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| Final days of 'Copenhagen'
Dave Schaeffer, Richard MacPherson and Frankie Enos star in the drama "Copenhagen," a production of The Actors' Group, which is in its final weekend. The Tony Award-winning play, written by Michael Frayn, takes place in September 1941 and explores the development of the atomic bomb and the relationship between scientist Werner Heisenberg and his former teacher and mentor, Niels Bohr. 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday / Yellow Brick Studio / $10 / 722-6941 |
"Once Upon One Time," local-style fairy tales, presented by Kamehameha Schools' Kapalama campus Performing Arts Department, 7 p.m. today, Saturday and April 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday and April 24, Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; $5*. 842-8496.
"Copenhagen," presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.
"Doctor Faustus," dark and contemporary twist on a 17th-century play, premiering 8 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats Saturday, Sunday and April 22-24; $10*. 536-8047.
"Guys and Dolls," Broadway musical presented by Castle Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Castle High School, Ronald E. Bright Theatre; $15*. 233-5626.
"University," following the long march from freshman orientation to graduation, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Leeward Community College Lab Theatre; $5. 455-0549.
"Musubi Man," with Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 7, Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion; age 3 and older; $16*. 839-9885.
"The Fantasticks," boy-meets-girl tale, 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42*. 733-0274.
"Cabaret," musical, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 24, Manoa Valley Theatre, $35*. 988-6131.
"The Miser," comedy in which love and money clash, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 24, Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre, $20*; added performance, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $14*, and 2 p.m. April 23, $20*. 375-1282.
SHOWROOMS
"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.
"Fia Fia — An Evening in Samoa," music, dance and culture of Samoa with Hawaiian buffet, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club; $54.95*. 679-4700.
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 p.m. 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.
Magic of Polynesia, featuring John Hirokawa, dinner seating 7 p.m., cocktail seating 8 p.m., show at 8:20 nightly, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel showroom. 971-4321.
Kalo's South Seas Revue, dinner show with Polynesian dances, 5:30 p.m. seating, show 6:30 nightly, Hawaiian Hut. 373-3963, 735-9090.
COMEDY
Standup on the Moon, with Lanai and Augie, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon; $10. 593-0088.
Frank DeLima Show, dinner seating 6 p.m., cocktail seating 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Big D's, Queen Kapiolani Hotel; $45* dinner show, $27.50* cocktail show. 931-4451.
Sharkey's Comedy Club, open mike followed by Bo Irvine and Hawaii's Premium Blend, doors open 7 p.m., open mike 7:30, show at 8 p.m. Fridays, Blue Tropix; $15. 531-4242.
MUSIC & DANCE
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.
Hula for Life, with Germaine Kaleolani Haili, 8:15-9 a.m. Tuesdays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free. 783-2612.
Country line-dance lessons, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse amphitheater; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Kailua District Park Pavilion; 6:30-8 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.
Salsa classes, Latin style, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Anna Bannana's; free. 946-5190.
American Waltz Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Ballroom Dancing, fellowship and practice with Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Makua Alii Senior Center; free. 988-3461.
Introduction to Hula, with Germaine Kaleolani Haili, keiki hula 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, adult hula, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free. 596-8885.
Traditional West Coast Swing 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, 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.
Windward Mall entertainment: Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, 6:30-7:30 p.m. today; Honolulu Community Concert Band, 1-2 p.m. Sunday; free. 235-1143.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Halau Ohana O Ilima, 7-8 p.m. today, Minerva Pang Hula Halau, 2-3 p.m. Sunday; Downtown — Ki Ho'alu Dreams, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Ho'omanalo, 7-9 p.m. today; Bee Sisters with Puanani, 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, 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays, Dream to Dance; $5 includes lesson. 282-0053.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto, noon-1 p.m. Sunday; Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.
Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Paniolo Dancing Queens, 1-2 p.m. Sunday; San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Thursday; 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
Toddler Storytimes, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.
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 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.
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 Lego Town, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; 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.
Keiki Storytime @ Your Library, stories, fingerplays and songs, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahuku Public and School Library; ages 3-6; free. 293-8935.
Toddler Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8996.
Keiki Sports Skills Program, kids ages 1-6 develop coordination, motor skills and self-esteem, 2 p.m. Wednesdays or 9 and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Ohana Batting Cages; first lesson free, $60/month thereafter; also, free increase bat speed clinic, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 486-4487, 381-5530.
Family Night Wednesdays, with clown/puppet show, balloons and bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Preschool Storytimes, for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.
Salt Lake-Moanalua Rockin' Children's Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; 4 and younger; free. Register: 831-6831.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Class/Tournaments, 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Windward Mall, Special Dreams; free. 247-4769, 235-1143.
Saturday Storytimes, for children of all ages, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library; free. 693-7050.
Explore!, quilt-making activity, guided tours and living-history stations, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Mission Houses Museum; free with museum admission ($10* general, $8* kama'aina). 531-0481.
Twilight Tours, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Honolulu Zoo; 4 and older; $12*. Reservations: 971-7195.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game Tournament, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Jelly's; $2*. 484-4413.
MIXED BAG
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops for teens, run by members of HawaiiSlam, 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free for ages 13-19. 387-9664.
Beginning Papa 'Olelo Hawaii, with Hawaiian language instructor Kaleo Akim, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free. 783-2612.
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 (rain-out location: Ala Moana Center parking lot near Sears and Zippy's); free. www.driftsession.com.
Introduction to the Hawaiian Language, with Germaine Kaleolani Haili, 8:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free. 783-2612.
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, Kahala; free. 735-9595.
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa main lobby; free. 922-6611.
Artfest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki; free. 696-6717.
NATURE
Foster Botanical Garden guided tours, 1 p.m. weekdays. Reservations: 522-7060.
Moanalua Road Litter Pickup, with Wai Momi Outdoor Circle, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Moanalua Road, fronting Pearl Ridge Elementary School; free. 488-0268.
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-Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring poles, small barbless hooks, nonlive 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 and Sundays; presented by Hawai'i Geographic Society; $15. Reservations: 538-3952.
Garden Tour by Trolley, a 45-minute narrated tour through a 700-acre tropical garden, 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
Historical Walking Tour, 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.
Tour of the history, architecture and social events at the Royal Hawaiian hotel, 2-2:45 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, 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. and 1, 2:45 and 4:30 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 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.
Historical Walking Tour, 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.
Aloha Friday King's Jubilee, a tribute to King Kalakaua, with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, followed by fireworks, 6:45 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.
Komo Mai to the Courtyard, with keiki hula, Tahitian fire-knife dancer and Pu'uhonua Trio, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 931-8383.
Poakalani Hawaiian quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace, Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.
Promise Me Again, wedding-vow renewal program, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sheraton Moana Surfrider; free. 931-8383.
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.
"Navigating Change: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hawai'i Maritime Center; $7.50*. 536-6373.
"Journey With a King," exhibit exploring the cultural and historical ties between Hawai'i and Japan, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
"Nature's Numbers" and "A Forest Journey," two traveling exhibits with activities teaching about nature and math, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 8, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 621-8408.
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 and national marine sanctuaries, daily, Outrigger Reef Hotel; free. 921-6941.
Premier Whale Watch Cruise, with educational and cultural activities, daily through April 30, Star of Honolulu; $22.36-$27.95* or $34.36-$42.95* with meal. Reservations: 983-7827.
