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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 10, 2009

Date book

Advertiser Staff

APRIL 17-18

If "Adventureland" whetted your appetite for a carnival atmosphere, check out the 'Iolani Fair. The school's largest fundraiser is loaded with Xtreme Amusements, food booths and tons of fun. This year's theme: "Cruisin the Caribbean."

Noon-10:30 p.m. / 'Iolani School / Free / 943-2339

APRIL 17-MAY 16

"Goodnight Moon," is the Honolulu Theatre for Youth's season finale. It's also a classic loaded with fairy-tale elements the entire family will enjoy.

7:30 p.m. April 17, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 18-May 16 / Tenney Theatre / $16 adults, $8 children, students and seniors with ID / 457-4254, www.htyweb.org.

APRIL 18

Joe Moore's "Righteous Revenge" commemorates the 67th anniversary of The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, America's first strike at Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is a gripping tale.

7 p.m. / Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor / $35 nonmembers, $15 members / reservations required: 441-1008, www.pacificaviation.org

APRIL 18

The Celtic punk rock band Flogging Molly, along with Civet, is going to rock Pipeline Café. Molly's hit "The Worst Day Since Yesterday" was on the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" soundtrack. We say good enough for Brangelina, good enough for us.

7 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $25 general, $50 VIP / www.groovetickets.com

APRIL 19

Jazz legend Benny Golson takes the stage with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet. At age 80, Golson is a piece of music history to be savored. He has 60-plus years worth of stories and tunes to share.

7 p.m. / Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts / $30 general, $27 for HAA members, seniors and students / 532-8700

APRIL 25

It's the Third Annual Taste of East O'ahu and this new culinary tradition keeps getting tastier. Russell Siu, Eberhardt Kirtchner, Bill Brudy and Chai Chaowasaree are just a few of the great chefs taking part in the festivities.

6-9 p.m. / Calvary By The Sea Church / $60 / 377-5477, www.honoluluboxoffice.com

MAY 16-17

If you've got a new baby, or are planning one, hit the New Baby Expo 2008. Everything at this event has been mother-approved, with more than 150 exhibitors and fun.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. / Blaisdell Exhibition Hall / $4.50 general, free for children 5 and under / 591-2211, www.newbabyexpo.com

MAY 23

Smooth jazz superstar David Koz reunites with his buddy Matt Catingub for the Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops season finale. Can you think of a better way to spend the night than listening to jazz under the stars? We can't.

8 p.m. / Waikiki Shell / $15-$90 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com

HOT DATES

April 17-19 VarieTease: Feast of the Gods, The ARTS at Marks Garage; also April 25 at Loft Gallery and Lounge

April 17-19 Na Pua Ali'i — Reflections on Hawai'i's Royal Legacy, Honolulu Academy of Arts

April 22 "Earth" movie debut

April 23-24 "A Taste of Bollywood," Kapi'olani Community College

April 24 Augie T. Comedy Crusade, Makaha Resort

April 24-25, May 1-3 Dance: Roots and Offshoots, Kennedy Theatre

April 25 Grow Hawaiian Festival, Bishop Museum

April 25 Sheryl Crow, Waikiki Shell

May 2 Free comic book day

May 8 "Star Trek" movie debut