Acts and Openings

Kauai Sings! A Tribute to Irving Berlin

7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow Hukilau Lanai

This Kauai Sings will be a tribute to Irving Berlin. Tickets are now on sale at Malama Pono on Rice Street. This event is a fundraiser to benefit Malama Pono, the island’s only dedicated prevention and care provider for HIV, infectious hepatitis and other sexually transmitted diseases. Faith Harding, coordinator of development for Malama Pono said, “Irving Berlin is considered by many to be the greatest American songwriter ever. He wrote over 1,000 songs but could not even read music. Many people know his songs: “God Bless America,” “What’ll I Do,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “White Christmas,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and the soundtrack to “Annie Get Your Gun.” Kaua‘i theater patriarch Arnold Meister will act as emcee and singer for the evening. Many Kaua‘i Sings regular performers like the “Swing Sisters” and “Richard Porto” will be featured, but we will also have some great new additions like voice teacher Dolly Kanekuni, playwright Michele Rundgren, Ivo Miller and the Island School Chorus. Advance ticket purchases are recommended as both nights are expected to sell out.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $15 for students and $25 at the door. Tables of 10 are available for $200. Purchase tickets by calling 246-9577 or stopping by the Malama Pono office.

‘Aladdin Jr.’

Kalaheo Elementary School

two weekends

Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every lamp has a genie. All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. “Aladdin Jr.,” starring the students at Kalaheo Elementary School, will be playing at 7 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and the following weekend. Directed by Marly Madayag and Laine Griffith, performances of “Aladdin Jr.” are at Kalaheo Elementary School’s cafeteria. Tickets are available at the door, $5 for adults, children 12 and under free. “Aladdin” is being played by Jake Herbig with Lorinda Sasan as “Princess Jasmine” and Talia Trepte as the “Genie.” Other key roles are played by Eli Sloan as “Jafar” and Andrew Herr as his sidekick “Iago” with Mitchell Evans as the “Sultan.” Over 40 others play ensemble parts, narrators, as well as the backstage and technical crews. Filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits may soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy Award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” may make this musical a favorite for many years to come.

Gala features Cyril Pahinui for Royal Pa‘ina

5 p.m. tomorrow, Kilohana, workshop Sunday, Hilton

Ki ho‘alu (slack key) master Cyril Pahinui will highlight the Kaua‘i Historical Society’s annual Royal Pa‘ina. The annual gala fundraiser starts at 5 p.m. and includes a Hawaiian lu‘au dinner, Hawaiian music and hula by Big John Kauo and his group, Wally and Polei Palmeira, Aunty Bev Muraoka and her halau and emcees Lady Ipo Kahaunaele and Maka Herrod. Cyril Pahinui goes onstage at 8 p.m., accompanied by Pancho Graham on acoustic bass. The silent and live auctions feature rare antique prints, a Victrola and record collection, historical maritime giclee by Raymond A. Massey donated by Ship Store Galleries, Coco Palms clamshell sinks, jewelry, other fine art, Hawaiiana collectibles, resort stays, off-island and Kaua‘i activities, handmade accessories, and much more. Ron Wiley will be the auctioneer. For a small donation, enter drawings for a Maui getaway to Hotel Hana Maui and other destinations. Call Kaua‘i Historical Society at 245-3373 for reservations. Join Pahinui for a techniques workshop at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort. Reservations with the Kaua‘i Historical Society are required to ensure that there are enough students.

Call 245-3373. A fee will be charged. The workshop is open to all levels of guitar players; bring your own acoustic or electric guitar.

Earth Day dinner and entertainment benefit

5 p.m. and 7 p.m.,

Blossoming Lotus

Cost is $40 per person and two hours of live “edutainment” — that’s educational entertainment. Local musician Michael Locey will play Hawaiian music accompanied by hula. There will also be local poets sharing spoken-word poetry. Community members involved in Earth-based issues affecting Kaua‘i will be honored. Learn what they are doing to make this special corner of the Earth a better place for Kaua‘i’s keiki. Food is being donated by the Blossoming Lotus, produce from the Farm Incubator project at Malama Kaua‘i and taro grown by Hanalei farmer and activist Chris Kobayashi.

The menu is being designed to demonstrate the diversity of locally grown food. Learn more about Earth-based issues and ongoing community projects. Discover how you can get involved. Reserved seating for dinner shows begins at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Call 822-7678 or 652-4414 for reservations. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the “cultivating community support for food sovereignty” movement and the “community and school gardens project.”