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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 26, 2005

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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The 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

"Waiting to Inhale," unrated documentary on the legalization of medical marijuana, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Bon Dance, 7 p.m. today, Nichiren Mission, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-8894.

"Burn This," Lanford Wilson's two-act drama directed by Jason Scott Lee and Justina Mattos, 7:30 p.m. today, Ulua Theatre, Volcano Village; continues 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, through Sept 3; $25. (808) 936-1193.

2005 Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko, traditional hula and chant presented by Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala O Puna, 10 a.m. Saturday, hula platform facing Halema'uma'u crater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; also, crafts demonstrations and sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center; free, park admission fee may apply. (808) 967-8222.

2nd annual Hawai'i's World Heritage Festival, cultural traditions presented through food, music, dance and arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kalakaua Park, Hilo; free. (808) 933-9772.

Aloha Festivals' Royal Court Investiture, crowning of the court with hula by Halau O Kekuhi and traditional chants by Ulunui Kanaka'ole Garmon, noon Saturday, rim of Halema'uma'u crater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free, park admission fee may apply. (808) 967-8222.

Woodsong Acoustics, guitarists Adam Werner, Chris Yeaton and John Keawe perform, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $20*. (808) 322-2122.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, YBA in Pahoa; free admission. (808) 966-9981.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Honohina; free admission. (808) 966-9777.

2nd annual Waimea Festival, appearance by the new Aloha Festivals royal court, entertainment by Sonny Lim & Friends, Brittni Paiva, Leabert Lindsey and others, Paniolo Best Dressed Contest, line dancing lessons, cultural exhibits, food booths, arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Parker Ranch Center, Waimea; free admission. (808) 329-0833, www.parkerranch.com.

Concert at the Palace, performances by the Merrie Monarchs and Halau Na Pua Ui O Hawai'i to honor King Kamehameha III, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kona; free. (808) 329-1877.

MAUI

Aloha Festivals' Royal Court Investiture, noon Saturday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, at border of Honokahua preservation site; free. (808) 870-8047.

Reggae on the Valley, with Steel Pulse, Wailing Souls, Ooklah the Moc and Cool Rush, 4 p.m. Saturday (gates open at 3 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $37*. (808) 242-7469.

Richard Ho'opi'i Leo Ki'e Ki'e Falsetto Contest, falsetto singers compete for a recording contract and prizes, with entertainment by Maunalua, 7 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 6 p.m.), The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, The Salon Ballroom; $20* includes 2005 Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 870-8047.

Saturday Night Drive-In Theater, screenings of "Ho'okipa," "Blood of the Samurai," the Hawai'i premiere of "Rolling Down Like Pele" and "Surfing for Life," with music and food booths, gates open 6 p.m. Saturday, Maui Community College; $20 per car with four adults, $40 per car with four adults for VIP parking, children younger than 10 free. (808) 573-5530.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Shofukuji Mission, Kula; free admission. (808) 244-3800.

"Yes," R-rated romantic drama with Joan Allen as an American woman in love with a Middle Eastern man, 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.

David Sanborn, saxophonist in concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45*, $35*and $25*. (808) 242-7469.