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ETC.: NOV. 2, 10
The Hawai'i State Art Museum celebrates its fifth birthday with a special First Friday and Second Saturday.
5-9 p.m. Nov. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10 / Hawai'i State Art Museum / Free / 586-0900, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.
COMEDY: NOV. 3
Comic Rex Navarrete 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.
ETC.: NOV. 4, 10, 11, 18
In the Japanese tradition, children are dressed in their best kimono and brought to shrines to ensure a bright future. Among the kimono dressing events:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4 / Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, fifth floor / $64 JCCH members, $80 nonmembers (includes traditional hair and makeup) / 945-7633, www.jcch.com
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 18 / University Laboratory School / Donations welcome / 947-8889, 956-8288
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 / Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Ballroom / $56 JCCH members, $70 nonmembers (photo packages range from $20-$55, makeup and hair dressing not included) / 945-7633.
EXPO: NOV. 6-8
View the latest gizmos at the annual Sony Expo, "HDNA: High Definition. It's in our DNA." The electronics pioneer will unveil several new products such as OLED TV, right, a super-slim prototype; Bravia LCD TV with internet capabilities and color choices; Blu-ray Disc Player, the next-generation high-definition 1080p resolution player with HD movies available; Walkman video player, Sony's first Walkman video MP3 player; and Smile Shutter, which automatically spots and snaps a picture when a person smiles.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8 / Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom / Free / 834-6611.
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.
STAGE: NOV. 9-DEC. 9
Moliere's classic comedy "The Imaginary Invalid" centers around a wealthy man crippled by hypochondria; he even tries to marry off his daughter off to a physician to ensure that a doctor will always be around. Then there are the romantic twists, miscommunication and much laughter. In the end, love trumps all. The cast includes Becky Maltby, left, as Toinette and Larry Bialock as Argan (the invalid).
7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Nov. 21 (except Nov. 22), 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 9-Dec. 9 / Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University, Kane'ohe / $20 general; $14 students, seniors, military and HPU faculty and staff; $3 HPU students / 375-1282.
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.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 / Hanahau'oli School, 1922 Makiki St. / Free / 949-6461.
CANCELED: NOV. 16, 17-18
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Olympia Dukakis, who was scheduled for two events in November, has canceled her appearances because of her husband's illness. She was to speak Nov. 16 and conduct a master acting class Nov. 17-18 at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa.
CONCERT: NOV. 27
America (left, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley) is seeing a career resurgence among people nostalgic for those smooth singalong hits such as "Sister Golden Hair" and "Horse with No Name." The duo stops in Hawai'i as part of its world tour that also hits New York, Las Vegas, Austin, Texas, Canada, the Philippines and Singapore.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 / Blaisdell Arena / $45 / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.
