Ongoing Events
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STAGE
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| 'Stranger' days
From left, Brent Reynolds, Shawn Thomsen and Otto rehearse "The Stranger," a Cruel Theatre interactive production about profiling and the Patriot Act, beginning this weekend. Show times are every 30 minutes from 7 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, and April 12-13 and 18-20 at the Coffee Factory. Tickets are $12 general, $10 discount in case of rain or for repeat customers, $7 students. 523-1004. |
"Guys and Dolls," based on Damon Runyon's short story "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown," premiering 7 p.m. Friday, Kamehameha Schools' Kapalama Campus, Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; repeats 7 p.m. April 11 and 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday and April 13; $5. 842-8496.
"The Stranger," interactive play presented by Cruel Theatre, premiering Friday every 30 minutes, 7-10 p.m., Coffee Factory; repeats Saturday and April 12-13, 18-20; $12*. 523-1004.
"Anything Goes," the Cole Porter classic musical, premiering 8 p.m.
Friday, Castle High School, Ron Bright Theatre; repeats 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, and 8 p.m. April 11-12; $15*. 233-5626.
"Footholds II: Young Choreographers on Stage," annual dance student showcase, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $9*. 956-7655.
"Romance/Romance," musical about the complications of falling in love, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre; $10-$40. 733-0274.
"Beehive," high-energy musical revue with 40 hits from the 1960s, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through April 13, Manoa Valley Theatre, $35*; 988-6131.
"Arabian Nights," a selection of tales from "The Thousand and One Nights," premiering 8 p.m. Thursday, Leeward Community College Lab Theatre; repeats April 11-12 and 17-19; $5. 455-0549.
"Heads by Harry," a family story set in a Hilo taxidermy shop, based on the novel by Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 13, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.
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.
Comedy on the Moon, with Andy Bumatai and Augie T, 9:30-10:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon Restaurant and Microbrewery; $10. 593-0088.
Frank De Lima, comedy, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $22*. Reservations: 923-7469.
Andy Bumatai and Augie T, comedy, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Hoku Hale Showroom. 392-9343.
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 and 8 p.m. cocktail seating, 6:25 and 8:30 p.m. shows, 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
Big Band Dance, 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Waikiki Community Center auditorium; $1. 923-1802.
Torch-lighting Ceremony and Mini-Show, with Polynesian Cultural Center,6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2299.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Entertainment: Greg and Junko, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.
Mini-show, with Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2233.
"Na La O Ke Awa," historical Hawaiian hula show, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace; free. 566-2337.
Line Dance Lessons, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse; also, 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Windward Mall; free. 262-7441.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School; free. 944-3373.
Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Shining Star, 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.
Ballroom Dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center, 1541 Kalakaua Ave.; free. Register: 988-3461.
Square Dance, for new dancers, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ala Wai Community Park Rec Center; $2. 456-8465.
Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
Square Dance, square and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Retirement Center; $3. 254-2333.
International Market Place entertainment: Ipolani Serenaders, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Nani La'ie Serenaders, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; also, "Islands of Aloha," 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080, 236-7104.
Ward Warehouse entertainment: Iolani Jazz Ensemble, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday; free.
Royal Hawaiian Band, 9 a.m. Saturday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Hawai'i Hall; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Center; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Mililani High School Drum Line, 6-7 p.m. Saturday; Iolani School stage band, noon-12:45 p.m. Monday; Greg MacDonald, 2-2:45 p.m. Tuesday; Higher Faster Stronger, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Service High School Band, 6-7 p.m. Thursday; Ala Moana's Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Square Dance, mainstream and plus with rounds, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom; $4. 456-8465.
International Folk Dancing, Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Israeli and others, 7-9:15 p.m. Sundays, Manoa Valley District Park; $3. 941-6453, 521-2270.
Swing Dance, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $5 includes lesson. 545-7600.
Hawaiian Music and Hula Show, 6-9 nightly, Waikiki Shopping Plaza; free. 923-1191.
FAMILY TIES
Keiki Monday, with a clown show, storytelling and face painting, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.
Toddler Tuesday, Lisa Matsumoto and Roslyn's "Fun with Fables," 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Honolulu Zoo; free with zoo admission ($6*). 484-8800.
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. 696-6699.
Keiki Tuesdays, with clowns, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center uptown; free. 488-0981.
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.
Yu-gi-oh! Card Tournaments, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Windward Mall, Special Dreams; free. 247-4769, 235-1143.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden Tours, guided tour with docents, 1 p.m. weekdays, Foster Botanical Garden. For details or reservations: 522-7060.
Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens Walking Tour, a two-mile guided tour through five valleys and plateaus, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Senator Fong's Plantation, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $10. Reservations: 239-6775.
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
Queen's Tour, east Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays; meet at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard; free. 922-2299.
Kalia Tour, west Waikiki Historic Trail Walking Tour, 9-11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays; meet at the Bishop Museum facility in the Hilton Hawaiian Village's Kalia Tower; free. 841-6442.
'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, 1 1/2-hour tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; $20* ($15* kama'aina). Galleries tour only: $10*. 522-0832.
Colorful Civic Center Stroll, fund-raiser for the Program to Preserve Hawaiian Place Names, 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays, starts and ends at the Father Damien statue in front of the capitol; $5. 948-3299.
Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, by the Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, meet at Ramsay Gallery; $10*. 521-2749.
King's Jubilee, a tribute to King 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 2-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; $5. 948-3299.
Hula: Dance of Poetry, learn the history, basics and view live hula performances, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-June 1, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Diamond Head Lighthouse Walk, a 2-mile stroll presented by the Clean Air Team, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, from the Mahatma Gandhi statue in front of Honolulu Zoo to the lighthouse; $5. Register: 948-3299.
Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 'Ewa, 91-1001 Renton Road; narrated 90-minute round-trip ride to Kahe Point; $8*. 681-5461.
Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour narrated by Na Leo Pilimehana, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 593-9899.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Meet the Easter Bunny, photos provided by PhotoTrends, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays through April 19, Windward Mall; packages start at $15. 247-6737, 235-1143.
Easter Bunny Photos, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays from Saturday-April 19, Kahala Mall; bunny breaks from 1-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. daily; $15 a package. 732-7736.
