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Posted at 3:34 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2007

Today's events: Okinawan fest, Family Night, hip-hop

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 and the weekend, see href="http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/current/en/tgifcal">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.

It's not about race, but more about culture at the OKINAWAN FESTIVAL.

There will be a parade, Aloha Concert, meet-and-greet artists and more.

Festivities kick off tonight and run through the weekend.

  • Where: Kapi'olani Park

  • Time: 5:30 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • More information: 676-5400, www.okinawanfestival.com

    Craft activities, puppet shows, an obstacle course, storytelling, gallery

    tours and more combine for a FAMILY NIGHT of fun. Round up the keiki

    and start your three-day weekend.

  • Where: Waikiki Aquarium

  • Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $12*

  • More information: 923-9741, www.waquarium.org

    "hiP-hoPALypse" features lyrical poetry mixed with martial arts,

    hip-hop and human drama in a futuristic landscape.

  • Where: Ong King Arts Center

  • Time: 8 p.m.

  • Cost: $10-$15

  • More information: 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com