Celebrate the magic of live theater, as the Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s ‘Summer Stars’ program presents their ‘Rising Stars Gala Showcase and Fundraiser’ and The Lion King, JR.

Summer Stars Showcase Gala and Fundraiser, Thursday, July 13, 5 pm. One night only! Enjoy a dinner for purchase, homemade baked goods for dessert, peruse the silent auction items, and mingle with friends before the show at 7 pm. All proceeds go to Hawaii Children’s Theatre, benefiting Kauai’s youth. At Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. Tickets $8 in advance and $10 on the door.

‘The Lion King, JR.’. One weekend only! Friday, July 14 at 7 pm and Saturday and Saturday, July 15 and 16 at 3 pm at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. All proceeds go to Hawaii Children’s Theatre, benefitting Kauai’s youth. Tickets $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Info 246-8985, www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.org