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Posted on: Friday, September 21, 2001

TGIF Weekend Calendar

Editor's note: This calendar contains information that had been received as of press time. However, some events may have been canceled or postponed since then because of the effects of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. Call ahead before attending an event.

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.

Sept. 21

MUSIC

• Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., 'Iolani Palace grounds; repeats Fridays; free. 922-5331.

• "PipeWorks," live broadcast of organ music, presented by the American Guild of Organists, 3-4 p.m., HPR Atherton Studio; free, but reservations required. 955-8821.

• Kilinahe, traditional Hawaiian and hapa-haole songs, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 843-8002.

• 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.

• Class Act, students in performing arts, 7-8 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Fridays; free. 488-0981.

• "Last Days," a concert with Olivia, NOG (No Other God) and Never Been Kissed, 7 p.m., The X Factory, a Church-based community center, Kalihi; $3. 843-2342.

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.

• Karla Akiona's Hula Halau, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki lobby; free. 922-4422.

Hula 'Oni E, hula festival and competition for children and adults, 6 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom; craft fair opens two hours before competition daily; repeats Saturday and Sunday; $12 per day, at the door. 676-3001.

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

Argentine Tango classes with George Garcia, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners) or 8:30-9:30 p.m. (intermediate), Honolulu Club; $8. 721-2123.

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

"Sakura — Bandit Princess," a one-woman show with Kati Kuroda, who plays nine characters; sponsored by UH Outreach College and Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, 7:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; $20* in advance, $25* at-the-door. 956-6878.

"Woman Far Walking," Maori drama from Taki Rua of New Zealand, 7:30 p.m., Leeward Community College; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $20 and $15. 455-0385.

"My Fair Lady," a Lerner and Loewe musical, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 28-29; $12* and $15*. 438-4480.

"Jekyll & Hyde," Hawai'i premiere of the Broadway musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Sept. 28-29; and 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30; $10-$40. 733-0274.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, extended for another week, 8 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6, 12-13; 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 and 14; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Oct. 3-4, 10-11; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays, at an added cost.) 988-6131.

"A Language of Their Own," by Chay Yew, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., at Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 4-6; and 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; $15*. 536-4441.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

• Seniors Fair, information booths on health, travel, service organizations, plus crafts and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats Saturday and Sunday. free. 525-5542.

• Waialua Taro Festival, hula, chants, poi poundings, crafts, trolley rides, keiki games, food, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lili'uokalani Protestant Church, Hale'iwa; free. 637-5338, 637-5394.

• Hispanic Festival, celebrating the songs and dances of Spain and Latin America, 7 p.m., Honolulu Hale; free. 523-4674.

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" exhibit, 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.

• 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.

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.

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 and Sundays; $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.

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

• King's Jubilee and Fireworks, a tribute to King David Kalakaua with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:45 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village; aerial fireworks at 8 p.m.; repeats Fridays; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.

Sept. 22

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.

"Aloha From Hawai'i," 2-10 p.m., Waikiki Shell, a benefit for the Widows and Children's Fund/World Trade Center, the official organization supported by the New York Professional Fire Fighters Association; featuring DisGuyz, Ten Feet, Kanalo, B.E.T., Col÷n, Three Plus, The Mana'o Company, Kapena, Kalapana, Natural Vibrations, Ka'ala Boys, Typical Hawaiians, Henry Kapono, Touch of Gold and others to be named; gates open at 12:30 p.m.; $100 VIP pool, $50 lower terrace, $30 upper terrace, $15 lawn; 566-0644, 591-2211, 526-4400.

Bobby Watson Quintet, jazz saxophonist and his band, 6 p.m., Kapono's, Aloha Tower Marketplace; $45 (reserved), $35 and $40 at the door. Tickets Plus or for information: 637-3139.

• 'Ale'a and Troy Fernandez in Concert, with special guests, 6-10 p.m., Campus Mall Lawn, Kapi'olani Community College; free. 734-9576.

• "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.

• Puanani Alama's Hula Studio, hula performance, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.

Jeff Linsky, classical and jazz guitar concert, 7:30 p.m., The Academy Theatre; $15*. 532-8768.

• O'ahu Civic Orchestra, directed by Norma Parado and Gregg Geary, a Memorial Concert for former conductor Bob DeMello, 7:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Church, Kailua; free. 261-6127, 735-5726.

"Music We Love to Play," a chamber music concert by members of the Honolulu Symphony, 7:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou Street; $15*. 941-2566.

Soprano Mari Hahn and Pianist Ronald Morgan in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa; $10*. 956-8742.

Gary Puckett, formerly of the 1960s group "Union Gap," performs with Kapena and The Mana'o Company, a benefit for the Hawai'i Firefighters Association, door open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 8:30 p.m., Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; $25. Reservations: 524-0707, information: 949-4321.

DANCE

Hula 'Oni E, hula festival and competition for children and adults, 10 a.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom; craft fair opens two hours before competition daily; repeats Sunday; $12 per day, at the door. 676-3001.

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

• Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting and Hula Show, featuring Halau Ke Kia'i A O Hula, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

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

"My Fair Lady," a Lerner and Loewe musical, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats Sept. 28-29; $12* and $15*. 438-4480.

"Jekyll & Hyde," Hawai'i premiere of the Broadway musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30, and 8 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 28-29; $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, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Oct. 3-4; and 8 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays.) 988-6131.

"A Language of Their Own," by Chay Yew, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., at Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; and 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 4-6; $15*. 536-4441.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

• Seniors Fair, informational booths on health, travel, service organizations, plus crafts and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; the Honolulu Advertiser is the sponsor; repeats Sunday. free. 525-5542.

• 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.

• Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest, handmade arts and crafts and food booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Sunday; free admission. 622-2508.

• "Free Mega Car Wash," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at all six Lutheran schools on O'ahu; free. Call for location addresses: 949-5302, ext. 30.

• Early Bird Holiday Craft & Gift Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; repeats Sunday; free admission. 676-7775.

• Homebuyers Fair, trends in homebuilding, remodeling and landscaping, with informational booths, food booths, entertainment, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Windward Mall; free admission. 525-5542.

NATURE

• 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 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.

• 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

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color," exhibit, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Family Bingo, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Saturdays and 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 625-5233.

• 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.

Parents Night Out, 5:30-10 p.m., Laniakea YWCA; children ages 4-12 may be dropped off at 5:30 p.m. and must be picked up by 10 p.m.; activities include swimming, games, storytelling and video; $20* includes child's dinner and snack. Register: 538-7061, Ext. 277.

Alliance Awards, ceremony recognizing achievement in the arts, sponsored by the Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education. Henry Miyamura to receive the Preis Award, recognition of art education programs at six public and private Hawai'i schools with entertainment by The Brothers Cazimero, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; $15 for Alliance members, $35 for non-members. 528-0506.

• 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.

Sept. 23

MUSIC

• "Pianothon 2001," hourly recitals by Ellen Masaki School of Music Piano Students, to benefit the Honolulu Symphony's Youth Programs, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Kaua'i Ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki; free, donations requested; also a buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m, $40* for dinner and Grand Finale Concert at 7:30 p.m. ($20* for concert only). 593-9395.

• 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 with hula, 2-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Sundays; free.

• "A Musical Celebration," Kawaiiaha'o Church Songfest with musical ensembles, choirs and bell ringers, 4 p.m., church sanctuary; free. 532-1260.

• "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.

DANCE

Hula 'Oni E, hula festival and competition for children and adults, 10 a.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom; craft fair opens two hours before competition; $12 at the door. 676-3001.

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

• Israeli Folk Dance Party celebrating Rosh Hashanah, 1-4 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse ballroom; bring a potluck snack; $5. 373-2561, 674-8248.

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

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

Jitterbug Lessons and Dance, 7 p.m., Atherton YMCA; Lindy Hop lessons 7-8 p.m. ($10, includes social dance at 8:10 p.m.); social dance 8:10-10 p.m. ($5, includes lessons 7:30-8 p.m.). Hawaii Jitterbugs, 735-1054.

"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

"Winnie-the-Pooh," Honolulu Theatre for Youth's production of stories by A.A. Milne, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; recommended for ages 4 and up; repeats Sept. 29 at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.; the 4:30 p.m. performance on Sept. 29 will be signed for the hearing impaired; $10*. 839-9885.

"The Debutante Ball," a comedy-drama by Beth Henley, adapted and directed by Vanita Rae Smith, 2 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; part of Army Community Theatre's Sunday@2 Matinee Readers Theatre; repeats Sept. 30; $6. 438-4480.

"A Language of Their Own," by Chay Yew, presented by Kumu Kahua, 2 p.m., at Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 4-6; and 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; $15*. 536-4441.

"Jekyll & Hyde," Hawai'i premiere of the Broadway musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 4 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 28-29, and 4 p.m. Sept. 30; $10-$40. 733-0274.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Oct. 3-4; 8 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6; and 4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays.) 988-6131.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

• Seniors Fair, informational booths on health, travel, service organizations, plus crafts and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; free. 525-5542.

• Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Artfest, handmade arts and crafts and food booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; repeats Sunday; free admission. 622-2508.

• Moloka'i-O'ahu Women's Canoe Festival, food, entertainment, hula, educational programs and games; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hale Koa grounds; free admission. 949-4321.

• "Early Bird Holiday Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free admission. 676-5886.

• Aloha Tower 75th Birthday Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon Birthday Dedication Ceremony with giant cake and performance by the Honolulu Boy Choir, and noon-4 p.m. "Lei of Aloha," thousands of hula dancers and conch shell blowers, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.

• Family Day, presented by Polynesian Voyaging Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ko Olina Marina, Lagoon #4; voyaging canoes Hokule'a, Hawai'iloa, Makali'i, Mo'olele and E'ala will be available for on-board tours; also featuring entertainment, food, interactive activities and craft booths; free admission. 536-8405.

NATURE

• Scenic Walk, from Foster Botanical Gardens through Nu'uanu Valley to Queen Emma's Summer Palace and return, 8 a.m.-noon, Foster Botanical Gardens; free. 247-4370.

• 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

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.

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.

• 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.

Hawaii People's Fund Annual Dinner, with silent auction, music and Grantee Displays, fundraiser for the fund, 5-8 p.m., McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; $25*. 526-2441, 943-2051.

Sept. 24

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.

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.

• "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," 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.

• Waikiki Swingers, with John Norris, dance to live music of the past, 2-4 p.m., Waikiki Community Center; repeats Mondays; free. 923-1802.

• Karla Akiona's Hula Halau, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; free. 922-4422.

• 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.

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.

MIXED BAG

• 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.

• Keiki Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Town Center of Mililani; clown show, magic, balloons 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.

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.

Sept. 25

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.

• Waikiki Surf Serenaders, Hawaiian, 5-5:45 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki Hotel lobby; repeats Thursday; free. 922-4422.

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.

• "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.

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.

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 Duke Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach Park; 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.

• 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 Downtown; 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.

• Family Bingo, 6-6:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays; free. 625-5233.

Sept. 26

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.

• Waikiki Sons, Hawaiian, noon-1 p.m., Tamarind Park; free. 523-4674.

• 'Ukulele and Hula Lessons, 1-2:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii; free. 739-8888.

• Songs and Dances of Hawai'i, in celebration of Aloha Festivals, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

• "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.

DANCE

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

• Line Dancin' with Salome, eight-week series of lessons for beginners, 6 p.m., intermediate lessons begin at 7:05 p.m., Ala Wai Elementary School Cafeteria; $4 per class or $28 for eight weeks. 737-4596.

• 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.

• Swingtime in Honolulu, swing dance lessons, practice and pot luck, with Jennifer and Matthew Wong, 6:45-9 p.m., lesson at 7:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; $4. 236-4082.

• 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

"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 and Oct. 3-4, 8 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6, and 4 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays.) 988-6131.

MIXED BAG

• 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.

• 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.

"A Big Taste of Aloha: A Plateful of Love," 6th anniversary wine and food tasting, benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawai'i, 5:30-6:30 p.m. wine tasting, 6:30-9 p.m. food and drink stations, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; $100 (a portion is tax deductible). 973-5683, Ext. 240.

Sept. 27

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.

• Castle High Performance Arts in Song and Dance, in celebration of Aloha Festivals, 6:30 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

• "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.

• John Feary, 'ukulele, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Pineapple Room, Liberty House Ala Moana; free for diners. Reservations: 945-8881.

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.

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

"The Odd Couple," Neil Simon's classic comedy, starring Joe Moore and Pat Sajak, presented by the Manoa Valley Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats Sept. 28 and 29; $17.50 to $37. 528-0506.

"Smokey Joe's Cafe," 1995 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 5-6; 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Oct. 3-4; $35*. (Buffet dinner available 90 minutes prior to curtain Wednesdays through Saturdays, at an added cost.) 988-6131.

"Jekyll & Hyde," Hawai'i premiere of the Broadway musical, presented by Diamond Head Theatre, 8 p.m., at DHT; repeats at 8 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 28-29, and 4 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30; $10-$40. 733-0274.

"A Language of Their Own," by Chay Yew, presented by Kumu Kahua, 8 p.m., at Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats at 8 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 4-6; and 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 30 and Oct. 7; $15*. 536-4441.

MIXED BAG

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Family Bingo, 6-6:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; win gift certificates and prizes; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays; free. 625-5233.

• 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.

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