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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, October 18, 2002

Neighbor Islands

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

Prime Time Health Fair, for people 50 and older, 9 a.m. today, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel; free. (808) 961-8276.

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a musical comedy by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $12*. (808) 934-7010.

"Himawari," a joint concert of taiko drumming and dance by Japan's Hanayui and the San Jose Taiko, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, UH-Hilo Theatre. $20*. (808) 974-7310.

Ho'okani, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops, Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

United Nations Day Dinner, featuring speech by Steve Worchel, dean of College of Arts and Sciences at UH-Hilo, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, New Star Restaurant, Kilauea Avenue, Hilo. $15. (808) 966-6991.

MAUI

John Prine, singer/songwriter in concert, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $37, $33 and $27. (808) 242-7469.

Queen Ka'ahumanu Center Ho'olaule'a, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Queen Ka'ahumanu Center; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 661-7740.

Hana Aloha Festivals Celebration and Parade, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hana Ball Park; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

International Cultural Festival, song and dance from Hawai'i, South Pacific, Philippines and Japan, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Willie Nelson and Friends perform for the 2nd annual benefit Montessori Music Fest, 6 p.m. Saturday, with gates open at 5 p.m., A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30* concert only or $125 table seating includes dinner and drinks. (808) 242-7469.

Fishing Tournament and Play Day with shoreline and boat fishing, keiki games, family potluck picnics and entertainment, 5 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Hana Bay; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

Banyan Tree Ho'olaule'a, with entertainment, arts and crafts and food booths, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Old Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 661-7740.

Lucky Dube, reggae concert with a female trio and band, 4 p.m. Sunday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20 advance, $25 at the door. (808) 242-7469.

Kupuna Day, arts and crafts, entertainment and lunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Hana Ranch Restaurant; an Aloha Festivals event; lunch: $12 seniors, $17 adults; other events free. (808) 248-7758.

"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; "Producer's Package" with VIP seating and backstage tour: $65; general admission $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

Keiki Mu'umu'u and Aloha Shirt Contest, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Helen Hall, Hana; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

Teen Night, dancing for teens and adults, 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Hana Ranch Restaurant; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

Talent Show, with Maui Royal Court and homegrown talent and family potluck picnics, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Hana Bay; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

Makahiki Games, Hawaiian sports, food and family style music, 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Hana Ball Park, an Aloha Festivals event; free. (808) 248-7758.

KAUA'I

Kaua'i Taro Festival, continues with a Ho'olaule'a 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Wai'oli Park, Hanalei; free. (808) 823-0987.

Norman Krieger, piano concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $15*. (808) 245-8270.