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Posted on: Saturday, October 6, 2001

TGIF Weekend Calendar

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

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Oct. 6

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.

•  Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

•  Girl Scout Songfest, 1-2 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.

•  Island Heart, contemporary, 7-8 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

•  Oahu Church Choir Choral Festival, featuring a 135-voice ecumenical choir conducted by Anton Armstrong, 7 p.m., Kawaiaha'o Church; free (donations suggested). 734-4144.

Christopher Cross, five-time Grammy winner and Academy Award winner, with the Honolulu Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $15-$55. 792-2000, 591-2211.

Doo Wop Hop, 7:30 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; featuring groups from the doo wop era (1950s-'60s): The Platters, The Cadillacs, The Penguins and The Marcels; also, two dance floors; $25 and $35. 591-2211, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

Warrant in concert, rock, 8:30 p.m., Gussie L'Amour's; repeats Sunday and Monday; for 21 and older; $13 ($10 advance, good for all three shows through Monday). 836-7883.

"The Forbidden World of Don Tiki," featuring exotica music and the launch of the new CD, "Skinny Dip With Don Tiki, 9 p.m., Hawaiian Hut (South Seas Village, Ala Moana Hotel); $20 ($16 advance); $40 VIP seats include the new CD. 528-0506.

DANCE

Jazz Class for teens and adults, with Marie Takazawa, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 960 Ahua St.; repeats Saturdays; $10. 734-7882.

•  'Iwalani's School of Dance, hula, 2-3 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.

Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company, classical ballet, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; the program will include Vivaldi Variations, Tchaikovsky's Serenade and Carmina Burana; $18*. 947-2755, 783-2747.

•  Na Keiki O Waimanalo, 6-8 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

•  Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Halau Hula O Maiki, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

"FourPlay," The New Dance Project concert of new works, featuring 30 dancers performing contemporary pieces by David Ward, Eva Lee, Peter Rockford Espiritu and AndrÚ Moris, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; $18*. 455-0385, (808) 572-3094.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, daily except Sundays, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule and registration: 235-5141.

Hip Hop/Funk Dance Classes for children and adults, Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; $10 per hour. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

STAGE

"Basics of Playwriting," a workshop for youths ages 13-20, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1-5 p.m., HTY building, 2846 Ualena St.; $10. Register: 839-9885.

"Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespeare comedy presented by University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, 8 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 12-13, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 (signed for the hearing impaired); $12*. 956-7655, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

"A Language of Their Own," by Chay Yew, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday; $15*. 536-4441.

"Jekyll & Hyde," Hawai'i premiere of the Broadway musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m., at DHT; final performance; $10-$40. 733-0274.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 8 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 p.m. Oct. 12-14; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes before curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays at additional cost.) The final performance on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. will be a benefit for Hawaii Community Foundation's September 11 Fund; $50. 988-6131.

"Edmond," David Mamet's Obie Award-winning play, presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance, opens at 10:45 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UHM; for mature audiences only; repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, and at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 12-13; post-show rap with the director and performers on Oct. 12; $7*. 956-7655

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Trinity United Methodist Church Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on church grounds, Pearl City; free admission. 455-9855.

•  Discover Mo'ili'ili Festival, with entertainment, food, craft fair, keiki activities and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Stadium Park; free admission. Related events: "Tales of Old Mo'ili'ili for Adults and Children," 10:30 a.m. at McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library (free); and Obake Movie Night and "Scare My Socks Off" Ghost Storytelling Contest with Glen Grant, 6 p.m. at Church of the Crossroads ($2*). 955-1555.

•  Honolulu Street Market, with crafts, food, plants and collectibles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., City Square on Kohou Street; repeats Saturdays; free admission. 221-6042.

•  Kahuku Hospital Healthy Community Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windward Mall, Sears wing; fresh produce, island crafts, free blood pressure and diabetes screenings (cholesterol screening available for a nominal fee), and more; free admission. 293-9231.

•  Beyond the Blues Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ala Moana Beach Park (next to McCoy Pavilion); with musicians, an art exhibit, food, emcee Frank DeLima and more; presented by Mental Health Association in Hawai'i to promote awareness of mental health and how it affects our lives; free admission. 521-1846.

•  A Fall A-Faire, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kailua United Methodist Church; rock climbing wall, food, games, craft and plant sale, and music by Pandanus Club, Kamalamalama and others; free admission. 261-6238.

•  27th Annual Pow Wow, presented by American Indian Pow Wow Association, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thomas Square; with Native American dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, and food; repeats Sunday; free admission. 734-5171, 734-8018.

•  Sale of Used Books for Children, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Krauss Hall courtyard, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; proceeds to benefit Children's Literature Hawaii and the 12th Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai'i Children; free admission. 373-9522, 956-7559.

•  Family Health Fair, sponsored by Centro Hispanic de Hawaii, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Windward Mall; health screenings, entertainment, sampling of healthy foods, and more; free. 941-5216.

•  Best Bead Show, noon-6 p.m., Kewalo and Kakaako conference rooms, Ward Warehouse; proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation; continues 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; free admission. 591-8411.

CarQuest Trade and Car Show, noon-11 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Hawai'i Suites; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; $6*. 591-2211.

•  Kawaiola: The Living Waters, an 'Ewa Beach Community Outreach program providing support and encouragement in prayer for national and personal healing, 1-7 p.m., 'Ewa Beach Shopping Center; arts and crafts, Christian music, games and giveaways; free. 689-0551.

Oktoberfest Fund-raiser, presented by Rotary Club of Waikiki, 5-9 p.m., Pacific Club; featuring a German beer garden, polka band and dancing, all-you-can-eat German buffet, silent auction and more; $45. 591-8499.

•  13th Annual Talk Story Festival, a celebration of storytelling and oral histories, 7-9 p.m. (theme: Kid-Kine Tales), McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park; continues 7-9:30 p.m. Sunday (Adventure Tales); free. 973-7262.

NATURE

Manoa Cliffs Hike, led by Alvin Yoshinaga, 8:30 a.m.-noon; meet at 8:30 a.m. at Manoa Cliffs Trail lower trailhead parking lot, near 4000 Round Top Drive; bring rain gear, water and snacks; $10*. Register: Lyon Arboretum, 988-0456.

•  Plant Disease Class, 9 a.m.-noon, Urban Garden Center in Pearl City; free. 453-6050.

•  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 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 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.

MIXED BAG

•  Aloha Boat Days celebration for the arrival of the Seven Seas Mariner on its maiden voyage to Hawai'i, 7 a.m., Pier 2; free. 566-2337.

'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, a 90-minute tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20 * ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

•  "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.

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.

•  UH Institute for Astronomy Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2680 Woodlawn Dr. (next to Manoa Public Library); with mini lectures, telescope observations of Venus, telescope mirror-making demonstration, tours of the machine shop and instrumentation labs, computer planetarium shows (11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.), and more; free. 956-6531.

•  "The New" Parade of Homes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at various home sites on O'ahu and Maui; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 13-14; free. Building Industry Association of Hawaii, 847-4666.

•  Story Time for Children, 10:30 a.m., Hawai'i State Library children's room; repeats Saturdays through Dec. 8 (except Nov. 10); free. 586-3510.

Fantasies in Chocolate, an all-you-can-eat extravaganza to benefit for Hawaiian Humane Society, at the 'Ilikai hotel; Fantasy Brunch Tickets: $65 includes brunch 10:30 a.m.-noon, exclusive sampling 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and sampling through 3 p.m.; Chocolate Lovers Tickets: $35 ($30 advance) includes sampling 1-3 p.m. 946-2187, ext. 213.

•  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.

•  Funtakes, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; learn to make a friendship bracelet; repeats Saturdays; free. 625-5233.

•  Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; repeats Saturdays; free. 596-8885.

•  Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 1 p.m. at Daiei Waipahu, 4-6 p.m. at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. at Windward Mall, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Pearlridge Center Uptown, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays at Town Center of Mililani, and 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Kapolei Shopping Center; free. 834-2828, 554-4969.

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.

•  Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.

•  Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 4:30-6 p.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats Saturdays, and 9-10:30 a.m. weekdays; free. 841-6442.

•  Aloha 'Oe Ceremony for departing cruise ship, 9 p.m., Piers 9/10, Aloha Tower Marketplace; Hawaiian music and hula, streamers and more; repeats Saturdays; free. 566-2337.

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Oct. 7

MUSIC

•  Jim Smart, acoustic guitar, 9-11 a.m., Koko Crater Coffee Roasters, Hawaii Kai Shopping Center; repeats Sundays; free. 393-2422.

•  Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian music, and the Honolulu Symphony, patriotic music, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 922-5331.

•  Christian Music Showcase, with Sam Kapu III and Jan Brenner, 2 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; Dave Lancaster, host; free. 955-9517.

•  Edelweiss Band, German, 2-3 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 499-0981.

•  Del Courtney and his 14-piece band, featuring Jimmy Borges, Gabe Baltazar and others, 4-7 p.m., Blue Tropix Restaurant & Nightclub; $5. 944-0001.

"Come to the Cabaret," a dinner show presented by The Sounds of Aloha Chorus, 5 p.m., Waikiki Elks Club, 2933 Kalakaua Ave.; pasta buffet 5-6 p.m.; cabaret show features The Sounds of Aloha Chorus, Pacific Trades doo wop singers, The Tropichords quartet, and others; $25. 262-SONG (7664).

"For the Love of Loyal," a benefit concert for The Loyal Garner Medical Fund, 6:30-11 p.m., Windward Mall; scheduled to perform are Jimmy Borges, Frank DeLima, Jerry Santos, Vaihi, Keahi Conjugacion, many others; $25. 235-1143.

•  Duchicela, Andean, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

•  Organ Recital and Choral Evensong, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Cathedral; organist Arlan Sunnarborg will perform works by J.S. Bach, and the Cathedral Choir will sing choral works by Stanford, Rheinberger and Gardiner; reception to follow at 8:45 p.m.; free (donations suggested). 524-2822, ext. 223.

Warrant in concert, rock, 8:30 p.m., Gussie L'Amour's; repeats Monday; for 21 and older; $13 ($10 advance, good for all three shows, Saturday through Monday). 836-7883.

DANCE

•  Keiki Hula Show, with Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; repeats Sundays; free. 955-9517.

•  Ka Malama Kukui O Na'auao, hula, 2-3 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; free. 566-2337.

•  Western Square and Round Dance Class at Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; class 6-8 p.m., club dance 7:30-9:30 p.m.; repeats Sundays; $4. 456-8465.

Son D'Hawaii L.A. Salsa Workshop, 6-8 p.m., Dream To Dance Studio; $20. 782-4788.

•  Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring the Kamehameha Hawaiian Ensemble, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

"Sweat Your Prayers" class, with Shannon Simonelli, 7-9 p.m., third floor dance studio at St. Andrew's Priory; repeats Sundays; $10. 956-8710.

•  International Folk Dancing, 7-9:15 p.m., Makiki District Park; learn Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and other international folk dances; repeats Sundays; $3. 521-2270.

STAGE

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Oct. 12-14 and 4 p.m. Oct. 14; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes before curtain Wednesday through Saturday at additional cost.) The final performance on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. will be a benefit for Hawaii Community Foundation's September 11 Fund; $50. 988-6131.

"Edmond," David Mamet's Obie Award-winning play, presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance, 8 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UHM; for mature audiences only; repeats Oct. 12-13 at 10:45 p.m.; post-show rap with the director and performers on Oct. 12; $7*. 956-7655

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Family Sunday i Island Style, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Museum; entertainment, food, keiki activities, the creation of an 80-foot "Lei of Hope," and more; $14.95 ($3* kama'aina or $10 for a family of four). 848-4160.

•  Children and Youth Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with entertainment, food, tours and various activities at the state Capitol, 'Iolani Palace and Hawaii State Library; a 2001 Hawai'i's Children and Youth Month event; The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor; free admission. 586-6130.

•  27th Annual Pow Wow, presented by American Indian Pow Wow Association (AIPA), 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thomas Square; with Native American dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts, and food; free admission. 734-5171, 734-8018.

CarQuest Trade and Car Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Hawai'i Suites; $6*. 591-2211.

•  Best Bead Show, noon-6 p.m., Kewalo and Kakaako conference rooms, Ward Warehouse; proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation; free admission. 591-8411.

•  13th Annual Talk Story Festival, a celebration of storytelling and oral histories, 7-9:30 p.m. (theme: Adventure Tales), McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park; free. 973-7262.

NATURE

•  Honouliuli Preserve Hike, an interpretive hike along Palikea Trail, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; recommended for ages 13 and up; $5 refundable deposit. Register: The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i, 537-4508, ext. 220.

•  Family Fishing Day, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.

•  Tropical Plant Nature Walk, 1 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; repeats Sundays and 10 a.m. Saturdays; free. Register: 233-7323.

MIXED BAG

•  Aloha Boat Days celebration for the arrival of the Carnival Spirit on its maiden voyage to Hawai'i, 6:30 a.m., Piers 10/11, Aloha Tower Marketplace; with entertainment by the Royal Hawaiian Band, Moana Chang and the Aloha Tower Entertainers; free. 566-2337.

Diamond Head Lighthouse Walk, 9 a.m.-noon, starting at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo; repeats Sundays; $10*. Register: The Clean Air Team, 948-3299.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

•  "The New" Parade of Homes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at various home sites on O'ahu and Maui; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13-14; free. Building Industry Association of Hawaii, 847-4666.

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.

•  "Heely Skate" demonstration, presented by Town & Country Professional Skate Team, 1-2 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 483-8383.

•  Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.

Box Car Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, 1-5 p.m., Pearl City Box Car Track; repeats Saturdays and Sundays, and 3-9 p.m. Fridays and Wednesdays; $6*. 947-3393.

Laser Tag fund-raiser for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, 4-9 p.m., Ultrazone Hawaii, 'Ilikai hotel; $15 for unlimited games. 973-9932.

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Oct. 8

MUSIC

•  Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Revue, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 566-2337.

Drum Joy! Classes, 3-5 p.m., Atherton YMCA; learn basic hand drumming techniques in playing traditional and contemporary African rhythms and songs from Guinea, Mali and Senegal; repeats 3-5 p.m. Mondays; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1007 Waimanu St.; $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.

•  Native American Flute and Storytelling Concert, 7 p.m., Center for Hawaiian Studies, 2645 Dole St.; performers include Native flute players Troy DeRoche (Blackfeet), Andrew Thomas (Navajo) and Shane Ridley-Stevens (Te-Moak Band of Western Shoshoni); and storyteller Liz Campbell DeRoche (Metis); free. 734-8018, 734-5171.

"Variations on a Theme," a Chamber Music Hawaii Candlelight Series concert featuring the Honolulu Brass, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church in Kailua; the program will include works by Pryor, Gale, Handel and Dennis; $15*. 524-0815, ext. 245.

Warrant in concert, rock, 8:30 p.m., Gussie L'Amour's; for 21 and older; $13 ($10 advance, good for all three shows, Saturday through Monday). 836-7883.

•  "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and 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.

•  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.

Modern Dance Class with Rachel Berman, 6:30-8 p.m., Kawaiaha'o Building, Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; $10. 988-2420.

Ballroom Dance Lessons, with Hawaii ballroom Dance Association, Kaimuki Chapter, 7:15 p.m., Kahala Elementary School; learn basic East Coast Swing, tango and intermediate samba; register at 6:45 p.m.; repeats Mondays; $5 per class (plus $10 HBDA annual membership fee). 440-9239.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, daily except Sundays, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

Hip Hop/Funk Dance Classes for children and adults, Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; $10 per hour. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24 (except Nov. 22); free admission. 396-4018.

MIXED BAG

•  MOA Health Activities, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Oct. 22; free. 488-0981.

•  Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

•  Keiki Monday, with a clown show, puppets, storytelling and more, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Town Center of Mililani; 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.

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.

•  Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau Estate where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats weekdays; free. 922-5811.

A-Maze-In, 4-10 p.m., Aloun Farms in Kapolei; the corn maze is cut into a maze bearing an image of the late Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole; continues 4-10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 28; $8*. 677-9412.

The Honolulu Advertiser's 'Ilima Awards, recognizing readers' favorite Hawai'i restaurants, 6-10 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; a benefit for DHT; awards show is sold out; tasting-only tickets ($125) available. Reservations recommended: 733-0277, ext. 305.

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Oct. 9

MUSIC

•  Polynesian Music and Dance, by Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; free. 922-2299.

•  'Ukulele Lessons, 10-11 a.m., Hibiscus Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.

Drum Joy! Classes, 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; also, 3-5 p.m. Mondays at Atherton YMCA; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.

DANCE

•  Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.

Ballet Class for teens and adults, with Marie Takazawa, 10-11:30 a.m., 960 Ahua St.; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; $10. 734-7882.

Belly Dance Class for teens and adults, 7-8 p.m., Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; repeats Tuesdays; $10. Register: 383-6817.

•  Line Dancing Lessons, for beginners, 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.

"Spirit Moves" class, with Melinda Caroll, 7-9 p.m., third floor dance studio at St. Andrew's Priory; repeats Tuesdays; $12. 546-4000.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, daily except Sundays, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24 (except Nov. 22); free admission. 396-4018.

Oktoberfest, with German food and drinks, music by the Edelweiss Band, dancing and prize drawings, 6 p.m.-midnight, Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel; repeats 6 p.m.-midnight Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 12-13 and 5-11 p.m. Oct. 14; $5* Tuesday through Thursday and Oct. 14; $8* on Oct. 12-13. 955-4811.

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

'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, a 90-minute tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20 * ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

•  Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

•  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.

•  Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble; repeats Tuesdays; free. 737-3323.

•  Keiki Tuesday, with games, clowns and more, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Tuesdays; free. 488-0981.

•  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).

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.

•  Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau Estate where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats weekdays; free. 922-5811.

A-Maze-In, 4-10 p.m., Aloun Farms in Kapolei; the corn maze is cut into a maze bearing an image of the late Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole; continues 4-10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 28; $8*. 677-9412.

•  Chess Class, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Tuesdays; free. 488-0981.

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Oct. 10

MUSIC

•  Aloha Tower Marketplace Polynesian Revue, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace Atrium; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 566-2337.

•  Royal Hawaiian Band, Hawaiian with hula, noon-1 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

•  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 Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 931-2655.

•  Hawaiian Thistle Pipe Band, a bagpipe and drum band, 7-8 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 239-6609.

•  "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 236-7104.

DANCE

•  Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.

•  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.

Modern Dance Class with Rachel Berman, 6:30-8 p.m., Kawaiaha'o Building, Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; $10. 988-2420.

•  Country Line Dance Lessons, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Downtown; repeats Wednesdays; free. 488-0981.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, daily except Sundays, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

Hip Hop/Funk Dance Classes for children and adults, Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace; $10 per hour. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

STAGE

•  Hawaii Opera Theatre's "Aesop's Fables," with famous opera arias, 6:30-7 p.m., Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library; for ages; free. 831-6831.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. 12-14, and 4 p.m. Oct. 14; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes before curtain Wednesday through Saturday at additional cost.) The final performance on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. will be a benefit for Hawaii Community Foundation's September 11 Fund; $50. 988-6131.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24 (except Nov. 22); free admission. 396-4018.

Oktoberfest, with German food and drinks, music by the Edelweiss Band, dancing and prize drawings, 6 p.m.-midnight, Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel; repeats 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 12-13, and 5-11 p.m. Oct.14; $5* Wednesday, Thursday and Oct. 14; $8* on Oct. 12-13. 955-4811.

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

'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, a 90-minute tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20 * ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

•  Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

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.

•  Lei-making Lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Orchid Court, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays; free. 922-2299.

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.

•  Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau Estate where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats weekdays; free. 922-5811.

A-Maze-In, 4-10 p.m., Aloun Farms in Kapolei; the corn maze is cut into a maze bearing an image of the late Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole; continues 4-10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 28; $8*. 677-9412.

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Oct. 11

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.

•  Cello Recital by Stefanie Anderson, student of I-Bei Lin, 1:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-8742.

•  "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 971-2080.

DANCE

•  Pleasant Hawaiian Hula Show, 10-11 a.m., Waikiki Shell; repeats Tuesdays through Thursdays; free. 945-1851.

Ballet Class for teens and adults, with Marie Takazawa, 10-11:30 a.m., 960 Ahua St.; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; $10. 734-7882.

•  Country Line Dance Class, 6 p.m., Windward Mall; repeats Thursdays; free. 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.

•  Swingtime in Honolulu, swing dance lessons, practice and potluck, 6:45-9 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m.; repeats Oct. 17; $4. 236-4082.

New York-style Salsa class, with Minnie Ruiz, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Aloha Activity Center; repeats Thursdays; $20. 926-8037.

•  Scandinavian Folk Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Atherton YMCA; repeats Thursdays. $3. 386-2876.

24-VII Danceforce offers classes in hip-hop, jazz and ballet, daily except Sundays, at its Kane'ohe studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 235-5141.

STAGE

•  "That Rascal Berlin," a musical on the life of Irving Berlin, presented by Kalihi's T-Shirt Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Farrington High School auditorium; repeats Oct. 12 and 19 at 7:30 p.m.; $5. Alliance for Drama Education, 732-0153.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Oct. 12-14 and 4 p.m. Oct. 14; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes before curtain Wednesday through Saturday at additional cost.) The final performance on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. will be a benefit for Hawaii Community Foundation's September 11 Fund; $50. 988-6131.

"Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespeare comedy presented by University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, 8 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; repeats Oct. 12-13 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.; the Oct. 14 performance will be signed for the hearing impaired; $12*. 956-7655, 526-4400 (Ticket Plus).

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

•  Annual Orchid, Plant and Flower Show, presented by Honolulu Orchid Society, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; ikebana demonstration at 7 p.m.; the show continues Oct. 12-14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free admission. 591-2211.

•  Kalaniana'ole Art League's Seasonal Christmas Store, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Koko Marina Center; featuring fine arts and crafts; continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 24 (except Nov. 22); free admission. 396-4018.

Oktoberfest, with German food and drinks, music by the Edelweiss Band, dancing and prize drawings, 6 p.m.-midnight, Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel; repeats Oct. 12-13, 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; and Oct. 14, 5-11 p.m.; $5* Thursday and Oct. 14, $8* on Oct. 12-13. 955-4811.

MIXED BAG

'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, a 90-minute tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; repeats Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20 * ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

•  Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m.; meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; repeats weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily (except Christmas) through Feb. 3; museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 848-4160.

•  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.

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.

•  Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m., Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau Estate where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats weekdays; free. 922-5811.

A-Maze-In, 4-10 p.m., Aloun Farms in Kapolei; the corn maze is cut into a maze bearing an image of the late Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole; continues 4-10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 28; $8*. 677-9412.

•  Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; also 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays at Town Center of Mililani, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Kapolei Shopping Center, 1 p.m. Saturdays at Daiei Waipahu, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays at Windward Mall; free. 834-2828, 554-4969.