The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase.

FAMILY

"DINOSAURS UNEARTHED," featuring a full-sized Tyrannosaurus rex facing off against a full-sized moving Triceratops on the museum's lawn, plus a full set of indoor dinosaurs in the Castle building; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Jan. 4, 2010; Bishop Museum; $15*; 847-3511.

COMEDY

HAWAII COMEDY THEATER, Comedy Polynesia, featuring Bo Irvine, Kento-San, Michael Staats and Chief Sielu, 8 p.m., $25*; Sharkey's Comedy Club, featuring Michael Vasquez, Shawn Felipe, Arthur Wayne and Kenny Johnson, 9:30 p.m., $15*; Wednesdays and Saturdays; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel; 531-4242.

IMPROV COMEDY, presented by Laughtrack Theater Company; 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; Laughtrack Theater, 1123 Bethel St.; 21 and older; $5*; 384-3362.

SHOWROOMS

"CREATION — A POLYNESIAN JOURNEY," a mythical journey through song and dance, about the creation of man and woman in a South Seas context; dinner check-in 5:30 p.m., seating at 6 p.m., cocktail check-in 6:45 p.m., seating at 7 p.m., daily except Mondays and Wednesdays; Ainahau Showroom, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel; $124 premium dinner, $78* standard dinner, $45* cocktails only (kamaäina $93*, $58.50*, $36*); 922-5811.

"MAGIC OF POLYNESIA," featuring illusionist John Hirokawa; 8 p.m. daily (seating at 7:30 p.m.); Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber hotel; deluxe dinner, $139, regular dinner $85, show only $52.50* (kamaäina $42*, $67*, $110*); 971-4321.

SOCIETY OF SEVEN LAS VEGAS, Society of Seven spinoff group; 6 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show Wednesdays-Saturdays; Main Showroom, Outrigger Waikiki Hotel on the Beach; $43* (drinks not included); 923-7469.

at the malls

√ ALA MOANA CENTER, Centerstage: keiki hula show; 10-11 a.m. Sundays; free; 955-9517.

√ ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE: ukulele lessons with Shane Konno, 2:30-3 p.m. Saturdays; Star of Honolulu welcome hula show, 4:30-5:30 p.m. daily; free; 566-2337.

√ HAWAII KAI TOWNE CENTER: farmers market, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; Luk Tung Kuen movement class, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays; free; 396-0766.

√ KAHALA MALL, Center Court: Baby Boot Camp, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (Theatre Wing); Luk Tung Kuen Movement Class, 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays-Saturdays; Walk Safe, 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Kahala Chess, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, also, Scrabble Club, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; free; www.kahalamallcenter.com.

√ PEARLRIDGE CENTER, UPTOWN (free events unless noted): Pali Momi Healthy Screenings, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Monday; Walk in the Mall with St. Francis Hospice Bereavement Services, 8-9 a.m. Wednesday; Senior Citizen Information Display, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursday. Ongoing: Junior Keiki Tuesday and chess lessons, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 488-0981.

√ WARD WAREHOUSE: lauhala weaving demonstration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; line dance classes, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; free; www.wardcentre.com.

√ WINDWARD MALL: (free events unless noted): Scare Factory IV Haunted House, 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 12-9 p.m. Saturdays, 12-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 1; Luk Tung Kuen Movement Classes, 6 a.m. Mondays-Fridays; free; 235-1143, www.windwardmall.com.

music & dance

√ ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND: 12 p.m. today, Iolani Palace, also, 6 p.m., Kaimukí Community Park; 1 p.m. Sunday, Iolani Palace; 1 p.m. Wednesday, Royal Hawaiian Center at the Royal Grove; free; 922-5331.

√ INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE FOOD COURT: Carmen Haugen Quartet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today; Melelani, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Greg and Junko MacDonald, 7-9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays; Voyage Through Polynesia, 8:30-9:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; free; 971-2080.

√ RECREATIONAL INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; Moiliili Community Center; $4; 941-6453.

√ ART IS MUSIC FESTIVAL, with the Ron Artis family, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Haleiwa Food Court, across from McDonald's; free; 637-1211.

√ HAWAII BALLROOM DANCE ASSOCIATION: Saturday Ball Dance, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Nov. 7, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse, $5; Friday Ohana Night General Dance, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Nov. 20, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse, $3; Saturday Social Dance, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14, Äliamanu Middle School cafeteria, donations accepted; 222-7851, 848-7789.

√ K[0xdc]HI[0xd6] BEACH TORCH-LIGHTING AND HULA SHOW; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Kuhio Beach hula mound; free; 843-8002.

√ NATIVE BOOKS/NÄ MEA HAWAI'I, WARD WAREHOUSE: beginning adult ukulele classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Na Mele Nei, 1-3 p.m. Sundays; hula classes with Germaine Kaleolani Haili, 8:15-9 a.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays; introduction to Hawaiian language, 8:15-9 a.m. Wednesdays; Aupuni Art Place: make-and-take workshops with Michiko West, 12-4 p.m. Saturdays; feather workshops, 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays; nominal fee for materials; 597-8971.

√ LINE DANCING LESSONS, for beginners; 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays; Ward Warehouse amphitheater; free; 262-7441.

√ SWING ONG KING, lindy, balboa and charleston all night long, presented by Hawaii Jitterbugs; 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, Ong King Arts Center; $5; 282-0053, www.pecking.org.

√ DEREK DANIELS' ISLANDS OF ALOHA, hula show; 7-7:45 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Waikiki Town Center; free; 922-2724.

√ SWING DANCE CLUB OF HAWAII, swing, two-step, hustle, fox trot, country and more; 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Dream to Dance Studio; $5; 255-6095.

√ HOT SALSA SOCIAL, Latin music, dance till you drop with light pupu and no alcohol; 8:30-11:45 p.m. Fridays; The Dance Space; $5*; 256-7556, www.hawaiisalsa.com.

family ties

CHILDREN'S STORYTIME; 10:30-11 a.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6; Kaimukí Public Library, Children's Room; for pre-school age and older, with parent; free; 733-8422.

√ TODDLER STORYTIME, listen to stories, sing songs and participate in fingerplays and matching games; 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 24; McCully-Moiliili Public Library; ages 1›-3, with parent; free; 973-1099.

√ STORY AND CRAFT TIME; 11 a.m. Tuesdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

√ KEIKI STORYTIME; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

√ PLAY MORNINGS, independent play times; 10 a.m. Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; ages 2-5, with parent; free; 693-7050.

√ SATURDAY STORYTIME; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room; ages 3 and older, with parent; free; 586-3510.

√ STORYTIME; 11 a.m. Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; all ages; free; 737-3323.

ETC.

BOX CAR RACING, FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN; 2-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and most holidays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, plus major school holidays; American Box Car Racing International, Kunia; 94-640 Kupuohi St., Waipahu; $7*; 947-3393, www.boxcarracing.org.

NÄ HANA NOEAU arts and crafts demonstration; 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Hall, Atrium Lobby; $15.95* general, $7.50* kamaäina; 847-3511.

√ YOUTH SPEAKS HAWAII, slam poetry workshops for ages 13-19; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage, Chinatown; free; 387-9664.

√ CRIBBAGE LESSONS, with Fred White; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Honolulu Design Center, Ice Bar; free; 956-1250.

"THE SKY TONIGHT," lecture presented by the Bishop Museum, exploring the seasonal Hawaiian skies and viewing session on the planetarium's rooftop deck through the observatory's telescope; 8 p.m. every first and third Friday of the month; Bishop Museum, J. Watumull Planetarium; $6*; reservations: 848-4168.

√ LAUHALA WEAVING DEMONSTRATION; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every first Saturday of the month; Mission Houses Museum; free; 531-0481, ext. 714.

WAIKIKI L[0xdc]AU ON THE LAGOON, with live music, games and activities, dancing, traditional luau menu favorites, in conjunction with Tihati Productions; 5:15 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays; Hilton Hawaiian Village, The Great Lawn; $95* (kamaäina and military rates: $80.75*); 949-4321, ext. 29.

√ GO/BADUK/WEIQI, casual games, free lessons, all levels, Hikaruno Go fans welcome; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; Satura Cakes Ward Center; free; 833-2540.

Fairs & Festivals

√ SUNSET COUNTRY MARKET, sponsored by North Shore Country Market; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; Sunset Beach Elementary School; free; 237-8248.

√ HELE MAI KAHALU'U, The Market Place Bazaar under the rubber tree with fresh produce, plants, arts, crafts, food, live parrot petting zoo and more; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., every first Saturdays of the month; Windward Baptist Church; free; 258-8798.

√ WAIMÄNALO COUNTRY MARKET AND CRAFTS FAIR, plus clothes, jewelry and plants; 9 a.m.-4 p.m Sundays; Waimänalo Homestead Community Center; free; 259-5349.

√ WARD CENTERS FARMERS MARKET, operated by Mahiku Farms with vegetables, fruits, homemade and baked goods and more; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; Ward Warehouse, parking lot; free; www.wardcenters.com.

tours & attractions

√ ALOHA FRIDAY KING'S JUBILEE, 6:45 p.m. with flag ceremony, precision rifle drill and musical revue ($25, poolside seating), followed by fireworks display (free), 8 p.m. Fridays, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; 949-4321, ext. 77881.

CHINATOWN HISTORIC AND CULTURAL WALKING TOUR, presented by Hawai'i Heritage Center; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; meet at 1040 Smith St.; $10*; 521-2749.

CHINATOWN MUSEUM WALKING TOURS, Chinatown and harbor/Capital District; 10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Hawaiian Chinese Multicultural Museum and Archives, Maunakea Marketplace; $10; reservations, 595-3358.

MARINE MUNCHIES, animal feeding; 4:15-6 p.m. Mondays; Waikíkí Aquarium; $20*; 923-9741.

√ HAWAI'I THEATRE DOCENT TOURS, one-hour guided tour, every Tuesday; 11 a.m.; Hawaii Theatre; $5; 528-0506.

HAWAIIAN RAILWAY HISTORIC TRAIN RIDES; 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays; 91-1001 Renton Road, Ewa; narrated, 90-minute roundtrip to Kahe Point; $10*; 681-5461.

HAWAIIAN QUILTING BEE; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $20*; reservations, 531-0481, ext. 714.

IOLANI PALACE GRAND TOURS, 1›-hour tour of galleries and barracks, every 30 minutes; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $20* ($15* kamaäina). Galleries tour only: $12*; 522-0832.

MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM TOURS; 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $10* ($8* kamaäina); 531-0481.

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS TRAIN TOUR, 20-minute tour; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Dole Plantation; 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawä; $7.50*; 621-8408.

SENATOR FONG'S PLANTATION AND GARDENS TOUR; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily; Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens, 47-285 Pulama Road; $14.50*; 239-6775.

OLA NÄ MOOLELO SERIES, Hawaiian history storytelling; 1 p.m. daily; Bishop Museum; free with museum admission of $15.95* general, $7.50* kama'äina; 847-3511.

√ BUS TOUR OF WAHIAWÄ, presented by Wahiawä Community and Business Association's Community Strengthening Program; 10 a.m. every third Saturday; begins and ends at Center Street; free; reservations: 621-6531.

HONOLULU GHOST TOUR, through Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown, with Steve Fredrick; 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays; call for location; recommended for adults; $25, reservations required; 395-0674.

"HONOLULU CITY HAUNTS," walking tour; 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; starts at Iolani Palace; ages 7 and older; $27*; 524-4944, www.oahughosttours.com.

ORBS OF OAHU DRIVING TOUR, night driving tour to famous haunted sites; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, Fridays; call for location; ages 10 and older; $47*; 524-4944, www.oahughosttours.com.

SACRED SPIRITS DAY-TIME CULTURAL TOUR, visit heiau and hiking trails; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; call for location; ages 7 and older; $49*; 524-4944, www.oahughosttours.com.

√ NORTH SHORE SURF AND CULTURAL MUSEUM, vintage surfboard collection, photos, videos and more; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays; North Shore Marketplace; free; 637-8888.