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

SPECIAL

√ ART ON THE BLOCK, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the city's Commission on Culture and the Arts, with food, art exhibits, cultural performances, headliners Jasmine Trias and Kristian Lei; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Frank F. Fasi Civic Center grounds; free; 527-5288.

KOKUA FESTIVAL, with Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Mason Jennings, Paula Fuga and Go Jimmy Go, to benefit Kokua Hawaii Foundation; 4 p.m.; Waikiki Shell; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; sold out; www.kokuafestival.com.

TASTE OF EAST O'AHU, a tasting from east O'ahu's chefs and restaurants, with entertainment, to benefit Calvary by the Sea programs; 6-9 p.m.; Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; $50; 377-5477, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

CONCERTS

CELTIC HARP AND STORY, with Patrick Ball, presented by UH Outreach Colege; 7:30 p.m.; UH-Manoa Architecture Auditorium; $10; 956-8246, www.patrickball.com.

HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS CONCERT, opera baritone Thomas Hampson and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra perform works by Schubert, Verdi, Mahler, Tchaikovsky and Copland, maestro Andreas Delf conducts; 8 p.m.; Blaisdell Concert Hall; repeats 4 p.m. Sunday; $21-$74; 792-2000, 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

√ TAHITIAN SOLO DANCE COMPETITION, with Tahitian drumming, arts, crafts and exhibitions, presented by Tahitian Dance Group, Manutahi; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Waimea Falls Park; $5; 222-4346, www.manutahi.com.

√ "SYNTHESIS," spring dance concert presented by Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Dance Company; 2 p.m.; Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Ruth Ke'elikolani Auditorium; repeats 2 p.m. April 20, 27 and 7 p.m. April 24, 25; $5; 842-8973.

STAGE CLOSINGS

"FLOWER DRUM SONG," the 2001 Broadway revival version, presented by Performing Arts Center of Kapolei; 1 p.m.; Kapolei High School; $8*; 692-8255.

"WEST SIDE STORY," modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," presented by Punahou School Theatre department; 7:30 p.m.; Dillingham Hall, Punahou School; for older students and adult audiences; $10*; 944-5829.

"THE POWER OF DESIRE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHTMARE," updated re-write of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," translated into modern English, presented by Leeward Community College drama students; 8 p.m.; Leeward Community College Lab Theatre; $10; 455-0549.

"THE ROMANCE OF MAGNO RUBIO," off-Broadway play based on a short story by Carlos Bulosan; 8 p.m.; Kumu Kahua Theatre; $5-$16; 536-4441, www.KumuKahua.org.

"ART/OVERCOME," an original performance featuring directors Jason K. Ellinwood and Abel Coelho, presented by UH-Manoa Late Night Theatre; 11 p.m.; Earle Ernst Lab Theatre; $10*; 956-7655, www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

NATURE

√ HAWAII AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP to Paiko Lagoon with Alice Roberts, bid migratory shorebirds goodbye and explore creatures along the shoreline; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; meet at Kuli'ou'ou Road; $2*; 864-8122, call to register.

√ 'AIEA BISECTUAL, 3-mile, novice hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 382-4709.

FAMILY

√ FAMILY FUN FAIR, with food, games, entertainment and more, fundraiser for Saint John the Baptist Catholic School; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saint John the Baptist Catholic School; free; 841-5551.

√ WAI'ALAE SCHOOL FUN FAIR, with entertainment, food, games, crafts and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wai'alae Elementary School; free; 733-4880.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ 'IOLANI SCHOOL FAIR, themed "Go For the Gold," with big screen movie, entertainment, food, games and an "Eco-Square" to promote green living; 12-10:30 p.m.; 'Iolani School; free; 949-5355.

ETC.

√ HAWAII STATE HISTORY DAY, presentation and display of student projects; 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Windward Community College, Campus Center; free; 732-5402.

√ MAGIC VOLLEYBALL TEAM FUNDRAISER, with breakfast, sample and rummage sale, to benefit 12-year-old girls volleyball team; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Pius X Church, Manoa; free; 291-9843.

√ SPRING FUNDRAISER SALE, benefit for Hawaii Animal Sanctuary; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7177 Kamilo St., Mariner's Cove; free; 294-0205, http://hotsaucehawaii.com/product/HAS001.

13TH BIENNIAL WRITERS' CONFERENCE, with readings, reception, signings, keynote speaker Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Farewell to Manzanar," workshops and more; 8:15 a.m.; Punahou School; $75, plus $25 for master workshops; 254-3271, www.nlapwhonolulu.org.

√ CHERRY BLOSSOM GIRLS KIMONO-DRESSING FESTIVAL, Japanese formal kimono dressing for girls, bring your own camera; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; UH Lab School; donations accepted; 947-8889.

√ COIN SHOW, coin, currency and stamp show; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; YWCA on Richards Street; free; 531-6252.

√ BOOK SIGNING AND READING, with author Paul M. Kramer and illustrator Mari Kuwayama; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.

√ "A TASTE OF ABSOLUTE FASHION," preview of up-and-coming designer creations, with a "Look SMART" event presented by SMART magazine; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Kahala Mall; free; 732-7736.

"FUN" RAISER DAY, to help send 2008 Miss Hawaii Teen America Lea Kunipo to compete in the National Miss Teen America Scholarship Pageant, with food, prizes and entertainment; 12-3 p.m.; Hawaiian Brian's; $25*; 351-7281.

BROADWAY WORKSHOP, a musical theatre master class with Richard Vida from "The Drowsy Chaperone"; 3-5 p.m.; Ballet Hawaii at the Dole Cannery; 10 and older; $20*; 521-8600.

AN EVENING IN 'AIEA, with food from Sansei, Gordon Biersch, Thai Kitchen and Da Spot, entertainment and more, to benefit Our Savior Lutheran School scholarship; 6-9 p.m.; Our Savior Lutheran School; $25 kids zone, $50 adults; 488-0000.

"LE BIZZARE," drag show featuring Brandy Lee and friends, followed by dancing and Midnite Madness Drag Show; 9 p.m.; La Salle Ballroom, Pagoda Hotel; repeats 9 p.m. through May 31; $49.50 dinner and show, $20 show; 545-2820.

ONE-TIME GIGS

"OLD HAWAIIAN NIGHTS CONCERT," with Mel Amina; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Moana Terrace, Waikiki Beach Marriott; 922-6611.

FAB 4, with Sonya Mendez, Gary Moore, Krush, The Elements, Darren Benitez, Ilona Irvine and Vaihi, a benefit for The Friends of Nicholas Soma and the Well of Hope Foundation; 3-8 p.m.; Rumours nightclub; $15*; 944-4345.

DAVID ASING; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also One Drop; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

JERRY SANTOS, HOKU ZUTTERMEISTER AND BARRY KIMOKEO; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

JAZZ AT THE CUPOLA, with Keahi Conjugacion; 7-9 p.m.; Cupola Theatre, Honolulu Design Center; 237-5462.

NEAL YAMAMURA; 8 p.m.; Borders Books and Music, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

KELLY VILLAVERDE; 8-10 p.m.; Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 923-2813.

H20, old-school rock, contemporary; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

GARDEN BAR; with DJs Bumblebee and Ija; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; 599-2552.

SKYLINE, featuring DJ $quigz from LA, DJs and more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; $15; 922-4422.

SPEAKEASY, featuring male showcase, the Cherry Blossom Cabaret, live auditions, Black Square and DJs; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mercury Bar; 21 and older; $5; www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

WRECKING, reggae jazz; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY; 9:30 p.m.; Tropics; 21 and older; $5; 262-3343.

LIVE BAND, with Darin Enomoto, Scott Baltazar, Sam Ramos and Marshall Kaniho, classic rock; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

ALOHA AIRLINES BEER BUST, with Na Mele Rasta, Jahmaka and DJ Mikie D.; 10 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; $12; 479-6004.

FRIENDS OF ADAM, blues rock; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

DANCE VENUES

FLASHBACK SATURDAYS, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.

NAKED RHYTHM SATURDAYS, with DJs Betty and Dawn; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Doraku, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; 922-3323.

SALSA DANCING, with DJ Rod el Moreno; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dream to Dance, No. 201; 734-0264.

DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

HOUSE OF ISIS, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

EMPIRE, house, hip-hop and more, with DJs; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 21 and older; www.myspace.com/doubleospot.

DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.

PAPER DOLL REVUE DRAG SHOW, 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

SALSA SABADO EN LA NOCHE, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.

SABADOS ... CON SABOR A SALSA!, with DJs Mano Lopez and Don Armando; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tio's Garage & Taco Station; 404 Ward Ave.; www.tiosgarage.com.

RICE CRACKER, with DJs Deve1der, XL, G-Spot; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011, www.architechshawaii.com.

THE A-LIST, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

KAMA SUTRA SATURDAYS, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

FAM, with DJs Zack Morse, Compose, Jaytee, Nitelite; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEHALL SPLURT, with DJs and more; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

MAD HATTER & STYLISH T SATURDAYS, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.

LAS VENUS, 18 and older; 11:30 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue; 9 p.m.; 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN, with hula; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kawao; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

ERIC LEE; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

SONNY KALUA, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

BARON BENTO, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

RAY SOWDERS, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack-key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

ELLS SIMEONA & LAWRENCE KIDDER; 5-7 p.m.; RumFire; 1-866-952-3473, www.rumfirewaikiki.com.

20 DEGREES NORTH; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

STARR KALAHIKI, LENNY KEYS AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

SOUNDS OF HAWAII; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

GINNY TIU; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

NOHELANI CYPRIANO TRIO, and hula; 6-8 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N. School St.; 845-9059.

A POLYNESIAN SHOW, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

KUMUHAU; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

BLACKSAND, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

SAM KAPU BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

OLD HAWAIIAN NIGHTS, concert series, with Mike Kaawa; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's at the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

BOOGIE AND FRIENDS, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

AUGIE REY; 7-10 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

SOUL CAFE; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

JOHNNY HELM; 7:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

BACKYARD PA'INA DUO; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

SUNWAY AND THE POSITIVITY, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

OAHU SONGWRITERS GROUP; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

TRADEWINDS; 8-10 p.m.; Banana Patch Lounge, Miramar at Waikiki; $10; 722-7805, www.tradewinds.bizland.com.

WASABI; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

KONA CHANG DUO; 8-11 p.m.; PF Changs China Bistro, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; 628-6760.

ERIC LEE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

NATURAL T, blues rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JASON ALAN, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

DOOLIN' RAKES; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

ARSENIO THE BAND; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.

PARADISE XS; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

ELEPHANT; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

JOHNNY HELM; 10 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.

CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

CHRIS YEH TRIO, with James Kraft and Omar Abing; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Soul de Cuba Cafe; 545-2822.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.