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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 20, 2007

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

"Urinetown, the Musical," Aloha Performing Arts Company presents the dark comedy about the future by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 29; $18*, $30. (808) 322-2122, (808) 322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

Juan Carmona Grupo, Spanish flamenco guitar and dance concert, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $40 and $45. (808) 885-6868.

Hamakua Music Festival Audition Concert, performances by the 12 student finalists in the 2007 competition, 1 p.m. Saturday, Honoka'a People's Theatre; free. (808) 775-9162.

Hawaiian music concert, performances to honor Prince Albert by the Merrie Monarchs and hula halau, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hulihe'e Palace; free, bring a beach mat or folding chair. (808) 329-1877.

Rebirth 2007, four-day art festival, an official Burning Man regional event, with fire spinners, music, art displays and performance art, Thursday through April 29, The Shire, Pahoa; $35, sponsored by Ka Pilina. (808) 224-8813, www.kapilina.org.

MAUI

"Waiting for Godot," Samuel Beckett's existential drama, performed by the Abode of Stone Players and the Mother Agency, directed by Len J. Allison, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20* and $25*. (808) 242-7469

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Maui OnStage production of the farce with music by Stephen Sondheim, 7:30 p.m. today, Iao Theatre, Wailuku; continues 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through April 29; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group, African and Caribbean rhythms, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25* and $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Hapa, Hawaiian music concert presented by Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau with chanter Charles Ka'upu, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $28* and $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Juan Carmona, Spanish flamenco guitar and dance concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25* and $35*. (808) 242-7469.

The Dalai Lama speaks about "The Human Approach to World Peace," 2 p.m. Tuesday (gates open at 10 a.m.), Maui County War Memorial Stadium, Kahului; strict security measures similar to airport TSA regulations in place (no bags of any kind including fanny packs and purses, no food, no liquids, no cameras, and cell phones must be turned off); event is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information on security and tickets at www.mauiarts.org, (808) 242-7469.

The Dalai Lama speaks about Buddhist philosophy, "Eight Verses for Training the Mind," 2 p.m. Wednesday (gates open at 10 a.m.), Maui County War Memorial Stadium, Kahului; strict security measures similar to airport TSA regulations in place (no bags of any kind including fanny packs and purses, no food, no liquids, no cameras, and cell phones must be turned off); $25, admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information on security and tickets at (808) 242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Cyril Pahinui, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

The David Choy Quartet, with Bob Harrison on bass, Gene Argel on piano, David Choy on saxophone and Jerry Davis on drums, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Unisan Sushi Bar and Grill, Wailuku; no cover. (808) 244-4500.

KAUA'I

"Thoroughly Modern Millie," musical presented by the Kaua'i Performing Arts Company, 7 p.m. today, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $12*. (808) 822-4720.

Earth Day at Lydgate Park, park clean-up, landscaping, painting and beach sweep, 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Lydgate Park pavilion, Kapa'a; no cost, lunch and child care provided. (808) 822-1064.

E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, weekly concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School; this week, Keoki Kahumoku performs with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.