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Posted on: Friday, February 22, 2002

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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Feb. 22

MUSIC

BYU Singers, a chorale group performing folk, spiritual, theatrical and original numbers, 9 a.m., St. Augustine Church; free. 839-9099, 536-1539.

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

Omi, traditional Hawaiian music, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 843-8002.

Windward Mall and KINE 105 'Ohana Concert, with Kahala Moon and Kamalamalama Brothers, 5:45 p.m., Windward Mall Center Court; free. 235-1143.

"Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 6-6:30 p.m., DFS Galleria in Waikiki; repeats Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 931-2655.

Mihana, 7 p.m., Borders Waikele; free. 676-6698.

University of Hawai'i Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands Annual Spring Concert, 7 p.m., University of Hawai'i Campus Center Ballroom; $10*. 956-7657.

Winterfest '02 in Hawai'i, with The Whisnants, Anthony Burger, The Crabb Family, Kirk Talley and The Hoppers performing southern gospel music, 7 p.m., Olivet Baptist Church; repeats Saturday and Sunday; free. 946-6505.

Shanita Akana, contemporary Christian music, 7-8:30 p.m., The Giving Tree, Pearl Highlands Center; free. 455-8733.

Apuakea, Hawaiian with hula, 7-9 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Led Ka'apana and Na Pali, slack key, 7:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; $15. 532-8700.

DANCE

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

House of I Hula Studio, keiki hula performance, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fountain Courtyard, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.

"Winter Footholds," a showcase of new works influenced by Western and Asian dance traditions by students in the University of Hawai'i-Manoa dance program, 8 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, Kennedy Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $9*. 956-7655.

STAGE

The Fantasticks, presented by the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts, 7:30 p.m.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 and 10; $10*. Reservations: 973-5066.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 8 p.m.; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 and 2, and 4 p.m. Sunday and March 3; $7*. 532-1111.

Mapaki, a one-woman show from New Zealand about friendship and violence, Pacific island-style, 9 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $15. 528-0506.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

12th Annual Hawai'i Collectors Expo, 4-9 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $3*. 486-4766.

The Hawai'i Ethnic Heritage Series Chinese New Year's Festival, with lion dances, music and free Chinese food-tasting, 7 p.m., Honolulu Hale Courtyard; free. 523-4674.

COMEDY

Lanai & Augie's Comedy Shack, 7 p.m. Fridays through March 29, Dave & Buster's; $10. 589-2215.

Mel Cabang, 8-10 p.m. Fridays, Emporium Lounge, Times Square Shopping Center; followed by the band Honolulu, 10:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m. Fridays; $12. 484-9850.

Frank DeLima, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 'Ohana Reef Towers, Polynesian Palace; repeats Saturdays; $19.50 includes two drinks. 923-7469, 922-6408.

NATURE

Moonlight Tour through Honolulu Zoo, a look at the zoo's nocturnal predators, 6-8 p.m.; repeats 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. Reservations: 926-3191, 971-7174.

Moonlight Tour through Sea Life Park Hawai'i, 7-8:30 p.m.; bring a flashlight; for ages 4 and older; $10*. Register: 259-2512.

Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park, bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket; wear comfortable shoes; 8:15 p.m.; $3*. 638-6714, 638-8655.

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. Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20* ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; lessons $5, plus the cost of materials (spectators free); museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 842-6541.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). 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 mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 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, a tribute to King David Kalakaua with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:45 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.

Ocean Images, a lecture with photographer Wayne Levin, 7-9 p.m., Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 12, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-3836, 956-7221.

The Magic Of Storytelling, featuring Yona Chock, the Magic Storyteller; Master Magician Monty; and Mister "O," 7:30 p.m., Monty's Magic Theater, 1270 Queen Emma St., No. 612; repeats Saturday and March 1-2; $12*. Reservations: 524-1791.

Single's Night Party, presented by Kindred Hearts Hawai'i Activities & Adventures for Singles, 8-10 p.m.; $7. For location or details: 524-2712.

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Feb. 23

MUSIC

Royal Hawaiian Band, community fair entertainment, 11:30 a.m., Kilohana United Methodist Church; also, 4-5 p.m., Windward Mall Center Court; free. 922-5331.

Seventh-day Adventist Pacific Union College Choir from Angwin, Calif., performs Christian music, 4-5 p.m., Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; free. 524-1352.

"Wine, Women and Song," a benefit concert and wine sampling presented by Na Leo Lani Chorus, 5-7 p.m., La Pietra School; with Shari Lyn, FortŽ, Tani Lyn Fujimoto, The La Pietra Chorus, The Skylarks, 2Gether Again and others; $20*. 944-3373.

The 25th Annual Heart Ball, a fund-raiser for the American Heart Association with entertainment by Tino & The Rhythm Klub, Randy Smith and DisGuyz, 6 p.m., Sheraton Waikiki; $350. 538-7021, ext. 30.

Winterfest '02 in Hawai'i, with The Whisnants, Anthony Burger, The Crabb Family, Kirk Talley and The Hoppers performing southern gospel music, 7 p.m., Olivet Baptist Church; repeats Sunday; free. 946-6505.

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

Daniel Birch, sarod, and Alan Cramatte, tabla, Indian classical music, 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $15*. Reservations: 955-8821.

Laurie Anderson, avant-garde performance/recording artist, 8 p.m., Leeward Community College Theatre; $35*. 455-0385.

Borromeo String Quartet, performing classical music in its Hawai'i debut, 8 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; free question-and-answer session at 7 p.m. in Music Building, Room 36; part of the Honolulu Chamber Music Series; $24*. 956-8246, 956-6878.

Mr. Van Ray, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 'Ohana Karaoke 2, Ko'olau Center; free. 306-1082.

Butterfly Knife CD Release Party, with live music by Butterfly Knife and Reverse, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., King's Crab Bar and Grill; for 21 and older; $4. 923-9923.

DANCE

Ka Liko o Ka Palai, hula, 6-8 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Maelia Lobenstein and Kapa Hula O Ka Ua Noe O Wa'ahila, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

Hawai'i State Ballet Junior Company, a classical ballet program featuring director John Landovsky's version of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Act II of "Giselle," 7:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis School; repeats Sunday at 3 p.m.; $18*. 947-2755, 941-7837.

"Winter Footholds," a showcase of new works influenced by Western and Asian dance traditions by students in the University of Hawai'i-Manoa dance program, 8 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, Kennedy Theatre; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $9*. 956-7655.

STAGE

"Wondrous Tales of Old Japan," presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Tenney Theatre; repeats March 2; $10*; also, benefit performance followed by a reception, 8 p.m. March 1 at Tenney Theatre, $40. 839-9885.

"Othello," presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 7 p.m., Lanikai Pavilion; recommended for children 10 and older; $5. 262-9733.

The Fantasticks, presented by the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts, 7:30 p.m., Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3 and 10; $10*. Reservations: 973-5066.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 8 p.m.; repeats 8 p.m. March 1 and 2, and 4 p.m. Sunday and March 3; $7*. 532-1111.

Mapaki, a one-woman show from New Zealand about friendship and violence, Pacific island-style, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Sunday; $15. 528-0506.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Kilohana Senior Center Fun Fair, with a rummage sale, silent auction and plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kilohana United Methodist Church; proceeds to benefit Kilohana Senior Enrichment Center; free admission. 373-3373.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; repeats Sunday; free admission. 622-2508.

12th Annual Hawai'i Collectors Expo, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; $3*. 486-4766.

7th Annual Academy of the Pacific Artisan Fair, with crafters booths, a country store, carnival midway and all-you-can-eat lu'au, 1-5:30 p.m., Academy of the Pacific campus; $30*. 595-6359.

COMEDY

Paul Ogata and Kehau Lee, 7:30 p.m., Wave Waikiki; $10. 941-0424.

Andy Bumatai, 8-9:30 p.m., Emporium Lounge, Times Square Shopping Center; followed by the band Honolulu, 9:45 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturdays; $12. 484-9850.

Frank DeLima, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 'Ohana Reef Towers, Polynesian Palace; repeats Fridays; $19.50 includes two drinks. 923-7469, 922-6408.

NATURE

Wa'ahila Ridge Hike, a moderate four hour, 3-mile hike for adults led by Dr. Mark Merlin, presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; $4. For times or reservations: 955-0100.

Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging, 9:30 a.m.-noon, presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; $14. Reservations: 955-0100.

Native Hawaiian Plant Workshop, tips on propagating native plants, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; a native Hawaiian plant sale will be held from 9 am.-3 p.m.; $30*. Register: 537-1708.

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

Weekend Fishing, 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 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; free. 233-7323.

Arboretum Tours, 1-2:30 p.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; $2.50. Register: 988-0456.

Moonlight Tour through Honolulu Zoo, a look at the zoo's nocturnal predators, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $10*. Reservations: 926-3191, 971-7174.

MIXED BAG

The 4th Annual National Fencing Competition, presented by the United States Fencing Association Hawai'i Division, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Suites; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 735-3869.

'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. Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20* ($15* kama'aina). Galleries Tour only: $10*. 522-0832.

"The Diamond Head Story," a two-mile walking tour led by volunteers of The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo to the crater entrance; $5*. 948-3299.

"55 Alive," a refresher driving course for experienced motorists, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio; continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 2; $10 includes both sessions. Reservations: 955-8821.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Chinese New Year Celebration, with traditional lion dances and firecrackers, 10 a.m., Market City Shopping Center; free. 734-0282.

The Roots of Black History in Hawai'i, a Readers' Theatre performance introducing Betsey Stockton and Anthony Allen, two early black residents of Hawai'i, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Mission Houses Museum; free. 531-0481.

Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m., Borders Waikele; repeats at 11 a.m. Saturdays and at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; free. 676-6699.

Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Pokemon Trading Day, win and trade Pokemon cards, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

Keiki Zookeeper, meet the animals and their keepers, and help make treats for and feed the animals, 1-4 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; for ages 6-10; $35* per class. Register: 926-3191.

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

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

Hawai'i Opera Theatre: "Carmen," an opera preview lecture, 4 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts Theater; $3*. 532-8768, 532-8701; also, mini-preview lecture, 1 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

"Sunset on the Beach," 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; with food, entertainment 4-6 p.m., and "Back to the Future" on a 30-foot screen at 6:15 p.m.; free admission. 523-2489.

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

International Food Night, presented by Kindred Hearts Hawai'i Activities & Adventures for Singles, 7 p.m.; $5. For location or details: 524-2712.

The Magic Of Storytelling, featuring Yona Chock, the Magic Storyteller; Master Magician Monty; and Mister "O," 7:30 p.m., Monty's Magic Theater, 1270 Queen Emma St., No. 612; repeats March 1-2; $12*. Reservations: 524-1791.

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Feb. 24

MUSIC

Hawaiian-style Backyard Jam, in celebration of Drug-Free Hawai'i Awareness Month, noon-7 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; with the Royal Hawaiian Band, Maximum Recovery, Native Blend, Kapena and others; free. 545-3228.

Winterfest '02 in Hawai'i, with The Whisnants, Anthony Burger, The Crabb Family, Kirk Talley and The Hoppers performing southern gospel music, 7 p.m., Olivet Baptist Church; free. 946-6505.

DANCE

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

"Winter Footholds," a showcase of new works influenced by Western and Asian dance traditions by students in the University of Hawai'i-Manoa dance program, 2 p.m., Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, Kennedy Theatre; $9*. 956-7655.

Hawai'i State Ballet Junior Company, a classical ballet program featuring director John Landovsky's version of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Act II of "Giselle," 3 p.m., Mamiya Theatre, St. Louis School; $18*. 947-2755, 941-7837.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Leimomi Ho and Keali'ika'apunihonua Ke'ena A'o Hula, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

STAGE

The Fantasticks, presented by the Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts, 2 p.m., Mid-Pacific Institute; repeats 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2, 8 and 9, and 2 p.m. March 3 and 10; $10*. Reservations: 973-5066.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 4 p.m.; repeats 8 p.m. March 1 and 2, and 4 p.m. March 3; $7*. 532-1111.

Mapaki, a one-woman show from New Zealand about friendship and violence, Pacific island-style, 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $15. 528-0506.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; free admission. 622-2508.

'Aina Haina School Fun Day, with a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable jumpers and a country store, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 'Aina Haina School; free. 377-2419.

East West Fest 2002, a community celebration of culture, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., East West Center's Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall; free. 944-7111.

12th Annual Hawai'i Collectors Expo, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3*. 486-4766.

NATURE

Waimano Hike, a 14-mile stroll to the Ko'olau summit for advanced hikers, 8 a.m.; presented by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club; $2. 422-1048.

Stupendous Spiders, learn about spiders' homes and habits, 9:30-11:30 a.m., presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; for ages 3-6; $14. Reservations: 955-0100.

Weekend Fishing, 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 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 at 1 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m. Saturdays; free. Register: 233-7323.

MIXED BAG

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

The 4th Annual National Fencing Competition, presented by the United States Fencing Association Hawai'i Division, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Suites; free. 735-3869.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, 'Ewa Town, 91-1001 Renton Road; narrated 90-minute round-trip ride to Kahe Point; $8*. 681-5461.

Hawai'i Opera Theatre: "Carmen," an opera mini-preview lecture, 1 p.m., Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

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

Ho'olohe Kakou (Let's Listen Together), a reading by local writers, 3-5 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things; part of the Ike 'Aina (Experiencing Land is Knowledge) environmental writing series; free. 845-8949.

"Sunset on the Beach," 4-9 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach; with food, entertainment 4-6 p.m., and the feature film "The Bodyguard" on a 30-foot screen at 6:15 p.m.; free admission. 523-2489.

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Feb. 25

MUSIC

Drum Joy! Class, 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; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1007 Waimanu St.; $10; loaner drums available by advance request. Register: 377-3786.

Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., 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. 971-2080, 236-7104.

DANCE

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

MIXED BAG

Mokichi Okada Association Health Activities, learn about jorei, flower arranging and the Japanese tea ceremony, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.

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

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; lessons $5, plus the cost of materials (spectators free); museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 842-6541.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Keiki Monday, with a clown show, storytelling and face painting, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). 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 mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-5811.

Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 5-8 p.m. (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); repeats Mondays. Also: 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.

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Feb. 26

MUSIC

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.

Pu'uhonua, traditional Hawaiian music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.

DANCE

Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, formerly the Kodak Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851.

Line Dance Lessons, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse; beginners welcome; free. 262-7441.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

NATURE

Arboretum Tours, 10-11:30 a.m., Lyon Arboretum; repeats 10-11:30 a.m. 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. 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.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; lessons $5, plus the cost of materials (spectators free); museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 842-6541.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

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. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Borders Waikele; repeats 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.

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

Hawai'i Theatre Docent Tours, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.

Preschool Story Circle, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Native Winds Gift Gallery and Craft Supply; free. 734-8018.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). Register: 847-8243.

Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 5:30-9 p.m. (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); repeats Tuesdays. Also: 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.

"Live Poets Society," a poetry reading with DJs and live musicians, 9 p.m., Wave Waikiki; for 21 and older; $5*. 941-0424, ext. 12.

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Feb. 27

MUSIC

"Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 6-6:30 p.m., DFS Galleria in Waikiki; repeats Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 931-2655.

Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m., 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. 971-2080, 236-7104.

DANCE

Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, formerly the Kodak Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

Line Dance Lessons, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Kailua District Park pavilion; free. 262-7441.

STAGE

Opera for Everyone: "Carmen," for full-time students 24 and younger; a viewing of the final dress rehearsal, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; presented by Hawai'i Opera Theatre; $6; waiting list only. 596-7858 for individual tickets, 596-7372 ext. 21 for classes.

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. 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 9-10:30 a.m. weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up, 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission: $14.95* general or $7.95* kama'aina). 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 mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; repeats Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. 922-5811.

Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 6-9 p.m., (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (586-6151, 235-1143); repeats Wednesdays. Also: 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517); free.

"Instant Hawaiian: How To Say Island Place Names," presented by The Program To Preserve Hawaiian Place Names, 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299.

Ghosts of Old Honolulu, author Glen Grant shares his tales at haunted historic sites in downtown Honolulu, 7-9:30 p.m.; $10. For meeting place and reservations: 943-0371.

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Feb. 28

MUSIC

Pu'uhonua, traditional Hawaiian music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third floor, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; repeats Tuesdays and Thursdays; 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. 971-2080, 236-7104.

DANCE

Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, formerly the Kodak Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851.

Line Dance Lessons, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Windward Mall; free. 262-7441.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Hawaiian Paradise, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

STAGE

Swingtime Canteen, an off-Broadway musical presented by the Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe, 4 p.m., Sacred Hearts Auditorium; repeats 8 p.m. March 1 and 2; $3. 373-2586.

The 47th Annual Mardi Gras Follies, presented by the Pearl Harbor Performing Arts Association, 6 p.m., Monarch Room, Royal Hawaiian Hotel; repeats March 1; $50 includes sit-down dinner, show and validated parking. 931-7194.

Island Spirits, Island Life, a theatre and dance performance in celebraton of the lives and cultures of people from Chuuk, the Marshall Islands and Honolulu's deaf community, 6:30 p.m., Church of the Crossroads; presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth and the University of Hawai'i Pacific Outreach Initiative; free. Reservations required: 945-1436.

Bye Bye Birdie, presented by the 'Iolani School Dramatic Players, 7 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. March 1 and 2; $10. 528-0506, 943-2244.

Flower Drum Song, presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16; $15*. 438-4480, 438-5230.

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. 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 9-10:30 a.m. weekdays, and 4:30-6 p.m. Saturdays; free. 841-6442.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; lessons $5, plus the cost of materials (spectators free); museum admission: $14.95* ($7.95* kama'aina). 842-6541.

"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with a robotic dinosaur, "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, including a woolly mammoth and furry ground sloth, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Experts at the Palace 2002: Photography of Old Hawai'i, with Lynn Davis, noon, Old Archives Building, 'Iolani Palace; part of the 15th annual Historic Preservation Lecture Series; free. 956-9546, 956-8570.

Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pearlridge Center Uptown; repeats Thursdays; 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.

The Inner Circle of Magic, Kamuela Kaneshiro introduces Hawaii's best magicians, 7 p.m., The Haunt; free. 943-0371.

"Swimming Over Time" — A Survey of the Submerged Ruins of Aperiae, Turkey, with visiting professor Robert Holhfelder of the University of Colorado discussing his discoveries, 7:30 p.m., University of Hawai'i Architecture Building Auditorium, Room 205; champagne reception to follow; free. 532-8700.