Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2002

Ongoing Events

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.

STAGE

"Hamlet," madness and murder follow the melancholy Prince of Denmark as he seeks to avenge his father's death, premiering 8 p.m. July 19, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; repeats 8 p.m. July 20 and 25, and Aug. 8, and 4 p.m. July 21 and 27; $15*. 235-7433, 526-4400.

"You Somebody," musical following the Lusa family on its quest to be famous in Hawai'i, premiering 8 p.m. July 19, Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 11 (extended one week); $10-$40. 733-0274.

"The Cripple of Inishmaan," a comedy about a crippled Irishman who hopes to break away from the tedium of daily life when a Hollywood director plans to film his newest movie on a neighboring island, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 28, Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.

"Anna," the story of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 18, The Yellow Brick Studio; presented by The Actors' Group; $10. Reservations: 591-7999.

MIXED BAG

"Phantasma: The Ultimate Theatrical Seance," a show with spooky tales and visitors from the other side, 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Indigo Restaurant, Opium Den; $25 includes a drink. 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. For reservations or details: 923-1245.

"Creation — A Polynesian Journey," 5:15 p.m. buffet dinner show, or 6 p.m. cocktail show Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Sundays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Ainahau Showroom. For reservations or details: 931-4660.

Society of Seven Las Vegas, variety show, 8:30 nightly except Mondays, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom. For reservations or details: 923-7469.

Frank DeLima, in "Noodle Shop Days," 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, the Palace; $19.50* includes one drink. Reservations: 923-7469, 922-6408.

Pete Peterkin impersonating Little Richard, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jackson and more, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Ainahau Showroom; $25*. Reservations: 591-3888.

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. For reservations or details: 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. For reservations or details: 971-4321.

Kalo's South Seas Revue, 5:30 p.m. seating, 6:30 p.m. show, nightly, Ala Moana Hotel, Hawaiian Hut. For reservations or details: 941-5205.

MUSIC & DANCE

Big Band Dance, 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Waikiki Community Center Auditorium; $1. 923-1802.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Greg MacDonald, steel drums, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Pu'uhonua, Hawaiian, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.

Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays 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; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Kailua District Park pavilion, and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Windward Mall; free. 262-7441, 247-4769.

Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Notorious Northsiders, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Tamarind Park; free. 527-5666.

"Aloha Waikiki," an all-Hawaiian music and dance show with a "Boat Days" theme, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, DFS Galleria in Waikiki; free. 931-2655.

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

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Halau Hula O Mokulehua, 7-8 p.m. July 19; Bamboo Breeze, 6-8 p.m. July 20; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Kualoa, Hawaiian with hula, 7-9 p.m. July 19; A'i Laniwai, Hawaiian, 6-8 p.m. July 20; also, "Islands of Aloha," with vocalist Rhonda performing Maori, Tahitian and Hawaiian songs, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080, 236-7104.

Ala Moana Shopping Center entertainment: New Faces, New Music, 6-7 p.m. July 20, Ala Moana's Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Kahala Mall entertainment: The Movement Center, 1-1:30 p.m. July 21; free. 732-7736.

Hawaiian Music and Hula Show, 6-9 nightly, Waikiki Shopping Plaza; free. 923-1191.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

FAMILY TIES

American Box Car Racing International, summer youth program, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, ABCRI Box Car Track; tennis shoes, long pants and bag lunch required; for 9 and older; free; also, 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; $6*. Register: 947-3393.

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

Chess Lessons and practice play competition, 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Centerstage, Ala Moana Center (955-9517). Also: 5:30-8:30 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.

Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble; also, Children's Storytime, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; free. 737-3323.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders Waikele; free. 676-6698.

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

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

Toddler Time, with keiki activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

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

Family Bingo, 6:30-7 p.m. Fridays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

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

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

Keiki Activities, learn to play chess and checkers and make tissue paper flowers to take home, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

Summer Reading Program, with prizes, crafts and more, ongoing registration until July 20, Kaimuki Public Library; free. 733-8422.

NATURE

Foster Botanical Garden Tours, guided tour with docents, 1 p.m. weekdays, Foster Botanical Garden. For details or reservations: 522-7060.

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

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.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Kalia Tour, west Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays; meet at the Bishop Museum in Hilton Hawaiian Village Kalia Tower; free. 841-6442.

Queen's Tour, east Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays; meet at the Visitor Information Station at the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues; free. 841-6442.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; lessons $5, plus 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. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and the 'Ainahau mansion where she once lived; meet in the hotel's main lobby; free. 922-5811.

'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.

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.

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

Hawaiian Quilting Classes, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays with Mary Cesar, Mission Houses Museum; repeats 9-11 a.m. Saturdays with Wilma Connell; $7*. 531-0481.

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

"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; free. 948-3299.

Poakalani Hawaiian Quilt Classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.

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; free. Register: 948-3299.

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.

"The Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park: The Life and Death of Dinosaurs," a hands-on exhibit that explores the world of dinosaurs through an exclusive display of the dinosaurs, sets and props from Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park: The Lost World," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 15, Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Explorer's Tour, a 90-minute tour through previously closed hatches and off-limits decks of the Mighty Mo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Battleship Missouri Memorial; $35 (plus general memorial admission: $14*). 454-1434.

Changing of the King's Guard, with flag ceremony and rifle drill exhibition, 6:15 nightly, King's Village Shopping Center; free. 944-6855.