CONCERT: MARCH 24, 26

Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming brings drama to Island audiences when she performs with the Honolulu Symphony as part the Halekulani MasterWorks series of classical concerts. The opera singer is acclaimed as one of the world's greatest voices. Tickets are $15-$68; discounts available for seniors, students and military.

8 p.m. March 24, 4 p.m. March 26 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / 792-2000, (877) 750-4400

STAGE: MARCH 24-APRIL 9

Diamond Head Theatre offers the musical "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," in which a wacky Victorian musical troupe stages an unfinished Dickens mystery in this warm-hearted play-within-a-play. Greg Zane directs. Tickets: $12-$42, with discounts for students, those 62 and older and military.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. April 1 and 8, and 4 p.m. Sundays March 24-April 9 / Diamond Head Theatre / 733-0274

STAGE: MARCH 29-APRIL 16

The Actors' Group's season continues with the drama "Betrayal" by Harold Pinter. An adulterous affair between a woman and her husband's best friend is examined in reverse chronological order. Liz Kane directs. Tickets are $15 general, $13 seniors and $12 students.

7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays March 29-April 16 / The Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St. / 550-8457

FESTIVAL: MARCH 30-APRIL 2

The Honolulu Centennial Family Festival continues the celebration of 100 years of Honolulu Pride with two weekends of rides, games, activities and entertainment. Highlights include the World Famous Nock Thrill Show, featuring Space Wheel performances, motorcycle high-wire acts and acrobatics on 85-foot sway poles; the Purina Incredible Dog Team, left; and an interactive Backyard Circus for youngsters. Admission is free.

5 p.m.-midnight March 30-31, 10 a.m.-midnight April 1 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 2 / Magic Island / www.honolulupride.com

CONCERT: MARCH 30

Barrington Levy — the dancehall pioneer whose nickname is "Mellow Canary" — and the Detour Posse return for a concert in Honolulu. Levy and the Posse were last here in April 2005. Humble Soul and THC and Pacific Sounds Outernational also are on the bill. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 general for this 18-and-older show.

10 p.m. March 30 (doors open at 9 p.m.) / Pipeline Cafe / www.goodvibezmusic.com

Also, Levy and the Posse headline a show on Maui: Gates open at 3 p.m. April 1 at the Lahaina Civic Center. Also performing: Marty Dread and the Kryptones, Inna Vision, Ras Gabriel and 4-word, Versatile and others. $26 advance, $36 general; for 18 and older. www.goodvibezmusic.com

CONCERT: MARCH 31

"Hawai'i's Ambassador of Aloha" will be honored when St. Francis Healthcare Foundation and Hawaiian 105 KINE present "An Evening of Aloha: A Tribute to Danny Kaleikini." The star-studded roster of performers includes Gabe Baltazar, Jimmy Borges, Tony Conjugacion, Cathy Foy, Kimo Kahoano, Nalani Olds, Rene Paulo and Kit Samson. Tickets are $25-$75. Proceeds from the event benefit a fundraising campaign to build a third hospice center in east Honolulu. At left is a vintage photo of Kaleikini performing on the nose flute. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

7 p.m. March 31 / Hawai'i Theatre / 528-0506

FILM FESTIVAL: MARCH 31-APRIL 6

The Hawaii International Film Festival's Spring Showcase will screen 26 features from 13 countries, with a heavy contingent from Japan and Australia. The opening night film, "Always Sunset on Third Street," is a blockbuster from Japan; other features include "Linda Linda Linda," also from Japan, and "Friends with Money," starring Jennifer Aniston and Frances McDormand. Tickets — on sale March 16 to members and March 20 to the public — are $10 general, $9 students, seniors, children and military, $8 HIFF members.

Various times / March 31-April 6 / Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres / 550-8457, www.hiff.org

EXPO: APRIL 6-9

Calling all car lovers: The 2006 First Hawaiian International Auto Show brings in hundreds of new cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs for a sneak peek. The event also features pre-production models, specialty vehicles and concept cars. Tickets are $7 general, $5 those 62 and older and military, $4 ages 7-12 and free for 6 and younger. April 6 is College Two-fer Night (college students get in two for the price of one) and April 9 is Kids Day (those 12 and younger get in free with a paying adult).

Noon-10:30 p.m. April 6-7, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. April 8 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 9 / Hawai'i Convention Center / www.motortrendautoshows.com/honolulu

CONCERT: APRIL 8

The Bouncing Souls hops, skips and jumps over for a stop in the islands as part of its Pacific Rim Tour. Also performing at this all-ages bash will be California's Acoustic Diary, and local acts White Rose, Mistermeaner and The Golfcart Rebellion. Tickets are $13 presale and $15 at the door.

6:45-11 p.m. April 8 / Pink Cadillac / www.808shows.com

CONCERT: APRIL 9

The buzz about hip-hop artist Kanye West keeps on growing as the lyrical beatmaker drops in for a concert. Sure, you know all about his hits and six Grammys — but he started as a producer for rap stars such as Jay-Z, Ludacris and Talib Kweli. Tickets are $49.50.

7:30 p.m. April 9 / Blaisdell Arena / (877) 750-4400

EXPO: APRIL 14-15

The wedding season is a few months away, and it's not too early to gather ideas at the Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XVI. This locally produced show offers brides and grooms the chance to book wedding services and check out fashion shows in preparation for their special day. Tickets are $6. The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor.

6-10 p.m. April 14 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 15 / Hawai'i Convention Center / www.brideschoicehawaii.com