STAGE: FEB. 27, MARCH 1 AND 3

Hawaii Opera Theatre's season comes to a close with "Carmen." Richard Crawley appears again this season following his principal role as Chevalier des Grieux in "Manon Lescaut," this time as Don JosE. Kelly Anderson, who also appeared in "Manon Lescaut," takes the commanding role as matador Escamillo. Donita Volkwijn, also new to HOT this year, joins the cast as Micaela and along with Jim Price, Jeremy Blossey, Valerian Ruminski and Teppei Kono.
8 p.m. Feb. 27, 4 p.m. March 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 3; Blaisdell Concert Hall; $29-$120; 596-7858, www.hawaiiopera.org.

FESTIVAL: FEB. 28

Ho'olaule'a 2009 is Kamehameha School's 79th annual Hawaiian celebration and features a little bit of everything. Relax on the lawn to the music of Holunape, Ledward Ka'apana, Del Beasley and Brother Noland, or check out the food booths, rides, dunking booth and other festivities. Free parking and free shuttle services available.
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 28 / Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Free / 842-8659, www.ksbe.edu

CONCERT: FEB. 28

Put on your bell bottoms, wigs and get ready to boogie on down at the '70s Nightclub Reunion V, with musical groups Ashberry, Greenwood, New Experience, Power Point and White Light. The groovy night is being emceed by Tiny Tadani.
7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Feb. 28 / Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom I and II / $40, $45 reserved / 944-4330, www.70snightclubreunion.com.

STAGE: MARCH 6-7, 12-15

"Sumida River" returns to stage after a 20-year absence from Hawai'i theaters. The production is being put on by the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's Department of Theatre and Dance. It's a gripping, powerful story about a mother's search for her son after he is kidnapped by slave traders.
8 p.m. March 6-7, 12-14, 2 p.m. March 15 / Kennedy Theatre / $18 general,
$16 faculty/staff, seniors and military, $12 students, $5 UHM students with validated student ID / 956-7655, www.etickethawaii.com.

CONCERT: MARCH 6

With hits like "Dirty Little Secret," "It Ends Tonight" and "Move Along," The All-American Rejects, the American rock band originally from Stillwater, Okla., will make their Hawai'i debut.
7 p.m. March 6 / Pipeline Café / $29 general, $65 VIP / www.groovetickets.com

STAGE: MARCH 12-APRIL 11

What happens when a child goes fishing with his father and disappears without a trace? Find out at this world premiere play "What Ever Happened to John Boy Kihano?" by Susan Soon He Stanton, directed by Kati Kuroda.
Premieres 8 p.m. March 12, repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 5 / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $5-$16 / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org

FESTIVAL: MARCH 13-15

The 15th Annual Honolulu Festival's theme this year is Pacific Harmony and will focus on "Heart of the Pacific, Creating Our Future." The three-day celebration is an educational and entertainment extravaganza with free live cultural performances and exhibits, concluding with a Grand Parade through the heart of Waikiki.
Various times March 13-15;
Various venues; www.honolulufestival.com
Some highlights:
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Free cultural and arts performances at Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza and Waikiki Beach Walk.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Craft fair at the Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14 — Ennichi at Hawaii Convention Center.
• 5:30 p.m. March 14 — Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony at Hawaii Convention Center.
• 7-9 p.m. March 14 — Friendship Gala; Hawai'i Convention Center; $85
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Free cultural and arts performances at Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza and Waikiki Beach Walk.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Craft fair at the Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 15 — Ennichi at Hawai'i Convention Center.
• 4:30-8 p.m. March 15 — Waikiki Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue.

STAGE: MARCH 18-APRIL 5

Mitch Albom gained national acclaim as a sports columnist for the Detroit Free Press, but his best works have been the books that blur the lines of sports and his own life. He penned "Tuesdays with Morrie" after reconnecting with his old college professor, Morrie Schwartz, whom he met with weekly to discuss life with after Schwartz contracted and eventually died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, this is the same paralyzing disease that claimed the life of Hawai'i artist Peggy Chun. The life lessons Schwartz taught Albom hit home in the very emotional "Tuesdays with Morrie," which became a New York Times best-seller and has since been adapted into a play.
Premieres 7:30 p.m. March 18, repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through April 5 / Manoa Valley Theatre / $30* / 988-6131, www.manoavalleytheatre.com

COMEDY: MARCH 25

Comic, author, actor Craig Shoemaker — best known for his on-stage personas "The Lovemaster," "Mr. Erase" and for his army game and machine-gun schtick — is bringing his standup gig to Pipeline Café.
His Comedy Central special has been voted by viewers as one of the network's Top 20 stand-up specials of all time and he is also the founder of the Laughter Heals charity that uses comedy to brighten the spirits of sick and injured people.
8 p.m. March 25 / Pipeline Café / $20 general, $40 VIP / 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com