The calendar takes the turn toward August this weekend. That means last hurrahs for summer are swiftly approaching for all you students (and parents of students) out there. You have a lot of options for celebrating these dog days of summer, so let’s take a look at what’s on the agenda for the weekend.
1. The Joy of Sake Honolulu
Everyone’s favorite alcoholic Japanese export is getting its own special night in Honolulu Friday. Don’t get silly and try all 370 varieties they have prepared, though. Be good.
Where: Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu
When: Friday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $95 for advanced tickets, $105 at the door
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2. “Shrek: The Musical”
Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and their friends sing and dance onstage for you and the little ones.
Where: Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave., Honolulu
When: Ongoing through August 16, with showtimes at 8 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $15
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3. Hawaii Shakespeare Festival: “The Winter’s Tale”
William Shakespeare was always an ambitious writer, but in “The Winter’s Tale,” he went nuts in a good way. He took on the concept of time itself and made grand statements about the way things do and don’t change throughout history. From the play’s page, linked above:
Though less commonly known than many of Shakespeare’s earlier works, The Winter’s Tale marks what might be called the Bard’s most ambitious play in terms of the scope of its story, the variety of theatrical spectacle, and the attempt to find reconciliation and redemption in the wake of tyranny and tragedy.