TGIF Weekend 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.
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.
** 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 in Waikiki; 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
** 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.
MIXED BAG
** Pali Momi Health Screening, 7-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats July 30; free. 488-0981.
** 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.
Poodle Bud Vase Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Flora-Dec Sales; repeats July 23; $23.95 includes glass vase and silk flowers. Register: 537-6194.
** 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.
** "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.
** Hybolics 2 Good Reading, hosted by Lee Tonouchi, 7:30 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; with Lee Cataluna, Richard Hamasaki, Ronda Mapuana Hayashi, Ian MacMillan, Chris McKinney and Jason Minami; free. 366-1272.
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.
** 'Ukulele Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Hibiscus Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
** Kahua, Hawaiian falsetto, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.
** "Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria in Waikiki; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
Early Music Mini-Workshop, presented by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Recorder Society, 7:15-9:30 p.m., Academy Art Center; participants should be able to read music and know recorder-playing basics; bring instrument and music stand; free. 988-4534.
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.
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; 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.
** Hawaiian Quilting with Poakalani, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hibiscus/Orchid Bridgeway, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
Haku/Gardenia Ribbon Lei-making Class, 10 a.m.-noon, Flora-Dec Sales; $25.95 includes ribbon, needle and thread. Register: 537-6194.
** 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.
** Tour of Hawai'i Theatre, with a demonstration on the 1922 Robert Morton Theatre Organ, 11 a.m.; repeats Tuesdays; $5. Register: 528-0506 (791-1305 for groups of 20 or more).
** "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.
** 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.
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.
**Hawaii International Jazz Festival All-Stars, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park, downtown Honolulu; free. 527-5666.
**AT&T Wildest Show in Town, with a concert by Ka'au Crater Boys, 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), 'ukulele drawing 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 in Waikiki; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
Iggy Jang, Honolulu Symphony concertmaster, and harpist Sirin Pancaroglu, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu; works by Debussy, de Falla, Lorenz, Piazzolla and others; $10*. 521-4632.
**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.
**Swing Dance lessons, practice and potluck, with Jennifer and Matthew Wong, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats July 25; $4. 236-4082.
Ballroom Dance Lessons, a six-week session sponsored by USABDA, 7 p.m., Kahala Elementary School; learn beginner swing/jive and quickstep; classes every Wednesday through Aug. 22; $10 for the session, plus $20 annual USABDA membership. Register: 395-6320.
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: 988-0510.
STAGE
**"The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings," by Nellie McCaslin, presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance for preschoolers and families, 9 a.m., Kennedy Theatre; repeats Thursday; $3.50. 956-7655.
"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 and July 25-26 at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday and July 27-28 at 8 p.m., and Sunday and July 29 at 4 p.m.; buffet dinner on the MVT lunai 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.
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
**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 Kalaukaua 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.
**Fun With Music, for keiki, 10 a.m., 'Aiea Public Library; a Tales for Toddlers program every Wednesday, through Aug. 8; free. 483-7333.
Mission Houses Museum Tours: Visitors Center and Ka Hale Lu'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.
**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.
**"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.
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.
Pakalana Ribbon Lei-making Class, 6-8 p.m., Flora-Dec Sales; $19.95 includes ribbon, needle and thread. Register: 537-6194.
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.
**'Ukulele Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Hibiscus Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
**Kanilau, traditional and contemporary 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.
**Jazz show, with students of Texas Christian University, Hoover High School and Orange County School for the Arts, 2:30 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
**Na Leo Lani Chorus, 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.
**John Feary, contemporary, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Pineapple Room, Liberty House Ala Moana; free. Dinner reservations: 945-8881.
**"Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Waikiki Memories" theme, 7-7:30 p.m. daily, DFS Galleria in Waikiki; repeats daily; free. 931-2655.
Hawaiian Jazz Night, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; featuring Hula Joe & the Hutjumpers, Jake Shimabukuro, Jimmy Borges, Betty Loo Taylor Trio, Melveen Leed, Brother Noland, Moe Keale, Rene Paulo and family, Rodney and Kanoe Cazimero, Gabe Baltazar and David Choy; part of the 8th Annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival, continuing through July 22; The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor of the festival; $20*-$40*. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
**"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
**"The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings," by Nellie McCaslin, presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance for preschoolers and families, 9 a.m., Kennedy Theatre; $3.50. 956-7655.
"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 8 p.m. July 20-21, 26-28 and Aug. 2-4 and 9-11; and at 4 p.m. July 22, 29 and Aug. 5 and 12; $10-$30*. 'Òhi'a Productions, 484-8800 or www.ohia.com
"Aloha Friday," by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats July 20-21, 26-28 and Aug. 2-**and 9-11 at 8 p.m.; and July 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 20 at 8 p.m., July 21 at 3 and 8 p.m., and July 22 at **p.m.; $10*-$40*. 733-0274.
"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 July 20-21 and 27-28 at 8 p.m., July 22 and 29 at 4 p.m., and July 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.; buffet dinner on the MVT lanai available prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays; $22*. 988-6131.
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.
Silk Flower Lei Po'o: Wili Style, a class taught by Cory Ho, 10 a.m.-noon, Flora-Dec Sales; $17.99 includes raffia, silk flowers, greens and accessories. Register: 537-6194.
**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.
**"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; repeats Thursdays; 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.
