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Updated at 8:39 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2007

Today's events: dance benefit, keiki singing, concert

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 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.

Hawai'i's version of "Dancing with the Stars": "DANCING WITH CELEBRITIES," a building-fund benefit for the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, with Lester Chang, Tina Chau, Radasha Ho'ohuli, Lynn Finnegan, Lisa Kubota and Emme Tomimbang.

  • Where: Pacific Beach Hotel

  • Time: 6 p.m. no-host cocktails, dinner at 7

  • Cost: $50

  • More information: 848-7789, 222-7851

    Cheer on your favorite singer at "CATCH A RISING STAR," a singing competition for children ages 10-13.

  • Where: Planet Fun, The Kunia Shopping Center

  • Time: 7 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • More information: www.planetfunusa.com

    30 SECONDS TO MARS lands in Honolulu with opening acts Building a Better Spaceship and Explore. Actor Jared Leto fronts the band 30 Seconds to Mars.

  • Where: Pipeline Cafe

  • Time: doors open at 6 p.m., opening acts at 7

  • Cost: $35

  • More information: 589-1999, (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com