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
"Murder Mystery Dinner Theater," performance of a mystery comedy, paired with dinner; 7 p.m.; Feb. 15; Hilton Waikoloa Village; $69, plus tax and tip; 808-886-1234, www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com.
√ "The Northwest Hawaiian Islands," lecture on Hawaiian history, culture and tradition; 5-6:30 p.m.; Feb. 15; Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort; free; 808-521-1408.
"Annie Get Your Gun," musical loosely based on sharpshooter Annie Oakley; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $18*; continues 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through March 8; 808-322-1648, www.apachawaii.org.
Chinese New Year Festival, with lion dance and performance by Big Island Shaolin Arts; 7 p.m.; Feb. 15; Palace Theater, Hilo; $12*; 808-934-7010.
"Explore the Hidden Forest: Lichens, Mosses and Fungi," educational walks through forests in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and near the Kilauea summit region; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Feb. 16; Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island; $55 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
"American Masterpieces," performance by Halau Hula Ka No'eau highlighting the works of the late kumu hula Maiki Aiu Lake and 'ukulele virtuoso Kahauanu Lake; 7 p.m.; Feb. 16; Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $25; 808-885-6868.
√ Hawai'i District Science and Engineering Fair, 140 student-created projects on display; Feb. 17-29; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.
" 'Q'uisine of Hearts," Valentine's Day brunch with entertainment, floral-arrangement contest and silent auction, to benefit childhood nutritional education; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Feb. 17; Hilton Waikoloa Village, Water's Edge Ballroom; $45*; 808-329-2522.
University of Hawai'i-Hilo Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards banquet, scholarship fundraiser, with silent auction; 5 p.m.; Feb. 29, reservations by Feb. 19; UH-Hilo Campus Center Dining Room; $50; 808-974-7643, 808-974-7501.
"A 3-D Hitchhiker's Exploration of the Universe," planetarium program featuring a 3-D stereoscopic projection system; 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium; $10*; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through March 31; 808-969-9704.
Iraq war documentary class, featuring six films on events and issues before and during the conflict; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 25; site of the old Honoka'a hospital; $20*; repeats 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through March 31; registration: 808-775-8890.
"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 Lorenzo Hawkins, 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; 808885-6622.
√ 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
"Guys and Dolls," the musical; 6 p.m.; Feb. 15-16; Hana Tropicals; $15*; 808-248-7569.
√ Miss Maui Scholarship Pageant, contestants introduce themselves; 12 p.m.; Feb. 16; Lahaina Cannery Mall; free; 808-661-5304.
√ "Humpback Whales: The Feeding Grounds in Alaska," photo essay by marine behavioral guide Katie Velasquez; 6 p.m.; Feb. 19; Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku; free; 808-270-7075.
At Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:
"The Foreigner," Maui OnStage production of the comedy about a pathologically shy man who understands more than people think; 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays until Feb. 24; 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $18*; 808-242-6969.
The Great Maui Whale Festival, events include a fun run, festival, talk and whale-watching cruise; through Feb. 24; various locations across Maui; prices vary by event; www.pacificwhale.org.
√ 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
Ethel, string quartet, in concert; 7 p.m.; Feb. 15; Church of the Pacific, Princeville; $15; 808-821-1857.
"Augz and Kisses," Valentine's Day comedy show by Augie T, with Joe Dynamite and Timmy Mattos; 7 and 9 p.m.; Feb. 16; Waimea Theater; $20; 808-338-2027.
√ Hawai'i Youth Symphony, blend of contemporary, Hawaiian and classical music, with Leinani Springer; 7 p.m.; Feb. 18; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; free; 941-9706.
√ E Kanikapila Kakou, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Puamana and Bill Tapia; 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 18; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.
Release, with featured 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.
