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Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 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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Jan. 26

MUSIC

Royal Hawaiian Band, 6:45 a.m., Pier 2, Aloha Tower Marketplace; part of Boat Day and the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth II; free. 922-5331.

Honolulu Men's Chorus, a showcase of the music of contemporary gay composers, 7 p.m., Community Church of Honolulu; $10 advance, $12.50 at the door. 485-1344, 429-9600, 537-2133.

Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu, a piano recital including works by Bach, Busoni and Debussy, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; $12*. 956-8742, 956-7235.

KIPO Blues Night, with Bluzilla and Jeff Said No, 8:30 p.m., Anna Bannanas; $7*. 955-8821.

Latif Bolat Ensemble: Turkish Folk and Sufi Music, 8 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; $12*. 532-8768, 732-7717.

Kumuhao, Hawaiian and contemporary, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Ohana Karaoke 2, Ko'olau Center; free. 306-1082.

DANCE

Hypersquad, dance presentation, noon, Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Japanese Dances, presented by Minyo Buyo Renmei and held in conjunction with the annual U.S.-Japan Goodwill Minyo Dance Cultural Exchange Festival, 2 p.m., Centerstage, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

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

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

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.

Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in belly dancing, flamenco, hula, hip-hop/funk, samba/salsa, Tahitian and ballroom; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

Dances We Dance offers classes in modern dance; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; at the studio at Mo'ili'ili Community Center; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 537-2152.

The Movement Center offers classes in jazz, ballet, tap, acting and other performing arts, daily except Sundays, at its Kaimuki studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 735-8641.

STAGE

"The Vagina Monologues," with Mackenzie Phillips in the lead role through Sunday, 5 and 8 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $20*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (732-7733 group discounts).

"Telling Moves," 6 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Sunday; $15. 528-0506.

"The Insanity Case of Mrs. A. Lincoln," presented by The Actors Group, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $10. 591-7999.

"Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $10-40. 733-0274.

"Haole Boy," 8 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 3; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; and 8 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2; $14*. 375-1282.

"Over the River and Through the Woods," 8 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $25*. 988-6131.

"To the Last Hawaiian Soldier," 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $16*. 536-4441.

"Ola's Son," 9 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $15. 528-0506.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Pacific Islands Arts Festival, presented by the Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park, by the bandstand; repeats Sunday; free admission. 696-6717.

NATURE

Hawaiian Lei Making: Hawaiian Lei Methods and Lei Plants, taught by Brian Choy, 9 a.m.-noon, Lyon Arboretum; $20*, plus $2 supply fee. 988-0456.

Keiki Aquarist, for ages 6-12; go behind the scenes to meet rays, lobsters, sharks and more, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sea Life Park Hawaii; $45; limited to six participants. Register: 259-2512.

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.

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a nearshore reef flat, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

Wai'anae-Ka'ala Hike, a strenuous, eight-hour, six-mile hike for experienced hikers; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; $8. For times/registration: 955-0100.

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.

"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.

"Growing Roses in Hawai'i" Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mission Houses Museum; $40* (includes lunch and handouts). 531-0481.

Kaiser Cougar Boys Soccer Benefit Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Koko Head Elementary School; free admission. 342-1222.

The "Almost New" Record Sale, with classical, jazz, Hawaiian, opera and rock LPs, CDs, video cassettes and sheet music; fund-raiser by Hawai'i Public Radio; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ward Warehouse, Kewalo and Kaka'ako rooms; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; $3 donation includes one free LP or two free cassettes. 955-8821.

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

The Star of Honolulu Hawaiiana and Lunch Cruises, with Hawaiian crafts and humpback whale watching, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; deluxe fare, with buffet lunch: $39.95* ($29.50* kama'aina); standard fare, without lunch: $27.95* ($19.50* kama'aina). 983-7827.

Parent-Keiki Fun Fair, with carnival booths, clowns, face-painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and a monster truck car-crushing exhibition, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Melemanu Park, on the corner of Waikalani Drive and Kamehameha Highway; free. 625-7422.

"Kailua Sunset on the Beach," 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Kailua Beach Park; with open market, food from local eateries, entertainment and the feature film "Planet of the Apes" (2001) on a 30-foot screen at 6:15 p.m.; free admission. 523-2489.

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.

Aloha Peace Day, with music and information about peace, nonviolence and forgiveness, noon-6 p.m., Kapi'olani Park; the opening ceremony for "A Season for Peace and Nonviolence," Wednesday through April 4; free. 226-2271.

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.

BunnyCares Workshop, learn about responsible, healthy and loving rabbit care, 1-3 p.m., Manoa Public Library; bunnies welcome; free. 381-5545.

Archery Lesson & Potluck Picnic, 2-4 p.m., Waikiki; presented by Kindred Hearts Hawaii Activities & Adventures for Singles; $15*. 524-2712.

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

"How to Grow a Musical Child" Seminar, 3 p.m., Keiki Kani Music Studio; free. 487-2275.

Hawaii Opera Theatre: "La Traviata," an opera production preview lecture, 4 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts theater; $3*. 532-8768, 532-8701.

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.

Hawai'i's Junior Miss Scholarship Program, with 26 high school senior girls competing for a share of more than $150,000 in cash scholarships and college-granted scholarships, 6 p.m., Kamehameha Schools Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; repeats 3 p.m. Sunday; $20* in advance for both shows, $25* at the door for both shows. 371-6275.

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Jan. 27

MUSIC

Royal Hawaiian Band, 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free. 922-5331.

DANCE

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

Ballroom Dance Lessons, presented by Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society, 1 p.m. beginning international rumba and 2 p.m. intermediate international tango, Sundays through March 3, Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom; $7.50 each course. 521-4437.

Hip-Hop Workshop, for intermediate and advanced dancers, taught by Los Angeles choreographer Jared Ake, 2-5 p.m., 24-VII Danceforce Studio, $25; repeats 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, $20. 235-5141.

African Dance Exchange, by Evelyne Raposo, 3-5 p.m., 1007 Waimanu St.; $5. 377-3786.

Dances of Hawai'i, Iwalani School of Dance, 5-6 p.m., International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, featuring Shirley Recca with Halau Hula O Namakahulali, 6-7 p.m., Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

Salsa Workshop, by Alberto Archilla, 6-8 p.m. Sundays, Dream To Dance Studio, Auahi Street; $20 per workshop. 782-4788.

Merengue Dance Lesson, presented by the UH DanceSport Club, 6:15 p.m., Studio 3, next to Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 593-4449.

Salsa, Mambo and Rumba Lesson, presented by the UH DanceSport Club, 7 p.m., Sundays, Studio 3, next to UH Stan Sheriff Center, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; $15 for students, $20 for nonstudents plus $20 USABDA annual membership. 593-4449.

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

STAGE

"To the Last Hawaiian Soldier," 2 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $16*. 536-4441.

"The Vagina Monologues," with Mackenzie Phillips in the lead role, 2 and 7 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $20*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (732-7733 group discounts).

"Blithe Spirit," 4 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $10-40. 733-0274.

"Haole Boy," 4 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2; and 4 p.m. Feb. 3; $14*. 375-1282.

"Over the River and Through the Woods," 4 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $25*. 988-6131.

"The Insanity Case of Mrs. A. Lincoln," presented by The Actors Group, 4 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $10. 591-7999.

"Telling Moves," 6 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; $15. 528-0506.

"The Wordstew Poetry Slam," performance poetry competition with a featured performance by Quincy Troupe and a musical guest, 6-9:30 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5. 536-4222, 843-1390.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Pacific Islands Arts Festival, presented by the Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kapi'olani Park, by the bandstand; free admission. 696-6717.

NATURE

Art in Nature/Nature in Art, for ages 4 and up; explore a meadow and stream, then write poetry, do tree-rubbings and make scrapbooks, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $14. Register: 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 "Almost New" Record Sale, with classical, jazz, Hawaiian, opera and rock LPs, CDs, video cassettes and sheet music; presented by Hawaii Public Radio; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ward Warehouse, Kewalo and Kaka'ako rooms; $3 donation includes one free LP or two free cassettes. 955-8821.

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

"Kailua Sunset on the Beach," 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Kailua Beach Park; with open market, food from local eateries, entertainment and the feature film "Grease" on a 30-foot screen at 6:15 p.m.; free admission. 523-2489.

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.

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

Hawai'i's Junior Miss Scholarship Program, with 26 high school senior girls competing for a share of more than $150,000 in cash scholarships and college-granted scholarships, 3 p.m., Kamehameha Schools Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; $20* in advance, $25* at the door. 371-6275.

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Jan. 28

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 or 236-7104.

DANCE

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

Hip-Hop Workshop, for intermediate and advanced dancers, taught by Los Angeles choreographer Jared Ake, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 24-VII Danceforce Studio; $20. 235-5141.

Latin Dance for Nightclubs II, introduction to salsa, rumba and tango, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Mondays through April 29, Aloha Activity Center; $95. 739-2772.

Dances We Dance offers classes in modern dance; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; at the studio at Mo'ili'ili Community Center; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 537-2152.

STAGE

Tok Hybolics, a jam session of words, with Advertiser columnist Lee Cataluna, Cedric Yamanaka, Katana, Darryl Keola Cabacungan, Lisa Linn Kanae, Michael Puleloa and Rodney Morales, 7:30 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; free. 366-1272.

MIXED BAG

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.

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

The Missionary Period in Hawai'i: 1820-1863, history seminar and docent training, 10 a.m-noon, Mission Houses Museum; repeats Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 27; $75 (includes museum membership). 531-0481.

The Star of Honolulu Hawaiiana and Lunch Cruises, with Hawaiian crafts and humpback whale watching, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; deluxe fare, with buffet lunch: $39.95* ($29.50* kama'aina); standard fare, without lunch: $27.95* ($19.50* kama'aina). 983-7827.

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.

2002 Rock N Jock Magic Festival, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and Hawai'i Pacific University; with a basketball game between HPU and University of Hawai'i-Hilo, appearance by Benny Agbayani, celebrity basketball tournament, free-throw shooting contest, dance performances and basketball giveaways, 7 p.m., Blaisdell Arena; $5*. 521-3811, ext. 232.

"And They Came: Black History in Hawai'i," lecture by author Miles M. Jackson, 7-7:45 p.m., Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

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Jan. 29

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.

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

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

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

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

Latin Dance for Nightclubs I, learn the basics of merengue, mambo and cha cha, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays through April 9, Aloha Activity Center; $80. 739-2772.

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.

Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in belly dancing, flamenco, hula, hip-hop/funk, samba/salsa, Tahitian and ballroom; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

The Movement Center offers classes in jazz, ballet, tap, acting and other performing arts, daily except Sundays, at its Kaimuki studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 735-8641.

STAGE

"The Vagina Monologues," with Loretta Swit in the lead role through Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $20*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (732-7733 group discounts); also, Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline benefit, $100 includes 5 p.m. heavy pupu and cocktails at Compadres Bar & Grill and 7:30 p.m. show. 534-0040.

"A Pagan Tattooed Savage," 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Wednesday, Thursday, Feb. 1 and 2; $15. 528-0506.

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.

"Color Play: Exploring the Art, Science and Culture of Color" exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Castle Memorial Building, Bishop Museum; continues daily 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.

The Star of Honolulu Hawaiiana and Lunch Cruises, with Hawaiian crafts and humpback whale watching, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; deluxe fare, with buffet lunch: $39.95* ($29.50* kama'aina); standard fare, without lunch: $27.95* ($19.50* kama'aina). 983-7827.

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

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

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

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.

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Jan. 30

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 or 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 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

Line Dancin' with Salome, 6 p.m. beginning, $3; 7:15 p.m. intermediate, $4; Wednesdays, Ala Wai Elementary School. 737-4596.

Adult Tap Classes, 6:30 p.m. intermediate and 7:30 p.m. advanced, Wednesdays, Waikiki Community Center; $30 for 10 weeks. 922-8401.

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

Ballroom Dance Lessons by USABDA, learn the west coast swing and waltz, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Elementary School; $10 for six weeks plus $20 annual membership. 395-6320.

Swing Dance Lesson, Practice and Potluck Snack, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; free basic lesson at 7:30 p.m.; $4. 236-4082.

Taketina Classes, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 6, Mo'ili'ili Community Center; $10 per session. 955-1555.

Salsa Lessons, with George Garcia, 7:30 p.m. beginning and 8:30 p.m. advanced, Wednesdays, Honolulu Club; $8. 721-2123.

New York Salsa Styling Class, with Minnie Ruiz, 8-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aloha Activity Center; $15 singles, $25 couples. Register: 926-8037.

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.

Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in belly dancing, flamenco, hula, hip-hop/funk, samba/salsa, Tahitian and ballroom; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

Dances We Dance offers classes in modern dance; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; at the studio at Mo'ili'ili Community Center; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 537-2152.

The Movement Center offers classes in jazz, ballet, tap, acting and other performing arts, daily except Sundays, at its Kaimuki studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 735-8641.

STAGE

"Over the River and Through the Woods," 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $25*. 988-6131.

"The Vagina Monologues," with Loretta Swit in the lead role through Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $20*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (732-7733 group discounts).

"A Pagan Tattooed Savage," 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Thursday, Feb. 1 and 2; $15. 528-0506.

NATURE

Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through tours, crafts and songs, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through Feb. 27 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

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.

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

The Star of Honolulu Hawaiiana and Lunch Cruises, with Hawaiian crafts and humpback whale watching, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; deluxe fare, with buffet lunch: $39.95* ($29.50* kama'aina); standard fare, without lunch: $27.95* ($19.50* kama'aina). 983-7827.

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.

Opera for Everyone, a program for students through college, presented by Hawai'i Opera Theatre, 6:30 p.m., Blaisdell Concert Hall; $6. 596-7372.

"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.

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Jan. 31

MUSIC

Mihana Souza, performing selections from her newly released CD "Rust on the Moon," 5:30-8 p.m., Native Books & Beautiful Things, 222 Merchant St.; performance marks the closing of the store's Merchant Street location; free. 845-8949.

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

Concert for One Piano, Four Hands, professors Young-Mee Kim and Chung Won Hong of Pyongt'aek University, South Korea, perform selections by Mozart, Dvorak, Schubert and Gershwin, 7:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium; free. 956-7041.

"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 or 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 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

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

Intro to Latin Dance for Nightclubs, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Aloha Activity Center; $10. 739-2772.

Scandinavian Folk Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Atherton YMCA; $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.

Art-of-Dance Studio, Manoa Marketplace, offers classes in belly dancing, flamenco, hula, hip-hop/funk, samba/salsa, Tahitian and ballroom; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 224-4777.

The Movement Center offers classes in jazz, ballet, tap, acting and other performing arts, daily except Sundays, at its Kaimuki studio; fees vary. Class schedule/registration: 735-8641.

STAGE

"Once On This Island," presented by La Pietra-Hawai'i School for Girls, 7 p.m., La Pietra gym; repeats 7 p.m. Feb. 1-2 and 1 p.m. Feb. 3; $5*. 922-2744.

"Haole Boy," 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2, and 4 p.m. Feb. 3; $14*. 375-1282.

"Over the River and Through the Woods," 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $25*. 988-6131.

"The Insanity Case of Mrs. A. Lincoln," presented by The Actors Group, 7:30 p.m., Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $10. 591-7999.

"The Vagina Monologues," with Loretta Swit in the lead role through Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 3; $20*-$45*. 528-0506, 526-4400 (732-7733 group discounts).

"A Pagan Tattooed Savage," 8 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Feb. 1 and 2; $15. 528-0506.

"Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m., Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $10-40. 733-0274.

"To the Last Hawaiian Soldier," 8 p.m., Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 10; $5-$16. 536-4441.

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.

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

The Star of Honolulu Hawaiiana and Lunch Cruises, with Hawaiian crafts and humpback whale watching, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8; deluxe fare, with buffet lunch: $39.95* ($29.50* kama'aina); standard fare, without lunch: $27.95* ($19.50* kama'aina). 983-7827.

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.

8th Annual Building Industry Association Home Building & Remodeling Show, 5-9:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats 5-9:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3; $4*. 847-4666.

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, a magic show featuring Curtis Kam and others, 7 p.m., The Haunt; free. 943-0371.