Ongoing Events
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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.
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| All aboard for 'Two Trains Running' at the Yellow Brick Studio
Honey Brown, Derrick Brown, Donna Sallee, Gemini Burke, Leonard Piggee, Moses Goods and Russ Goode are in the ensemble cast of "Two Trains Running," The Actors' Group production that continues at the Yellow Brick Studio. |
"The Ghost Sonata," a dark glimpse behind the mask, premiering 8 p.m. Wednesday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursday-Jan. 17 and 2 p.m. Jan. 18; $10*. 956-7655.
"Langston Who?" a tribute to the works of Langston Hughes, presented by the T-Shirt Theatre of Kalihi, premiering 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Farrington High School auditorium; repeats 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16; $5. 732-0153.
"Two Trains Running," an examination of African-American culture and society, presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays (except Jan. 30), through Feb. 8, the Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.
"Massie/Kahahawai," docu-drama about the controversial Massie case, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 8, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.
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," 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 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 appearances by entertainers and 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, 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
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.
International Rumba Dance Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Mondays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 973-7258.
Ballroom Dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 973-7258.
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; Kilinahe, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; free. 922-2299.
IslaTango Milonga, Argentine tango dance party, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Mondays, 419 South St., Suite 140; $6. 721-2123.
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 classes, sponsored by Parents Without Partners, 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.
Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Kokupa'a, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Tamarind Park; free. 527-5666.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Center; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 922-5331.
"Aloha Waikiki," Hawaiian music and dance show with a Boat Days theme, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, DFS Galleria in Waikiki; free. 931-2655.
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.
Western line-dance classes, Fridays; 9-10 a.m. Super Beginners, 10-11 a.m. Easy Dances, 11 a.m.-noon Intermediate, Palladium, Ala Wai clubhouse; $1.50 per class. 988-1818.
International Market Place entertainment: Simplisity, 7-9 p.m. Friday; 'Ohana Three, 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: Ala Moana Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
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, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $10 includes lesson. 545-7600.
Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6-7 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 uptown; free. 488-0981.
Preschool Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and Children's Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays; Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
Toddler Time, with Mad Science, 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. 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 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
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 general 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.
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 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.
Hawai'i Theatre docent tours, includes a demonstration on the 1922 Robert Morton theater organ, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.
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.
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.
Changing of the King's Guard, with flag ceremony and rifle drill exhibition, 6:15 nightly, King's Village Shopping Center; free. 944-6855.
