SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Changing of the king’s guard

Nightly5:30 pm

See the best in the world’s exhibition drill; the King’s guard performs every night at the front gate of the King’s Village Shopping Center in Waikiki. FREE. RECOMMENDED.

Star of Honolulu Welcome Hula Show

Every afternoon at 4:30 pm

Enjoy an enchanting performance of the Star of Honolulu hula dancers as they greet guests on Pier 8 of Aloha Tower Marketplace. FREE. Call 566-2337.

BISHOP MUSEUM’S REPTILE RUMBLE

Every Saturday through Sept. 1010:30 am to 2:30 pm

Fun and engaging games in conjunction with the “Reptiles: Real and Robotic” exhibit. Larger-than-life robotic reptile models and interactive displays. Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St. For more information, call 847-3511.

“Cop on Top” Fundraiser

Thurs-Sat Sept 1-3All day

Police, sheriffs, military and security officers live on top of Safeway markets for three days to benefit Special Olympics. Call 943-8808, ext. 24.

DOWNTOWN GALLERY WALK

Fri Sept 25 to 9 pm

Sponsored by state art museum and downtown galleries. Call Administration at 586-0300.

Honolulu Symphony Pops

Fri & Sat Sept 2-38 pm

“The Righteous Brothers: A Celebration by Bill Medley” at Blaisdell Concert Hall. Call 792-2000.

“Korea: A Land Divided”

Sat Sept 37 p.m.

Yoomi Jeong, Acting Secretary General of Korea Truth Commission speaks
on Korea reunification. at First United Methodist Church, 20 So. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu. Call 387-2365.

Music at Manoa Concert Series

Sun Sept 44 pm

Program includes works by Lachner, Handel, Ives, Faure and the Brahms Horn Trio, at the Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa Music Dept., 2411 Dole St. For more information, call Michiko Singh, 536-2150.

ORGAN RECITAL AND CHORAL EVENSONG

Sun Sept 47:30 pm

Featuring music of Bach, Franck, and Dupré by Organist Dr. Arlan Sunnarborg at St. Andrew’s Cathedral with Calabash offering. For more information, call 524-2822, ext. 223.

Waikiki’s Ultimate Block Party

Sun Sept 49 pm to 4 am

Maharaja Ultra Lounge in Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. For more information, call 922-6611.

Starwood Hawaii’s Flavors
of Island Music

Wed Sept 75:30 to 7:30 pm

Danny Couch, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Na‘auao and Michael Ruff will perform at this free concert, Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Waikiki. For more information, visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

“Footloose”

Sept 7 thru 27Call for times

Manoa Valley Theatre will open its 2005-2006 season with the explosive musical, Footloose. Call 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

“GUYS AND DOLLS”

Sept 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 247:30 pm

ACT presents Damon Runyonıs mythical New York comes to life in this enchanting musical comedy at Richardson Theatre, Ft. Shafter. Call 438-4480.

Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony

Thurs Sept 87:30 pm

Iolani Palace. For more information, call 589-1771.

Bishop Museum’S RESEARCH Seminar

Thurs Sept 84 pm

“Ethnobotany and Plant Conservation at Amy Greenwell Garden.” Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org

Aloha Festivals 53Rd Waikiki Hoolaulea

Fri Sept 97:30 pm

Kalakaua Avenue. For more information, call 589-1771.

Situation Comedy: Humor in Recent Art

Fri Sept 9 thru Dec 29 – Call for times

Recent work by artists from around the world that draws on various notions of the comedic. At the Contemporary Museum, Honolulu. Call 526-1322 or visit www.tcmhi.org.

CHAMBER MUSIC HAWAII

Mon Sep 127:30 pm

The Galliard String Quartet at the Paliku Theatre, Kaneohe. Call 489-5038.

Bishop Museum’s Traditions of the Pacific

Thurs Sept 156 to 8 pm

Museum scientist Dr. Richard Pyle shares fascinating stories of new bio-diversity on deep-coral reefs at the Atherton Halau. Call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

Honolulu Symphony Halekulani Master Works

Fri & Sun Sept 16 &188 pm Fri,
4 p.m. Sun

L.A. Assistant Conductor Alexander Mickelthwate to lead the Honolulu Symphony’s Mark Votapek in Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Call 792-2000.

Aloha Festivals Friday Downtown Mele

Fri Sept 166 pm

Bishop to Merchant to Smith Street. For more information, call 589-1771.

Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

Sat Sept 179 am

Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. For more information, call 589-1771.

KUMU KAHUA THEATRE ANNUAL KALA-BASH

Sat Sept 176 to 10 pm

Kala-Bash Party and Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Kapiolani Community College Cafeteria. Tickets $35. For more information, call 536-4222.

ON THE SPOT LOCAL IMPROV SHOW DA PAINA

Sun thru Tues Sept 18, 19 & 207:30 pm

A funny, charming, and unpredictable look at local culture, Kumu Kahua Theatre, on the corner of Merchant and Bethel. Call 536-4441.

CHAMBER MUSIC HAWAII

Mon Sep 197:30 pm

Galliard String Quartet at the Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu. For more information, call 489-5038.

Aloha Festivals Hawaiian Falsetto Contest

Fri Sept 237:30 pm

Celebrating Hawaiian Falsetto heritage, amateur falsetto singers vie for prizes plus some of Hawaii’s top musical stars perform at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. For information call 589-1771.

“THE FULL MONTY”AT THE DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE

Sept 23 thru Oct 9

Hawaii premiere of a stage play based on the movie of the same name at the
Diamond Head Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1. For more information, call 733-0277 or via www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

john waite in concert AT THE PIPELINE CAFE

Sat Oct 1Doors open at 6 pm

British rocker plays Honolulu at the Pipeline Café, downtown. For more information, call Ticketmaster at (877) 750-4400.

Mililani High School Class
of ’95 Reunion

Sat Oct 1

At the Honolulu Country Club. E-Mail: MililaniHS1995@gmail.com.