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| Another weekend for 'Copacabana'
Nicole Sullivan is Conchita, center, in Manoa Valley Theatre's "Copacabana," which has been extended for a second time. Its final weekend has now been pushed to April 9-11. Tickets for the extension are $35 general, $5 discounts for seniors and military; $20 for those younger than 25. Brad Goda |
STAGE
"Copacabana," musical about a songwriter in the 1940s, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre, $30*; also, extended 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. April 2-3, 9-10 and 4 p.m. April 4 and 11, $35*. 988-6131.
"Swing!" with big band music of the '30s and '40s plus swing dancing, premiering 8 p.m. today, Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through April 18 (extended by a week); $12-$42. 733-0274.
"Ashes to Ashes" and "Far Away," two one-act plays in tandem, premiering 8 p.m. Wednesday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2-3 and 2 p.m. April 4; $10*. 956-7655.
"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.
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.
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 Betty Loo Taylor, Steve Jones, DeShannon Higa and Rocky Brown, noon Wednesdays, Kawaiaha'o Church; free. 532-1257.
Mayor's Aloha Music Break, with Katt Daddy, 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.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Keliinoi Polynesian Hula Halau, 7-8 p.m. today; Ho'omanalo, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; Minerva Pang Hula Halau, 2-3 p.m. Sunday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Na Hokupa, 7-9 p.m. today; Leolani Serenaders, 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. Saturday; free. 566-2337.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: VoiceMaster Voice Training School, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday; Antioch High School Choir, Clayton High School Choir and Concord High School Choir, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday; 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.
Royal Hawaiian Band: 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.
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. today, 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 JR the Clown, 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
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.
Historical Walking Tour, 45-minute tour of the historical origin, architecture and social events at The Royal Hawaiian, 2 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, 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.
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 beginning April 1, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard; free. 737-6442.
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.
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.
E Ku Mau Mau — Ku Everlasting, exhibit highlighting the Hawaiian god, opening 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Museum; continues daily through Sept. 6; $14.95*. 847-3511.
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.
"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, 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.
