Posted on: Friday, March 4, 2005

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.

Rebecca Breyer • The Honolulu Advertiser The 'Saigon' drama continues Sam Hesch is Chris and Shawna Masuda is Kim in the musical "Miss Saigon," which continues at the Richardson Theatre. A retelling of the "Madame Butterfly" love story and tragedy, but set in the Vietnam War era, the Army Community Theatre production is directed by Vanita Rae Smith and has been extended for two performances. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, through March 12 (extended dates are March 18-19) / Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter / $14-$25 / 438-4480

STAGE

"South Pacific," with the Iolani School Dramatic Players, 7 p.m. today-Saturday, Hawai'i Theatre; $10. 943-2244.

"Aida," rock opera produced by Saint Louis Center for the Arts, premiering 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mamiya Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11-12 and 4 p.m. Sunday and March 13; $22*. 550-8457. Also: Benefit Premiere Night, with reception, 5:30 p.m. today, $100. 739-4862.

"Disney's Beauty and the Beast," presented by Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Arts and Communication Learning Center, premiering 7:30 p.m. today, Nanakuli High and Intermediate School multi-purpose cafeteria; repeats Saturday and March 11-12; $8*. 668-5823, ext. 351.

"The Laramie Project," a town deals with the aftermath of a hate crime, premiering 7:30 p.m. today, Punahou School, Dillingham Hall; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and March 11, and 2 p.m. March 13; for grades 10 to adults; $10*. 943-3673.

"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.

"The Girls of the Garden Club," comedy with Sacred Hearts Thespian Troupe, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Sacred Hearts Academy auditorium; $3. 373-2586.

"The Captive," gothic play about a woman imprisoned in an insane asylum, premiering 11 p.m. Saturday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Sunday and 11 p.m. March 11-12; $8*. 956-7655.

"Rose," one-woman play by Martin Sherman, presented by Sundays @ 2 Matinee Readers Theatre, 2 p.m. Sunday and March 13, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $6. 438-4480.

"Cabaret," musical, premiering 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through March 27; $30*. 988-6131.

"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 Peter Berman, 7:30 p.m. today; Peter Berman, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and Ty Barnett, 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.

Royal Hawaiian Band, noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Halau Hula O Mokulehua, 7-8 p.m. today; Downtown — Lono, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Performing Artist Academy, 1-2 p.m. Sunday; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Ray Sowders and Shawn Ishimoto, 7-9 p.m. today; Ka Liko O Ka Palai, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Islands of Aloha, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; food-court stage; free. 971-2080.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Keiki Hula Show, featuring Na Mamo O Ka'ala, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free. 955-9517.

Aloha Tower Marketplace entertainment: Oahu Line Dancers, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; free. 566-2337.

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 Chris da Clown, 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.

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.

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.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

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.

'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.

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 Museum; $10*. 521-2749.

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.

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.

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.