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| Two somebodies in 'You Somebody'
Ray Bumatai and Loretta Ables Sayre lead the cast of "You Somebody," the new stage production about the fictional Lusa family whose matriarch (Ables Sayre) is determined to make it into the Show Biz column written by The Advertiser's own Wayne Harada. Sneak peek: Three former Miss Hawai'is — Patricia Lei Murray, Candes Meijide-Gentry and Cheryl Toma Sanders — have featured roles as sort of a chorus of fairy godmothers; they alone are worth the price of admission. The musical comedy, by playwright/Advertiser columnist Lee Cataluna and directed by Mark Lutwak with music and lyrics by Keola Beamer, continues at Diamond Head Theatre. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 11. Tickets are $10-$40. 733-0274. The Advertiser is a sponsor. 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
"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, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.
"Once Upon One Kapakahi Time," pidgin musical that revisits the "Once Upon One TIme" trilogy, premiering 8 p.m. July 26, Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. July 27, and Aug. 2-3, 4 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 3-4, 7:30 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1, and noon Aug. 4; $15-$35. 528-0506.
"Two Gentlemen of Verona," a romantic comedy that tests the bonds of friendship when two close friends vie for the love of the same woman, premiering 8 p.m. July 26, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; repeats 8 p.m. July 27, and Aug. 1 and 10, and 4 p.m. July 28, and Aug. 3; $15*. 235-7433, 526-4400.
"Hamlet," madness and murder follow the melancholy Prince of Denmark as he seeks to avenge his father's death, 4 p.m. July 27 and 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; $15*. 235-7433, 526-4400.
"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.
"You Somebody," musical comedy following the Lusa family on its quest to be famous in Hawai'i, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 11, Diamond Head Theatre; $10-$40. 733-0274. The Advertiser is a sponsor.
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 and Champagne Bar; $25 includes one drink. Reservations: 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.
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. 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 Robles, 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.
Ala Moana Shopping Center entertainment: Hawaii State Ballet, 7 p.m. July 26; Teen Music Talent Contest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 27; Nua 'Ukulele Festival Tour, 2-3 p.m. July 29; Ala Moana's Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Ka Hula O Ululani, 7-8 p.m. July 26; Hokupa'a, 6-8 p.m. July 27; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Ka Mele, Hawaiian and contemporary, 7-9 p.m. July 26; Keiki Palaka Band, Hawaiian, 6-8 p.m. July 27; 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.
Kahala Mall entertainment: Greg and Junko MacDonald, 2-3 p.m. July 28; free. 732-7736.
Native Books & Beautiful Things entertainment: Hawaiian Nose Flute, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 1; free. 596-8885.
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 Chris da Clown balloon olympics, 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.
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, with musical storytelling by Nyla Ching-Fujii and Jeff Babb, 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, make a starburst book to take home, and win and trade Pokemon cards, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
