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STAGE: OCT. 26-NOV. 25
The Actors' Group presents an American classic, "Fences" by August Wilson, directed by Derrick Brown. Troy Maxson's life as a star of the Negro Baseball Leagues has come to an end; now he is a bitter garbage collector. At his wife's request he builds a picket fence around his yard, and the deeper meanings of his personal issues come to surface. Among the cast, from left: Wendy Pearson, Savada Gilmore, Jim Andrews and Curtis Duncan.
Premiering at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 25 / The Yellow Brick Studio / $15 general, $13 seniors, $12 students and groups of 10 or more / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
FAIR: OCT. 27-28
La Pietra school is about to embark on a journey "Around The World In Two Days" at its annual children's fair. Activities include the tiki toss, pony rides, petting zoo, miniature golf, obstacle course, art, crafts and food booths. The Hasegawa Store is back, and there are holiday items and Scholastic books, too.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28 / La Pietra-Hawai'i School for Girls / Free admission / 922-2744.
FESTIVAL: OCT. 27-28
Music fans are in for two nights of Honolulu's top jazz and improv acts at the LushLife Music Festival. Modern and traditional styles are showcased first with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Rich Crandall on the ivories and the energy of Quadraphonix. The second night promises a funky eclectic mix of music with grOOve.imProv.arTiSts and the soft vocals and deep sounds of Tempo Valley; the Windward Jazz Quartet opens the show. Funnyman Dark Sevier hosts each night. Ten percent of all proceeds will be donated to the University of Hawai'i Jazz Band.
7 p.m. Oct. 27-28 / rRed Elephant / $27.50 / 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.
COMEDY: NOV. 3
Comic Rex Navarrete, right, is back for more laughs after spreading his particular brand of joy throughout Canada, the Philippines, Europe, Asia and the Mainland for the past couple of years. Local comedian Elroy opens the show.
Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 / Pipeline Cafe / $20 general, $30 VIP / 926-3000, www.presaleticketsonline.com.
FESTIVAL: NOV. 3
The Kaimuki community invites all to share its charms at the Celebrate Kaimuki Kanikapila, filled with more than 90 craft, merchant, food and community booths. There's entertainment, too, by Na Hoku Hanohano winners Afatia Thompson and Weldon Kekauoha, comedian/juggler/musician Greg Gabaylo, TJ Mayeshiro, The Movement Center, Roy Sakuma's 'Ukulele Kids, A Class Act Show Kids, Cheer 808 Inc. and The Point Church.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 / Kaimuki Community Park / Free admission / www.celebratekaimuki.com.
FESTIVAL: NOV. 8-10
Hips will sway at the 16th annual World Invitational Hula Festival, "E Ho'i Mai I Ka Piko Hula," an ongoing celebration of Hawaiian culture, art, history, language and relationships. Halau from Colombia, Japan, the Philippines, Mexico, New York, Hawai'i and the South Pacific converge to perform and practice the dance. Hawaiian crafts, vendors, food and lomilomi massage will be available, too.
Gates open at 4 p.m., event begins at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 / Waikiki Shell / $10 lawn; $15, $25 terrace; $35 golden circle; $30, $60 terrace three-day package and $90 golden circle three-day package / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com, www.worldhula.com.
STAGE: NOV. 1-DEC. 2
"Ola Na Iwi" ("The Bones Live") by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl is a timely tale that looks into issues involving indigenous human remains while telling a story that is filled with twists and turns, humor and mystery: A theater group returns from an international tour with a set of Hawaiian bones taken from a German museum. The cast includes Dave Schaeffer, above, Phillip Bullington, Kiana Rivera and Misa Tupou.
8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays (except Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day) and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 1-Dec. 2 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $16 general, $13 seniors and groups of 10 or more, $10 students; Thursdays: $13 general, $11 seniors, $5 students and the unemployed / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.
ETC.: NOV. 9-18
Celebrate sexy, smart and empowering women at the fourth annual GiRL FeST Hawaii multimedia arts festival and conference. Here are just a few events:
8:30 p.m.-midnight Nov. 9 / Hawaiian Hut / $5-$20 / 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org
6 p.m. Nov. 11 / The ARTS at Marks Garage / $5-$20 / 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org
Various times Nov. 15-18 / Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts / $6 / 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org
8 p.m. Nov. 18 / Bar 35 / $5 / 599-3931, www.girlfesthawaii.org.
FAIR: NOV. 10
Hanahau'oli School invites the public to shop, eat and play at its annual children's fair, "O Joy to the World." They like to call it a 'friend raiser,' too, designed to bring families and the neighborhood together. There'll be Arabian pony rides, world-themed games, artisans bazaar, balloon art, food booths, North Pole Country Store, Swiss Miss Ice Cream Shoppe and even Waiola's shave ice and more for folks of all ages. Photo by E.Y. Yanagi.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 / Hanahau'oli School, 1922 Makiki St. / Free / 949-6461.
FESTIVAL: NOV. 10-11
The North Shore Festival (formerly known as the Makahiki Festival) signals the start of the winter surf season, with merchant vendors, ono grinds, entertainment, cultural performances, Turtle Bay Resort Keiki Village and more. Bring mats, chairs and blankets for movies — "Surf's Up," "Tomorrow Today," and "Stylemasters 2" — under the stars. Professional surfer Timmy Curran, who recently released his album "Word of Mouth" and has toured with the Foo Fighters, is giving a special performance.
Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 10-11 / Hale'iwa Beach Park / Free admission / www.northshorefestival.com.
ETC.: NOV. 16
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Olympia Dukakis, above, shares her vision of theater and film at a talk titled "State of the Arts." An actress, director, producer, teacher, activist and author with her best-selling memoir "Ask Me Again Tomorrow," Dukakis has appeared in more than 130 stage productions. Her most recent film is "Away From Her." She has taught acting at New York University for 15 years and conducts master classes around the country.
7-9 p.m. Nov. 16 / UH-Manoa, Architecture Auditorium / $15 general, $5 UH-Manoa undergraduates, register for: L09318 / 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm.
