Ongoing events
Advertiser Staff
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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
"Romance/Romance," musical about the complications of falling in love, premiering 8 p.m. Friday, Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through April 6; $10-$40. 733-0274.
"Seduction," musical journey through the tumultuous world of love and relationships, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and March 28-29, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $18 with a two-drink minimum. Reservations: 521-9699.
"The Last Paving Stone," comic fable for children that addresses what happens when there is no more open space, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Leeward Community College Theatre; for ages 7 and older; $12*. 839-9885.
"Peril in Paradise," presented by 'Ohi'a Productions, doors open 5:30 p.m., show begins 6 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Zoo; repeats March 29-30 and April 4-6; $9-$14. 484-8800.
"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 March 23, Manoa Valley Theatre, $30*; also, extended through April 13, $35*. 988-6131.
"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.
Andy Bumatai and Augie T, comedy, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, Hoku Hale Showroom. 392-9343.
Frank De Lima, comedy, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $22*. Reservations: 923-7469.
Perry and Price Saturday Morning Show, with guest appearances by local and national entertainers and celebrities, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hanohano Room; $19*. Reservations: 922-4422.
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.
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.
IslaTango Milonga, Argentine tango dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays, Al Franz Dance Studio; $6. 721-2123.
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.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School; free. 944-3373.
Ballroom Dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center, 1541 Kalakaua Avenue; free. Register: 988-3461.
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.
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel entertainment: Dartmouth Rockapellas, 3-3:45 p.m. daily through Monday; Jabberwocks, 5-5:45 p.m. Saturday through March 30; Counterpoint, 4-4:45 p.m. Sunday through March 28; free. 931-8408.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Freedom Hair Show, 6-7 p.m. Friday; Eastbound, 2-2:30 p.m., Mounds View High School Choir, 4-4:45 p.m., and Honolulu Dance Studio, 6-7 p.m. Saturday; Lakeridge High School Show Choir, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday; Buena Vista University Jazz Band Concert, noon-1 p.m., Moana Chang and the Aloha Boat Days Entertainers, 2-3 p.m., and Higher Faster Stronger, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Shanghai High School, 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.
Ward Warehouse entertainment: Honoka'a Jazz Band, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday; free. 591-8411.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Halau Hula O Mokulehua, 7-8 p.m. Friday; Native Tongue, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Na Hihimanu, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Jus' Cuzins, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; Stanford Mixed Company, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday; also, "Islands of Aloha," 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays; International Market Place food court stage; free. 971-2080, 236-7104.
Royal Hawaiian Band, 10 a.m. Waimanalo Community Center, and 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.
Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Buena Vista University, 5-6 p.m. Saturday; Hui 'O Kamalei, 11 a.m.-noon Sunday; free. 566-2333.
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
American Box Car Racing International, extra spring break track hours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through March 28; also, 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.
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.
Storytime for Toddlers, with read-alouds, fingerplays and action rhymes, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Public Library; free. 733-8422.
Yo-yo and Spin Top Classes for all ages, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Pearlridge Center Uptown, 4:30-6 p.m. Fridays at Town Center of Mililani, 5-7 p.m. Fridays at Kapolei Shopping Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays at Windward Mall; free. 834-2828, 554-4969.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
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
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, a 90-minute tour of the palace galleries and 'Iolani Barracks, beginning every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays through 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 through Saturdays; $10* ($9* kama'aina) per tour or $15* ($14* kama'aina) for double tours. 531-0481.
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, 6:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks show, 7:30 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; $5. 948-3299.
Diamond Head Lighthouse Walk, a two-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.
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Looking for new wheels? Or just curious about the new trends in the auto industry? That's what the 2003 First Hawaiian International Auto Show is all about. The show continues noon-10:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Admission is $6 general, $4 for those 62 and older and military, $3 for ages 7-12 and free for keiki 6 and younger. The Advertiser is a sponsor. 593-0031.
