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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 19, 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.

STAGE

A tale of two women

Jennifer Robideau, left, and Laura Bach are Fanny and Belle, respectively, in Kumu Kahua Theatre's production of Victoria Kneubuhl's "Fanny and Belle," the story of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson and her daughter, Belle Osbourne. The historical drama continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 10. Tickets are $5-$16. 536-4441.

Brad Goda

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

"Copacabana," musical about a songwriter in the 1940s, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through March 28, Manoa Valley Theatre, $30*; also, extended March 31-April 4, $35*. 988-6131.

"Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris," cabaret Parisian bistro-style musical, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 11, Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre; $18*. 375-1282.

"The Trip to Bountiful," presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through April 18, Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.

"Fanny and Belle," historical drama about a mother and daughter's travels, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 10, 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" 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.

Crack Up Thursdays, open-mike competition, doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursdays, All Star Hawaii; $5. 955-8326.

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

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.

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.

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; free. 922-2299.

IslaTango Milonga, 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 and 6 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.

"Lent and All that Jazz ... On the Green," contemporary worship service with jazz artists, noon Wednesdays, Kawaiaha'o Church; free. 532-1257.

Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Vernon Sakata, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Tamarind Park; free. 527-5666.

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.

Royal Hawaiian Band: noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

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.

Windward Mall entertainment: Duchicela, 6:30 p.m. today; Khausak, 2 p.m. Saturday; Hawai'i Youth Symphony, 2 p.m. Sunday; free. 235-1143.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Hawaii State Ballet, 7 p.m. today; Honolulu Dance Studio, 6 p.m. Saturday; Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Halau Kalaholomua, 7-8 p.m. today; Tony C, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; Minerva Pang Hula Halau, 2-3 p.m. Sunday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Na Kama O La'akona, 7-9 p.m. today; Wiki Waki Woo, 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: Paniolo Dancing Queens, 2-3 p.m. Sunday; Stanford Mendicants, 3-3:30 p.m. Thursday; free. 566-2337.

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, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $10 includes lesson. 545-7600.

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

FAMILY TIES

American Box Car Racing International, spring youth program for ages 8-18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-March 26, ABCRI Box Car Track; sports shoes and long pants required; free. 947-3393.

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.

Junior Keiki Tuesdays, with The Hobby Company and 4-H, 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.

Preschool Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and Children's Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays; Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.

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 45-minute 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

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.

Historical Walking Tour, 45-minute tour of the historical origin, architecture and social events at The Royal

Hawaiian hotel, 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; free. www.starwood.com/hawaii.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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