Top 5 things to do this weekend (June 20-23) in Honolulu, Hawaii
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June 19, 2013
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Theatre
Heaven Forbid! Premiere at Hawaii Theatre
Thursday, June 20
Joe Moore and Emmy Award-winner Patty Duke will hit the Hawaii Theatre stage in Michael Aitkens’ Heaven Forbid! This adult comedy portrays the dilemmas of aging through the story of two rebellious seniors refusing to grow old gracefully. To purchase tickets, visit hawaiitheatre.com. 7 p.m., $32-$72, 1130 Bethel St.
Fairs & Festivals
12th Annual Hawaii Summer Salsa in Paradise Festival
Thursday, June 20-Sunday, June 23
The Hawaii Summer Salsa in Paradise Festival is four days of music, salsa and workshops all over Oahu in celebration of El Dia de San Juan, Puerto Rico. This event raises scholarship funds for students and will kick-off with a pre-party and dance showcase at Vice Nightclub. To purchase tickets, or for information about the Festival’s events and locations, visit hispaniceventshawaii.com. 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10, Vice Nightclub, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.
Nightlife
Lux for Locks Rat Pack Party at The Trump
Friday, June 21
Lux at The Trump will host a Rat Pack party with casino games, food, cocktails, live music and a fashion show. Models from the fashion show will then be on display as they get their hair cut and styled by Paul Brown Salon to benefit Locks of Love. To purchase tickets, visit luxforlocks.eventbrite.com. 6:30-11 p.m., $10-$800, Lux at The Trump, 223 Saratoga Rd., 6th Fl.
Sports
Island BMX Olympic Day
Saturday, June 22
Bring the whole family down to the Island BMX race track for Olympic Day. There will be a strider race event, free practice and free racing. Participants should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, covered shoes and a helmet to the event. Limited safety gear and loaner bikes will be available. Noon-4 p.m., free, Island BMX, 1440 Sand Island Access Rd., islandbmx.org.
Entertainment
Blue Man Group
Sunday, June 23
The Blue Man Group is known for their theatrical shows that combine comedy, music, technology and audience participation. Join the fun as the blue trio gives a final high-octane performance that all ages, languages and cultures will enjoy. To purchase tickets, visit ticketmaster.com. 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., $39.50-$160, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave.
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