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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 7, 2010

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May 14

Inspired by the evolution of IONA Contemporary DanceTheatre's previous artistry, "Akasha" merges electronic visuals with stunning costumes and theatrics for a 70-minute show you won't soon forget.

8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $25, $35, $45 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

May 15

The Special Keiki Rodeo put on by Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii is a showcase for the program's riders and horses. It's also a day of family fun with music, a petting zoo, shave ice and pony rides.

10 a.m. / Waimanalo Polo Field Arena / free / http://www.thhwaimananlo.org

May 15

Last year's Visitors Charity Walk drew nearly 9,000 walkers on O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i and the Big Island and raised more than $1 million for local charities. Join up!

7 a.m. / starts at Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion / $35 for adults, $25 for 18 and under / 923-0407, www.charitywalkhawaii.org

May 20-June 6

How do you top "Hair," Manoa Valley's last, and very popular, production? You bring in the clever drama/thriller "Sleuth." Should be fun.

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays / Manoa Valley Theatre / $30, $25, $15 / 988-6131, http://manoavalleytheatre.com

May 21

Roots reggae takes center stage when Ooklah the Moc and Groundation (pictured) come together. Groundation mixes in some jazz/funk fusion to put together a funky, one-of-a-kind sound.

8 p.m. / Pipeline Café / $25, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, http://www.groovetickets.com

May 26

Fans of FX's fantasy football league comedy series "The League" will recognize comedian Steve Rannazzisi as Kevin, league commissioner. He's also co-starring in the upcoming indie film "Homewrecker."

8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) / Pipeline Café / $20, $40 VIP / 877-714-7668, www.groovetickets.com

June 12-13

Sunset on the Beach in Wai'anae returns with plenty of food booths, demonstrations and a health expo. Saturday's movie is "The Blind Side," Sunday's is "The Princess and the Frog." There will also be a fireworks show Sunday night.

12-10 p.m. / Ma'ili Beach / free / http://valleyofrainbows.org

June 12-20

Sesame Street returns to Honolulu with "When Elmo Grows Up." These characters are fun for all ages.

2 and 5:30 p.m. June 12; 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m. June 13 and 19-20; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 17-18 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $12, $19, 28, $38 / 800-745-3000, http://www.ticketmaster.com

May 14 Natural Vibrations Summer Kick Off, Pipeline Café

May 15 The SOS Band, Blaisdell Concert Hall

June 3 Tower of Power, Blaisdell Concert Hall

June 11-12 Hawaii Big Boys & MMA Hawaii Expo 2010, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

June 17-19 The Gathering Pride Fest 2010 (The Honolulu Pride Festival Foundation)

June 19 Ladies of the '80's III, Blaisdell Arena

Sept. 25-26 Bayfest, Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Oct. 15-31 Alegria - Cirque Du Soleil (Peak), Blaisdell Arena

Nov. 6 John Edward Seminar, Blaisdell Concert Hall