Neighbor Islands
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
Hot Rocks Lua'u, traditional Hawaiian meal with some new twists from executive chef Kenny Omiya, followed by music and hula entertainment from Tihati Entertainment and a silent auction, 6-9 p.m. today, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Hana Hou Bar at the Palace Lawn; $85 general, $42 children 5-12, benefits Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. (808) 886-1234, ext. 7.
"Othello," classic tale by Shakespeare, presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday; all seats $8 today; $12* Saturday and Sunday. (808) 322-9924.
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," documentary on the company's rise and fall, 7:30 pm. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $6*. (808) 934-7777.
2005 Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko, traditional hula and chant presented by Halau Na Pua Huapa'a Ha'alelea, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, hula platform, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; also, craft demonstrations and sale, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center; free, park admission fee may apply. (808) 967-8222.
Great Waikoloa Food, Wine and Music Festival, unlimited samples of gourmet foods prepared by chefs from O'ahu's, Maui's and the Big Island's top restaurants, tastings from Hawai'i's beer, wine and spirits purveyors plus jazz entertainment by
Deniece Williams, David Benoit and Paul Brown, and fireworks, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Waikoloa Village; $150 general, $75 children 5-12, benefits Hawaii Shriners Hospital for Children and the Pacific Marine Life Foundation. (808) 886-1234, ext. 7.
Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Honomu; free admission. (808) 963-6032.
"Life is a Cabernet," light opera, Broadway tunes and pop music performed by the Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival, 7 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15. (808) 322-2122.
Movies Under the Stars, films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.
"Got an Empty Ecological Niche?" Katherine Postelli gives an update on the ecological impact of the Kalij pheasants in the park, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.
MAUI
Protecting Hawai'i's Ocean Treasures, presentations and information from organizations that protect the ocean environment, 6-9 p.m. today, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea; free. (808) 270-7000.
Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today, Jodo Mission, Wailuku; free admission. (808) 244-0066.
3rd annual Hana Summer Fest, performances by Na Leo Pilimehana and other local entertainers, food and craft booths, poke contest and youth 'ukulele competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Hana Ball Park; free. (808) 248-7380.
Zenshin Daiko's 6th annual Taiko Festival, performance of traditional Japanese favorites by The New Shirakaba Orchestra, new pieces performed by Zenshin Daiko, and final pieces by Kinnara Taiko from Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.
Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Shingon Mission, Lahaina; free admission. (808) 661-0466.
14th annual Ki Ho'alu Festival, slack-key greats perform, arts & crafts fair and food booths, 2-7 p.m. Sunday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.
Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299. Also, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Daniel Ho, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.
"The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill," unrated documentary about a San Francisco bohemian who befriends a flock of parrots, 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.
Maui Festival Orchestra Concert, music from many cultures and genres, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $14* and $18*. (808) 242-7469.
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: 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.
Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kapa'a; free admission. (808) 822-4667.