STAGE: APRIL 13-29

Love and all its madness take classic comedic form in William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," presented by the University of Hawai'i-Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance. The tale of love and hidden identity (Christa Eleftherakis is Rosalind, below) features one of the Bard's most famous speeches — "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players. ..." New faculty member Paul T. Mitri makes his directorial debut. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 13-29 / UH-Manoa, Kennedy Theatre / $16 general, $14 seniors, military, UH faculty and staff, $11 students, $5 UH-Manoa students with valid ID / 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com.

CONCERT: APRIL 13

First there was "Chill," then "Special Delivery," "Flux" and now "onthe1: Bachi," three hours of beats and flow from local hip-hop playas new and established. KTUH DJ Jake the Snake hosts the all-ages event for those who live and breathe hip-hop. The performers: Kavet the Catalyst, Million Billion, Nomasterbacks, Soul Pacific, Tempo Valley, Bless'DChil' and DJ Observ. 7-10 p.m. April 13 / Hemenway Courtyard, UH-Manoa / Free / www.genuinehi.com.

BENEFIT: APRIL 14

The goal is to collect more than 4,000 teddy bears of all sizes, shapes, colors and textures, even those up to 6 feet tall, at the Ward Warehouse stage, where some of Hawai'i's top entertainers will also perform, during the 10th Annual Teddy Bear Round-Up, themed "Show You Care ... Share a Bear." The community is urged to donate new or gently used teddy bears or other stuffed animals, which will be distributed to family shelters, children's hospitals and other organizations that aid families and children in crisis. The event is sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, the Hawaii chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Partners for Prevention in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 14 / Ward Warehouse stage / Free / 951-0200.

CONCERT: APRIL 16

Trio Con Brio Copenhagen, below, formed in Vienna in 1999 by Korean sisters Soo-Jin Hong (violin) and Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Danish pianist Jens Elvekjaer (piano), drew attention with its recent success at the prestigious ARD competition in Munich, then went on to win the also-prestigious Kalichstein International Trio Award in September 2005. The trio's performance of Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn is the finale of the Honolulu Chamber Music Series season. 7:30 p.m. April 16 / UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium / $35 general, $20 students and Honolulu Symphony musicians / 944-2697, www.etickethawaii.com.

FILM FESTIVAL: APRIL 20-26

The Hawaii International Film Festival presents its 10th Annual Spring Showcase, featuring acclaimed and award-winning international films. On the roster: Hal Hartley's "Fay Grim," starring Parker Posey; "Waitress," starring Kerri Russell; Japan box-office hit "Hula Girls," featuring the music of Jake Shimabukuro; and "Bamako," co-starring and produced by Danny Glover. Various times April 20-26 / Regal Cinemas, Dole Cannery / $10 general; $9 students, seniors, children, military; $8 HIFF members / 550-8457, www.hiff.org.

ETC.: APRIL 20

Hawai'i Pacific University students will showcase their symphony of cultures at the 23rd Annual Intercultural Day, below, which promotes global education. Fort Street Mall will be lined with cultural exhibits and stage performances of traditional dance and music from around the world. And there's a colorful parade with students in traditional dress from their home countries. Intercultural Day is part of HPU's inaugural International Week, which includes A Taste of HPU (Kane'ohe) April 14 and a Sustainable Exhibition on Fort Street Mall April 16. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 / Fort Street Mall / Free / 544-0277.

CLUBS: APRIL 21

Matt Costa wowed them at Coachella; he's back for another chance to wow you. The Official Kokua Festival Afterparty features a full set performance from the guitar-strumming Costa, who was just in town January at NextDoor; Makana and other Kokua artists. A portion of the proceeds benefits Jack Johnson's Kokua Hawai'i Foundation. This afterparty is the next best thing to the Kokua Festival concerts at the Waikiki Shell, which are sold out. Doors open at 9 p.m. April 21 / NextDoor / $20 / 548-6398, www.groovetickets.com, www.bampproject.com.

DANCE: APRIL 22

Brooklyn-based Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group presents a night of blues/slave/worship movement in what founder/choreographer Wilson calls "post-African neo-hoodoo modern dance." The ensemble will perform its new full-length work, "The Tale Npinpee Nckutchie and the Tail of the Golden Dek," about human mating rituals, which blends South African stomping, vocal harmonizing and more. 4 p.m. April 22 / Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College / $25 general; $20 senior citizens, military, UH faculty and staff, UH Alumni Association members; $15 UH students and those 17 and younger / 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com.

CONCERT: APRIL 27

Na Hoku Hanohano award winners The Makaha Sons, right, host a concert showcasing the next generation of "New Traditionalists," featuring Hoku Zuttermeister, Barry Kimokeo and Na Kama. The veteran Makaha Sons are committed to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music and nurturing the new performers who keep the flames burning. This concert is part of the Hawai'i Theatre's Hana Hou! music series. 7:30 p.m. April 27 / Hawai'i Theatre / $33 ($5 discount for Hawai'i Theatre members, those 17 and younger, students, military and groups of 10 or more) / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

CONCERT: APRIL 28

Multiple Dove Award winner MercyMe, below, headlines a concert that also features opening act Audio Adrenaline, a rock Christian band that's also a multiple Dove and Grammy winner and on its farewell tour. Comedian Bob Smiley is a special guest. Christian rockers MercyMe's latest album is last year's "Coming Up to Breathe," which prompted two more Dove Award nominations — group of the year and pop/contemporary album of the year. The awards will be presented April 25 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. 6 p.m. April 28 / Waikiki Shell / $25, $31.50, $35.50, $41.50 / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERT: MAY 1

May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i — and a musical tradition courtesy of the Brothers Cazimero. Each year Robert and Roland Cazimero play their ever-popular Lei Day Concert at the Waikiki Shell, then head for the Valley Isle for a Maui May Day Concert. Their enchanting harmonies and acoustic arrangements, augmented by hula, make this concert under the stars a must for many Island music fans.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 May 1 / Waikiki Shell / $20 lawn, $30 terrace, $45 pool, children younger than 10 free on the lawn / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com. 7:30 p.m. May 2 / Maui Arts & Cultural Center / $10, $30, $40 (half price for children 12 and younger) / (808) 242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.