"Crazy For You": Benefit premiere of the Gershwin musical, 8 p.m. May 15, Diamond Head Theatre. Chef Russell Siu of 3660 On the Rise will prepare elegant hors d'oeuvres and Richard Field of R. Fied Wine Co. will provide the wine, 6 p.m. Following the performance, guests will meet the cast at a reception on the lanai. Cost: $50-$100. Limited seating. Cocktail attire suggested. Reservations at 734-0274.

"Taste of Karaoke": Entries are being accepted for people who would like to "sing for their supper" during the "Taste of Honolulu," an Easter Seals benefit, on the civic center grounds near Honolulu Hale. Finalists will receive $25 in script for the "Taste of Honolulu." Grand prize is a neighbor island trip for two. Entry forms are available at select karaoke clubs, the Easter Seals Office or by calling 536-1015. Participants must mail a completed entry form, along with a cassette tape of the entrant performing the song to be sung in the competition (four minutes maximum) to Easter Seal Society of Hawaii, 710 Green St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. On the reverse side of the tape, entrant's must have the recorded musical accompaniment for use if he becomes a finalist. Both sides of the tape should be marked with the entrant's name and song title. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you want your tape to be returned. All entrants must e amateurs, 18-years-old or older and Hawaii residents. Songs must be solos sung in English or Hawaiian. Twelve finalists and two alternates will be notified by May 31. The final competition will be held 2 p.m. June 28. Information at 566-0084 or 536-1015. Deadline: May 16.

"Jailathon": American Cancer Society presents its annual "Jailathon" at five locations. From 11 a.m to 2 p.m. May 21, Tamarind Park; 11 a.m to 2 p.m. May 22, Aloha Tower Marketplace; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23-24, Pearlridge Center, Phase I; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30-31, Mililani Shopping Center; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16, Windward Mall. Prominent citizens in the community are arrested by Keystone Cops and transported to a jail site. If they cannot meet their bail, they are thrown in "jail," given bread and water, and a cellular phone to raise their bail money. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts for keystone cops, bailiffs, judges, jailbirds, chauffeurs or wardens. Call 595-7544, extension 303.

"He 'Ohana Makou Music and Fun Festival": 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, 41-1347 Kalanianaole Highway. Final fundraising event for He 'Ohana Makou (We Are Family) before they perform at the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle. Entertainment by Krash Kealoha, Kawika Kahiapo, Ho'ohoihoi, Halau Ke Kapa Maile, Hokupa'a, Omi and Nanea. Also food, arts and crafts. Free admission. Information at 259-7125.

Luau: Friends of He'eia presents educational demonstrations on Hawaiian culture, science fun for the keikis, food, music, Hawaiian entertainment, silent auction and raffle prizes, 2 to 9 p.m. May 17, He'eia State Park. Lau lau sale: two for $15. Donation: $20. Tickets available at 247-3156. Proceeds go toward preserving the quality of science education and Hawaiian culture programs.

"Convalescent Relief Tea": Sponsored by the Egyptian Temple Number 33, Daughters of the Nile, for the Shriner Hospital's Outpatient Clinic. Tours of the hospital will will be given, performances by the children and refreshments. Cost: $5 (tax deductible). From 1 to 3 p.m. May 17, Shriners Hospital, Recreation Room. Call 949-4321, extension 70133.

Hotel charity walk: 19th Annual Hawaii Hotel Association Visitor Industry Charity Walk, May 17. Walkers will meet at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park and walk through Waikiki, Kapiolani Park and by the Ala Wai Canal, ending at Ala Moana Beach Park. There will be 14 checkpoints with food and entertainment. Pledge forms available beginning March 11. Call Tina Yamaki at 923-0407 (Oahu); Terryl Vencl at 244-8625 (Maui); Shelly Root at 885-2987 (Big Island); and Doug Chang at 245-5050 (Kauai).

"Music Makes the World Go Round": Hawaii Youth Symphony's annual luncheon concert and silent auction, 10 a.m. May 18, Tapa Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Kirk Matthews and Linda Coble will host. Entertainment by Marlene Sai and the Youth Symphony I Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Henry Miyamura. Auction begins at 10 a.m., doors open at 11:15 a.m. for an 11:45 a.m. lunch. Music begins at noon. Cost: $40. Tickets at 941-9706.

"Celebrate the Spirit": Luau noon to 3 p.m. May 18, St. Francis School. Hawaiian food, music and dance to celebrate Newman Center's 10th anniversary. Benefit for the center. Tickets: $25, adults; $15, students. Takeout available. Tickets at 988-6222.

"A Key to a Cure-Breakfast at Tiffany's": Robert Cazimero, Irmgard Aluli, Pua Mana and Teresa Bright perform while guests dine on delicacies by Chef Kelvin Ro of Kahala Moon. Activities also include a diamond solitaire pendant treasure hunt and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association, Hawaii Affiliate. At 7:30 a.m. May 18, Kahala Moon Cafe. Cost: $100. Tickets at 924-7755.

Great Hawaiian Beer festival: 5 p.m. to midnight May 23, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 10 Showroom. Silent auction, entertainment and sampling of over 25 different brews. Benefit for Ka Waikahe Lani Malie and Men of Kahulaliwai Hula Halau Cost: $25. Call 528-5700.

"Country Fair": 2 to 6 p.m. May 23, Blanche Pope Elementary School, 41-133 Huli St. Onolicious foods, children's activities and games, baked goods and crafts. All proceeds benefit the school. Free. Information at 259-8861.

Festival: Lanakila Meals on Wheels Group Dining Service's annual fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24, Lanakila Elementary School. Festival includes craft items, huli huli chicken plate lunches, shaved ice, and entertainment by the Palama Settlement Line and Hula dancers. Presale tickets for huli huli chicken available. Call 531-0555.

"Dance for Life": Haddassah's annual auction, 6:30 to 11 p.m. May 24, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. Entertainment includes Gene Rollin and the Royal Music Makers, and Veronica Kelly. Cost: $75. Tables of eight and 10 available. Hadassah is a worldwide organization helping to build research and teaching hospitals in Israel that fight for the cure of cancer, AIDS and other life threatening diseases. Information at 677-0120.

Comedy night: Bo Irvine will provide the comedy and the Wofford-Keat band will provide the entertainment in the Rotary Club of Windward Oahu's comedy night/live auction, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 24, Mid-Pacific Country Club. There also will be an amateur joke-telling contest. Auction items include exotic birds, vintage wines, neighbor island trip packages, restaurant meal deals, rounds of golf, plants and art. Proceeds support windward community projects including the Windward Spouse Abuse Shelter, scholarships for windward high school students and the Meals on Wheels program. Cost: $35 (includes light pupus and a drink). Call 259-7056.

"Kahikolu": Halau Hula O Maiki's fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 26, St. Francis High School. At 10 a.m. a fun run will be held from Halau Hula O Maiki in Puck's Alley to Kahikolu, the memorial garden in St. Francis High School. From 11 a.m. there will be entertainment and food booths. This year's fundraiser is dedicated to Aunti Maiki Aiu Lake, founder of Halau Hula O Maiki. Cost: $10 (advance purchases) or $15 (that day purchases), plus $10 for those entering the fun run. Runners will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Tickets at 955-0050.

"Picnic in the Park": 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31, Thomas Square Park. Crafts, food, children's games and classy antique cars including the "Hottest Hot Rod." Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the American Business Womens Association. Information at 536-3603.

"Free Mumia": Concert by "Refuse & Resist! - Hawaii" to free Mumia Abu-Jamal, 3 to 9 p.m. May 31, 1212 University Ave. Abu-Jamal was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1982. When he was to be executed in Aug. 1995, thousands of people protested and demanded a new trial. Abu-Jamal's appeal is now before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Cost: $7. Information at 576-4430.

"World's Largest Car Wash": Sponsored by Budget Rent A Car-

Hawaii to benefit "Give Kids the World." On May 31, the following Budget sites will be open for car washing: from 8 a.m to 2 p.m., Kalewa Street (off Lagoon Drive), information at 836-1700; from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kahului Airport Rental Return, 865 W. Mokuea Place, Maui, information at 1-808-871-8811; from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Keahole Airport Rental Return, information at 1-808-329-8511; and from 8 a.m. to noon, Molokai Airport Rental Return, information at 1-808-567-6877. Also on June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wal-Mart, 3-3300 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, information at 1-808-245-9031.

Concert: A chorus of gay and gay-supportive men and women will entertain, TIME June 7, Ala Moana Hotel. Call 524-0935 or 672-9358.

Chili cookoff: 13th Annual Compadres South Pacific Chili Cookoff, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Victoria Ward Parking Lot, behind KHON-TV. Team entry fee: $100. Proceeds go toward various Hawaii charities. Entry forms available at 591-8307.

"Wok For the Cure": Receive a free first dinner course at eight participating restaurants when purchasing a "Wok for the Cure" card for $88. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation-Hawaii Chapter. Participating restaurants and their "free" dishes are: Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant, fried poke salad; Dynasty, medley of roast duck, pork tenderloin and shoyu chicken; Eastern Garden, imperial scallop soup; Golden Dragon, chicken-black mushroom pot stickers; Hee Hing, Chinese sashimi salad; Legends Seafood, fresh shrimp with fruit; Panda Cuisine, minced port, Chinese sausage on lettuce pockets; and Royal Garden, fried scallop on Chinese taro. Limited to parties of up to eight people. Cards valid through Jan. 27, 1998. Order cards at 531-5698 or send a check for $88 per card payable to: JDF/WOK, 733 Bishop St., Suite 2090, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.