THIS WEEK
Campus Center Ballroom performances: Traditional and modern hula with Melvin Kahokuloa Lantaka and students, 6 to 8 p.m. March 13; and ballroom and Latin dancing with Marilyn Gomez and students, 6 to 7 p.m. March 14. Cost: $1 general public, free for UHM students, faculty and staff.
Oli Concert: Coordinated by the Beamer family, the concert will teach the origins and types of chants, 7:30 p.m. March 14, Kilauea Theater. Cost: $10 general, and $8 Volcano Art Center members. Register at 967-8222.
Easter Store: Opening of the Kalanianaole Arts League's store featuring over 50 local artists and crafters, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 14 to 29, Koko Marina Shopping Center. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity.
Wahiawa Hills hike: Challenging 5-mile hike, March 15, Hawai'i Nature Center. Approximately six hours. Cost: $5 Hawai'i Nature Center members; and $7 nonmembers. Reservations at 955-0100.
"Great Guns": 41st semi-annual gun show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16, Neal Blaisdell Center. Sponsored by the Hawaii Historic Arms Association. Admission: $3.50. Call 396-8547.
Waimano Pool hike: 9 a.m. March 15, Waimano Pool. Three-mile, novice hike in the Pacific Palisades valley with a nice little pool with rocky cliffs to jump from. Bring lunch and water, and wear sturdy shoes and clothing. Sponsored by the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club Inc. A donation of $2 requested for nonmembers.
COMING UP
Seminar: "How To Make A Blanket That Folds Up Into A Bag," 1 to 3:30 p.m. March 16, Linekona Arts Center, corner of Beretania and Victoria streets. Sponsored by the American Sewing Guild. Cost: $3 nonmembers; free for members. Reservations required at 623-5265.
Tai Chi: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 21, Windward Community College. Exercises in some Feldenkrais, yoga stretches, and breathing exercises to enhance chi awareness and ease in Tai Chi movements. Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required by March 18. Call 235-7433 or 235-0077.
Hawaii Photographic Society: David Thorensen will speak on "Image Sharing - Black and White Slides," 7:15 p.m. March 19, Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St. Call 536-4066.
Do fish snooze?: "The Reef at Night," 7 to 9 p.m. March 21, Waikiki Aquarium. Must be 5-years-old and over, and accompanied by an adult. Cost: &4 adult, and $6 child. Members pay $1 less. Pre-register at 923-9741.
Zoo by Moonlight: Tour the Honolulu Zoo by the light of the full moon, 7 to 9 p.m. March 21 through 24. Costs $7 adults, $5 children. Purchase tickets in advance at cashier's office.
Fishing Tournament: Entries for the Sixth Annual Ulua Fishing Tournament sponsored by Kimura of Hawaii will be accepted until March 29. The tournament will be held from noon April 4 to noon April 6. Proceeds will go to the Catholic Charities' community services and programs. Prizes range from $200 to $1,000 provided there are 100 entries. Cost: $45 adults, $5 children. Call 537-6321.
CONTINUING
Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese art reducing anger and stress, and increasing softness and flexibility, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in Kekela Gym, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $35. Register at 547-4780. For other classes, visit the center's website at http://www.queens.org.
Honolulu Marathon Clinic: Weekly jogging program with Dr. Jack Scaff Jr., 7:30 a.m. Sundays, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. James Honke leads a 6:30 a.m. program Sundays, Wahiawa Recreation Center.
Taiko classes: The Taiko Center of the Pacific offers classes through Kapiolani Community College. Call 737-7236.
Hawaii In-Line Skating Association: Workouts 5:30 p.m. weekdays at Kakaako Park. Call 988-5299.
Free hike to Diamond Head: Meet the Clean Air Team at the Honolulu Zoo entrance, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Three miles to the top. Call 948-3299.
Honolulu Community Drum Circle: Drummers, percussionists and dancers gather, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Keehi Lagoon Park. Potluck. Call 377-DRUM (377-3786) to confirm location each week.
Hash House Harriers: Social runs with Aloha group 3 p.m. Saturdays; call 948-AHHH (948-2444). Or Honolulu group 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; call 948-HASH (948-4274).
Sports Acrobatics Hawaii: Hawaii Highflyers Trampoline Club for adults and kids, 4 and 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, McCully Recreation Center. Call Karl Vorwerk at 949-3747.
Waikiki Acrobatic Troupe meets 4 p.m. Sundays at the beach across Kapiolani Park Bandstand; free workout at UH Studio Four 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call Don Heafner at 536-7205.
Ikebana classes: Lillian Koide teaches flower arrangement 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Japanese Cultural Center. Tuition $30 per month plus supplies. Call 537-5765, evenings.
Honolulu Zoo: Zoo opens at 8 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. General admission $6; $2 with Yum Yum Tree senior card. First Wednesdays feature a botanical tour at 8:45 a.m. for $2 more. Third Wednesdays, Tai Chi practice begins 8 a.m. Call 971-7174.
Nature Conservancy hikes: Two guided hikes a month to Honouliuli Preserve, home to more than 45 rare native plants and animals. Donation. Call 537-4508.