Head over to the Windward side to catch Palikü Theatre’s “West Side Story,” which begins a monthlong run Friday.

The modern-day musical version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” — with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim — is directed by Pookela award-winning director Ron Bright and choreographed by Marcelo Pacleb, artistic director of 24/VII Danceforce. The show about lovers caught between rival street gangs centers on Tony (Kyle McCraw) and his love interest Maria (Kim Anderson).
The show runs at the Windward Community College theater 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 25. Tickets are $18-$28. To charge by phone, call 235-7310 or purchase them online at www.eTicketHawaii.com.