COMEDY: MARCH 11

With his catchy phrase, "I love orange chicken," Filipino-American standup comic Jo Koy takes the stage at Pipeline Café. In 2005, he received his highest honor after his performance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," when he became one of only a select few to receive a standing ovation in the show's history. He was also named one of the 10 comics to watch of 2007 by Daily Variety.
7 p.m. March 11 / Pipeline Café / $20 general, $40 VIP / 877-750-4400 www.ticketmaster.com

STAGE: MARCH 12-APRIL 11

What happens when a child goes fishing with his father and disappears without a trace? Find out at this world premiere play "What Ever Happened to John Boy Kihano?" by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Kati Kuroda.
Premieres 8 p.m. March 12, repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 5 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $5-$16 / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org

FESTIVAL: MARCH 13-15

The 15th Annual Honolulu Festival's theme this year is Pacific Harmony and will focus on "Heart of the Pacific, Creating Our Future." The three-day celebration is an educational and entertainment extravaganza with free live cultural performances and exhibits, concluding with a Grand Parade through the heart of Waikiki.
Various times March 13-15;
Various venues; www.honolulufestival.com
Some highlights:
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Free cultural and arts performances at Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza and Waikiki Beach Walk.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Craft fair at the Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Ennichi at Hawaii Convention Center.
• 3:30 p.m. March 14 — Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony at Hawaii Convention Center.
• 7-9 p.m. March 14 — Friendship Gala; Hawai'i Convention Center; $85
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Free cultural and arts performances at Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza and Waikiki Beach Walk.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Craft fair at the Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Ennichi at Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 4:30-8 p.m. March 15 — Waikiki Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue.

STAGE: MARCH 18-APRIL 5

Mitch Albom gained national acclaim as a sports columnist for the Detroit Free Press, but his best works have been the books that blur the lines of sports and his own life. He penned "Tuesdays with Morrie" after reconnecting with his old college professor, Morrie Schwartz, whom he met with weekly to discuss life with after Schwartz contracted and eventually died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, this is the same paralyzing disease that claimed the life of Hawai'i artist Peggy Chun. The life lessons Schwartz taught Albom hit home in the very emotional "Tuesdays with Morrie," which became a New York Times best-seller and has since been adapted into a play.
Premieres 7:30 p.m. March 18, repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays,
4 p.m. Sundays, through April 5 / Manoa Valley Theatre / $30* / 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com

STAGE: MARCH 20-APRIL 5

Based loosely on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, "Gypsy" is regarded as one of the jewels of American musical theater. The Diamond Head Theatre production stars Shari Lynn as Mama Rose, Candes Meijide Gentry as Louise/Gypsy and Dennis Proulx as Herbie. The show is set amid the worlds of vaudeville and burlesque, and focuses on Rose, whose character has become synonymous with the show business mother driven to make her child a star. Some of the songs are instantly recognizable: "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "Let me Entertain You."
8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, Saturday matinees 3 p.m. March 28 and April 4, March 20-April 5 / $12-$42 / Diamond Head Theatre / 733-0274 www.diamondheadtheatre.com

STAGE: MARCH 21-22

A wickedly funny romp through the story of a girl doomed to sleep forever, "Sleeping Beauty: The Musical" is an adventure that carries you into the dreams of a princess and through a world where dragons eat pizza, fairies are allergic to flowers and disco reigns supreme. Presented by Hawai'i Theatre Center Education Program.
7 p.m. March 21, 2 p.m. March 22 / Hawai'i Theatre / $9*-$12* / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

CONCERT: MARCH 19-20

Mix the sweet, soothing sounds of the Honolulu Symphony with the sultry voice of jazz singer Diana Krall and you have the makings of one of the best concerts Blaisdell Concert Hall will see this year. Krall is the type of singer who makes you want to melt into your seat in total relaxation with renditions of "Just the Way You Are," "The Look of Love," "S'Wonderful" "I've Got You Under My Skin" and so many more. We're not sure what her playlist will be, but we are sure the two-time Grammy-award winner will put on an incredible performance.
8 p.m. March 19-20 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $45-$105 / 877-750-4400 www.ticketmaster.com

SPECIAL: MARCH 24, 26 AND 28

With popular hits like "Don't Stop Believing," "Faithfully," "Lights," "Separate Ways," "Open Arms" just to name a few, the American rock band Journey is returning to the Islands for three shows with their new frontman, Arnel Pineda. Give YouTube a nod for the recent renewed interest in the band. That's how the band found Pineda, a native of the Philippines, who was doing Journey covers on YouTube when he was discovered. Current band members are Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo and Pineda.
• 7 p.m. March 24 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center Amphitheater / $55-$125 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
• 7:30 p.m. March 26 / Blaisdell Arena / $55-$75 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com (sold out)
• 8 p.m. March 28 / Waikoloa Bowl, Queens Garden, Waikoloa Beach Resort / $49-$150 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com