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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2005

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.
BIG ISLAND

"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.