Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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

Steve Bluestein, improv comedy dinner show, dinner seatings at 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. today, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $39.95. (808) 322-2122.

Augie, solo comedy show, 8:30 p.m. today, Lulu's in Kona; $10. (808) 331-2633.

Chanting Class, three-session workshop by kumu hula Keala Ching, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 10 and 24, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook; $10 general, free for Bishop Museum members. (808) 323-3328.

"Stars of the Moscow State Circus," animal-free circus with clowns, motorcycle team and the Wallenda family, 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Afook-Chinen Auditorium, Hilo; $20 general, $25 preferred and $30 VIP seating. (877) 750-4400.

Evening at the Palace — Hulihe'e After Dark, food, beer and wine, dancing, live entertainment, silent and live auction, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua, Kona; $65 Daughters of Hawai'i members, $75 nonmembers and at the door. (808) 329-1758.

Anna Saeki Tango Concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $45 reserved, $35 general. (808) 966-7001.

"Learn to SEA," presentation by producer Ziggy Livant on the impact of humans on marine life, and screening of his film, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thelma Parker Memorial Library, Waimea; free. (808) 329-2861.

BarbaraO: In Conjunction, African-American actress Barbara O. Jones introduces an experimental documentary, "Ma'am Fotou Seck," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, UH-Hilo UCB 100; $3 general, UH students free. (808) 974-7524.

Three Plus, performance 9-11 p.m. Thursday, Uncle Mikey's; $15 cover charge. (808) 933-2667.

MAUI

Na Leo Pilimehana in concert, part of the Ho'onanea Hawaiian series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $28*, $22* and $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Night Club, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series, hosted by George Kahumoku with guest David Kahiapo, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, indoor amphitheater, the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

"The Barbarian Invasions," R-rated film in French with English subtitles, winner of this year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Celebration of the Arts, annual music and art event begins 7 p.m. Thursday with slack-key performances by Ledward Ka'apana and George Kahumoku, the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $15* benefits Hui O Na Wa'a Kaulua voyaging canoe. Concerts (with Don Ho, Kapono, Kamakakehau Fernandez and Maunalua), a lua'u, Easter brunch and art events follow, April 9-11 at the Ritz-Carlton. Visit www.celebrationofthearts.org for schedule. Reservations and information: (808) 669-6200.

Baaba Maal, acoustic Afro-pop musician and his nine-member band, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater and dance floor, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $26* and $10*. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

Cindy Combs, slack-key guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Hanapepe Cafe; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 335-5011.

Keoki's Paradise, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays; Sista and Two Bruddahs, 8-10 p.m. Saturdays; Russell Wellington and Jason Suzawa, 3-6 p.m. Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Malani Bilyeu, contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.

Gordon Freitas performs in E Kanikapila Kakou series, 6 p.m. Monday, Island School auditorium, Puhi; $1 donation requested. More shows, with different performers, follow each Monday through May 3. (808) 245-2733.