Ongoing Events

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children; and advance purchases. Call venue for details.

STAGE

"Diamond Bessie's Revenge," mystery dinner theater, 7 p.m. today, Jan. 28 and Feb. 5, Dave and Buster's; $34.95. 589-2215.

"Two Acts of Courage," two one-act plays about quiet determination and inner strength, premiering 8 p.m. today, McKinley High School Auditorium; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 28-29 and 2 p.m. Sunday; $10*. 387-7671.

"Over the Tavern," a 12-year-old boy shops around for a religion, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 30, Manoa Valley Theatre; $25*. 988-6131.

"A Raisin in the Sun," drama by Lorraine Hansberry, presented by The Actors' Group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 13, Yellow Brick Studio; $10. 722-6941.

"David Carradine Not Chinese," comic journey through contemporary Hawai'i and 20th-century American media, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 5, Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16. 536-4441.

COMEDY

Sharkey's Comedy Club, with Kevin Hughes, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Bo Irvine and Hawaii's Premium Blend of Comics, 8 p.m. Thursday, Blue Tropix Night Club; also, open mike and Hawaii's Premium Blend of Comics, 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 18 and older; $15. 531-4242.

Standup on the Moon, with Lanai and Augie, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Brew Moon; $10. 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; Soundettes of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; 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 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.

International Samba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, 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 Rumba Class, by Makua Alii Ballroom Dancers, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Aloha Boat Days Hula Show, noon-1 p.m. today; free. 566-2337.

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.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Halau Kalaholomua, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown — Winston Tan, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Lei Pakalana, 7-9 p.m. today; Pali, 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 at 8 p.m. 384-6018.

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, 6-7 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahanamoku statue; free. 843-8002.

FAMILY TIES

"The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm," bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Children's Discovery Center; free with center admission ($8*). 524-5437.

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 The Hobby Company, 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.

Toddler Time, with Chris da Clown, 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.

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.

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

21st Annual Great Aloha Run In-Training Workshops, runners' clinics for participants, 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. www.greataloharun.com.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa main lobby; free. 922-6611.