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Posted at 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 28, 2007

Today's events: lantern ceremony, 'Daredevil Blues'

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.

The ninth annual LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY is a Buddhist tradition in Japan and is conducted to pay tribute to our ancestors and comfort the deceased. Some 900 wood lanterns will be released from canoes, then later retrieved and recycled. The lanterns carry prayers for loved ones and for victims of natural disasters, famines, disease and war.

  • Where: Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach park

  • Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; prayer requests 1-6 p.m.

  • Cost: free, donations accepted (which will go toward maintaining Ala Moana Beach Park)

  • More information: www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com

    KAHIKOLU, the 23rd Annual Founder's Day Celebration presented by Halau Hula O Maiki, is a benefit for The Maiki Aiu Building Corporation.

  • Where: Saint Francis High School

  • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • Cost: $30 donation

  • More information: 955-0050

    "DAREDEVIL BLUES" is a darkly comic one-man show composed of a dozen monologues.

  • Where: Kumu Kahua Theatre

  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $10*

  • More information: 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org