Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Benefit Performance of "A Little Bit Like You," a play by Darrell Lum, for Bamboo Ridge Press publications and educational outreach programs, 2 p.m. today, Kumu Kahua Theatre. Audience will be able to meet the cast and talk with the playwright. Tickets are $25 at Kumu Kahua Theatre box office or call 536-4441.

"Books Into Film" Discussion on "The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers," conducted by librarian Vicky Dworkin, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kailua Public Library. 266-9911.

The Arabian Nights Presents "Garden Earthly Delights," a sensual and hilarious Arabian love story for Valentine's Day, told by storyteller Jeff Gere, featuring music, shadow puppets and intervals of belly dance; 8-9:30 p.m. Friday and Feb. 14, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine's Opium Room. $20 includes a glass of champagne. Seating limited to 30 each night. Reservations: 521-2900. Information: Jeff Gere at 737-1774 or jeffgere@lava.net.

The Arabian Nights Presents "The Beautiful Slave Girl & Other Stories," told by storyteller Jeff Gere and featuring music, shadow puppets and belly dance; 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theater. Free. Information: Jeff Gere at 737-1774 or jeffgere@lava.net.

FOR WRITERS

Poets In The Gallery: Writing Workshops at The Contemporary Museum, with instructor Susan Lee St. John; writers 6 and older will view the Surf Culture Exhibit and express their impressions in words and poetry, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, The Contemporary Museum. Free; sponsored by the Starbucks Foundation and Windward Community College. Registration: 526-1322.