The Buzz

Family-friendly 'Oranges' show

Enjoy the great outdoors at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance's family production, "The Love for Three Oranges." Prince Tartaglia tries to find his smile by going on a journey to get three magical oranges from the evil fairy Creonta. Masked characters and puppets of all sizes bring the adventure to life. The show is recommended for those 8 and older.

• 5 p.m. today-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday / Outdoors, on the makai side of Kennedy Theatre / Free / 956-7655

A good look at the 'ukulele

The 'Ukulele Guild of Hawaii presents the 3rd annual 'Ukulele Exhibition and Conference this weekend. The public is invited to browse the 'ukulele exhibition, vendor displays and silent auction Saturday and Sunday in the Oahu Room. The conference also includes seminars and workshops for a fee (call 440-4646).

• 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday / Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa / Free admission / www.ukuleleguild.org

Also, there's a 125th anniversary concert Saturday night with Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, Lyle Ritz and others.

• 7-10 p.m. Saturday / Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Waikiki Ballroom / $15 / www.ukuleleguild.org

Full day of fun at harbor

The 5th annual Honolulu Harbor Festival features a full day of displays, food, entertainment and fun right on the water's edge. Honoring Hawai'i's long and colorful maritime history, the event offers interactive booths with arts and crafts and games from Bishop Museum, NOAA Ocean Services, Hawaii Longline Association, Matson, Horizon Lines, the Coast Guard, the USS Missouri, Aloha Boat Days and the Dolphin Institute. Keiki can take part in educational activities such as glue and sand art, making a honu visor and Hawaiian fishing cordage-net making. Entertainment includes the Ryusei taiko drums, strolling entertainers, Kailua Jazz Hounds and a Boston Tea Party re-enactment on the Falls of Clyde.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday / Hawai'i Maritime Center, Pier 7, Aloha Tower Marketplace / Free / 523-6151

Pasko! expands to McCoy Pavilion

Estrella Seese surveys the parol (Christmas star lanterns) at an earlier Pasko! This year the celebration is even bigger and better — and in a new location.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday / Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion / Free / 543-7779, 396-0520

Hapa in concert tonight

Robert Coello

The next Aloha Friday Hawaiian concert features the Na Hoku Hanohano award winning harmonies of Hapa, above. Composed of Nathan Aweau and Barry Flanagan, the duo offers sweet instrumentals and contemporary Hawaiian music. Also performing will be Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka La, under the direction of kumu hula Kaleo Trinidad. Park at the Civic Center parking garage. Doors open at 5 p.m.

• 6 p.m. tonight / Mission Memorial Auditorium, next to Honolulu Hale / Free / 523-4674

Long Beach Shortbus in two concerts

Sublime fans can rejoice and hear old favorites brought back in a new way when Long Beach Shortbus drives into town. Former Sublime member Eric Wilson, along with RAS-1, Trey Pangborn and Damion Ramirez, comprise the band, which is touring nationwide to promote its debut full-length album, "Flying Ship of Fantasy." Local alt-rocker band Linus opens. Doors open at 7 p.m.

• 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday / Pipeline Café / $15 advance, $20 at the door / 926-3000

'Chinese Coffee' at Readers Theatre

The Army Community Theatre continues its Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre program this weekend with "Chinese Coffee." Written by Ira Lewis and adapted by Vanita Rae Smith, the drama examines two middle-aged best friends as sparks fly in their lively relationship. Richard McPherson appears as Harry Levine and Richard Pellett is Jacob Manheim. Smith also directs.

• 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 / Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter / $6 / 438-4480

All that jazz at La Pietra

Hear great music while relaxing in the shadow of Diamond Head during Sunset Jazz, Etc. Local jazz masters Jimmy Borges, left, and Shari Lynn, center, will roll out classic sounds from the '30s and '40s. Also appearing will be Gabe Baltazar, right, Martin Denny, Wade Cambern and The Savoy Sisters — Rose Marie Barbee, Annie MacLachlan and Shari Lynn. Valet parking will be available, with the overflow lot at Kapi'olani Community College. Free shuttle service will be provided. Grounds open at 5 p.m., and proceeds benefit the school.

• 6 p.m. Sunday / La Pietra Great Lawn / $30 / 924-7515

Island sounds in Waikiki

• 6-8 p.m. tonight / Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Fountain Courtyard / Free / 922-2299

A few Visionaries in town

Members of Los Angeles-based underground hip-hop collective The Visionaries will perform at Trip The Lights at Studio 1. In town to throw down the politically- and socially-conscious Visionaries-style flow are members Writers Block, LMNO and Key Kool. Also on the performance list are DJ Westafa, EMIRC, Nomasterbacks, AudibleLabRats, Creed Chameleon, High Chief XL, the Waikiki B-boyz and DJs Skid, Oliver Twist and Kavet the Catalyst. The event will also be Trip The Lights' last at Studio 1, which closes its doors for good after tonight. 18 and older only.

• 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today / Studio 1 / $12 in advance, and $15 at the door / 368-1062

Also: Members of The Visionaries crew will be in Hilo, 9 p.m. Saturday at Shooters Nightclub; and on Maui, 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday at Hapa's Night Club. Tickets are $15 general, $12 advance; 18 and older.

For babies, kids, parents

Moms Stacy Loe (back); Shari Saiki Kitashima, Kim Gennaula Hagi and Gina Mangieri (front, from left) share their thoughts Saturday at the New Baby and Kids Expo.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday / Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Hawai'i Suites and Pikake Room / $3.50 general, free for those 5 and younger / 239-2229