Posted on: Friday, July 16, 2004

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

Family Fun Day, keiki games, clown performance, magic, face painting, food booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-9233.

Beginning 'Ukulele, introductory workshop with Loke Kamanu covers basic strumming, tuning and chords with a presentation on the cultural history of the instrument in Hawai'i, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday,

Volcano Art Center; $40, bring a dish to shared for a potluck lunch. (808) 967-8222.

Bon Dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Meishoin; free. (808) 935-6996.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Honoka'a; free. (808) 775-7232.

Morgan Heritage in Concert, with opening acts Chief Ragga, Hot Lava 808, Sudden Rush and Ekolu, gates open 10 a.m. Sunday, Parker Ranch, Waimea; $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (808) 935-7974.

"The Agronomist," film about Haiti and the Dominican Republic, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday through July 23 and July 25, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

Lehua Lounge, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Hawaiian entertainment: Cody Pueo Pata, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 665-4552.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50 with 20 percent discount for kama'aina. (808) 667-4727.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, Anastasia & Nills, 10 p.m.-midnight today and Mark Burnett & Mike, 10-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Maui On Fire," praise music concert and gospel crusade, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Bon Dance, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Makawao Hongwanji; free. (808) 572-7229.

Art & Flowers, floral design presentation in original art vessels by Rene van Rems, auction of art, floral workshops and demonstra-tions, fashion show and luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea; $75 to benefit Maui Youth & Family Services. For tickets: www.myfs.org or (808) 878-1727.

Keiki Hula, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

The Art of Haku Mele, 7th annual 'Aha Hula, an evening hula 'oli and contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music written for the island of Maui, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25. (808) 242-7469.

Kalapana, 30th anniversary tour features DJ Pratt, Malani Bilyeu, Kenji Sano and Gaylord Holomalia, 7:30 p.m. Sunday with pre-show food and beverage at 5:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, $25* and $17.50*. (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. Also, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Blue Lagoon, Lahaina, $5 cover charge. (808) 661-8141.

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

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $75*; premium seating: $58*; general admission: $48*. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

"Love Me If You Dare," R-rated dark comedy in French with English subtitles about lifelong love and how childhood fantasies follow us into our adult years, 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.

WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art, refreshments and music from guitarist Bart Bascone in the East Wing and hula from the Magic Islanders in the lower courtyard, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

KAUA'I

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: 4-6 p.m. Fridays, Berto & Company and 9-11 p.m. Aloha Breeze, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Cindy Combs, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 p.m. Sundays; Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.