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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 20, 2008

Neighbor Islands

Advertiser Staff

BIG ISLAND

Events at the Palace Theater; 808-934-7010.

"MEET THE FILMMAKERS," video workshops and presentation with John Simmons and Chuck Kemmerer; 6:30 p.m. June 20; $5*.

GALA FUNDRAISER RECITAL, with violinist Eugene Fodor; 7:30 p.m. June 21; $25*.

A HOT NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATER, screening of Tropical Visions Videos "VolcanoScapes ... Kilauea in High Definition!" and "VolcanoScapes Special Edition ... Kilauea's Flow to Waikupanaha" in high definition; 7 p.m. June 26; $10*.

DOLPHIN DAYS FESTIVAL, commemorates Dolphin Quest's 20th anniversary; various times through June 22; Hilton Waikoloa Village; event prices vary; 808-886-2884, www.dolphindays.com.

HAWAI'I ISLAND SEED EXCHANGE, with presentations; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 21; Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook; free; 808-323-3318, agg@bishopmuseum.org.

RYH POTTERY SUMMER SALE; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21-22; Volcano Garden Arts Gallery, Volcano Village; free; 808-985-8530, www.geocities.com/ryhpottery/summer08.html.

BON DANCE; 4 p.m. June 21; Kona Hongwanji Mission (Keauhou Shopping Center); free; 808323-2993.

2008 RELAY FOR LIFE, American Cancer Society signature activity; 6 p.m.-6 a.m. June 21-22, with activities throughout the night; Old Kona Airport Baseball Field; free; 808-334-0010, http://events.cancer.org./rflkonahi.

BON DANCE; 6 p.m. June 21; Papaikou Hongwanji; free; 808964-1640.

SLACK-KEY GUITAR SUMMER SESSION, six courses taught by Cyril Pahinui; from 3 p.m. Tuesdays June 24-July 29; UH-Hilo's College of Continuing Education and Community Service; $80*; 808-974-7664.

LEO NAHENAHE O POHAI KEALOHA concert; 7:30 p.m. June 21; Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $15*; 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.

MAUI

Events at Maui Arts & Cultural Center; 808-242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

ZENSHIN DAIKO — TAIKO FESTIVAL, featuring Maui High School Drumline and The Taikoproject; 7 p.m. June 21; Castle Theatre; $15*.

17TH ANNUAL KI HO'ALU FESTIVAL, performances by Hapa, Ledward Ka'apana, Makana, Dennis Kamakahi and more; 2 p.m. June 22; A & B Amphitheater; free.

BON DANCE; 8 p.m. June 20; Wailuku Jodo Mission; free; 808224-0066.

BON DANCE; 8 p.m. June 21; Wailuku Shingon Mission Komyoji; free; 808-224-3800.

"SLEEP WITH THE SHARKS," 3rd- to 8th-grade keiki are invited to an aquarium sleepover; 5:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays through July 8 except July 4-5; Maui Ocean Center; $60*; reservations: 808-270-7075.

NIALL DE BURCA, storyteller from Ireland will share Irish legends, stories and folktales; June 20; 10:30 a.m. at Kahului Public Library and 3:30 p.m. at Kihei Public Library; free; www.librarieshawaii.org.

INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY, Ho'okipa families invited to celebrate surfing with keiki paddle, native planting, reef and beach cleanup, food, prizes, music and more; Ho'okipa Beach Park; free; www.intlsurfingday.com, www.surfrider.org/maui.

MAUI COUNTY'S REEF NIGHT, celebrating International Year of the Reef 2008, with presentations, fashion show, cook-off, door prizes and more; 6-9:30 p.m. June 22; Maui Ocean Center; $16*; 808-270-7000, www.mauioceancenter.com.

BLUEGRASS MUSIC CONCERT, bring your outdoor lounge chairs, no coolers please; 7 p.m. June 23; Hana Tropicals; donation.

ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

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.

MOLOKA'I

NIALL DE BURCA, storyteller from Ireland will share Irish legends, stories and folktales; 10 a.m. June 24; Moloka'i Public Library; free; www.librarieshawaii.org.

KAUA'I

BON DANCE; 8 p.m. June 20-21; Waimea Shingon Mission Shingonji; free; 808-338-1854.

KANE HULA WORKSHOP, with kumu hula Chinky Mahoe, hosted by Dorothy Ku'ulei Mawae Foundation for kane makua (18 and older) and kane opio (ages 12-18); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 21; Anahola Village Park; $25 suggested donation; 808823-0403.

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION, with music by Aloha Africa, Millicent Cummings, Cindy Combs, Paula Fuga; 5-7:30 p.m. June 21; Malama Kaua'i (Old Guava Kai Plantation); $15*; 808-638-0888.

KAHEKILINUIAHUMANU — HULA DRAMA ON MAUI'S PARAMOUNT RULING CHIEF, with performances by kumu hula Hokulani Holt Padilla, and Pali Ahue, coordinated by Maui Arts & Cultural Center; 7 p.m. June 21; Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $30*; 808-346-7574, www.mauiarts.org.

TRAX PRESENTS ROCKIN' RETRO DANCE PARTY, with music from the '70s, '80s and '90s by DJ Jeff; 10 p.m.-2 a.m. June 21; Lotus Lounge, Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, Kapa'a; $7; 21 and older; 808-822-7678, www.KauaiDance.com.

KAUA'I ALL GIRLS RODEO; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22; Kealia Arena; free; 808-639-3091.

KAUA'I HULA EXHIBITION, Polynesian performances by Na hula O Kaohikukapulani; 6 p.m. June 22; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; $12*; 808-335-6466.

NIALL DE BURCA, storyteller from Ireland will entertain audiences with Irish legends, stories and folktales; 2:30 p.m. June 23; Waimea Public Library; free; www.librarieshawaii.org.

Release, with DJs and guest performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.