The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

SPECIAL EVENT

"The Rhythm of Romance: From Motown to Nashville to Hollywood to O'ahu," part of the Return to Romance Music Festival, with Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and Ruben Studdard; 7 p.m.; Blaisdell Arena; $45-$75; 545-7664, www.mattcatinguborchestra.com.

CONCERT

√ Na Mele Nei, with Moon Kahele and Na Mele Nei Backyard Gang; 1 p.m.; Ward Warehouse stage; free; 596-8885.

Thomas Yee, solo piano recital; 4 p.m.; Orvis Auditorium, UH-Manoa; $12*. 956-8742.

Hatebreed, with openers Crucible and 8mm Overdose; doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7; Pipeline Cafe; $22, $40 VIP; (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

√ "Bach Vespers for Lent," with Lutheran Church of Honolulu Choir and Compline Choir; 7 p.m.; 1730 Punahou St.; donations accepted; 941-2566.

DANCE

"Dances From the Heart/Land," with works "Clowns and Other Fools: A Pantomime Circus," "Anytown," "Kryptonite" and "Blessed"; 2 p.m.; Kennedy Theatre, UH-Manoa; $16*; 483-7123, www.etickethawaii.com.

STAGE

"Anna in the Tropics," 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Nilo Cruz, readers theater presentation directed by Vanita Rae Smith; final performance, 2 p.m.; Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $6; 438-4480.

"She Loves Me," two feuding clerks find themselves romantically linked by being secret pen pals; final performance 4 p.m.; Manoa Valley Theatre; $30*; 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

"Beauty and the Beast," musical production; 4 p.m.; Mamiya Theatre, Saint Louis School; $22*; 550-8457, www.honoluluboxoffice.com.

FILMS

√ "My Country, My Country" (2006, Hawai'i premiere, Arabic, English and Kurdish with English subtitled); 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m.; Movie Museum; $5*; 735-8771.

"The Italian" (2006, Russian with English subtitles); 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Doris Duke Theatre at the Academy; $7*; www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8768.

√ "Lord of the Arctic" (2000) and "In Hot Water" (2003); 5 p.m.; UH-Manoa Spalding Auditorium, part of the Ocean Planet film series; $5*; 223-0130.

NATURE

√ Halawa Ridge, 14-mile hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 674-1459.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ The Glass Art and Bead Festival, vendors, demonstrations and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ward Warehouse conference rooms; free; 591-8411.

√ Honolulu Festival, themed "Pacific Renaissance" with music and dance performances, food, cultural exhibits, parade from 4:30 p.m. and more; 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk and on Kalakaua Avenue; free; www.honolulufestival.com.

√ Sports Carnival, with rides, games, food and entertainment; noon-11 p.m.; Aloha Stadium; repeats 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday and noon-11 p.m. March 18, $5*; 682-5767, www.ekfernandez.com.

ETC.

√ Kunia Orchid Show, "The End of An Era," with displays and plants for sale; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Del Monte Kunia Gymnasium, Kunia Village; $2; 343-4767, 623-8585.

√ "Responsible Breeding and Breeding Cage Requirements," Aloha Parrot Association; noon; Neal Blaisdell Park; free, potluck; www.alohaparrot.com.

√ "Sala: Gem of Thai Architecture," with Thai classical dance performance and reception; 1:30 p.m.; UH-Manoa, sala site; free; www.eastwestcenter.org.

√ "Spring Cleaning," Remodeling Made Easy monthly event with building industry experts and bands; 3-6 p.m.; Koko Marina Center; free; 551-8930, www.kokomarinacenter.com.

√ Honolulu Festival Parade, with floats, bands and more; 4:30 p.m.; from Saratoga Road, on Kalakaua Avenue to Waikiki Shell; free; www.honolulufestival.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

"The Jazz House of Hawaii," featuring David Cheorini, David Yamasaki and Soloman Scott; 3-6 p.m.; Ward Rafters; 371-1874.

Lawrence Kidder; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Epic Session; 9 p.m.-midnight; 947-2900.

Paradise XS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon, 478 Ena Road; 947-3414.

DANCE VENUES

Beach Party Beer Blast, with 808 Boyz and more; 3 p.m.; Hula's Bar & Lei Stand; 923-0669.

The All Natural Band; 6:30-10 p.m.; Just One, 1372 S. King St.; 955-3000.

Amateur Talent Night, followed by reggae and hip-hop; 7 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Bobby G's, International Market Place; also DJ Joel; 1-4 a.m.; 926-7066.

Casa; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bliss; 18 and older; 528-4911.

DJ Cool Cameron, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

Sizzlin' Sundays, with DJs Mike D, Peter Lau and G-Mann; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 18 and older; 924-3939.

College Night; 10 p.m.; Boardriders Bar & Grill; 21 and older; 261-4600.

Faded Five, with DJs Technique, Goodvybe, JT, Delve1der and Zack; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf; 21 and older; 395-2100.

LOUNGE ACTS

Eric Lee and Shauna Sanborn; 7:30-9 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

Carol Miyamoto and Aileen Kawakami, harp and flute; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Halekulani, Orchids; 923-2311.

Banyan Serenaders; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

Mel Amina; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Surf Room; 923-7311.

Sonny Silva, jazz; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

Steve Lucas; noon-2:30 p.m.; also Joe Kingston and Alika Souza; 4:30-8:30 p.m.; and Sefa Tuai and Mike Lundy; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Shore Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar; 922-2887.

Chris Mercado; 1-3 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Jenny Kamai, with hula; 2-4 p.m.; also Ryan Tang Ohana, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Mikey and Shawn; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

Mike Ka'awa, Ocean Kaowili, Paul Kim, Eddie Kamae and Analu Aina; 3:30-7 p.m.; Honey's at Ko'olau Golf Club; 236-4653.

Concerts on the Beach, with Henry Kapono; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

Jonny Kamai; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

Ray Sowders, slack key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

Celtic Waves; 5-8 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Jamie Winpenny's Local Band Night; 5-8:30 p.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Stacie Taniguchi, Albert Maligmat (upper deck) and Kristie Ching, Sefa Tuai (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

Kim Bradford, Lenny Keys and Tommy Arsisto, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

Pu'uhonua Trio, with hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda stage; 922-3111.

The Geezers, classic country; 6 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

Ka'ala Boys; 6-8 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Ho'okani Trio, with hula; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

Al Waterson and You, karaoke and teen singing competition; 6-9 p.m.; Don Ho's Island Grill; 528-0807.

George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, Hawaiian slack key; 6-9 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

Kaimana Band, with halau; 6:15-9:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, poolside; 922-5811.

Sista Robi and friends; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

Jeff Peterson, guitar; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Michel's in the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

J.P. Smoketrain, blues; 7-9 p.m.; Tsunami's; 923-8848.

Kanekoa; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

Dean & Dean, contemporary; 7 p.m.-midnight; Chart House; 941-6660.

Kit Samson, guitar and vocals; 7:30-10 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

Kelly DeLima Ohana; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

Rico, blues; 8 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

Jeanette and John; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Shell Bar; 949-4321.

Jonny & Dennis; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

Stephen Inglis; 8 p.m.-midnight; Anna Bannana's; 946-5190.

Christian and Sani; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

Johnny and Yvette; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

Noly Paa, piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

Son Caribe; 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Esprit Lounge; 21 and older; 921-4600.

James McCarthy; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

Piranha Brothers; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

Sam Kapu; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, lounge; 922-5811.

DJ Miki Mixitup; 10 p.m.; Da Big Kahuna Waikiki; 923-0033.

Lawrence Kidder; 10 p.m.-midnight; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.