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November film premieres Nov. 2: "Domestic Disturbance," "Life as a House," "Monsters, Inc." (left), "The One" Nov. 9: "Heist," "Shallow Hal" Nov. 14: "The Wash" Nov. 16: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Nov. 21: "Black Knight," "Spy Game" Nov. 30: "Super Troopers," "Texas Rangers"

The 21st annual Hawaii International Film Festival comes into focus Nov. 2-11 on O'ahu, Nov. 7-11 on the Big Island and Nov. 9-11 on Maui and Kaua'i. More than 150 films from 26 countries — 12 world premieres and 55 U.S. premieres — will be part of the festival, including the opening-night film "To End All Wars," starring Kiefer Sutherland and Robert Carlyle and filmed on Kaua'i. Program guides are available at theaters, HIFF's box office at Dole Cannery, Blockbuster video stores and Starbucks coffee outlets.

• On O'ahu: Advance tickets for the general public available beginning Oct. 29; now for HIFF members. $7 general, $6 HIFF members, students, senior citizens, military, Pacific Islanders in Communications members. Opening night fund-raiser: $25. 528-3456.
• Neighbor Islands: $6 general, $5 students, senior citizens, military, PIC members; available at screening sites one hour before the first screening of each day. (808) 634-6940 on Kaua'i; (808) 876-0576 on Maui; (808) 969-9412 in Hilo; (808) 322-3362 in Kona. www.hiff.org

CONCERT: Nov. 2

"Okwangdae" ("Five Clowns Play"), a traditional masked dance of Korea, kicks off a U.S. tour at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa. "Okwangdae" employs a nationally treasured art form that blends music, drama and dance, and is unique to Kosung village, South Kyongsan province. The clowns of the title refer to the directions east, west, south, north and center. After Honolulu, the cast of 14 farmers heads for San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. $25 general, $20 advance; at the UH Campus Center ticket office. 956-6878, 956-3836, www.outreach.hawaii.edu.

CONCERT: Nov. 3

Black Eyed Peas, the trio whose hip-hop music blends soul, jazz and Latin elements, will perform an all-ages show at World Cafe with guests Todd G, EG, Jr. Boogaloo & Aiga. 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $18 advance; at Tower Video, Tower Records (Kahala, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear (Kailua), World Cafe, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai). 599-4450.

CONCERT: Nov. 10

Tool, left, the alt-rock metal band whose latest compact disc is "Lateralus," will perform at the University of Hawai'i's Andrews Outdoor Theatre. 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Nov. 10. $37.50, at Tower Records (Kahala and Pearl Kai), Tower Video (Kapi'olani), Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear Kailua, Pearl Harbor Block Arena, ITT Kane'ohe MCBH, Schofield ITR, UH-Manoa Campus Center and Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400 (Ticket Plus charges), 947-3633 (Goldenvoice), www.goldenvoice.com. Note to concert-goers: No bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages, lawn chairs or coolers will be allowed.

FESTIVAL: Nov. 11

The second annual Honolulu Harbor Festival gets under way in the area between Aloha Tower Marketplace and the Hawaii Maritime Museum. Among the events will be a Tugboat Hula Contest, a Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration, ship tours, a keiki treasure hunt, tours around the harbor and other family events. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. 566-2337.

SUNDAY BRUNCH: Nov. 11

The next Brunch on the Beach, takes place on Kalakaua Avenue between Ka'iulani and Lili'uokalani avenues in Waikiki. Artificial grass will once again cover the roadway; brunchers are invited to sit at tables under big blue umbrellas and enjoy food (purchased with scrip) and entertainment (The Brothers Cazimero will headline the event). 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11. Admission is free. 523-CITY (2489).

CONCERTS: Nov. 14-15

"P.D.Q. Bach and Peter Schickele: The Jekyll and Hyde Tour" comes to Honolulu and Maui. On this tour, Schickele, host of public radio's "Schickele Mix," combines his own "civilian" persona with his alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach. He is joined by soprano Michele Eaton and tenor David DÄsing. The presentation is part of Hawai'i Public Radio's 20th birthday celebration. Details:

• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Hawai'i Theatre. $25, $30, with discounts for HPR members; available at the box office. 528-0506.
• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. $10, $18, $25, with some discounts; available at the box office. (808) 242-7469.

DANCE: Nov. 16-18

The "Annual Dance Concert: Bigger Than Life!" by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance, takes the Kennedy Theatre's mainstage for one weekend only. It's a multimedia event featuring pieces by UH faculty that blend computer/video technology and dance. 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. Nov. 18. $12 general, $9 seniors, military, faculty and staff, $7 non-UH students and children, $4 UHM students with valid ID; on sale Nov. 5. 956-7655.

CONCERTS: Nov. 16-19

Blues Traveler, the blues/rock quartet whose latest release is the May 2001 "Bridge," will perform on four islands:

• 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater (doors open 5:30 p.m.). $37.50 general, $30 advance; at the box office, Tropical Disc-Kihei, Groove 2 Music-Lahaina. (808) 242-7469.
• 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Waikiki Shell (doors open 5:30 p.m.). $30 grass seating ($25 advance), $30 second terrace, $35 first terrace, $40 reserved pool seating; at Blaisdell box office, Ticket Plus outlets. 526-4400, ticketplushawaii.com. 591-2211.
• 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Hilton Waikoloa Hotel Grand Ballroom. $50 ($40 advance); at MJS Music & CD Wizard in Hilo, Byrd's-Waimea, Mele Kai Music-Kona, Sack 'n Save-Hilo, Kona, Puainako. 526-4400.
• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Kauai Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom. $40, with limited number of $50 "golden circle" reserved tickets; at Foodland stores at Waipouli and Princeville, Marriott hotel's concierge desk. (808) 245-5050.

COMEDY: Nov. 17

Comic Pauly Shore, whose "Totally Pauly" show was a staple on MTV for four years, is coming for a standup show at World Cafe. Veteran standup comic Matt Kazam also will make his Island debut. 8 p.m. Nov. 17 (doors open at 7 p.m.). $22.50 advance; at the box office, Tower Records (Kahaha, Pearl Kai), Tower Video, Cheapo Music (Puck's Alley, Pearl Kai), Hungry Ear, Pearl Harbor Block Arena, ITT Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. 585-2877.

COMING UP

• 10th Annual World Invitational Hula Festival, Nov. 8-10, Waikiki Shell
• "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" opens Nov. 16 in movie theaters
• Rosemary Clooney, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 16-17, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Nov. 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts theater
• Eroica Trio, with the Honolulu Symphony, Nov. 24-25, Blaisdell Concert Hall
• "The First Noela," open-house holiday benefit for Hawai'i Theatre Center, Nov. 24-25, 3929 Noela Place
• Comedian Margaret Cho on tour: Nov. 29 — Kauai Marriott Resort in Lihu'e; Nov. 30 — Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului; Dec. 1 — Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu
• Honolulu City Lights, Capitol district; and Christmas tree/wreath exhibit, City Hall; Dec. 1-Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 31)
• Hawaii Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker," Dec. 8-16, Leeward Community College Theatre
• Na Leo Pilimehana, with the Honolulu Symphony, Dec. 14-15, Blaisdell Concert Hall

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