Neighbor Islands
The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
The Opihi Pickers are among the bands featured at Saturday's Bombdiggitty concert on Maui. |
"Dance Vision," short dance films from Canada, Cuba, Britain, France, New Zealand and the United States, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $10. (808) 934-7777, (808) 934-7010.
"of rainy days and of chasing rainbows ... " Nake'u Awai's annual pre-Merrie Monarch Festival event with entertainment by Kaipo Hale, Randy Hongo, Debbie Nakanelua-Richards and Peter Espiritu, and a craft fair and fashion show; marketplace opens at 9:30 a.m., buffet lunch at 11 a.m. and show at noon Saturday, Waikoloa Marriott's Ali'i Ballroom; $35, a fund-raiser for Ku Ha'aheo Pulama Bay Inc., a program that helps at-risk students. (808) 885-7502, (808) 895-1041, (808) 933-0550.
"Kona Coffee Days," performance by the Kona Historical Society tells the dramatic history of Japanese plantation workers, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $8*. (808) 322-2122.
13th annual Spring Dance Concert, new works by Big Island choreographers and dancers, coordinated by Celeste Staton, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $10*. (808) 967-8222.
"Bad Education," NC-17 film from director Pedro Almod÷var in Spanish with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday through Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.
Movies Under the Stars, films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.
"The Power of Talking Story from a Global Perspective," keynote address by Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa, for National Women's History Month celebration, 7 p.m. Tuesday, UH-Hilo Campus Center dining room; free. (808) 974-7642.
MAUI
Lahaina's Whaling Days & Whales Today, historical artifacts and exhibits, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through April 30, Old Lahaina Courthouse; free. (808) 661-1959.
Leilani's on the Beach, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & friends, classic rock, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30-6 p.m. Sundays; Jarret Robak, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays; Crazy Fingers, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.
Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Ernest Pua'a and Kawika Lum, 6-9 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Da 'Ukulele Boyz, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka and Friends, 6-9 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6-9 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Billy, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Roy & Brian, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian & Roy, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.
"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with magic by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating from 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner at 5:15, show at 8 p.m., Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays through Thursdays; premium seating $79, general seating $69*, kama'aina rate $29. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.
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.
Friday Night Drive-In Theater, with screenings of "Ray," "Spider-Man 2" and "Aloha Classic Windsurfing Cinema," live music and food booths, gates open 5:30 p.m. today, Maui Community College; $20 per car with four adults, $40 per car with four adults for VIP premier parking, free for children under 10. (808) 573-5530.
Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.
Keiki Hula performances, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.
Bombdiggitty, annual music event with reggae and contemporary Hawaiian groups, including B.E.T., Ekolu, Ho'onu'a, Opihi Pickers, Maui Style Crew, 4 p.m. Saturday (gates open 3 p.m.), A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20 advance, $23 day of show; food and beverages available on site. (808) 242-7469.
"The Legend of Kaulula'au," Moses Goods III in a one-man play that tells the myth, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays (check-in half hour before play times), the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $30 general, $27 kama'aina. (888) 808-1055.
Willie K, performance by the Grammy-nominated singer, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key, show with George Kahumoku Jr. and guest Ledward Ka'apana, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.
" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; VIP seating and backstage tour $75*, premium seating $58*, general admission $48*. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, 1-877-688-4800.
"A Love Song for Bobby Long," R-rated film starring Scarlett Johansson and John Travolta, 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.
Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.
WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), evening of art and refreshments, 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. Wed-nesdays; 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.
E Kanikapila Kakou, annual community musical events, this week featuring Larry, Ilima, Leilani and Lurline Rivera, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Island School, Puhi; free, donations accepted. (808) 245-2733.