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Brad Goda
Surfing into history Nara Springer Cardenas, left, is Rell Sunn, and Ashley Larson is Shelley in "Queen of Makaha (Rell Sunn)," one of two plays about Island surfing legends that are continuing at Kumu Kahua Theatre downtown. The other play, "Eddie Would Go," is about Eddie Aikau, who died while trying to save others during a Hokule'a voyage. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through March 27 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $16 general, $13 seniors, $10 students / 536-4441 Also, two events about the plays will take place at Kumu Kahua. The first, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and focusing on Eddie Aikau, will include discussion by: Stuart Holmes Coleman, author of the book "Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero." Waterman Tom Pohaku Stone, who will talk about the relationship between today's surf culture and traditional Hawaiian sports. Kumu Kahua artistic director Harry Wong III, on the topic of bringing "Eddie Would Go" to the stage. The second session, at 7:30 p.m. March 8, features: Mark Lutwak, Honolulu Theatre for Youth's artistic director, who will talk about the initial stages of "Queen of Makaha." Stone, on the topic of the values and achievements associated with surfing in traditional and contemporary Hawaiian culture. Wong, on bringing "Queen of Makaha" to the stage. A scene from the play under discussion will be presented at each of the sessions. Both events are free and open to the public. |
"Miss Saigon," musical presented by Army Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through March 12, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; also, extended March 18-19; $14-$25. 438-4480.
"Shakuntala," Sanskrit drama from India, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Mid-Pacific Institute, Kawaiaha'o Recital Hall; $10*. 973-5066.
"Twentieth Century," comedy about a Broadway director and his leading lady, 8 p.m. today-Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Diamond Head Theatre; $12-$42*. 733-0274.
"Femme Capulet," deconstructed version of "Romeo and Juliet" presented by Lizard Loft, 10 p.m. today-Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10*.
"Rose," one-woman play by Martin Sherman, presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, premiering 2 p.m. Sunday, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; repeats March 6 and 13; $6. 438-4480.
"The Girls of the Garden Club," comedy with the Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe, premiering 4 p.m. Thursday, Sacred Hearts Academy auditorium; repeats 8 p.m. March 4-5; $3. 373-2586.
"South Pacific," with the Iolani School Dramatic Players, premiering 7 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i Theatre; repeats March 4-5; $10. 943-2244.
"Eddie Would Go" and "Queen of Makaha (Rell Sun)," double bill about local surfing legends, by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through March 27, Kumu Kahua Theatre; 9 and older; $16*. 536-4441.
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 show, nightly except Tuesdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. 923-1245.
"A Tribute to Sammy and Friends," with impersonator Garry Moore, 8 p.m. cocktail seating, 8:30 p.m. show Mondays-Thursdays, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel; $25. 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.
Greg Gabaylo, juggling comedy magic act and Tradewinds, 9 p.m. Fridays, Hawaiian Hut; $15. 941-5205.
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, 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.
The Big O Comedy Show, open-mike comedy night hosted by Ozell Daniel, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Wave Waikiki; 21 and older; $5. 381-2732.
The Frank DeLima Show, dinner seating 6 p.m., cocktail seating 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Fridays-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 of Comics, 7:30 p.m. today, and Peter Berman, 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; Blue Tropix Night Club; 18 and older; $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.
Country line-dance lessons, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ward Warehouse amphitheatre; 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.
Mambo 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.
Night Club 2-Step 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.
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.
Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Manutahi Tahiti Dance Company, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown — Lost in Paradize, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.
International Market Place entertainment: Ohana O Kahanakala, 7-9 p.m. today; Nihoa, 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.
Royal Hawaiian Band, noon Saturday, Windward Mall; 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.
Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, noon-12:45 p.m. Saturday; free. 566-2337.
Ala Moana Center entertainment: 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, 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 Mad Science of Hawaii, 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 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.
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.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8996.
Twilight Tours, evening adventure after the sun goes down, 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. Mondays and Thursdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free for ages 13-19. 387-9664.
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.
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.
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-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
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.
'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.
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.
Lono-I-Ka-Makahiki, return of exhibit celebrating Hawaiian fertility god, Lono, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Sunday, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
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, 6:30 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.
"Nature's Numbers" and "A Forest Journey," two traveling exhibits with hands-on activities teaching about nature and math, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 8, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Whale Watch Lunch Cruise, lunchtime cruise buffet, noon-2:30 p.m. daily through April 8, Navatek I, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 6; $41*, $52.99*. 973-1311.
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, all hours 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.
