Neighbor Islands
Advertiser Staff
The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.
BIG ISLAND
"IN BRUGES," Screening of the R-rated film; 7:30 p.m. April 4-5, 2:30 p.m. April 6, 7:30 p.m. April 7-8; Palace Theater, Hilo; $7*; 808-934-7010.
"VINCENT," one-man show about the artist Vincent van Gogh; 7:30 p.m.; April 4-5; Ulua Theatre; $20; www.ulua.org.
"MEDICINAL PLANTS OF VOLCANO," a workshop with Dave Bruce Leonard; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 5; Volcano Art Center; $50 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
"WHERE WILL WE DWELL? WRITING DESCRIPTION & SETTING," a writing workshop with author Louise Wisechild; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 5; Volcano Art Center; $55 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
√ "THE UNIVERSE TONIGHT," Caltech Submillimeter Observatory; 6 p.m. April 5; Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station; free; 808-961-2180, www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis.
ANTONIO FAVA, master of commedia dell'arte, will give lectures and workshops as part of the Big Island Fringe Festival; 808-333-2730.
√ THE MUSES, performance by the Celtic musical group in concert and autograph signing; 5:30 p.m. at Kailua-Kona Public Library and 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal's Community Center, April 8; free; www.librarieshawaii.org.
"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.
√ 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.
After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.
√ Azure McCall and Joe TaranTino, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808886-1234.
√ David Gomes, slack key; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.
√ Niaulani Forest Work Day, volunteer to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-noon, third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.
MAUI
THE BUD LIGHT REGGAE FEST, featuring Big Mountain, Maxx Effex, Anjj Lee and more; gates open 2 p.m. April 5; Lahaina Civic Center; $20 pre-sale tickets; 808-953-9471, 808-951-9876, www.maxxeffexanjjlee.com.
√ MAUI JAZZ SOCIETY presents live jazz; 6-9 p.m. April 6; Whalers Village Center Stage; free; 808-661-0202, 808-661-4567.
√ "MEET THE AUTHOR," program discusses Brandon Wilson and his latest book, "Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace"; 6:30 p.m. April 8; Kahului Public Library; free; 808-873-3097.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:
√ WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.
√ Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.
"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.
KAUA'I
"KAUAI COMEDY SHACK," with comedians Mel Cabang, Lanai, Shawn Felipe and Champ; 8 p.m. April 4; Sheraton Kauai Resort Poipu Ballroom; $20*, two-drink minimum; 808-742-4007, 808-931-8232, www.islandtix.com.
√ "KAUAI ORCHID & ART FESTIVAL," concert, orchid show and vendors, art exhibit and more; 1-9 p.m. April 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5; Hanapepe Town; free; 808-332-5789, 808-651-9801.
2nd annual save the art and music fundraiser for Kilauea School; 5-8:30 p.m. April 5; Princeville Hotel; $35 (Dancing only at 8 p.m., $20); 808-828-1212.
KOLAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BANQUET — INDIAN DINNER, live music by Kirk Smart and silent auction and slide show of trip to southern India; 5-9 p.m. April 5; $40, proceeds to benefit charity school in Tamil Nadu state, seating limited to 120; 808-828-0540.
ISLAND SCHOOL'S ANNUAL AUCTION; 5:30 p.m. April 5; Kauai Marriott's Grand Ballroom; call for information; 808-246-0233.
"ARABIAN NIGHTS 4 BELLY DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA," Garden Nile Belly Dance Troupe with special guest dancer Layla Katrina & The Gypsy Rose Dancers; 7 p.m. April 5; War Memorial Convention Hall; adults $12 advance/$15 at door, children under 12 $8; 808-639-9980, 808-651-8238.
"KAUAI STYLE: A DRIVE-YOURSELF TOUR OF ISLAND HOMES," eight unique homes from 'Aliomanu to Anini Vista, 3-5 p.m. reception, Hale Mahina in 'Aliomanu Estates with Norman Kaawa Solomon performing, benefit for Kauai Hospice; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6; $85 ($70 tax deductible); 808-245-7277.
√ "E KANIKAPILA KAKOU MONDAY NIGHT No. 12," with Aaron Sala; 6-9 p.m. April 7; Island School Main Hall Garden Island Arts Council; free; 808-245-2733.
BEGINNING QI GONG EXERCISES, BASIC 8, two classes plus two months optional practice (40 sessions); 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 9-10; Qi Center; $125/$60 for children; 808-639-4300, Qi@hawaii.rr.com.
"ARE YOU A CHAMBER MUSIC TYPE?" by Helen Sina; 2-4 p.m. April 10; Kaua'i Community College, TECH 114; $20 plus 2-for-1 ticket to Claremont Trio Concert on April 15; 808-245-9318.
Release, with DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.
√ Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Mondays-Sundays; 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.
