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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, December 5, 2003

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

"Magic of the Season," holiday musical, 6-6:25 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 12-14, and 16-22, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

"Ten Million Reawakenings," dramatization of a medieval Japanese ghost story presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, The Yellow Brick Studio; also, extended 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Dec. 14; $10. 722-6941.

"All My Sons," drama by Arthur Miller, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre; $18*. 375-1282.

"Apartment 3A," a comedy/drama on lost love and hope, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.

"Obake," Japanese ghost story set in plantation-era Hawai'i, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and extended to 8 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Kumu Kahua Theatre; for adults; $5-$16. 536-4441.

" 'Tis Pity She's A Whore," dark comedy, violence and eroticism, premiering 8 p.m. Friday, Kennedy Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday and Dec. 12-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14; $15*. 956-7655.

"Christmas Talk Story," presented by Kumu Kahua Theatre and Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21, Tenney Theatre; for 6 and older; $16*. 839-9885.

SHOWROOMS

"One," dinner variety show with illusionist Greg Gabaylo, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Leahi Showroom; $49.99*. Reservations: 921-5000, 921-2014.

"Blue Hawaii: The Show," Jonathon Von Brana sings Elvis 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. 922-5811.

Magic in Paradise, with Mark Allen Mauricio, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom; $20.95* includes buffet dinner. 955-0555, ext. 546.

Society of Seven Las Vegas, variety show, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom. 923-7469.

Stand Up on the Moon, with Andy Bumatai and Paul Ogata, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.

Frank DeLima, comedy, 8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $22*. Reservations: 923-7469.

Perry and Price Saturday Morning Show, with guest appearances by entertainers and celebrities, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, John Dominis; $24.95. 523-0955.

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-Thursdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Hoku Hale Showroom. 923-3981.

Kalo's South Seas Revue, dinner show, 5:30 p.m. seating, 6:30 p.m. show, nightly, Hawaiian Hut. 941-5205.

Magic of Polynesia, dinner seating 7 p.m., cocktail seating 8 p.m., show at 8:20 nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel showroom. 971-4321.

MUSIC & DANCE

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Windward Adventist School, noon-12:30 p.m. Thursday; Greg and Junko, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Ku'uipo Kumukahi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Kilinahe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.

Pearlridge Center: Halau Ohana O Ilima, 7-8 p.m. Friday; Sax to the Max, noon-2 p.m., Halau Kalaholomua, 1-2 p.m., New Hope Leeward, 3-4 p.m., Leeward Dance Studio, 4-5 p.m. and Sharene Boulos, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; Kids 4 Christ, 1-2 p.m., and Leeward Dance Studio, 3-4 p.m. Sunday; Na Keiki O Manana, 7-8 p.m. Monday; Dole Middle School, 5-6 p.m., and Lanakila Baptist High School, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday; Our Savior Lutheran School, 5-6 p.m. Thursday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Na Wahine O Waimanalo, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Iwalani School of Dance, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Khausak, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; "Islands of Aloha," 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080, 236-7104.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Iolani Stage Bands, 8-9 p.m. Friday; Honolulu Boy Choir, 8-9 p.m. Saturday; Hawaii Youth Chorus, 4-5 p.m. Sunday; St. Elizabeth School Kids Praise Choir, 4-4:30 p.m., and Kokoro Ni Hikari Wo, 8-9 p.m. Monday; Merry Tuba Christmas, 8-8:45 p.m. Wednesday; Dole Middle School Band, 8-8:45 p.m. Thursday; Ala Moana Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Royal Hawaiian Band: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Towne Center of Mililani; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Neiman Marcus Christmas Store; 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.

Korean Traditional Dance Workshop, presented by the Korean Traditional Music Association of Hawaii, 2 p.m. Saturdays, KTMAH Office, 1491 S. King St., No. 201; free. 946-8881, 946-8885.

Windward Mall entertainment: Kids 4 Christ, 5 p.m. Saturday; Dance Movement Academy and K-Bay Gymnastics, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday; Windward Adventist School Holiday Play and Bells, 7 p.m. Tuesday; Kainalu Elementary Chorus, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Farrington High School Band, 5 p.m. Thursday; free. 235-1143.

Pearl Highlands Center entertainment: The Gaylord Rieta Show, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday; free. 456-1000.

Windward City Shopping Center entertainment: The Gaylord Rieta Show, 3-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 524-8700.

Kuhio Beach Torch-lighting and Hula Show, 6-7 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

NATURE

Foster Botanical Garden Tours, guided tour with docents, 1 p.m. weekdays, Foster Botanical Garden. 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, light rain gear recommended; free. 233-7323.

Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays-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-Sundays; presented by Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15*. Details or reservations: 538-3952.

Garden Tour by Tram, a 2-mile narrated tour through valleys of flowers and trees, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1, 2, and 3 p.m. daily, Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $10*. Reservations: 239-6775.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

'Iolani Palace Grand Tour, 1 1/2-hour tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, every 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-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-Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.

22nd World Art Bazaar, folk crafts and native arts, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 14, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8700, 532-8703.

Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, by the Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, meet at Ramsay Galleries Museum; $10*. 521-2749.

Honolulu Zoo Train, with audio presentation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo; $1. 971-7171, 523-2489.

King's Jubilee, a tribute to King Kalakaua, with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, 6:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks show, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.

Hawaiian Train Rides, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 91-1001 Renton Road, 'Ewa; narrated 90-minute round trip to Kahe Point; $8*. 681-5461.

Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 593-9899.

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

HOLIDAYS

Pearlridge Express, train ride through Candyland, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today-Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 24 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 4, Pearlridge Center Uptown; for keiki 48 inches and shorter; $3. 488-0981.

Holoholo Ka'a Express, holiday train, 6-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Dec. 19-21, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free with any shopping center purchase. 922-2299.

Santa's Light Parade, with festive floats and 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m. daily except Mondays through Dec. 14, and daily Dec. 16-23, Ala Moana Center; free. 955-9517.

Jingle Bell Express, train ride sing-along through the mall level, 10 a.m.-closing daily through Jan. 1, Ala Moana Center; for 12 and younger; $5. 955-9517.