THIS WEEK

Pianist Anton Kuerti performs works by Schubert, 8 p.m. April 11, UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Tickets: $25-$50. Call 947-1975.

"The Cannon Ball," the third party presented by Events International that explores different types of music and food, will feature "Bodhisattva" performing music by Steely Dan. From 7 p.m. to midnight April 11, The Cannon Club. Call 739-3854.

Queen Lili'uokalani School's 85th anniversary, 5 to 9 p.m. April 11. Entertainment includes performances by Kaleo O Kalani, Roy Sakuma's Super Keiki and an alumni string quartet; quilt show; and special appearance by Frank DeLima. Hawaiian dinner plate: $7. Bring lawn chairs and mats. Call 733-4680.

Honolulu Symphony presents Judy Collins, 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 12. Matt Catingub directs. Collins' hits include "Amazing Grace," "Both Sides Now" and "Send in the Clowns." Part of the United Airlines Pops Series at Blaisdell Concert Hall. Tickets $15 to $45. Call 538-8863.

Hawaii Youth Symphony Association spring concert, 4 p.m. April 13, Blaisdell Concert Hall. Featuring the association's top four orchestras--Youth Symphony I and II, Concert Orchestra and Concert Stings Cost: 10. Tickets available by calling 941-9706. The Blaisdell Box Office will sell tickets on the day of the show only.

Timothy Carney and LaVar Krantz conduct the UH choirs and Chamber Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. April 13, St. Andrew's Cathedral. Featuring works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms and UH composer J. Mark Scearce. Cost: $5. Call 956-8742.

"Beyond the Ivory Tower" features the UH Contemporary Music Ensemble premiering new works by local composer Joseph Rothstein, Darin Au, Alan Kaneda and Bailey Matsuda. At 8 p.m. April 14, UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Cost: $5. Call 956-8742.

Piano recital featuring Sachi Hirakouji, Flora Amor de Vera Lim, Chong Nam Mank, Chieko Munakata, Renate Tsuyako Rohlfing, Jennifer Tomomi Trickey and Claire Wong with commentary by Peter Coraggio, 4 p.m. April 13, UH-Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the education of young keyboard artists. Cost: $10. Call 946-1607.

French concert pianist Alain Jacquon performs Chopin, Ravel and Liszt programs, 7:30 p.m. April 16, Atherton Performing Arts Studio. Sponsored by KHPR Public Radio and Hawaii International Music Festival. Tickets at 955-8821.

"Hawaiian Heritage Guitar and Song" with Raymond and Elodia Kane, and Michael Lowe, 3 p.m. April 17, Aina Haina Public Library. Call 373-4898.

SPECIALS

Auditions for the Hawaii Youth Symphony Association's top three orchestras for the 1997-98 season are scheduled for May 30, June 1, 7 and 8. Call 941-9706.