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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 10, 2006

Ongoing events

Advertiser Staff

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

STAGE

"Fame," presented by Mid-Pacific Institute School of the Arts, 7:30 p.m. today, Kawaiaha'o Recital Hall, 2445 Ka'ala St.; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $5-$30. 973-5066.

"Oklahoma!" Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 7:30 p.m. today, Paliku Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 19 (no show Nov. 17); $26*. 235-7310.

"Someday," based on real-life tragedies suffered by Native Canadian families, 7:30 p.m. today, Chaminade University, Black Box Theatre, Freitas Hall 101; repeats 3 p.m. Sunday; free. 735-4725.

"The Lion in the Winter," takes place in 1183 as King Henry II and his family prepare for a Christmas holiday reunion, premieres 8 p.m. today, Paul and Vi Loo Theatre (formerly Hawai'i Pacific University Theatre), HPU Kane'ohe campus; repeats 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and Thursdays except Thanksgiving, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 10; $20*. 375-1282.

"A Street Car Named Desire," the Tennessee Williams classic, directed by Lurana Donnels O'Malley, premieres 8 p.m. today, Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19; $16*. 956-7655, www.etickethawaii.com.

"The Arabian Nights," Mary Zimmerman's adaptation of the ancient tales, premieres 8 p.m. today, Leeward Community College Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday (a signed performance) and 8 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 17-18; $15*. 455-0385.

"The Night Talkers," story of faith and perseverance following two people through a journey of self discovery, premieres 8 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; repeats 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, through Nov. 19; $20. 550-8457.

"Who the Fil-Am I?" a trip to the Philippines forces three Filipino-Americans to come to grips with their ancestry, 8 p.m. today, Kumu Kahua Theatre; repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 10; $5-$16. 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

"Black Bart, Bon Vivant Bandit, or San Quentin is His Best Hiding Place," Lanikai Mortgage Players' melodrama, premieres 8 p.m. today, Lanikai Playhouse; repeats 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, through Nov. 19; $5. 262-7549.

"Sport," poking fun at everything from competition to commercialization, presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Tenney Theatre, St. Andrew's Cathedral; repeats 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18; $16*. 839-9885, www.htyweb.org.

"The Elephant Man," true story of a man whose body is hideously deformed, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chaminade University, Black Box Theatre, Freitas Hall 101; free. 735-4725.

"Thom Pain (based on nothing)," monologue drama on the empty promises of life, and "Conviction," monologue about a suicide bomber exploring the issue of trust, premieres 11 p.m. Saturday, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa; repeats 8 p.m. Sunday and 11 p.m. Nov. 17-18; $10*. 956-7655.

"Fully Committed," one man plays many parts in this comedy about a reservationist for a Manhattan restaurant, premieres 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Manoa Valley Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 3 (no show Nov. 23); 25*. 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"Annie," Army Community Theatre presents the family musical, premieres 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Richardson Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, through Dec. 2; $15*, 20*. 438-4480 or www.squareone.org/ACT.

"K2," The Actors' Group presents the story of two climbers stranded on a mountain ledge, premieres 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Yellow Brick Studio; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 17; $15*. 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

COMEDY

"Hawaiian Style Comedy Show," with Augie T., 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; $10. 921-4600.

Sharkey's Comedy Club, Comedy Crusaders Improv Troupe, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Panama Hattie's, 'Aiea; $12*. Also: the "Best of Honolulu's Stand-Up," comics and Mainland guests, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Saturdays. $15*. 531-4242.

MUSIC & DANCE

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center entertainment: Josiah Kekoa Trio, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Hawaiian Quilting Classes, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays; Soundettes of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Pu'uhonua, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ku'uipo Kumukahi, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; lei-making classes, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays; hula and 'ukulele lessons, 4:15-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 922-2299.

Ala Moana Center entertainment: Lacoste fashion show, 4 p.m. today; The Steptaculars, noon-12:45 p.m. Monday; Royal Hawaiian Band, 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday; Keiki Hula Show with Halau Na Mamo O Ka'ala and Kanilau, 10-11 a.m. Sundays; Polynesian Cultural Center, noon-12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; free. 955-9517.

Pearlridge Center entertainment: Uptown — Halau 'Ohana O 'Ilima, 7-8 p.m. today; Junior Keiki Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; Pali Momi Health Screening, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Monday; Downtown — Richard Wells, 6-8 p.m. Saturday; "From Keiki to Kupuna," 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays; Junior Keiki Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Uptown and Downtown — Baba Alimoot and Friends, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays; free. 488-0981.

International Market Place entertainment: Halau O Keanui, 7-9 p.m. today; Leo Nahenahe, 7-9 p.m. Saturday; Greg and Junko, 7-9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; "Voyage Through Polynesia," 8:30-9:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free. 971-2080.

Royal Hawaiian Band: noon1 p.m. Saturday, Mililani Town Center; 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Centerstage; noon-1 p.m. Fridays, 'Iolani Palace grounds; 2-3 p.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park bandstand; free. 922-5331.

Aloha Tower Marketplace: Pua Kapele Halau O Hula, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Saturday; Na Wahine U'i, noon-12:45 p.m. Sunday; Oahu Line Dancers, 2-4 p.m. Sunday; Star of Honolulu Welcome Hula Show, 4:30-5:30 p.m. daily; 'ukulele lessons, 2:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays; free. 566-2337.

Windward Mall, Families for R.E.A.L., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today; fourpiano concert, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday; free. 235-1143.

Kuhio Beach torch-lighting and hula show, 6:30-7:30 nightly, Kuhio Beach stage, near Duke Kahana-moku statue; free. 843-8002.

ETC.

Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i: introduction to hula, 8:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays; artist demo and autograph signing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays; introduction to the Hawaiian language, 8:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays; beginning and intermediate hula, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays; beginning adult 'ukulele classes, 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays; free. 596-8885.

Tour and Tea, explore the galleries, learn about art and culture, and socialize over tea, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Sundays, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $7*. Reservations: 532-8700.

Shichigosan, with blessing, kimono rental and dressing, repeats 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Nov. 30, Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha, 1239 Olomea St.; $50 donation, by appointment only. 841-4755.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops for ages 13-19, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

"Airborne Dreams," historical exhibit, Japanese-American flight attendants and the development of global tourism in the Pacific, continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 15, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i; free. 345-7633.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Chinatown Historic and Cultural Walking Tour, presented by Hawai'i Heritage Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; meet at 1040 Smith St.; $10*. 521-2749.

Aloha Friday King's Jubilee, with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue, followed by fireworks, 7 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. 949-4321, ext. 77881.

GSI, Hawaii, ghost-scene investigations walking tour, 9 p.m. Fridays, Hawaii State Library; $45*. Reservations: 306-7631.

Na Ali'i, 2-hour cultural walking tour of Waikiki with Hawaiian storyteller Woody Fern, 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Hoaloha canoe; free. 924-6007.

Hawaiian Railway Train Rides, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, 91-1001 Renton Road, 'Ewa; narrated, 90-minute roundtrip to Kahe Point; $10*. 681-5461.

Poakalani Hawaiian quilt classes, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 'Iolani Palace, Old Archives Building; $5 plus materials. 524-0394.

"Navigating Change: The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands" exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Hawai'i Maritime Center; $7.50*. 536-6373.

Ocean Drifters, seasonally rotating exhibit of jellyfish, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, Waikiki Aquarium; $9* general, $6 kama'aina. 923-9741.

"Journey With a King," exhibit exploring the cultural and historical ties between Hawai'i and Japan, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.

Pineapple Express Train Tour, 20-minute tour, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Dole Plantation; $7.50*. 621-8408.

Chinatown Museum Walking Tours, Chinatown and harbor or Capitol district, 10 a.m.-noon daily, Hawaiian Chinese Multicultural Museum and Archives, Maunakea Marketplace; $10. Reservations: 595-3358, 374-3094.