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Great music and very animated performances are part of "Ain't Misbehavin,'" which continues at Unity Church as part of the Hawaii Chamber Orchestra's Summer Light Fare Cameo Concerts series. The production, celebrating the musical and comic genius of Fats Waller, features, from left, Tennyson Stephens as Waller, Billy Koa Boyd, Vernyce Dannells and Azure McCall. Show times are 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 general, $10 seniors and military, $5 students, free for kids under 12. 734-0397. Eugene Tanner • The Honolulu Advertiser |
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.
STAGE
"Anna," the story of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday, The Yellow Brick Studio; presented by The Actors' Group; $10. 591-7999.
"You Somebody," musical comedy following the Lusa family on its quest to be famous in Hawai'i, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre; $10-$40. 733-0274. The Advertiser is a sponsor.
"Still On My Back," presented by Monkey and the Waterfall, a mask-dance-theater company, premiering 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31; $18*. 528-0506.
"Phantasma: The Ultimate Theatrical Séance," a show with spooky tales and visitors from the other side, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Indigo Restaurant, Opium Den and Champagne Bar; $25 for two people. 521-2900.
SHOWROOMS
"Blue Hawaii: The Show," featuring Jonathon Von Brana singing Elvis Presley tunes, 5 p.m. dinner seating, 5:45 p.m. cocktail seating, 6:15-7:30 p.m. show, nightly except Tuesdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 923-1245.
Society of Seven Classic, variety show, 8:30 nightly except Mondays, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom. 923-7469.
Lanai & Augie's Comedy Shack, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Dave and Buster's Showroom; $10. 589-2215.
Frank DeLima, in "Noodle Shop Days," 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, the Palace; $19.50* includes one drink. 923-7469, 922-6408.
Comedy Cafe "Live from the Strip," with Matt Kazam and Andy Bumatai, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dave & Buster's Showroom; $15 with two-drink minimum. 585-2877.
Don Ho Show, Hawaiian and Polynesian music and dance, 7 p.m. dinner seating, 7:45 p.m. cocktail seating, 8:15 p.m. show, Sundays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Hoku Hale Showroom. 923-3981.
"Magic of Polynesia," 5 p.m. dinner seating, 6 or 8 p.m. cocktail seating, 6:25 and 8:30 p.m. show, nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Magic of Polynesia Showroom. 971-4321.
Kalo's South Seas Revue, dinner show, 5:30 p.m. seating, 6:30 p.m. show, nightly, Ala Moana Hotel, Hawaiian Hut. 941-5205.
MUSIC & DANCE
Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851.
Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Kaiser's Surf Crew, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Tamarind Park; free. 527-5666.
Waiahole Poi Factory, Hawaiian nose flute, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things; free. 596-8885.
Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
FAMILY TIES
Keiki Monday, with a clown show, storytelling and face painting, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
American Box Car Racing International, open family racing, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, 3-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, ABCRI Box Car Track; tennis shoes and long pants required; $6*. 947-3393.
Kintetsu Family Festival, with entertainment, food booths and games, 5-8 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free admission. 923-0428, 922-2299.
Keiki Tuesday, with games and clowns, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.
Toddler Time, with keiki activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
Storytime for Toddlers, with read-alouds, fingerplays and action rhymes, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Public Library; free. 733-8422.
Family Bingo, 6:30-7 p.m. Fridays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
"School Days," magic show, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Monty's Magic Theater; $18*. Reservations: 524-1791.
Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.
Funtakes, make friendship bracelets, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
NATURE
Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens Walking Tour, a two-mile guided tour through five valleys and plateaus, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Senator Fong's Plantation, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $10. Reservations: 239-6775.
Tropical Plant Walk, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; walking shoes required; insect repellent and light rain gear recommended; free. Register: 233-7323.
Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, bait and buckets; insect repellent, walking shoes, light rain gear and picnic lunch are recommended; free. 233-7323.
Petroglyphs and Waterfalls, a walking tour in Nu'uanu Valley to Kapena Falls and other historic sites, Saturdays and Sundays; presented by the Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15*. For reservations or details: 538-3952.
