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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, May 2, 2008

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

CHILDREN'S BALLROOM COMPETITION, presented by Center Stage Dance Studio; 2:30 p.m. May 3; Palace Theater; $8*; 808-990-7163, www.centerstagehilo.com.

Sugarland, country duo in concert; doors open 6:30 p.m. May 3; Hilton Waikoloa; $45; www.kingmichelconcerts.com.

FOURTH ANNUAL MAY DAY LEI DAY FESTIVAL, celebrates the Hawaiian art form of lei making with lei display and contest, silent auction, entertainment and more; 1-4 p.m. May 4; Palace Theater; free; 808-934-7010.

CINCO DE MAYO SPLASH AND LITTLE CINCO SPLASH, swimming races followed by a fiesta awards party, with food, entertainment, prizes; swim registration and check-in at 6:30 p.m. May 4; Hilton Waikoloa Village's 'Anaeho'omalu Bay; $25*; 808-886-2884, www.dolphindays.com.

COMMUNITY CONCERT, with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Mahi, Raiatea Helm, Wade Butin and more; 7-9 p.m. May 8; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Grand Ballroom; free; 808-428-1625.

"CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF," Tennessee Williams' American classic; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 10; Aloha Theatre; $15*; 808-322-2122, www.alohatheatre.com

"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

Upcoming events at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:

  • The Brothers Cazimero in concert; 7:30 p.m. May 2; Castle Theater; $10*-$40*.

  • "Tap Happy!" tap-dance concert presented by Heart Dance Studio, with guest artists Max Reid, the Maui Academy of Performing Arts Tappers, Kula Underground; 7:30 p.m. May 3; McCoy Studio Theater; $18*.

  • 4 Kalama Intermediate School band concert; 6:30 p.m. May 6; Castle Theater; free.

  • "Love Songs" (2007; unrated, 100 minutes; in French with English subtitles), screening as part of the Maui Film Festival; 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 7; Castle Theater; $12*; 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com.

    "MAS TEQUILA MAKES CINCO DE MAYO ROCK!" with Q103 FM's Kila "El Grande Hawaiiano" and Shaggy "El Gringo" and Maui's own DJ Jammin' J; 10 p.m. May 2; Hard Rock Cafe; $11; 808-667-2578, www.hardrock.com.

    "SING ALONG WITH UNCLE WAYNE," featuring "Uncle Wayne" Watkins; 10:30 a.m. May 3; Kihei Public Library; free; 808-875-6833, www.librarieshawaii.org.

    ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, dance sessions sponsored by the 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.

    LANA'I

    "MAUI'S KITE," 9:30 a.m. May 2; Lana'i Public & School Library; free; www.librarieshawaii.org.

    KAUA'I

    FIFTH ANNUAL MIZ TITA PAGEANT; 7 p.m. May 2; Hilton Kauai Beach Resort Ballroom; $15; 808-822-2166.

    'UKULELE FESTIVAL, with Roy Sakuma; from 10 a.m. May 3; Kukui Grove Center Stage; free; Jonell.Kaohelaulii@cbre.com.

    "MAUI'S KITE," at the following Kauai libraries: free; www.librarieshawaii.com

  • 10 a.m. May 5; Lihu'e Public Library.

  • 10 a.m. May 6; Waimea Public Library.

  • 10:15 a.m. May 7; Kapa'a Public Library.

  • 3 p.m. May 7; Princeville Public Library.

  • 10 a.m. May 8; Koloa Public & School Library.

    NA LEI HIWAHIWA MAY DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT, a Maile Scholarship fundraiser; 6 p.m. May 3; Hilton Kauai Beach Resort; $15; 808-822-2166.

    "SONGS OF SPRING," choral music concert presented by The Kaua'i Community College Garden Island Singers; 7 p.m. May 3, 5 p.m. May 4; Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $5; 808245-9269.

    "HELLO DOLLY," musical; 4 p.m. May 4; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; $12*; 808-651-2417.

    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.