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Posted on: Friday, February 27, 2004

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 venue for details.

'Kiss Me, Kate' continues

The cast (including Cathy Foy and Buz Tennent, at far right) and chorus rehearse the musical "Kiss Me, Kate," the latest offering from the Army Community Theatre. The Cole Porter evergreen, featuring classic songs such as "Wunderbar," "Too Darn Hot" and "So in Love," is based on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." It continues at Fort Shafter's Richardson Theatre on weekends through March 13.

STAGE

"Kiss Me, Kate," musical based on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew," 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, March 5-6 and 12-13, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $14, $17*. 438-4480.

"The Melody Lingers On," the songs and life of Irving Berlin, premiering 7:30 p.m. today, Kaimuki High School Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and March 5 and 3 p.m. March 7, $8*; 7:30 p.m. March 6 is an Alumni Night benefit performance, $10*. 733-4913.

"Dis/Troy," adaptation of Homer's "The Iliad" by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, premiering 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Tenney Theatre; repeats March 6, 13 and 20; 10 and older; $12*. 839-9885.

"Camaralzaman and the Princess," part of the Arabian Nights series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20, includes glass of champagne. 521-2900.

"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, premiering 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats March 7 and 14; $6. 438-4480.

"Little Women," presented by the Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe, premiering 4 p.m. Thursday, Sacred Hearts Academy auditorium; repeats 8 p.m. March 5-6; $3. 734-5058.

"Guys and Dolls," with the Iolani School Dramatic Players, premiering 7 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. March 5-6; $10. 528-0506, 943-2244.

SHOWROOMS

"One," dinner variety show with illusionist Greg Gabaylo, magician Les Au and Miss Hawaii 2000 Billie Takaki, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Leahi Showroom; $59 ($49.99* kama'aina). 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" show, 5:15 p.m. buffet seating or 6 p.m. cocktail seating, 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. 955-0555, ext. 546.

Society of Seven Las Vegas, variety show, 8:30 nightly except Mondays, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom. 923-7469.

Stand Up On the Moon, comedy with Augie and Lanai, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.

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

Andy Bumatai and Paul Ogata, late-night comedy, 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $19. Reservations: 923-7469.

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

Mel Cabang, late-night comedy, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.

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 with Polynesian dances, 5:30 p.m. seating, 6:30 p.m. show, nightly, Hawaiian Hut. Reservations: 373-3963, 735-9090.

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

Paso Doble dance class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:15-7 p.m. Mondays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.

Ballroom dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Mondays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.

IslaTango Milonga, tango dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays, 419 South St., Suite 140; $6. 721-2123.

Country line-dance classes, sponsored by Oahu Line Dancers, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse; 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; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

Chaminade Chorus rehearsals, open to the public, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Chaminade University, Eiben Hall; free. 261-6495.

Square dance and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community; $3. 254-2333.

Windward Mall entertainment: Columbia College Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 4:30-6 p.m. today; free. 235-1143.

Western line-dance classes, Super Beginners, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Fridays; Easy Dances, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:15-7:15 p.m. Fridays; Intermediate, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays or 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fridays, Manoa Recreation Center; $1.50 per hour. 949-4747.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Manutahi Tahiti Dance Company, 7-8 p.m. today; Tradewinds, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Pilioha, 7-9 p.m. today; Halau Hula O Ku'u Wahine, 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.

Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, 2:30-3:15 p.m., Kuumbawest African Dance and Drum, 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday; free. 566-2337.

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: VoiceMaster Voice Training School, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday; 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; free. 922-2299.

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, Bulgarian, Greek, 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.

Swing dance, with the Dr Jazz Group, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $10 includes lesson. 545-7600.

Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6:30 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

FAMILY TIES

Chess lessons and practice competition, 5-8 p.m. Mondays (lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Ala Moana Centerstage (955-9517); 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1143); free.

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 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.

Junior Keiki Tuesdays, with Mad Science, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.

Toddler Time, with keiki activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

American Box Car Racing International, open family racing, 3-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, ABCRI Box Car Track; tennis shoes and long pants required; $6*. 947-3393.

Family-Night Wednesdays, with clown/puppet show, balloons and

bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Yo-yo and spin top classes for all ages, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays at Pearlridge Center uptown, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ward Warehouse amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. Saturdays at Windward Mall; free. 834-2828.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Tournaments, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, Windward Mall, Special Dreams; free. 247-4769, 235-1143.

Aloha State Backgammon Club, weekly tournament, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Coffee Talk; $10 entry donation. 294-7475, 922-2674.

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. Reservations: 522-7060.

Lyon Arboretum tours, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; $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 sites, Saturdays-Sundays; presented by Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15*. 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

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, Eaton Square; lessons $5. 842-6541, 942-3993.

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 age 12 and older, 2 p.m. weekdays; $15 (plus general museum admission $14.95*, or $7.95* kama'aina). Register: 847-8243.

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, 1 1/2-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.

Mission Houses Museum Tours, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $10* ($8* kama'aina). 531-0481.

Hawai'i Theatre docent tours, includes a demonstration on 1922 organ, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.

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.

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 fireworks show at 7:30 p.m., Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.

Poakalani Hawaiian quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.

Hawaiian 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.

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

"Savage Ancient Seas," traveling exhibit with activities and large fossils, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through April 18, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

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

Humpback Whale information iiosk, permanent display about whales, marine life and the national marine sanctuaries around the Islands, all hours daily, Outrigger Reef Hotel lobby; free. 921-6941.