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Updated at 9:23 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2007

Today's events: Salsa class, 'Evita,' Charlie Chan talk

Advertiser Staff

Got some free time today? Or feel the need to check out something new? Here are three picks that may make for some good conversation tomorrow. For a comprehensive list of events for today, see Hawai'i events.

Note: Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

Has "Dancing With the Stars" inspired you to learn some new moves? SALSA AFTER HOURS offers lessons along with DJs Don Armando and Mano Lopez and entertainment by the Son Caribe band.

  • Where: Rumours nightclub

  • Time: 5 p.m.

  • More information: 955-4811

    Catch the premier of the musical "EVITA," which highlights the life of Eva Perón and her rise to political power in Argentina.

  • Where: Maile Performing Arts Theatre, Kapi'olani Community College

  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $7

  • More information: 734-9748

    Meet the real Charlie Chan in a talk-and-video by Hawai'i's history detective Nanette Napoleon and Honolulu police officer Eddie Croom in "CHANG APANA: THE REAL LIFE OF CHARLIE CHAN." Find out how the real-life exploits of this crime-fighting character's inspiration — Honolulu detective Chang Apana — were just as fascinating in a Hawaiian Historical Society's Lecture Program.

  • Where: University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies auditorium

  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • More information: 537-6271