HOT DATES

March 30: Wynonna Judd, with the Symphony Pops, Blaisdell Concert Hall; also March 29, Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

March 30-April 29: "The Cherry Orchard," Paul and Vi Loo Theatre, Hawai'i Pacific University.

March 31: "Mad About Science Day," Bishop Museum.

April 7: Comedy show with Josh Wolf and Julie McCollough, Pipeline Cafe.

April 12: Mos Def, Pipeline Cafe.

April 13-15, 20-22, 27-29: "As You Like It," Kennedy Theatre.

April 14-May 12: "The Magical Bird: A Fabulous Filipino Folk Tail," a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production, Tenney Theatre.

May 5: Saint Francis School's Ohana Fair.

May 19: Diamond Head Crater Festival.

MERCYME IN APRIL 28 CONCERT

Dove Awards multi winner MercyMe comes to Honolulu for a concert at 6 p.m. April 28 at the Waikiki Shell. Among its wins: song of the year in 2002 for "I Can Only Imagine"; 2004 song of the year for "Word of God Speak"; artist of the year and group of the year in 2004.

The Christian rock band's latest album is last year's "Coming Up to Breathe," which prompted two more Dove Award nominations — group of the year and pop/contemporary album of the year. The awards will be presented April 25 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

The band Audio Adrenaline will open the concert; comedian Bob Smiley is a special guest.

Tickets are $25 to $41.50 general, $15 to $41.50 kids 12 and younger; available at (877) 750-4400, http://ticketmaster.com.

REEL BIG FISH APRIL 5

Veteran ska/punk band Reel Big Fish returns to Honolulu for a gig at Pipeline Cafe April 5. Doors open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.

The band's latest release is August's "Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album."

Tickets — $22 general, $40 VIP — are available at (877) 750-4400, http://ticketmaster.com.