tops Class, with High Performance Kites, 4-6 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater; repeats Saturdays; free. 947-7097.
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 4:30-6 p.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; repeats Saturdays and at 9 a.m. weekdays; free. 841-6442.
** Yo-yo Class with Yo-Cool Spinners Club, 7 p.m., Windward Mall; repeats Saturdays; free. 235-1143.
** Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for departing cruise ship, 9 p.m., Pier 10, Aloha Tower Marketplace; Hawaiian music and hula, prize drawing, shower of flowers and water show; free. 566-2337.
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MUSIC
Sunday Jazz Brunch, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Wild Mushroom at Laniakea YWCA; music by the James Kraft Trio with Lisa-Maria, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Reservations: 524-8789.
"Pianomania," presented by Hawaii Music Teachers Association, 1 and 4:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; also, silent auctions one hour before each performance; $7. 528-0506.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, with hula, Hawaiian trio and soloists, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.
Delirious?, Christian rockers from Britain, with guest vocalist Brian Houston, 6 p.m., Waikiki Shell; $35, $25*. 671-2711, 591-2211 (Blaisdell box office), 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats 7-7:30 p.m. daily; free. 931-2655.
98 Degrees in concert, 8 p.m., World Cafe; doors open at 7 p.m.; $35. 599-4450, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
DANCE
Salsa Workshop, by Alberto Archilla, 6-8 p.m., Dream to Dance Studio; repeats Sundays (except July 15); $20. Register: 782-4788.
** American Square and Round Dance, 6-9:30 p.m. (6-8 p.m. for new dancers), Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; also July 15 and 22 at Kapi'olani Park bandstand and July 29 at Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; $4. 456-8465.
Brazil-African Dance Party, 6-10 p.m., Anna Bannana's; featuring west African drumming and dance with First Circle; Brazilian martial arts with Capoeira Hawaii; and Brazilian drumming, dance and Carnaval 2001 with Samba Axe; $10. 946-5190, 377-3786.
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula, 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.). Hawaii Jitterbugs, 735-1054.
STAGE
"Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde," presented by The Actors' Group, 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; final performance; limited seating; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.
"Cinderella," the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 4 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats Thursday and July 13-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m.; and July 15 and 22 at 4 p.m.; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** 54th Annual Book Sale, presented by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; the sale continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through July 13, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14; free admission. 536-4174.
Hawaii Bridal Expo, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $8. 948-1040.
NATURE
** Honouliuli Preserve Hike, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Honouliuli Contour Trail; $5 refundable deposit. Register: The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i, 537-4508, ext. 220.
"Tree-mendous Trees," for ages 6-8, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; take a short hike, share tall tales and create a "tree-mendous" craft; $14*. Register: 955-0100.
** Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring hand-held 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; wear walking shoes; 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.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contest, 10 a.m., Ward Warehouse stage; free. 944-5944.
Frank DeLima's 52nd Birthday and Fund-raiser for his Student Enrichment Program, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Wisteria restaurant banquet room; $25 for brunch buffet and show. Reservations: 591-9276.
** "Shiver Me Timbers" promotion at Kahala Mall will feature arts-and-crafts activities for keiki 12 and under from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., costumed characters noon-1 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m., and "Battle at Buccaneer Bay Pirate Show" 1-2 p.m.; free. 732-7736.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-5 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
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.
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 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.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 7-7:30 p.m., DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats 7-7:30 p.m. daily; free. 931-2655.
** 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
** 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.
** Waikiki Swingers, with John Norris, dance to live music of the past, 2-4 p.m., Waikiki Community Center; repeats Mondays; free. 923-1802.
** 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.
** Swing Dance lessons, practice and pot luck, with Jennifer and Matthew Wong, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park bandstand; repeats July 18 and 25; $4. 236-4082.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** 54th Annual Book Sale, by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through July 13, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14; free admission. 536-4174.
MIXED BAG
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; repeats weekdays and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** 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.
** Lei-making Lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, interactive displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and older, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
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MUSIC
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents Polynesian music and dance, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.
** 'Ukulele Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Hibiscus Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
Drum Joy!, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1007 Waimanu St.; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing 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.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
DANCE
** Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 527-5666.
** 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.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** 54th Annual Book Sale, by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; the sale continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily through July 13, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14; free admission. 536-4174.
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
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; repeats weekdays and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Hawaiian Quilting with Poakalani, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hibiscus/Orchid Bridgeway, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
** Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
** Tour of Hawai'i Theatre, with a demonstration on the 1922 organ, 11 a.m.; repeats Tuesdays; $5. Register: 528-0506 (791-1305 for groups of 20 or more).
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
** Family BINGO, 6-7 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; free. 625-5233.
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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.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian and contemporary, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** AT&T Wildest Show in Town, with a concert by Moe Keale, 6 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.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 7-7:30 p.m., DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
** 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
** Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 527-5666.
** 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.
Hip-Hop/Funk Dance Classes, for teens and adults, 7-9 p.m., Aloha Activity Center; beginning and intermediate levels available; repeats Wednesdays and at 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays; $10 per hour. Register: 988-0510.
STAGE
"The Complete History of America (Abridged)," by Adam Long, Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, presented by Manoa Valley Theatre, 7:30 p.m., MVT; repeats Thursday, July 18-19 and 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.; July 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 at 8 p.m.; and July 15, 22 and 29 at 4 p.m.; buffet dinner on the MVT lanai available prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays; $22*. 988-6131.
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.
** 54th Annual Book Sale, presented by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; the sale continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and July 13, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14; free admission. 536-4174.
NATURE
Slug Fest, for ages 3 and up, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i Nature Center; learn about slugs and where they hide, and cheer for your favorite slug at the slug race track; $14* per parent/child team. Register: 955-0100.
** 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
** Walk in the Mall, a walking program for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one, 8-9 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. Register: 595-7566.
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; the guided tour covers Waikiki's historic sites between Kapahulu Avenue and the International Market Place; repeats weekdays and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
** "Tasty Tales of Summer," storytime 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.
** Lei-Making Lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** "Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles," interactive displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
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.
** Children's Program, 6:30 p.m., Waimanalo Public & School Library; repeats Wednesdays through July 27 as part of the library's Children's Summer Reading Program; free. 259-9925.
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MUSIC
** Polynesian Cultural Center presents Polynesian music and dance, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.
** 'Ukulele Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Hibiscus Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
** Haunani Bernadino, vocalist, noon-1 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things at Merchant Street; repeats Thursdays; free. 599-5511.
** Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden; part of the garden's pau hana summer concert series; free admission after 4:30 p.m. 522-7065.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria, corner of Kalakaua and Royal Hawaiian avenues; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
Jerry Santos and Olomana, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian, 7 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium; part of the aquarium's Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert series; doors open at 6 p.m., and concertgoers are invited to view the aquarium galleries before or during the performance; $18*. 923-9741.
** "Islands of Aloha," featuring vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Thursdays, and 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 971-2080.
DANCE
** Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays, free. 527-5666
** 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
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats July 13-14, 19-21, 26-28 and Aug. 2-4 and 9-11 at 8 p.m.; and July 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m.; $12* for Thursday shows, $15* for all other shows. 536-4441.
"Cinderella," the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats July 13-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m., and July 15 and 22 at 4 p.m.; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** 54th Annual Book Sale, presented by Friends of the Library of Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., McKinley High School cafeteria; the sale continues July 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; free admission. 536-4174.
MIXED BAG
** Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the beachside surfboard marker "The Beaches of Waikiki," at the entrance to Kapi'olani Park, on Kalakaua Avenue across from Honolulu Zoo; the guided tour covers Waikiki's historic sites, between Kapahulu Avenue and International Market Place; repeats weekdays and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.
"The Robot Zoo," a touring exhibit about animal robots, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 3; $14.95*. 847-3511.
** 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.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale La'au at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Ka Hale Pa'i and Ka Hale Kamalani at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
** Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m., Waimanalo Public & School Library; repeats Thursdays through July 27 as part of the library's Children's Summer Reading Program; free. 259-9925.
** Preschool Storytime, for keiki ages 2-5, 10:30-11 a.m., Kaimuki Public Library; repeats Thursdays; free. 733-8422.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, noon-2 p.m., aboard the Navatek; lunch, music, dance, games and other activities; repeats daily through Sept. 30; $49* ($37* kama'aina). Reservations: 973-1311.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, interactive displays for pre-kindergarten age and up, noon-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; continues noon-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through July 22; free. 488-0981.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
** Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for departing cruise ship, 4:30 p.m., Pier 10, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.
** Family BINGO, 6-7 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Saturdays; free. 625-5233.
** Yo-yo Class for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Thursdays; free. 488-0981.
