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.
MUSIC
** Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association performance, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free. 733-8488.
** Ka'ala Boys, contemporary Hawaiian, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Atrium Center Court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian and contemporary, noon-1 p.m., 'Iolani Palace grounds; free.
** Mariachi en Hawaii, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 843-8002.
** "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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
** Spirit of Youth Praise Group, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
** Na Haumana O Roosevelt, a performance by Roosevelt High School students, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
** Stephen Anthony Laudise, contemporary Christian, 7-9 p.m., The Giving Tree Espresso Cafe, Pearl Highlands Center; free. 455-87333.
** Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Bishop Memorial Chapel, on campus; featuring Hawaiian and contemporary music; free. 842-8358.
** Na Leo Pilimehana will perform selections from their new CD, "Anthology II," 7:30 p.m., Borders-Waikele; free. 676-6698.
The Pepsi Tiny CD Concert, celebrating Tiny Tadani's new CD that compiles music from several Island performers, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; featuring Rocky Brown, Bruddah Sam and Lina Girl, Forte, Tani Lynn Fujimoto, Jeff Rassmussen, Ellsworth Simeona, Dita Holifield, and guests Jake Shimabukuro, Lopaka Col—n and Reign; with host Tadani; $25*. 528-0506."Stardust & Moonlight: An American Songbook," presented by the Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble and guest vocalist Leslie "Buz" Tennent, 7:30 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; featuring songs from the 1920s, '30s and '40s; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $25*. 263-6341.
DANCE
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Ka Pa Ku Kaiaulu, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
"Momotaro and the Peach Girl," Punahou Dance School's triennial production, 7 p.m., Dillingham Theatre, Punahou School; featuring a cast of 280 performing ballet, tap, hula, street dance, musical theater and jazz numbers; repeats at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $8. 944-5829.
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.
"Spring Footholds," featuring the thesis work of master of fine arts candidate Catherine Zahrn and a performance by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday; $9*. 956-7655.
STAGE
"Material Witness," an original interactive play, presented by Cruel Theatre, 7 p.m., American Dream/Kickstand bar, corner of Kona and Pensacola streets; performances begin every 30 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and May 11-13; $12*. 523-1004.
** "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, presented by Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, opens at 7:30 p.m., Kawaiahao Recital Hall, Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and May 11-12, and at 2 p.m. Sunday and May 13; $5*. Reservations: 973-5066.
Real Beef," solo performance art presented by David DeBlieck, opens at 8 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday and May 11-12, and 4 p.m. Sunday and May 13; $10*. Reservations: 538-1980.
"Dark of the Moon," by Howard Richardson and William Berney, presented by Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre, 8 p.m., HPU Theatre, Windward campus; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday; $14*. Reservations: 375-6415.
"Tales on the Edge," performance art featuring "stories, songs and shadows" with Jeff Gere and James McCarthy, 10 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats at 10 p.m. Saturday; $10. 540-0505, 521-2903.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Nurses Week Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi, in and around the conference area; free admission. 485-4568.
** Hawai'i's "Bigger & Better" Gift and Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Amfac Center Exhibition Room, Fort Street Mall; free admission. 676-7775.
** St. Francis School 'Ohana Fair 2001, noon-10 p.m., on campus; pony rides, country store, silent auction, obstacle course, mini children's fair, food and more; continues noon-11 p.m. Saturday; free. 988-4111.
** Spring Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, 5-10 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $3*. 623-4050.
** St. Louis 'Ohana Festival, 1:30-10 p.m., St. Louis Gerber Field House; a benefit for St. Louis School; with food, games, a petting zoo and entertainment; free admission. 739-7777.
NATURE
** Moon Walk, a guided tour through Waimea Valley, 8:30 p.m., Waimea Valley and Adventure Park; register by 8:15 p.m. at the park's main ticket booth; bring a flashlight, jacket and mosquito repellent; a benefit for Waimea Arboretum Foundation; $3* ($5 couples, $7 families of four). 638-8511, 638-6714.
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 Mondays through Fridays; free. 841-6442.
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through May 28; museum admission: $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.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
** Yo-Yo Class for all ages, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; 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.
MUSIC
** Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian and contemporary, noon-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
** Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele, performing songs from his new CD, "Ehime Maru," 2 p.m., Borders-Waikele; free. 676-6698.
** Spirit, a 10-member band from Wayland Baptist University in Texas, 2-2:45 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
Concert Under the Stars, a fund-raiser for Lanikai School PTA, 5-9:30 p.m., Lanikai Elementary School; entertainment by Ka'au Crater Boys, the Park Ratz, Oui Hawaii and the Keiki Palaka Band; Damien Farden, emcee; also, food, drinks and silent auction; $12* ($10* advance). 261-1471.
Cinco de Mayo Concert, featuring IMX, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; presented by Xtreme Radio 104.3; $10*. 254-3596.
** Lehua Kea, 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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
** Terry Oyama Band, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
"Stardust & Moonlight: An American Songbook," presented by Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble and guest vocalist Leslie "Buz" Tennent, 7:30 p.m., Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; featuring songs from the 1920s, '30s and '40s; $25*. 263-6341.
DANCE
"Heiva I Oahu" Tahitian Festival, presented by Te Vai Ura Nui, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the hula mound behind King Intermediate School; featuring adult and keiki groups, solos, a Tahitian drumming competition, and Tahiti Here, a dance group from Tahiti; continues 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; $6. 988-7147.
"Mambo Dance Workshop For Plus Size Students," noon-1:30 p.m., Studio C101, Aloha Activity Center; $20*. Pre-register: 926-8037.
"Butoh: The Dance of Life," a two-part butoh class for intermediate level dancers, with Cheryl Flaharty of Iona Pear Dance Theatre, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Hawaii Opera Rehearsal Studio; previous butoh training required; $80. Register: 262-0110.
"Tango Argentino with Florencia Taccetti," a series of Argentine tango workshops by Florencia Taccetti of Buenos Aires, from 2 p.m., Honolulu Club; additional classes from 2 p.m. Sunday; $20 per class, $100 for all classes and a party. Register: George Garcia, 721-2123.
** Ewalani's Hula Maidens and Na Kane Hula, 2-3 p.m., Atrium Center Court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.
** "Momotaro and the Peach Girl," Punahou Dance School's triennial production, 2:30 and 7 p.m., Dillingham Theatre, Punahou School; featuring a cast of 280 performing ballet, tap, hula, street dance, musical theater and jazz numbers; repeats at 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $8. 944-5829.
** Hawaii State Ballet annual student concert, 3 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; repeats at 3 p.m. Sunday; $12. 947-2755, 783-2747.
Holoku Ball, sponsored by Honolulu Hawaiian Civic Club, 5:30 p.m., Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; dinner, holoku parade, and entertainment by Mahi Beamer, Kealoha Kalama, Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus, and Keali'i Reichel and halau; $70. Reservations: 426-1073.
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Halau Hula Olana, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
** Fiesta Mexicana, in a Cinco de Mayo performance, 7-7:45 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
"Spring Footholds," featuring the thesis work of master of fine arts candidate Catherine Zahrn, and a performance by the UH-Manoa Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $9*. 956-7655.
STAGE
"We Meet at Appomattox," co-written and performed by Earll Kingston and Sam Polson, opens at 2 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; a benefit for The Actors' Group; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.
"Faust," Part I, by Goethe, presented by UH-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, 2 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; "Faust," Part II at 7 p.m. Sunday; $12* ($2 discount for non-students buying tickets for both parts). 956-7655.
"Shave Ice & Stories," performance art for children, featuring Jeff Gere and James McCarthy, 3 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats at 3 p.m. May 19 and June 16; $7*. 540-0505, 521-2903.
"Material Witness," an original interactive play, presented by Cruel Theatre, 7 p.m., American Dream/Kickstand bar, corner of Kona and Pensacola streets; performances begin every 30 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, Thursday and May 11-13; $12*. 523-1004.
"Let's Go to the Movies," a benefit concert for Jamarama, an arts and education program for young people, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; guest artist Jake Shimabukuro; among the numbers to be performed are "Footloose," "Ghostbusters" and "9 to 5"; $5, $10*, $20. 528-0506.
** "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, presented by Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, 7:30 p.m., Kawaiahao Recital Hall, Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday and May 13, and May 11-12 at 7:30 p.m.; $5*. Reservations: 973-5066.
"Real Beef," solo performance art presented by David DeBlieck, 8 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats May 11-12 at 8 p.m., and 4 p.m. Sunday and May 13; $10*. Reservations: 538-1980.
"Dark of the Moon," by Howard Richardson and William Berney, presented by Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre, 8 p.m., HPU Theatre, Windward campus; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday; $14*. Reservations: 375-6415.
"Tales on the Edge," performance art featuring "stories, songs and shadows" with Jeff Gere and James McCarthy, 10 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10. 540-0505, 521-2903.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Pearl City Bonsai Club Plant Sale and Exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Pearl City Hongwanji Mission; free admission.
** Orchid Society of Manoa Show and Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Noelani School cafeteria; also, a talk by Wally Nakamoto on "Orchid Culture" at 10 a.m.; the show/sale continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free admission. 988-5257.
** 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.
** Hickam Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Skills Development Center, Hickam Air Force Base; free admission; open to the public. 449-1568, ext. 100.
** Spring Pottery Sale, presented by the Windward Potters, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Kailua Elementary; free admission.
** Lanikai Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lanikai Park and Community Center; crafts, food and music; free admission. 263-6489.
** Boys' Day Celebration, with kite-making and yo-yo demonstrations,10 a.m.-noon, Market City Shopping Center; free. 734-0282.
** HMSA Bike Fun Fest, for ages 4-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,Wai'anae District Park; those who complete the bike safety clinic will receive a free helmet; children are encouraged to bring bikes; repeats May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Shore Community Health Clinic (Kahuku Hospital); free. Register: 948-6845.
** Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.
** Holy Trinity School May Fest 2001, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Koko Head Elementary School; games, rides, white elephant sale, silent auction and food; entertainment by Halau Hula O Leolani at 10 a.m., Maunalua at 11 a.m., Epic Session at noon and Kalakoa at 1 p.m.; free admission. 396-8466.
** Book Sale, by 'Ewa Beach Public & School Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Campbell High School library; free admission. 689-1204.
** Children's Day Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ala Moana Center; hands-on activities include origami, lei-making, stamping, gyotaku and miniature flower arrangements; continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 735-1860 (Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts).
** Spring Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $3*. 623-4050.
Psychic Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Windward Mall, lower level near Sears; repeats 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; fees vary. 235-1143.
** Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall Center Court; featuring a burrito-eating contest, Mexican craft activities for children, and entertainment by Julita and Latin Fire, Tommy Valentine Y Sus Amigos and Mexican folkloric dancing by Grupo Quetzal; free. 235-1143.
** Saint Francis School 'Ohana Fair 2001, noon-11 p.m., on campus; pony rides, country store, silent auction, obstacle course, mini children's fair, food and more; free admission. 988-4111.
NATURE
Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and older, 8-10:30 a.m.; learn about reef conservation and reef walk safety; presented by Waikiki Aquarium; $8*. Register: 923-9741.
** 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.
** 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 of tilapia, 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 ideas; repeats Wednesdays and Saturdays; free. 527-6113, 527-6126.
** Keiki I.D. Program, presented by Boy Scout Troop 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
** Summer Garden Nightwalk, 6:30-9 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; bring insect repellent, rain gear and flashlight; free. Register: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bishop Museum; daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** The Home Depot Do-It-Yourself Workshops, at 421 Alakawa St.: Ceramic Floor Tile at 10:30 a.m., Vinyl Flooring at 2 p.m., Basic Plumbing at 3 p.m.; Rose and Orchid Care at 4 p.m.; free. 521-7355.
** 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.
** 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.
** Funtakes, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani ; learn to make paper carps; free. 625-5233.
** Mother's Day Cookie Toss, where 13 contestants will try their luck at tossing a cookie into a bowl of milk, 1-3 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; Lanai, Augie T and Tehani of Island Rhythm 98.5 will serve as emcees; free. 488-0981.
** Yo-Yo Class with Yo-Cool Spinners club, 7 p.m., Windward Mall; repeats Saturdays; free. 235-1143.
** "Cementus — E Pili Kakou," an exhibit of concrete poetry by Joe Balaz, 7-9:30 p.m., Native Books Kapalama; featuring music, amplified poetry, art and pupu; free. 845-8949.
** Aloha Boat Days festivities for departing cruise ship, 9 p.m., Pier 10; free. 566-2337.
MUSIC
** Jim Smart, acoustic guitar, 8:30-11 a.m., Koko Crater Coffee Roasters; free. 393-2422.
** Kids for Christ, featuring children ages 4-10 performing songs and dances, 1-1:30 p.m., Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, with hula, soloists and a Hawaiian trio, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free.
** Cantonese Opera Concert, a Living Masters Concert Series presented by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' Folk Arts Program and Friends of 'Iolani Palace, 2-3 p.m., 'Iolani Palace grounds, near the Coronation Pavilion; featuring masters Peter Soong and Meelin Hui, apprentices Yuen Lan Chan and Mabel Lam, and a musical ensemble; free. 586-0306.
** Spring Concert 2001, with the Honolulu Community Concert Band performing works by Percy Grainger, Clifton Williams and George Gershwin; and the Honolulu Jazz Band performing popular and jazz selections, 3:30 p.m., McKinley High auditorium; free. 236-7057.
Hawai'i Youth Talent Showcase, featuring Hawai'i's talented young musicians with the Honolulu Symphony, 4 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; the young pianists are Austin K.H. Au (age 11), Chris Cerna (19), Nancy Chu (18), Mana Kinikini (18), Christy M. Kokami (14), Sherri Anne Kono (18), Stephanie Le (15), Brian Liu (18) and Brent Nitta (17); $5-$10. 792-2000 (symphony box office), 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
Soprano Helen Donath and her pianist-conductor husband Klaus Donath, 4 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; Helen Donath will perform German and American songs, arias from "Carmen," "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Madame Butterfly," and operetta songs by Leh‡r; Hawai'i's Lea Woods Friedman (soprano) and Quinn Kelsey (bass baritone) will perform duets with Donath; the recital is a benefit for Hawai'i Opera Theatre's Mae Zenke Orvis Opera Studio; $25-$60. 596-7858.
Kamehameha Schools' Hawaiian Ensemble Spring Concert, 6 p.m., Ke'elikolani Auditorium, on campus; also featuring 'üle'a, Kaipo Hale, Hoku Zuttermeister and others; $6*. 842-8542.
** "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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
DANCE
"Heiva I Oahu" Tahitian Festival, presented by Te Vai Ura Nui, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the hula mound behind King Intermediate School; featuring adult and keiki groups, solos, a Tahitian drumming competition, and Tahiti Here, a dance group from Tahiti; continues 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; $6. 988-7147.
** Circle Dancing, celebrating Israeli Independence Day, 1-4 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; $4*. 373-2561, 674-8248.
"Spring Footholds," featuring the thesis work of master of fine arts candidate Catherine Zahrn and a performance by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Dance Ensemble, 2 p.m., Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; final performance; $9*. 956-7655.
Tango Argentino with Florencia Taccetti, a series of Argentine tango workshops by Florencia Taccetti of Buenos Aires, from 2 p.m., Honolulu Club; $20 per class. Register: George Garcia, 721-2123.
** Minerva Pang Hula Halau, 2-3 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
"Momotaro and the Peach Girl," Punahou Dance School's triennial production, 2:30 p.m., Dillingham Theatre, Punahou School; featuring a cast of 280 performing ballet, tap, hula, street dance, musical theater and jazz numbers; final performance; $8. 944-5829.
** May Swing Dance, 6-9 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; $5. 479-7309, 734-2914.
** Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Halau Hula O Namakahulali, 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, Israeli and other international folk dances; repeats at 7 p.m. Sundays; $3. 941-6453, 521-2270.
STAGE
** "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, presented by Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, 2 p.m., Kawaiahao Recital Hall, Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats May 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. and May 13 at 2 p.m.; $5*. Reservations: 973-5066.
"We Meet at Appomattox," co-written and performed by Earll Kingston and Sam Polson, 2 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; a benefit for The Actors' Group; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.
"Real Beef," solo performance art presented by David DeBlieck, 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats May 11-12 at 8 p.m. and May 13 at 4 p.m.; $10*. Reservations: 538-1980.
"Dark of the Moon," by Howard Richardson and William Berney, presented by Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre, 4 p.m., HPU Theatre, Windward campus; final performance; $14*. Reservations: 375-6415.
"Faust," Part II, by Goethe, presented by UH-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, 7 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; final performance; $12*. 956-7655.
"Material Witness," an original interactive play, presented by Cruel Theatre, 7 p.m., American Dream/Kickstand bar, corner of Kona and Pensacola streets; performances begin every 30 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.; repeats at 7 p.m. Thursday and May 11-13; $12*. 523-1004.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Orchid Society of Manoa Show and Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Noelani School cafeteria; also, a talk by Clifford Mito on "Honohono Orchids" at 2 p.m.; free. 988-5257.
** Boys' Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; featuring a sword display, yo-yo demonstrations, taiko drum performance, martial arts demonstrations, food and more; free. 945-7633.
** Children's Day Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ala Moana Center; hands-on activities include origami, lei-making, stamping, gyotaku and miniature flower arrangements; free. 735-1860 (Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts).
** Family Fair, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Sonny Ching's Halau Na Mamo O Pu'unanahulu, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Disabled American Veterans Hall & Park at Ke'ehi Lagoon; with food, arts and crafts, games, Keiki Karnival and entertainment by Col—n, Sean Na'auao & the Poi Pounders, Kanalo, Nohelani Cypriano, Tahiti Toa and Hypersquad dancers; $5*. 848-7780.
** Spring Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3*. 623-4050.
Psychic Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Windward Mall, lower level near Sears; fees vary. 235-1143.
NATURE
Hike to Jackass Ginger Waterfall, a three-mile stroll into a Nu'uanu Valley rainforest, led by volunteers of the Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; repeats Sundays, through May 20; $10* plus bus fares. 948-3299.
** Family Fishing Day, catch and release of tilapia, 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; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats Sundays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays; free. Register: 233-7323.
MIXED BAG
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Poodle Club of Hawai'i's 85th Specialty Show and Obedience Trial, 9:30 a.m., Blaisdell Park; also, silent auction; free. 456-4355.
Japanese Women's Society's annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m., Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; a benefit for hale Pulama Mau; $45. (Also: boutique with craft sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). 524-0450, 626-1359.
** Home Depot Do-It-Yourself Workshops, at 421 Alakawa St.: Ceramic floor tile at 10:30 a.m.; landscape pavers at 2 p.m.; exterior painting at 3 p.m.; ponds and fountains at 4 p.m.; free. 521-7355.
** Hawai'i Award for Literature Reading, 2 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; contributors to the book "The Quietest Singing" who will participate in the reading include Eric Chock, Rubellite Kawena Johnson, Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, Darrell H.Y. Lum, Ian MacMillan, Leialoha Apo Perkins and Cathy Song; free. 586-0300.
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.
** "Poetry Reading with Al Oha and Hans Christian Haugen," by Milton Wilson and Keith Haugen, 4 p.m., Hawai'i Public Radio's Atherton Performing Arts Studio; free. 734-4332, 955-8821.
MUSIC
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., atrium center court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; repeats Wednesdays and Mondays; 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 Mondays, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.
** "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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
Chamber Music Hawaii concert featuring the Galliard String Quartet, Honolulu Brass, guest pianist Beebe Freitas and dancer Peter Rockford Espiritu, 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; $15*. 543-0935.
"A Gift of Love," a music scholarship concert featuring the Crossroads Choir, Na Pua Lei Mohala (St. Andrew's Priory high school choir) and others, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Crossroads; free (donations welcome). 949-2220.
** Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Wednesdays and Mondays; free. 922-2299.
DANCE
** 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.
** Western Square and Round Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats May 21 and 28; $4. 456-8465.
MIXED BAG
** Pali Momi Health Screening, 7-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; 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 the International Market Place; repeats Mondays through Fridays; free. 841-6442.
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Children's Room, Pearl City Public Library; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays, through May 30; free. 453-6566.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and older, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
MUSIC
** Kahua, Hawaiian, falsetto-style, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Atrium Center Court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; 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.
** "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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
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 practice and potluck, with Jennifer and Matthew Wong, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; $4. 236-4082.
MIXED BAG
** WaikikiHistoric 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 Mondays through Fridays; free. 841-6442.
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Borders-Waikele; repeats Tuesdays, and at 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
** Keiki Tuesday, with games, activities, Mr. Amazing and other entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.
** 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).
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
MUSIC
** Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Show, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., atrium center court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 566-2337.
** Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., CenterStage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** Peace, contemporary and oldies, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.
** Castle High School Extreme Spirit Knight, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Windward Mall; with Polynesian music, CHS' Brown Bags to Stardom participants, cheerleaders and more; free. 235-1143.
** "Building Bridges of Aloha," the theme of Hawaii United Okinawa Association's Storytelling Festival, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center; featuring storytellers Karen Yamamoto Hackler and Woody Fern; continues 6:30 p.m. Thursday (with Nyla Ching-Fujii and Dann Seki) and May 11 at 6:30 p.m. (with Makia Malo, Ching-Fujii and a guest storyteller); free. 944-0580.
** "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 at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
** Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.
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.
** 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, 7-9 p.m., Aloha Activity Center; beginning and intermediate levels available; classes continue on Wednesdays; $10 per hour. Register: 988-0510.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Mother's Day Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Laniakea YWCA; handcrafted items include jewelry, koa products and Hawaiian-style quilts; continues 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and May 11; free admission. 538-7061, ext. 213.
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.
** "Rainforest Alive," a presentation about rainforest herbs, with "Amazon John" Easterling, founder and president of Amazon Herb Company in Florida, 7-9 p.m., Church of the Crossroads; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; free. 524-6779.
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 Mondays through Fridays; free. 841-6442.
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; continues daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Children's Room, Pearl City Public Library; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays, through May 30; free. 453-6566.
** Kid Story Korner, 10:30 a.m., Borders-Ward Centre; Wednesdays; free. 591-8995.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
MUSIC
** Kanilau, contemporary Hawaiian with hula, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Atrium Center Court, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.
** Pu'uhonua, traditional Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, third floor; repeats Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
** Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, 6:30 p.m., Hawai'i State Library courtyard; free. 586-3490.
** "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; daily at 7 p.m.; free. 931-2655.
** Duchicela, music of the Andes, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.
DANCE
** Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays, free. 527-5666
** Country Line Dance Class, 6-8 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 262-6442, 235-1143.
** 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
Sesame Street Live's "Let's Be Friends," opens at 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; repeats May 11 and 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., May 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., May 13 and 20 at 1 and 4:30 p.m., and May 18 at 7 p.m.; $10 (opening night only), $17 (premium seating), $14*, $12*. 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).
"Material Witness," an original interactive play, presented by Cruel Theatre, 7 p.m., American Dream/Kickstand bar, corner of Kona and Pensacola streets; performances begin every 30 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.; repeats May 11-13 at 7 p.m.; $12*. 523-1004.
"Evita," the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, presented by Army Community Theatre, opens at 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats May 11-12, 17-19 and 24-26 at 7:30 p.m.; $12* and $15*. 438-4480.
** "A Midsummer Night's Dream," by Shakespeare, presented by Kaiser High School Drama, opens at 7:30 p.m., at the school's drama room; repeats May 11-12 at 7:30 p.m.; $5. 394-1219.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
** Mother's Day Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Laniakea YWCA; handcrafted items include jewelry, koa products and Hawaiian-style quilts; continues May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free admission. 538-7061, ext. 213.
** Downtown Spring Faire, sponsored by Hawaii Heritage Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Amfac Center Exhibition Room, Fort Street Mall; continues May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; free admission. 521-2749.
NATURE
** "Cephalopods: Armed Jets in Our Ocean," a lecture by University of Hawai'i researcher Matt Parry, 6-8 p.m., Hawai'i Kai Public Library; learn about cephalopods — including octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus — the status of cephalopod fisheries and research activities; free. 397-5840.
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 Mondays through Fridays; free. 841-6442.
"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; daily through May 28; museum admission: $14.95*. 847-3511.
** Preschool Storytime, for ages 2-5, 10:30-11 a.m., Kaimuki Public Library; repeats Thursdays; free. 733-8422.
Downtown Walking Tour, presented by Mission Houses Museum, 9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; $15* ($14* kama'aina). Register: 531-0481.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; repeats Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.
** Yo-Yo Class for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; Thursdays; free. 488-0981.
** "Building Bridges of Aloha," the theme of Hawaii United Okinawa Association's Storytelling Festival, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Hawaii Okinawa Center; featuring storytellers Nyla Ching-Fujii and Dann Seki; continues May 11 at 6:30 p.m. (with Makia Malo, Ching-Fujii and a guest storyteller); free. 944-0580.
Correction: The hours for the free Children's Day Festival, May 5 and 6 at Ala Moana Center, are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In a previous version of this calendar, different hours were listed.
