‘Shahnameh: The Epic Of The Persian Kings’

‘Zaul and the Simorgh’ by Hamid Rahmanian HAMID RAHMANIAN PHOTO

Honolulu Museum of Art is in the midst of an extensive showcase of Islamic culture and art, all part of Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape and Islamic Art. And one component of the campaign is Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings.

The museum’s resident artist, Iranian filmmaker and graphic designer Hamid Rahmanian, illustrated key scenes from the Persian epic Shahnameh, with an eye on updating them for modern readers.

The exhibit runs until July 26.

For more information, visit honolulumuseum.org.

‘SUPERIOR DONUTS’

The comedic Superior Donuts hits The Actors’ Group Honolulu stage this weekend, promising both laughter and warm fuzzy feelings. The

play focuses on Arthur Przybyszewski, donut shop owner and former ‘60s radical, as he clashes with and eventually befriends his young black employee, Franco Wicks.

The play runs May 8-31, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday showtimes at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for general admission.

For more information, visit taghawaii.net.

Eli Foster (left) and Ted Guillory, Jr. star in ‘Superior Donuts’ THE ACTORS’ GROUP HONOLULU PHOTO

PACIFIKOLOGY

This pop-up showcase of contemporary Pacific art, fashion and design is only going to be around for two weeks, so head over to Paradise Park in Manoa Valley soon.

Twenty artisans, including Kazu Kauinana, Esther Nowell, Herman Piikea Clark and Janu Cassidy, contribute paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fashion and accessories — and everything is available for purchase.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily between May 6-17. Paradise Park is located at 3737 Manoa Rd. Those who can’t make it in person also can try the online shop at pacificnetwork.tv/pacifikology.

For more information, visit facebook.com/pacifikology.