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

"Oklahoma!" the Rodgers and Hammerstein evergreen, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $17 and $14*. 438-4480, 438-5230.

"The Boy Who Stole the Stars," about discovering the mysteries of the night sky and the meaning of friendship, premiering 8 p.m. Friday, Kennedy Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, and Sept. 28, and 2 p.m. Sept. 29; $10*. 956-7655.

"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 Oct. 6, Leeward Community College Theatre; for 4 and older; $12*. 839-9885.

"Hysterical: A Short History of the Vibrator," a comic historical view of the development of the vibrator, premiering 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Sunday, and 10:30 p.m. Sept. 27-28; $7*. 956-7655.

"Going to See the Elephant," a collaboration by six authors, presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $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. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*; extended Wednesday through Sept. 29, $35*. 988-6131.

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

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

"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; extended 8 p.m. Oct. 3-5, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; $5-$16. 536-4441.

"Phantasma: The Ultimate Theatrical Séance," 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.

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. 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

Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays Hula Show, 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Waikiki Shell; free. 945-1851.

Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Mr. Gneiss, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, 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.

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, 6:30 a.m. Friday, Pier 10; 2 p.m. Sunday, Windward Mall; 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Pier 10; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Arsenio the Band, 2-2:30 p.m., and Honolulu Dance Theatre, 6-6:45 p.m. Friday; Studio 808 Dance Project, 6-7 p.m. Saturday; Ipolani Mariko Hula Halau, noon-1 p.m. Sunday; Higher Faster Stronger, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Ala Moana's Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Halau Hula O Mokulehua, 7-8 p.m. Friday; Honolulu Jazz Quartet, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.

Kahala Mall entertainment: Ka Hale I'O Kahala, 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday; Kuhai Halau O Kahalepuna Pa 'Olapa Kahiko, 1-1:45 p.m. Sunday; free. 732-7736.

International Market Place entertainment: Na Wahine o Waimanalo, Hawaiian and contemporary, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; 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.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Keolalaulani Halau Olapa O Laka, 7-8 p.m. Saturday; Ho'omaika'i Hula Studio, 7-8 p.m. Sunday; Greg MacDonald, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.

Windward Mall entertainment: Kids for Christ, 4 p.m. Sunday; free. 235-1143.

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

NATURE

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.

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.

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.

"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's main tunnel; free. 948-3299.

Diamond Head Lighthouse Walk, a two-mile stroll presented by The Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, from the Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo to the lighthouse; 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.

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