Aquarium Burlesque
Les Muses Aerial Burlesque SHAUN GOO PHOTO
Local aerial burlesque troupe Les Muses Aerial Burlesque takes flight for its inaugural show La Mer on April 1 and 8 at Waikiki Aquarium.
The show takes you into an “underwater exotic world of deep ocean delights and whimsical aerial artistry.” Along with local talent, the show also will feature Chicago-based headliner “The Mile High Flying Tease,” Midnite Martini.
Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardener will provide musical accompaniment.
Shows start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6. General admission costs $55, including two drinks. VIP and Platinum tables are available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT LESMUSESAERIALBURLESQUE.COM.
EUROPEAN CINEMA
The eighth annual Hawaii European Cinema Film Festival runs March 24-26 at Ward Theatres, featuring a lineup of documentaries, dramas, musicals, romantic comedies and more.
Following the fest, a set of film luminaries will be honored at a red carpet awards gala March 31, starting at 6 p.m. at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa.
Honorees include Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye, Nancy Kwan, Shep Gordon and Ludi Lin.
“What a privilege it is to honor these distinguished guests who have given of their extraordinary talents to influence and elevate the film industry and its global audience. They represent the commitment of the eighth annual Hawaii European Cinema Film Festival, to celebrate eminent artists that connect Hawaii with the cultures and storytelling of European cinema,” stated Hawaii European Cinema president Patrick Gey.
The Hawaii European Cinema Awards Gala also features entertainment by DJs Godiva and Kieran, food from The Pig & The Lady, Tiki’s Bar & Grill, Koko Head Café, Taormina and MW Restaurant, and a hosted bar. Plus, additional awards will be presented for top films.
TICKETS COST $150. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HAWAIIEUROPEANCINEMA.ORG.
NOSTALGIC CINEMA
Doris Duke Theatre, located inside Honolulu Museum of Art, would like to remind you that you’re old.
Well, not really, but they are showing two cult classics — Reservoir Dogs and Donnie Darko — in celebration of their 25th and 15th anniversaries, respectively.
Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, centers on six criminals who are hired for a big-time heist. But it turns out one of them is actually an undercover cop. Things quickly go awry — and get very, very bloody. The film screens at 7:30 p.m. today (March 24); suits and skinny ties are encouraged.
Donnie Darko centers on teenager Donnie, who is told by a giant, rather terrifying rabbit that the world is going to end soon. Returning home the next morning, he finds that a jet engine has crashed into his bedroom. He tries to find out the mystery of why he survived while being tormented by that giant rabbit. Donnie Darko screens at 9:30 p.m. March 31.
TICKETS FOR BOTH FILMS COST $10; $8 FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT HONOLULUMUSEUM.ORG.
