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

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's children's book, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 21, and Oct. 6, Leeward Community College Theatre; for 4 and older; $12*. 839-9885.

"Going to See the Elephant," a collaboration by six authors, presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, 2 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 22, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $8. 438-4480, 438-5230.

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," comedy presented by The Actors' Group, premiering 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Yellow Brick Studio; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 13; $10. 591-7999.

"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. 29, Manoa Valley Theatre; $30. 988-6131.

"Poets Open Mike Night," hosted by Lopaka Kapanui, 7 p.m. Thursdays, The Haunt; free. 943-0371.

"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; $17. Reservations: 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.

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.

Storytime for Toddlers, with read-alouds, fingerplays and action rhymes, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Public Library; free. 733-8422.

"School Days," magic show, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Monty's Magic Theater; $18*. Reservations: 524-1791.

Magic Class, taught by magicians for adults and children, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Monty's Magic Theater; $10. 524-1791.

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

NATURE

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

"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 Sunday, Castle Hall, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

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.