Neighbor Islands
Advertiser Staff
The 4 indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
BIG ISLAND
"From the Forest to the Sea Hawaiian Canoe Building Traditions," Kalani Flores discusses early Hawaiian accounts of canoe-building techniques, with a tour of Kealakowa'a Heiau, 6-8:30 p.m. today, Kona Outdoor Circle Educational Center; free, donations accepted. (808) 329-7286.
Surf Film Festival, today-Sunday: "A Brokedown Melody," documentary featuring Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson and Gerry Lopez, 7 p.m. today, and "Glass Love," Big Island premiere of documentary starring the Curren family, Neal Purchase Jr., Derek Hynd and others, 8:15 p.m.; "Unsalted," film on the Great Lakes surf scene, 7 p.m. Saturday, and "Fair Bits," aerial antics of Taj Burrow, 8:30 p.m.; Re-Run Day "Unsalted," 5 p.m. Sunday, "Glass Love," 6:15 p.m., and "Fair Bits," 7:30 p.m., Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $6 per day. (808) 322-2323.
"Burn This," Lanford Wilson's two-act drama directed by Jason Scott Lee and Justina Mattos, preview performance, 7:30 p.m. today, Ulua Theatre, Volcano Village; $15. Also, opening night with gala reception, 6:30 p.m. Sunday; $50; the play continues 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, through Aug. 27; $25. (808) 936-1193.
"The Mikado, or the Town of Titipu," Gilbert and Sullivan musical comedy presented by Kilauea Drama and Entertainment Network, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $12*. (808) 934-7010.
4 "Honoring Those in Service," 44th annual International Festival of the Pacific with dockside greeting for the crew of the Japanese Nippon Maru training ship, 8 a.m. Saturday; a parade through downtown Hilo, sponsored by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawai'i and the Japanese Community Association of Hawai'i, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hilo and Hilo Harbor; free. (808) 934-0177.
4 Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Pa'auilo; free admission.(808) 775-7232.
4 Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jodo Mission, Hawi; free admission.(808) 889-6719.
4 Movies Under the Stars, films at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.
MAUI
4 "The Bruce Movie," surf documentary featuring Bruce Irons, with appearance by Irons, plus prizes, 6 and 8 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," presented by Maui Academy of Performance Arts, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $20*. (808) 242-7469.
4 Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Kahului; free admission. (808) 871-4732.
4 Maui Sugar Plantation Festival, museum tours, craft demonstrations, entertainment, keiki activities, farmers' market, food booths, imu-opening ceremony, games and prizes, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Pu'unene; $1.
16th annual Maui Onion Festival, with onion-eating contests, fresh produce and fried onion rings, food booths, and entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, Maui; free admission. www.whalers village.com/active/onion.htm or (808) 661-4567.
"Hold On To Your Seats": Adult Tales, spooky, supernatural local tales presented by storyteller Jeff Gere and Maui musicians, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; not recommended for young children; $12*. (808) 242-7469.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $40 general, $30 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.
"Mad Hot Ballroom," PG-rated film about New York 'tweens competing in a citywide ballroom dancing contest, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.
KAUA'I
4 Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., and Aloha Breeze, 9-11 p.m. Fridays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.
4 Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Darryl 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.
4 Bon Dance, 7:45 p.m. today and Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Lihu'e; free admission.(808) 338-1847.
4 80th anniversary of All Saints Episcopal Church building, with special services 9:30 a.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Wednesday and tours of the building with a display of historic items, including a chalice and paten presented by Queen Emma to the church in 1883, tours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, at the church in Kapa'a; free. www. allsaintskauai.org or (808) 822-4267.