Ongoing Events
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| Courage under fire
Gen. Starbuck (Dwight Martin) pins general's stars on Col. Wayland Patterson (Allen Cole), with help from Mary Beth Patterson (Laurie Tanoura) in "Gunfighter," a Manoa Valley Theatre production that continues through June 6. The drama, based on the real story of the first American soldier to be named publicly in a friendly-fire tragedy, was written by Tony Award-winning playwright Mark Medoff. Brad Goda |
"1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" or "How John Barleycorn Lost His Grip on the White House," presented by the Lanikai Mortgage Players, 8 p.m. today-Sunday, Lanikai Community Center; $5 includes popcorn. 262-7549.
"The Children's Hour," presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $6. 438-4480.
"Gunfighter," drama based on the true story of Lt. Col. Ralph Hayles, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through June 6, Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.
"The Sunshine Boys," about two has-been vaudevillian, presented by The Actors' Group, premiering 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Yellow Brick Studio; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 4; $10. 722-6941.
"Gone Feeshing," comedy by Lee Tonouchi, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 13, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.
"Hello Dolly!" a musical featuring a turn-of-the-century matchmaker who finds her own match, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through June 6, Diamond Head Theatre; also, extended 8 p.m. June 10-12 and 4 p.m. June 13; $12-$42*. 733-0274.
SHOWROOMS
"One," dinner or cocktail show with magic by Les and Terri Au, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Leahi Showroom; $39-$109* ($29-$89* kama'aina). Reservations: 921-5000, 387-9602 (Japanese).
"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, 6:30 p.m. (dinner show) and 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.
Open Mike Night, comedy, doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 Thursdays, All Star Hawaii; $5. 864-4662.
Perry and Price Saturday Morning Show, with celebrity guests, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, John Dominis; $24.95*. Reservations: 523-0955.
Andy Bumatai and Paul Ogata, comedy, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $19. Reservations: 923-7469.
The Late Show with Mel Cabang, 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
Royal Hawaiian Band, 8:30 a.m. Monday, Punchbowl Cemetery; 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.
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.
Mambo 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.
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.
International Cha-Cha Dance Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
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, 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: Uptown — Hula Ohana O Ilima, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown —Angelo Jensen, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Na Kuku Olu'olu I Ka Hula, 7-9 p.m. today-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: Duchicela, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday; free. 566-2337.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios Super Keiki, 4 p.m. and Honolulu Dance Studio's Performing Company, 6 p.m. Saturday; 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.
Lindy Hop Swing Dance, with the Dr Jazz Group, 7:30-10 p.m. Sundays, Atherton YMCA; $5, includes lesson. 734-3414.
Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6:30-7:30 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 of Hawaii, 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.
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 Class/Tournaments, 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Windward Mall, Special Dreams; free. 247-4769, 235-1143.
Explore!, printmaking activity, guided tours and history, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Mission Houses Museum; free with museum admission ($10* general, $8* kama'aina). 531-0481.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
MIXED BAG
Sleight-of-Hand Close-up Magic, with Monty's Magic Theater, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Kelley O'Neil's; free. 926-1777.
Aloha State Backgammon Club, weekly tournament, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Coffee Talk; $10 entry donation. 294-7475, 922-2674.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden guided tours, 1 p.m. weekdays. Reservations: 522-7060.
Lyon Arboretum tours, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; donation. 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, fruit and nut 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.
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, 45-minute tour of the history, architecture and social events at The Royal Hawaiian hotel, 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, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard; free. 737-6442.
Hawai'i Theatre docent tours, includes demonstration on 1922 organ, 11 a.m. Tuesdays; $5. 528-0506.
Mission Houses Museum Tours, guided tours of the houses and print shop, 11 a.m., 1 and 2:45 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 followed by fireworks, 7 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.
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.
E Ku Mau Mau — Ku Everlasting, exhibit highlighting the Hawaiian god, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 6, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 593-9899.
"What in the World is It?," educational outdoor exhibit with giant maze, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through June 30, Bishop Museum, Great Lawn; $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.
