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ICE, ICE, BEAUTY
If you've ever thought to yourself that the only thing missing from the classic stage versions of popular fairy tales is ice dancing, then guess what? You're in luck, because the Russian Stars of Ice are in town to perform the classic "Beauty and the Beast." And it is the classic version of the tale. There'll be no singing teacups or frisky brooms. But there will be world-class ice dancers (Andrey Chuvilyaev, who plays the beast, is 6 feet 8) performing under Italian choreographer Giuseppe Arena, who also choreographed the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Beauty and the Beast on Ice / Blaisdell Arena / July 29-Aug. 2 / 7:30 p.m. all nights, with 2 p.m matinees Aug. 1 and 2 / $30-$60 / www.ticketmaster.com, 877-750-4400
OUT AND ABOUT
Ravenchase Adventures hosts the "Gaymazing Race" ($25 to play, 266-0478) at 5:30 today in Waikiki. Walk or run through the city, win prizes and ... look fabulous!
LIKE A ROCK STAR
Test your gaming mettle at the Hot 93.9 Guitar Hero Smash Hits gaming tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Wet 'n' Wild waterpark. Mobile Gamer Guys will provide the games; you bring the rock.
AND MANY MORE
It's Jawaiian time, with the 19th annual FM100 KCCN Birthday Bash.
Waikiki Shell / 5:30 tonight, Saturday / $18-$38 / www.ticketmaster.com, 877-750-4400
IF YOU BUILD IT
How have we survived this long without a Lego store? Hawai'i's first opened yesterday at Ala Moana Center, and it's about time. Plan for this: There will be a massive Lego display Aug. 14-16 at the mall's Centerstage.
THREE'S COMPANY
San Francisco chamber musicians the Tilden Trio will perform works by Takemitsu and Mendelssohn, among others. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (free, pre-concert discussion at 6:30 p.m.) at the Doris Duke Theatre. Info: www.ebbandflowarts.org
OPEN TO IT
Loft Gallery and Lounge holds the second installment of "The Opening" ($7) at 9 tonight. The battle-of-the-bands event will determine which local band will open for Modest Mouse Sept. 9 at Pipeline. Participating bands are Girlfriends, Our Distance and Painted Highway.
MAGICAL MOVIE
"The Great Buck Howard," a film about an aging magician (John Malkovich) and his assistant (Colin Hanks, son of Tom, who also stars) making a magical comeback, plays today and Sunday at second-run cinema house Movie Museum. Showtimes: 735-8771.