TGI Saturday

The Advertiser will publish its annual bon dance calendar on May 31, in advance of the bon dance season, which begins in June and continues through August. Then, each week, that week's bon dances will be listed in the TGIF and Faith calendars, as well.

If your religious or community organization is planning a bon observance, we'd like to hear from you. Include time, date, place and events planned.

Write Bon Dance Calendar, Island Life, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802.

Fax: 525-8055. E-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.comTGI Saturday

The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full price is listed; the * denotes lower price for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

MUSIC

** Koa'uka, contemporary Hawaiian, noon, Town & Country Surf Shop, Pearlridge Center Uptown; autograph session to follow; free. 483-8383.

** Ilona Irvine, in a Mother's Day concert, 2-3 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

** Japanese Women's Chorus, traditional and modern Japanese songs, 2-4 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu; free. 261-8463.

** "Music in the Afternoon," a performance by the Keiki Kani Music Studio Choir, 3 p.m., Ward Warehouse amphitheater stage; free. 487-2275.

Craig Schulman and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra in an evening of Broadway favorites, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; Matt Catingub conducts; vocalist Anita Hall will be the opening guest; $15*-$55*. (Free open rehearsal at 10:30 a.m.) 792-2000 (symphony box office).

DJ Kid Icarus from Dallas, DJ Hepcat from Philadelphia, with Island DJs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; $20* ($15 advance); for ages 18 and older. 593-3696.

DANCE

** Spring Dance Concert, presented by Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, 8 p.m., Bakken Auditorium, Mid-Pacific Institute; $5*. 973-5013.

STAGE

Sesame Street Live's "Let's Be Friends," 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; repeats at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday and May 20; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday; May 18 at 7 p.m.; and May 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; $17 (premium seating), $14* and $12*. 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

** "Irving Berlin — A Musical Tribute," a musical revue presented by St. Andrew's Priory Theatre Program, 3 p.m., Tenney Theater; free. 536-6102.

"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; $12*. 523-1004.

** "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; $5*. Reservations: 973-5066.

"Evita," the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, featuring Mary Chesnut as Eva Peron, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and May 18-19 and 24-26; $15* and $12*. 438-4480.

** "A Midsummer Night's Dream," by Shakespeare, presented by Kaiser High School drama students, 7:30 p.m., in school's drama room; final performance; $5. 394-1219.

"Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett," a conversation with the actress/comedian where the audience asks the questions, 8 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; the event is a benefit for Hawai'i Theatre; $35-$75; $125 VIP package includes premiere seating, autographed photo of Burnett, and post-show on-stage party with the star. 528-0506.

Loose Screws performs improv comedy, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10. 941-5097.

"Real Beef," solo performance art presented by David DeBlieck, 8 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday; $10*. Reservations: 538-1980.

FILMS

** "Faithless" (1999, Swedish with English subtitles) 7:30 p.m., Academy of Arts Theater; $5*. 532-8700.

** "The Tao of Steve" (2000), shown at 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Movie Museum; $5*. 735-8771.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

** "Flowers & Fragrances for Mother's Day" Plant Sale, presented by the Friends of Honolulu Botanical Gardens, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foster Botanical Garden; free admission. 537-1708.

** Filipino Fiesta and Parade, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; the parade will start at the 'ewa end of Ala Moana Park, travel along Kalakaua Avenue through Waikiki, and end at Kapi'olani Park; fiesta to follow with games, food, a health fair and a performance by singer Martin Nievera; free admission. 527-5666.

** 'Ewa by Gentry Family Fun Fair, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Geiger Park; crafts, food, games, entertainment by Willie K, Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii featuring Cynthia, Ewalution and Firehouse; free admission. 685-0111.