Ongoing Events
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indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children; and advance purchases. Call venue for details.
THE HOLIDAYS
20 Years of Christmas Sparkle, Honolulu Hale trees and wreaths display, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. today-Sunday, Honolulu Hale; free. 523-2489.
Candy Cane Train, 30-foot train, from 10 a.m. today-Saturday, Ala Moana Center; 12 and younger; $6. 955-9517.
Pearlridge Holiday Train Express, from 10 a.m. today-Sunday, Pearlridge Center Uptown; height limit of 48 inches; $3. 488-0981.
Christmas 2004 in Allantown, miniature village with four fantasy residences, today-Tuesday, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; free. 922-6611.
STAGE
"David Carradine Not Chinese," comic journey through contemporary Hawai'i and 20th-century American media, premiering 8 p.m. Thursday, Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 5; $5-$16. 536-4441.
COMEDY
Stand-up on the Moon, with Lanai and Augie, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.
MUSIC & DANCE
Torch-lighting ceremony and mini show by 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; Ku'uipo Kumukahi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Soundettes of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.
IslaTango Milonga, tango dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays, 419 South St., Suite 140; $6. 721-2123.
International Market Place entertainment: Islands of Aloha, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080.
Mini Show by Polynesian Cultural Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-2233.
Country line-dance lessons, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse amphitheatre; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Kailua District Park Pavilion; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Windward Mall; free. 262-7441.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, weekly rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School; free. 944-3373.
Royal Hawaiian Band, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; free. 922-5331.
International Samba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Ballroom dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
International Rumba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Square dance and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community; $3. 254-2333.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Afri-Zilian dance classes, blend of African and Brazilian dances with live drumming, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, 1007 Waimanu St.; $5. 373-2667.
International folk dancing, Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian, Israeli and others, 7-9:15 p.m. Sundays, Manoa Valley District Park; $3. 941-6453, 521-2270.
Square dance, mainstream and plus with rounds, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays, Ala Wai Golf Course ballroom; $4. 456-8465.
Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6-7 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
FAMILY TIES
"The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm," bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 30, Children's Discovery Center; free with center admission ($8*). 524-5437.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders Waikele; free. 696-6699.
Keiki Tuesdays, with entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.
Preschool Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and Children's Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays; Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
Chess lessons and practice competition, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1567); free.
Junior Keiki Tuesdays, with Mad Science of Hawaii, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Yo-yo and spin top classes for all ages, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 834-2828.
Toddler Time, with Action Jackson,, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
Family Night Wednesdays, with clown/puppet show, balloons and bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8996.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game Tournament, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Jelly's; $2*. 484-4413.
MIXED BAG
Monday Night Magic, close-up magic with strolling magicians from Monty's Magic Theater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Yum Yum Tree, Ward Centre; free admission. Reservations: 592-3580.
R/C Drift Practice Nights, electric drift cars welcome, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Costco Iwilei parking lot (rain-out location: Ala Moana Center parking lot near Sears and Zippy's); free. www.driftsession.com.
Tableside Magic, with Alan Arita, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Tony Roma's in Kahala; free admission. 735-9595.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Artfest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Queen's Surf Beach in Waikiki; free. 696-6717.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden guided tours, 1 p.m. weekdays. Reservations: 522-7060.
Tropical Plant Walk, 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free. Reservations: 233-7323.
Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, nonlive bait, insect repellent, walking shoes, rain gear, water and picnic lunch; free. 233-7323.
Garden Tour by Trolley, a 45-minute narrated tour through a 700-acre tropical garden, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. daily (except Saturday), Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road, Kahalu'u; $14.50*. Reservations: 239-6775.
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Eaton Square; lessons $5. 842-6541, 942-3993.
Historical Walking Tour, with Tony Bissen, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. www.starwood.com/hawaii.
Ola Na Mo'olelo series, Hawaiian history storytelling, 1:30 p.m. weekdays, Bishop Museum; free with museum admission of $14.95*, or kama'aina $7.95*. 847-3511.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for 12 and older, 2 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission $14.95*, or $7.95* kama'aina). Register: 847-8243.
Historical Tour of the history, architecture and social events at The Royal Hawaiian hotel, 2-2:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. www.starwood.com/hawaii.
Princess Ka'iulani Historical Tour, 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani; learn about Princess Victoria Ka'iulani and her 'Ainahau mansion; free. 922-5811.
'Iolani Palace Grand Tours, 1à-hour tour of the galleries and barracks, every 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $20* ($15* kama'aina). Galleries tour only: $10*. 522-0832.
The Queen's Tour, walking tour of Waikiki's historic sites with a native Hawaiian historian and storyteller, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard; free. 737-6442.
Hawai'i Theatre docent tours, includes demonstration on a 1922 organ, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.
Historical Walking Tour, with Honolulu TimeWalks, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Sheraton Waikiki hotel; free. www.starwood.com/hawaii.
Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, presented by Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; meet at Ramsay Galleries Museum; $10*. 521-2749.
Historical Walking Tour, with Tony Bissen, 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel; free. www.starwood.com/hawaii.
Honolulu Zoo Train, with audio presentation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo; $1. 971-7171, 523-2489.
Komo Mai to the Courtyard, with keiki hula, Tahitian fire knife dancer and Pu'uhonua Trio, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 931-8383.
Poakalani Hawaiian quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace, Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.
Promise Me Again, wedding-vow renewal program, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 931-8383.
Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 91-1001 Renton Road, 'Ewa; narrated, 90-minute round trip to Kahe Point; $10*. 681-5461.
"Navigating Change: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hawai'i Maritime Center; $7.50*. 536-6373.
"If These Walls Could Talk: An Exhibit About Buildings," discover the science, technology and culture behind buildings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Tuesday, Bishop Museum, Castle Hall; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Lono-I-Ka-Makahiki, return of exhibit celebrating Hawaiian fertility god, Lono, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Feb. 27, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 621-8408.
Changing of the King's Guard, flag ceremony and rifle drill, 6:15 nightly, King's Village Shopping Center; free. 944-6855.
Humpback whale information kiosk, permanent display about whales and national marine sanctuaries, all hours daily, Outrigger Reef Hotel; free. 921-6941.
Premier Whale Watch Cruise, educational whale activities, cultural activities and whale sightings, daily through April 30 (except Saturday), Star of Honolulu; $22.36-$27.95* or $34.36-$42.95* with meal. Reservations: 983-7827.
