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FAMILY FUN APRIL 26
Dole Plantation hosts its annual Family Fun Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26, featuring music, dance, arts and crafts workshops, games for the kids, prizes, a Pineapple Trivia Challenge, food and more.
The plantation's Pineapple Pete costumed character will be there, as will Richard Dole, grandson of the plantation's founder, at a book-signing for his "The Story of James Dole," about his grandfather.
Admission is free; proceeds will go to nearby schools. 621-8408.
Dole Plantation is at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway.
KEIKI FUN APRIL 27
The Japanese Cultural Center's Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., marks a modern Japanese holiday that combines the traditional Girls' Day (March 3) and Boys' Day (May 5).
The celebration will include games, kimono dressing (for a fee), make-and-take activities, entertainment and food.
The festivities will take place in the Teruya Courtyard and fifth floor of the center, 2454 S. Beretania St. Free. 945-7633.
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Jammin' Hawaiians, Waikiki Shell.
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Matt Costa, NextDoor; also April 16, Hard Rock Cafe Maui.
APRIL 18-19
'Iolani School Fair, school grounds.
APRIL 18-MAY 11
"Shadowlands," production by The Actors' Group, Yellow Brick Studio.
APRIL 19-20
Kokua Festival, Waikiki Shell.
APRIL 21
"Chinese Spectacular," Blaisdell Concert Hall.
MAY 1
Sugarland in concert, Blaisdell Concert Hall.
MAY 3
Waikiki Spam Jam, Kalakaua Avenue.
MAY 10
Pride 4 Ewa, Mahiko Park.
JULY 4-6
BayFest, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Aug. 7-10, 14-17 Honolulu Family Festival, Magic Island.