LIKE ABBA, ONLY MORE FABULOUS!

The jukebox musical sensation "Mamma Mia!" takes over the Blaisdell Concert Hall for a three-week engagement starting Tuesday.

Based on the songs of ABBA, and written by ABBA members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the stage musical tells the story of a single, carefree mother whose daughter wants her biological father to give her away at her upcoming wedding. The catch: She doesn't know her father, and her mother has his identity narrowed down to three very different men. And then the search begins.

Cue music! "Mamma Mia!" has been on Broadway for six sold-out years. (Check out Wayne Harada's take on the musical on page 38.)

"Mamma Mia!" / Blaisdell Concert Hall / opens 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and runs through May 30 / $40-$75 / Showtimes, tickets: 877-750-4400

OH, MAMA!

Henry Kapono will debut a special Mother's Day song at this year's Brunch with the Stars at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Ihilani Resort ($75-$125, half-price for kids 12 and younger, 237-3675).

BREWED IN THE U.S.A.

The Willows' monthly beer-tasting event, Hops & Grinds, this month features American craft brews from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the restaurant ($25, 952-9200). Hawai'i's own Hawaii Nui Brewing Co. will be there, among others.

CHEAP EATS AND GOOD DEEDS

Popular Kaimuki eatery town (735-5900) is offering its own recession relief with its "Souper Tuesdays" deal that includes a big bowl of hearty soup, salad and bread for $12. The offer is good during dinner only, and $1 from every Souper Tuesday purchase will be donated to the Hawaii Foodbank.

DAVID DONDERO, TROUBADOUR

Singer-songwriter David Dondero gets down and folksy for a 9 p.m. show Saturday at Loft Gallery and Lounge ($15, 21+). John Maus opens. You can also catch Dondero Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Contemporary Museum.

BROOKLYN BLUES

New York City singer-songwriter duo Sidestreet Reny make their Honolulu debut at 9 tonight at NextDoor ($10, 21+). Expect "danceable grooves that draw mostly from pre-war blues, roots and folk music with a little old-school rap, calypso and dancehall reggae." 

COMIC RELIEF 911

Standup comic Carlos Alazraqui, also known as Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Central's mockumentary series "Reno 911!," performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pipeline Café ( $20, $40; 877-71-GROOVE).

ANGEL GET YOUR GUN

Mitch Albom's stage comedy "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel" opens Wednesday.

Manoa Valley Theatre/ May 13-31 / $15-$30 / Showtimes, tickets, details: 988-6131