[ September 3, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Get to the Chinatown/Downtown area and visit the galleries and merchants who open their doors, offering an impressive array of exhibits and events.

I love the idea of exposing my kids (and yours!) to theater, but I’m often put off by the price tag. I was happy to read that the Hawaii Theatre Center is offering educational programming this season with four productions that will bring the excitement of live theatre to young audiences and their families.

[ September 13, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Are you pumped about the new Hawaii Five-O? Planning to extend your fascination with Daniel Dae Kim? Why not do it right on Waikiki Beach?

[ September 11, 2010; 10:00 am; ] The Keiki Ho‘olaule‘a features arts and crafts, demonstrations, hula and of course, live musical entertainment by Hawaii’s keiki.

[ September 5, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 12, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 19, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 26, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Free entertainment in the heart of Waikiki.

[ August 27, 2010 6:00 pm to August 29, 2010 4:00 am. August 27, 2010 6:00 pm to August 29, 2010 4:00 am. ] Senor Frog’s is going Vegas! Go early and get half off the cover charge.

[ August 27, 2010; 7:00 pm; August 28, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] A magic and live entertainment show (and free balloon animals).

Catch this Monday Night Football Deal at Hukilau.

[ August 27, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A nostalgic trip to your grade school years.

[ August 28, 2010; August 29, 2010; ] Dolmas and more!

Kama‘aina special – buffet dinner and show for less than half price.

It features a rotating cast of stand-up coming and improv groups every week, and it’s appropriate for all ages.

[ August 26, 2010; 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] An alternative flea market with more than 30 vendors and live music.

$37 for dinner, two drinks, and a show? Not bad!

[ August 25, 2010; 10:00 am; August 26, 2010; 10:00 am; ] This week: “Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie” and “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.”