CARS, CARS AND MORE CARS

The First Hawaiian International Auto Show revs up with 2007 models, a collection of fuel-efficient vehicles, exotic gleaming machines, a Scion showcase, Volkswagen Club display and Mustang display.

Hours are noon-10:30 p.m. March 22-23, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. March 24 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 25 at the Hawai'i Convention Center.

Admission is $7 general; $5 for those 62 and older, military and students; $4 kids 7-12; free for keiki 6 and younger. March 25 is Kids Day (free for those 12 and younger); March 22 is College 2-Fer Day, March 24 is Military 2-Fer Day.

Info and advance tickets at http://HiAutoShow.com.

'SWEET CHARITY' ON STAGE

The Diamond Head Theatre production of "Sweet Charity" opens at 8 p.m. March 23. Kristin Ing stars as Charity Hope Valentine, the dance hostess who's looking for true love. The musical in known for hit songs such as "If My Friends Could See Me Now" and "Big Spender."

Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 8, with Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. March 31 and April 7. Tickets are $12-$42 general, with discounts for students, those 62 and older and military. 733-0274, www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

HOT DATES

March 23-April 8 "Sweet Charity," Diamond Head Theatre.

March 24 "Go Deep," a spring break party, Pipeline Cafe.

March 29 PrimeTime Wellness Fair, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

March 30-April 29 "The Cherry Orchard," Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University.

April 4 Vince Neil, of Motley Crue, Pipeline Cafe.

April 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 "As You Like It," Kennedy Theatre.

April 14-May 12 "The Magical Bird: A Fabulous Filipino Folk Tail," a Honolulu Theatre for Youth Production, Tenney Theatre.

April 18-22 "Altar Boyz," musical comedy, Hawai'i Theatre.

May 5 Saint Francis School's Ohana Fair.

May 19 Diamond Head Crater Festival.