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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 14, 2006

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

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

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au, 6 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*. Reservations: (808) 930-4900.

Weldon Kekauoha in concert, Hawaiian music and hula, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $30*. (808) 322-2122.

"Bye Bye Birdie," the story of a rock 'n' roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army in the early 1960s, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater; repeats 7:30 p.m. July 21-22; $12*. Reservations: (808) 982-7344.

Bon Dance, Hilo Meishoin Mission, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Hilo; free. (808) 935-6996.

Summer Family Fun Day, children's games and crafts, animal feedings, magic show and food booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo; free. (808) 959-9233.

Lei Making Class, learn lei haku (wrapping style) and lei poepoe (spiral style) from Loke Kamanu, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $45. (808) 967-8222.

Ka Nani A'o Ka'u (The Beauty That is Ka'u), 26th annual cultural festival with Hawaiian music and hula, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and activities, games and samples of Hawaiian foods, arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit in Ka'u; free. (808) 985-6011.

"Sir! No Sir!" documentary about soldiers who opposed the Vietnam War, 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $7, sponsored by the World Peace Society (proceeds to benefit Lt. Ehren Watada's defense fund, with special guest Bob Watada, Ehren's father). (808) 324-4609, (808) 322-2122.

Henry Kapono in concert, with the Wild Hawaiian Orchestra, Kalaeloa, Intripid dance group and slam poet Kealoha, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Waikoloa Village; $45*. (808) 351-8351.

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival 2006, opening night concert with flutist Jim Walker and clarinetist Yehuda Gilad, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Davies Chapel, Waimea; free, followed by an artists' reception. (808) 345-0740, information on additional festival events through July 29 at www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Bon Dance, Honokaa Hongwanji Mission, 8 p.m. Saturday, 45-5016 Plumeria St., Honoka'a; free. (808) 775-7232.

Concert to Honor John Adams Kuakini, music by the Merrie Monarchs and hula by Halau Na Pua Ui O Hawai'i, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hulihe'e Palace, Kona; free, bring a beach mat or chair. (808) 329-1877.

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.

Mostly Mozart, musical celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Davies Chapel, Waimea; part of the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival 2006; free. (808) 345-0740, information on additional festival events through July 29 at www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

"Safeguarding Cultural Landscapes," Ian Firth talks about his work with the Hawai'i Preservation Field School and efforts to protect the country roads, rock walls and other features that tell the history of the land, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium; free. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

"Little Shop of Horrors," musical by Maui Onstage is the story of a floral assistant and his carnivorous, singing exotic plant, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through July 30, Iao Theater, Wailuku; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Bon Dance, Makawao Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Makawao; free. (808) 572-7229.

"Pieces XXIV: Strike a Pose," dance concert by the Maui Academy of Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.

Willie K, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

"Thank You for Smoking" R-rated film about a tobacco lobbyist who is a master of spin control, 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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Sonny Lim, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The RitzCarlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

Benoit JazzWorks, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, WM The Restaurant, Honokowai Marketplace; no cover charge. (808) 667-7898.

MOLOKA'I

Bon Dance, Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai, 5:30 taiko performance, 6:30 p.m. bon dance Saturday, Kaunakakai; free. (808) 553-5197.

KAUA'I

Bon Dance, West Kauai Koloa Hongwanji, 8 p.m. today-Saturday, Koloa, Kaua'i. (808) 338-1537.

Hanama'ulu Town Celebration, entertainment, food booths, flower and produce show, historical and cultural displays and games, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Peter Rayno Sr. Park, Hanama'ulu; free. (808) 245-5359.