Posted on: Friday, September 6, 2002
Ongoing events
The STAGE
"Fine Dancing," featuring Pacific island dance, gender bending and ritual clowns, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Kennedy Theatre; $9*. 956-7655. "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's children's book, premiering 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats Sept. 14 and 21, and Oct. 6; for 4 and older; $12*. 839-9885. "Going to See the Elephant," a collaboration by six authors, presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, premiering 2 p.m. Sept. 8, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats Sept. 15 and 22; $8. 438-4480, 438-5230. "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline," musical tribute to the country singer, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 22, Manoa Valley Theatre; $30. 988-6131. "Aloha Las Vegas," a widower contemplates leaving Hawai'i, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441. "Phantasma: The Ultimate Theatrical Seance," 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 includes complimentary drink. 521-2900.
"Oklahoma!" the Rodgers and Hammerstein evergreen, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Sept. 21, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $17 and $14*. 438-4480, 438-5230. 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. "Creation — A Polynesian Journey," 5:15 p.m. buffet dinner show, or 6 p.m. cocktail show, nightly except Mondays and Wednesdays, 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. 923-7469. Lanai & Augie's Comedy Shack, 8 and 10 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. 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
FAMILY TIES
American Box Car Racing International, open family racing, 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. "School Days," magic show, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Monty's Magic Theater; $18*. Reservations: 524-1791. NATURE
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
Historic Stroll Around Downtown Honolulu, a walking tour fund-raiser for The Program to Preserve Hawaiian Place Names, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, meet at the Father Damien statue in front of the State Capitol; $10. 948-3299. "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.
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.
"Poets Open Mike Night," hosted by Lopaka Kapanui, 7 p.m. Thursdays, The Haunt; free. 943-0371. Big Band Dance, 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Waikiki Community Center auditorium; $1. 923-1802. Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851. 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. Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m., Town Center of Mililani, and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 'Iolani Palace; 2 p.m. Sept. 11, Ala Moana Center; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331. 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. Funtakes, make craft items, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233. 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. 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. Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, presented by the Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, meet at the Ramsay Gallery; $5. 521-2749. 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.
