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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 15, 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

Dolphin Days Celebration, four days of Hawaiian cuisine, dolphin encounters, live music, benefit auctions and more, today-Sunday, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast. Complete schedule: (808) 886-2884, www.dolphindays.com.

"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.

"Once Upon One Time," pidgin musical comedy by Lisa Matsumoto and Roslyn, opens 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 30; $13*. Also, gala opening night reception with pupu and wine and time to meet Matsumoto and Roslyn, 5-7 p.m. today, Volcano Art Center Gallery; $35 includes reserved seating to the opening-night production. (808) 967-8222.

"Noises Off," performance of the British farce by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through June 24; $15* general, $30 reserved. (808) 322-1648.

Niaulani Forest Work Day, assist in a variety of clean-up tasks and learn about the flora and fauna on the property, 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free. (808) 967-8222.

Hawai'i Music Celebration in Ka'u, Hawaiian music with performances by Ekolu, Oshen and others on Saturday and Natural Vibrations, B.E.T and others on Sunday, hula, food booths, arts and crafts, games and keiki activities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Na'alehu Park, Ka'u; tickets good for either day: $25 advance, $35 at the door. (808) 960-6651.

"Amazing Grace," film tells the story of William Wilberforce, who fought for the abolition of slave-trading ships that sailed under the British flag in the 18th century, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; $7*. (808) 934-7010.

"The Hoax," film staring Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, who lied about interviewing and writing a biography of the reclusive Howard Hughes, 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $7*. (808) 322-2122.

"Niaulani Nature Walk," guided tour through an old-growth Hawaiian forest, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted. (808) 967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

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.

"Barefoot on Lava," Neal L. Evenhuis of the Bishop Museum introduces his new book on Cyril Layton Perkins, one of Hawai'i Island's first naturalists, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation plus park admission fees. (808) 985-6014.

Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge. (808) 886-1234.

David Gomes, slack key, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge. (808) 885-6622.

MAUI

Maui Film Festival, today-Sunday, McCoy Studio and Castle Theaters at Maui Arts & Cultural Center and Wailea. Complete schedule and ticket prices: (808) 572-3456.

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays; JD & Friends, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, vegetarian 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sundays; Scotty Rotten, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; JD on the Rocks, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian, Roy and Kawika, 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and TBA, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays; Kawika Lum Ho and Friends, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka & Friends, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Roy, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and An Den, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Braddah Brian and Roy, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

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.

Benoit Jazz Works, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Moana Bakery & Café, Pa'ia; also, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays and Thursdays, Ma'alaea Grill; and with Tom Conway, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulligan's On the Blue, Wailea. No cover charge.

Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays-Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Carroll Brothers, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Maui Theatre, Lahaina; repeats 6:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; general admission: $49.50*, premium seating: $59.50*; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $69.50*. Reservations: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

Bodyboarding Film Bash, three world premiere movies, "The Vortex," "Stereotype Remix" and "Pa'ia Bay Spongers," live music and DJs, food booths and more, 7-10 p.m. today, Maui Community College; $7 (walk-in event, not a drive-in movie). (808) 873-7833.

Matisyahu, reggae concert with his band, 7 p.m. Saturday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45*. (808) 242-7469.

Chelsea Chen, pipe organ concert, with works by Barber, Bach, Mendelssohn, Franck, Gjeilo and her own piece, "Taiwanese Suite," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Makawao Union Church; $20*. (808) 579-9261.

Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Evan Shulman, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Kawika Lum Ho, contemporary Hawaiian, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, new venue for the weekly concerts with two special programs on the premiere night: Ozzie Kotani, Dennis Kamakahi and Herb Ohta Jr., hosted by Keoki Kahumoku at 4 p.m. Wednesday; and Bob Brozman, Ledward Ka'apana and Cyril Pahinui, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili; $36-$40 kama'aina, $46.88 general. (808) 669-3858.

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

KAUA'I

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Co., 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Sidekicks, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturdays through Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Aloha Friday, 4:30-7 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali Trio, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays; Jonah Cummings, 7-10 p.m. Mondays; Hanalei Hula Night, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Alan Thomas, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.

"Take a Walk on the West Side," 5th annual Hanapepe Folk Festival, with performances by R.J. Barnes, Angela Rose, Dan Parslow, Cindy Combs, Blu Dux and more, 6-10:30 p.m. today, Storybook Theater of Hawai'i, Hanapepe; $10. (808) 651-1090.

Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; EZ Livin', 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Be Bop to Brazilian, jazz guitarist Peter Sprague in concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Old Kilauea Theatre, Hanalei; $30*. (808) 826-9230, http://kauaimusicians.com/events.htm.