Ongoing Events
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| Stephanie Kong is a bee in "How da B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly," wrapping up at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Kennedy Theatre. Show times are 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. 956-7655.
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"West Side Story," tale of love and warfare based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; sold out. 438-4480.
"Anything Goes," musical romantic comedy set aboard a cruise liner, premiering 8 p.m. today, Diamond Head Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 10; $12-$42*. 733-0274.
"My Way," musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, extended run 8 p.m. today-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*. 988-6131.
"The Cyclops," Euripides' crass and playful comedy, 11 p.m. today-Saturday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; for mature audiences; $8*. 956-7655.
"The Kona-Town Musicians," adaptation by Lee Cataluna of Pat Hall's book on the Grimms fairy tale, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 9, Leeward Community College Theatre; 4 and older; $16*. 839-9885.
"How da B-52 Cockroach Learned to Fly," musical adaptation of Lisa Matsumoto's children's book, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; $15*. 956-7655.
"Lillian," drama based on autobiographical writings of playwright Lillian Hellman, kicks off Army Community Theatre's Readers Theatre season, 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $8*. 438-4480.
"Woyzeck," Georg Buchner's story of a man driven to murder, part of Kumu Kahua Theatre's Dark Night Series, 8 p.m. Sunday-Monday, at the theater; $5. Reservations: 536-4441.
"Cane Fire," "Reunion" and "In the Alley," three short plays written in the 1930s, '40s and '60s, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 3, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $16*. 536-4441.
SHOWROOMS
"Blue Hawaii: The Show," Jonathon Von Brana sings Elvis tunes, 5 p.m. dinner seating, 5:45 p.m. cocktail, 6:15-7:30 p.m. show, nightly except Tuesdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 923-1245.
"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).
"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.
Perry and Price Saturday Morning Show, with celebrity guests, 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, John Dominis; $24.95*. Reservations: 523-0955.
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.
"Intense," with E'Casanova, Greg Gabaylo and George Wang, 8:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Hawaiian Hut; $39.95. Reservations: 941-5205.
Magic of Polynesia, dinner seating 5 p.m., cocktail seatings at 6 and 8 p.m., shows at 6:20 and 8:20 nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel showroom. 971-4321.
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.
COMEDY
Evil Empire Kombat Komedy, open mike hosted by Gary GoldenRod, 9 p.m. Mondays, Gussie L'Amour's; free. 381-2732.
Comedy on the Moon, with Lanai and Friends, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon; $5. 593-0088.
Frank DeLima, Andy Bumatai and Paul Ogata, comedy triple-header, 8:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays (except Sept. 25), Ohana Reef Towers, Palace Showroom; $25 includes a standard cocktail or soft drink. Reservations: 923-7469.
Comedy Jam, with Kaleo and Friends, 10:30 p.m. Saturdays, Brew Moon; $5. 593-0088.
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.
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.
Merengue Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Ballroom dancing, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
International Fox Trot Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Square dance and round dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community; $3. 254-2333.
Royal Hawaiian Band, 11 a.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; 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. 988-4747.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Hawaii State Ballet, 7 p.m. today; Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Hula Ohana O Ilima, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown — Lee Eisenstein, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Tropic Mallet Madness, 7-9 p.m. today; 'Ohana Nui, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; "Islands of Aloha," 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080.
Swing Dancing, hosted by Hawaii Jitterbugs, 8 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Dream to Dance; $5 includes lesson at 8 p.m. 734-3414.
Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Saturday; 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, Greek, Bulgarian, 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.
Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6:30-7:30 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.
FAMILY TIES
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders Waikele; free. 696-6699.
Keiki Tuesdays, with entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Preschool Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and Children's Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays; Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
Chess lessons and practice competition, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Pearlridge Center Uptown (488-0981); and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays (lessons 7-8 p.m.), Windward Mall (235-1567); free.
Junior Keiki Tuesdays, with Chris da Clown and 4-H, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Yo-yo and spin top classes for all ages, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, Ward Warehouse amphitheater; 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 834-2828.
Toddler Time, with keiki activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
Keiki Sports Skills Program, kids ages 1-6 develop coordination, motor skills and self-esteem, 2 p.m. Wednesdays or 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Ohana Batting Cages; first lesson free, $60/month thereafter. 486-4487.
Family Night Wednesdays, with clown/puppet show, balloons and bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Class/Tournaments, 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Windward Mall, Special Dreams; free. 247-4769, 235-1143.
Explore!, quilt-making activity, guided tours and living history stations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Mission Houses Museum; free with museum admission ($10* general, $8* kama'aina). 531-0481.
Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Hawai'i State Library's Edna Allyn Room for Children; free. 586-3510.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game Tournament, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Jelly's. 484-4413.
MIXED BAG
Monday Night Magic, close-up magic with strolling magicians from Monty's Magic Theater, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Yum Yum Tree, Ward Centre; free admission. Reservations: 592-3580.
R/C Drift Practice Nights, electric drift cars welcome, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Costco Iwilei parking lot (rainout location: Ala Moana parking lot by Sears and Zippy's); free. www.driftsession.com.
Aloha State Backgammon Club, weekly tournament, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Coffee Talk; $10 entry donation. 294-7475, 922-2674.
Tableside Magic, with Alan Arita, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Tony Roma's in Kahala; free admission. 735-9595.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden guided tours, 1 p.m. weekdays. Reservations: 522-7060.
Tropical Plant Walk, 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free. Reservations: 233-7323.
Weekend Fishing, catch and release, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, non-live bait, insect repellent, walking shoes, rain gear, water and picnic lunch; free. 233-7323.
Petroglyphs, Waterfalls and Rainforest Trek, 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 2-mile, 45-minute narrated tour through valleys of flowers and 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; $14.50*. 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.
'Iolani Palace Grand Tours, 1à-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 a 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, 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 and 2:45 p.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Thursdays; $10* ($8* kama'aina). 531-0481.
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.
Hawaiian Quilting Classes, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays with Mary Cesar, Mission Houses Museum; also, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays with Wilma Connell; $7*. Reservations: 531-0481.
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.
Komo Mai to the Courtyard, with the Moana King's Guard and Pu'uhonua, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 922-3111.
Poakalani Hawaiian quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace, Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.
Hawaiian Railway 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, flag ceremony and rifle drill, 6:15 nightly, King's Village Shopping Center; free. 944-6855.
