• Thursday, Feb. 23
• Performing Arts Center of Kapolei
• 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway Kapolei, HI

"The Wizard of Oz": Performing Arts Center of Kapolei presents the popular family musical, 7 PM Fridays and Saturdays, through Feb. 25, with Family Nights 6 PM Thursdays, Kapolei High School Forum, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway. $5-$10. 224-5314, www.packapolei.org

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
• Aloha Tower Marketplace
• 1 Aloha Tower Dr # 3000 Honolulu, HI

Star of Honolulu's Early-Bird Whale Watch Cruise, two-hour cruise. Whale sightings are guaranteed or receive a free return cruise ticket until a whale is spotted, 8:45-10:45 AM daily, through April 15, Star of Honolulu, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. $27.77 adult, $16.69 child ages 3-11, one child free per adult. Kamaaina and military rates available. 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Star of Honolulu Cruises-Evnts
• 1540 S King St Honolulu, HI

Star of Honolulu's Premier Whale Watch Cruise, 2 1/2-hour cruise. Whale sightings are guaranteed or receive a free return cruise ticket until a whale is spotted, noon-2:30 PM daily, through April 15, Star of Honolulu, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. $43.58 for adults, $25.96 child ages 3-11, one child free per adult. Kamaaina and military rates available. 983-7827, www.starofhonolulu.com

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• University of Hawaii Manoa - Kuykendall Hall
• 1733 Donaghho Rd Honolulu, HI

Instructor: Neenz Faleafine By now the world has heard about social media and tales of its power, in fact you may be one of the more than 600 million members of Facebook. However, many organizations still struggle with understanding this new medium?s use and purpose. This workshop provides a useful definition and explores the reasons why hundreds of millions of people around the globe have migrated to these online communities and what drives them to share content. Call 956-8400 to register.

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• The ARTS at Marks Garage
• 1159 Nuuanu Avenue Honolulu, HI

PlayBuilders' Tuesday Night Da Kine Readers Theatre! Tuesdays Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec.13 featuring the work of Hawaii?s best local playwrights, directors and actors at the ARTs at Marks Garage. Nov.22: "Will the Real Charlie Chan Please Stand Up?" by Nancy Moss and Directed by Reiko Ho.

• Thursday, Feb. 23
• Kumu Kahua Theatre
• 46 Merchant St Honolulu, HI

"Saturday Night at the Pahala Theatre": A theatrical adaptation of Lois-Ann Yama naka's Pushcart Prize-winning fiction told in verse by four pidgin-speaking, working-class teenage characters, 8 PM Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 PM Sundays, through Feb. 26, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. $5-$20. 536-4441, www.kumu?kahua.org

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Performing Arts Center of Kapolei
• 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway Kapolei, HI

The Performing Arts Center of Kapolei is proud to announce that the greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is coming to Kapolei! Audiences will be transported "Over the Rainbow" to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest, and the Emerald City. THE WIZARD OF OZ will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening. February 10th - 25th Friday & Saturday show times at 7pm. Thursday Family Night at 6pm.Call 224-5314.

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Kaiser High School
• 511 Lunalilo Home Rd Honolulu, HI

Grease: Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center presents its annual spring musical, a high-school love story immersed in 50s pop culture with nostalgic tunes, 7:30 PM Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 PM Sundays, Feb. 17-March 4, Kaimuki High School Theatre. $6-$12. Tickets: www.honoluluboxoffice.com or at Harry's Music Store. 733-4913

• Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Performing Arts Center of Kapolei
• 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway Kapolei, HI

The Performing Arts Center of Kapolei is proud to announce that the greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, is coming to Kapolei! Audiences will be transported "Over the Rainbow" to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest, and the Emerald City. THE WIZARD OF OZ will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening. February 10th - 25th Friday & Saturday show times at 7pm. Thursday Family Night at 6pm.Call 224-5314.

• Thursday, Feb. 23
• University of Hawaii Manoa - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre
• 1770 East-West Rd Honolulu, HI

reasons to be pretty: Romantic drama about four young working-class friends and lovers who become dissatisfied with their lives and each other, 8 PM March 14-17 and 23-24, and 2 PM March 18 and 25, with a ?post-show rap? to follow the?March 16 performance, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa. $5-$15. 944-2697, www.etickethawaii.com