Neighbor Islands
Editor's note: This calendar contains information that had been received as of press time. But some events may have been canceled or postponed since then because of developments following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Call ahead before attending an event.
The • indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
BIG ISLAND
Leo Mills demonstrates making lei humu papa (flat feather hat lei), part of the "Parker Ranch Paniolo Fridays," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch, Waimea; free with $8.50 admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.
• Ho'olaule'a, including appearance by Col÷n and lei making contest, 5-9 p.m. today, Keauhou Shopping Center; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 322-3000.
• 51st Annual Hawai'i County Fair, with special events, food booths and exhibitions, 5:30 p.m.-midnight today, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Hilo Civic Auditorium and Fairgrounds; $2.50*. Also a hula competition, 3 p.m. Saturday at Kanaka'ole Stadium. $4. (808) 935-5022.
"The Rainmaker," a comedy by The Gallery Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; $10. (808) 982-6319.
"The Closet," a French comedy film with English subtitles, rated R, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.
• Cindy Combs, promotion for her album, "Slack Key Lady," 7:30 p.m. Friday, Borders Books and Music Hilo; free. (808) 933-1410.
"Broadway Bound & Gagged," by the Flying Karamazov Brothers, fall season opener, 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30*. (808) 885-6868.
• 8th Annual Paniolo Hat Lei Contest, bring hat lei at 9 a.m. Saturday for judging; winners on view, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Cook's Discoveries, Waimea; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon to enter the contest and to see judged winners. (808) 885-3633.
17th Annual Kohala Country Fair, with games, local entertainment and judged exhibitions, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawi; free admission. (808) 889-6377 or (808) 889-5025.
"Cartooning Fun for Everyone," class by teacher and satirist Gary Hoff, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and Sept. 29, Volcano Art Center workshop; $25 for both days. (808) 967-8222.
• 26th Annual Waimea Paniolo Parade, 10-11 a.m. Saturday along Waimea Church Row; spectators are encouraged to bring an American flag and wear red, white and blue; free. (Route with be closed to all but emergency vehicles). (808) 885-8086.
• Ho'olaule'a, with food booths and music, plus arts, crafts and flowers for sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Waimea Park; free admission with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 885-8086.
Eddie & Myrna Kamae Hawaiian Legacy Films, with musical performance by Eddie Kamae before each film, 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, People's Theatre, Honoka'a; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon, but tickets must be obtained in advance. (808) 775-7228.
• "The New Spirit of Puna," a celebration by 12 Puna churches to raise funds for Christian radio station KCIF FM 90.3, noon Sunday, Kea'au High School cafeteria; $1 tickets available at participating churches and Sure Save Super Market. (808) 935-7434.
• Martial arts demonstration by Aikido of Hilo, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, dojo at 29 Shipman Street, Hilo; free.
• Kevin & Joe, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops in Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.
• "John Young's Homestead," an archeological lecture by Mara Durst, part of the "After Dark in the Park" series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.
MAUI
"5th Annual Golden Oldies Revue Show," with Gary Puckett, of the former group The Union Gap, and local group Kapena, sponsored by The Hawai'i Firefighters Association, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts and Cultural Center; $15. (808) 242-SHOW.
• JD & Mario, classic rock and roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Kimo's, Lahaina; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.
"Huliau 2001: 15 years of Hawaiian Dance, Chant & Traditions," Halau Hula Ka No'eau from the Big Island and other performers, 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts and Cultural Center; $18*. (808) 242-SHOW.
• Anastasia & Mario, classic rock and roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, Kimo's, Lahaina; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.
• Cindy Combs, promotion for her album, "Slack Key Lady," 2 p.m. Friday, Borders Books and Music Maui Marketplace, Kahului; free. (808) 877-6160.
• Sam Ahia, Hawaiian music, 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, Kimo's, Lahaina; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.
"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.
"Big Eden," presented by the Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts and Cultural Center; $10*. (808) 242-SHOW.
• "WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays)," an evening of art, music and refreshments, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.
"Woman Far Walking," drama by Witi Ihimaeraon the resilience of the Maori people, starring Rachel House and Nicola Kawana, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 28, McCoy Studio Theatre, Maui Arts and Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-SHOW.
KAUA'I
• Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Michelle Edwards and Kenny Emerson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 3-7 p.m. Sundays, Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.
17th Annual Kaua'i Mokihana Festival, week-long celebration of hula competitions, composers contest, cultural events and Hawaiian entertainers. Call for times and locations of events: (808) 822-2166 or visit www.kauai.net/mokihana/
• Carmen Dragon, harpist, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Lighthouse Bistro, Kilauea; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 828-0480.
