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Posted at 7:51 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2007

Today's events: plant tour, youth symphony, 'Gigi'

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.

An open house, guided tours of endangered plants and more are part of ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY.

  • Where: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road

  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • More information: 988-0461

    The HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY has its finale chamber music performance.

  • Where: University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium

  • Time: 7 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • More information: www.hiyouthsymphony.com

    Immerse yourself in the tale of a young waif who becomes the object of affection of a high-society playboy in "GIGI," which premieres tonight. The story that became a stage version in 1973 is set in turn-of-the-century Paris.

  • Where: Diamond Head Theatre

  • Time: 8 p.m.

  • Cost: $12-$42

  • More information: 733-0277, www.diamondheadtheatre.com