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FILM FESTIVAL: Sept. 17-23

The third annual Cinema Paradise Film Festival, with the theme "What is Real, What is Unreal," offers more than 100 films and videos from 25 countries, workshops and parties appealing to wide audience. At left, a scene from "Tupac: Resurrection." Tickets are $8 general, $6 advance. A Cinemaniac All-Access Festival Pass is $50.

• Various times Sept. 17-23 / Varsity Theater / 550-0496, www.cinemaparadise.org

STAGE: Sept. 17-26

The University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Kennedy Theatre mainstage comes alive for the 2004-05 season with Lisa Matsumoto's musical "How Da B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly," right. The play features, top to bottom, Claudia Elmore, Charles Timtim and Stephanie Kong. Tamara Hunt-Montgomery directs. Tickets: $15 general, $12 seniors, military and UH faculty/staff, $10 non-UHM students and children, and $3 UHM students.

• 7 p.m. Sept. 17-18 and 25, 4 p.m. Sept. 18 and 25 and 2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26 / Kennedy Theatre / 956-7655

STAGE: Sept. 18-19, 24-25

Late Night Theatre at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa begins its season with "The Cyclops," right, a comedy by the Greek playwright Euripides. The crass and playful show tells of the one-eyed monster who threatens to eat the hero Odysseus and includes a chorus of satyrs (half human, half horse; from left, Chi Ho Law, Tri Le and Joshua Greenspoon) that provides commentary, songs and dances. "Cyclops" is directed by UHM student Ashley Larson and is suggested for mature audiences. There's a post-show rap Sept. 24. Tickets: $8 general, $7 non-UH students, seniors, military, UH faculty/staff, $3 UH students.

• 11 p.m. Sept. 18, 24-25; 8 p.m. Sept. 19 / Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, University of Hawai'i-Manoa / 956-7655

CONCERT: Oct. 2

She's truly outrageous in her own way, but come see for yourself as Welsh songbird Jem makes her way to Hono-lulu. The singer/songwriter/ producer's eclectic electronica sound can be heard on her current hit, "They," off her full-length debut CD, "Finally Woken." Tickets: $12.50, for 18 and older.

• 7 p.m. Oct. 2 / Wave Waikiki / (877) 750-4400

FESTIVAL: Oct. 2-3

Embrace Native American culture at the 30th annual Intertribal Pow Wow, which features dancing, drumming, singing, arts and crafts and food. It's sponsored by the American Indian Pow Wow Association. Admission is free.

• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2-3 / Thomas Square / 734-5171

Also: The 5th annual Native American Flute and Storytelling Concert takes place at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Center for Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai'i. Free.

CONCERT: Oct. 8

The Grammy-award winning Doobie Brothers take it to the streets of Maui for a benefit for the Friends of the Children's Justice Center. "Listen to the Music" as these guys groove their way through hits such as "Black Water," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove." Tickets: $15, $30, $45 and $100.

• 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater / (808) 242-7469

STAGE: Oct. 8-9

The stunning Bangarra Dance Theatre, right, returns to Hawai'i for two electrifying international contemporary dance shows. Hailing from Australia and under the artistic direction of Stephen Page, the main event of the program is the enchanting new piece, "Bush." General admission is $22, $28, $32 and $38; it's $18, $22 and $26 for children, seniors, students and military.

• 8 p.m. Oct. 8-9 / Hawai'i Theatre / 528-0506

FESTIVAL: Oct. 9

The 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival promises to be an animated fiesta of fun. Come out and party with all the entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, specialty items, cultural displays and children activities in store. This year also features the Annual Hispanic Family Health Fair, presented in conjunction with the Hispanic Center of Hawaii. Admission is free.

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9 / Kapi'olani Park and Bandstand / 941-5216, 285-0072

SHOW: Oct. 9-10

The majestic Blue Angels, right, come soaring into town to perform at the 2004 Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Navy Air Show. The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron has consistently earned oohs and ahhs while performing its aviation acts around the world. The agility of the planes will be demonstrated with the aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation and the precision flying techniques of the six-jet Delta Formation.

• 10 a.m. Oct. 9-10 / Marine Corps Base Hawai'i / www.bluesonthebay.org

HOT DATES:

• Sept. 25 Taste of Kapolei, Ko Olina Resort & Marina
• Oct. 2-3 North Shore Sunset on the Beach, Hale'iwa's Ali'i Beach Park
• Oct. 2-3, 9-10 Parade of Homes, various sites around the Islands
• Oct. 3 Children and Youth Day 2004, state Capitol
• Oct. 8-9 'Ohina: The Short Film Showcase, Honolulu Academy of Arts
• Oct. 21-31 Hawaii International Film Festival, Dole Cannery Theatres, Doris Duke Theatre, Hawai'i Theatre
• Oct. 30 Harlem Gospel Choir, Hawai'i Theatre
• Dec. 27-Jan. 2 "Grease," Blaisdell Concert Hall
• Dec. 31 Wayne Newton, Hilton Hawaiian Village's Coral Ballroom

BUZZING ABOUT:

Interactive Chinatown

The nightlife in Chinatown gets yet another boost with "Sub-Vibe IV," an interactive performance by the band Quadraphonix and visual arts expo. It happens 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 17 at On the River, a gallery/coffee shop at 941 River St. Also scheduled: an improv comedy troupe, fire-dancing, spoken word by Kealoha, a live art collaboration and DJ A2Z. Admission is $10.

Journey journeys this way

The rock band Journey returns to Honolulu for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Blaisdell Arena. Tickets — $45, $55 — go on sale Saturday at the box office, Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. (877) 750-4400.

Discover Mo'ili'ili

Learn all about Mo'ili'ili at the annual "Discover Mo'ili'ili Festival," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Old Stadium Park. Among the attractions: a Country Store filled with homemade jellies, chutney, pickles and preserves; handicrafts by seniors at the Mo'ili'ili Community Center; crafts; a farmers' market; a history booth; kids' activities; food; and entertainment. Admission is free.

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