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
Chinese New Year Festival, usher in the year of the golden pig with a performance blending martial arts, ballet, Chinese classical and folk dancing, followed by fireworks, 6 p.m. today, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $10*. (808) 934-7010.
"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.
"Vincent," one-man play by Leonard Nimoy starring Jim Jarrett, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 25; $15*. (808) 322-2122.
√ Chinese New Year Festival continues with lion dancers and blessing of homes and businesses, 9 a.m. Saturday, downtown Hilo, followed by day-long festival with tai chi, taiko and art demonstrations, keiki costume contest, food samples and more at Kalakaua Park; free.
"The Last King of Scotland," R-rated film starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats 2:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays through Feb. 27; $7*. (808) 934-7010.
Jonny Lang, blues/guitarist, 8:30 p.m. Saturday (doors open 6 p.m.), Kona Brewing Co. $40*. www.kingmichelconcerts.com.
√ Hawaiian music concert, performances to honor Princess Ruth Ke'elilolani by the Merrie Monarchs and Halau Na Pua U'i O Hawai'i with kumu hula Etua Lopes, 4 p.m. Sunday, Hulihe'e Palace; free, bring a beach mat or folding chair. (808) 329-1877.
√ 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.
√ "Collaborating to Interpret Pearl Harbor's Historic Sites," Geoffrey White talks about recent developments and future plans for the O'ahu attraction, 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
√ 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.
"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 at 5:15 and show at 8 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $29, general seating $69* and premium seating $79. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.
√ 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 charges.
√ 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 Myth & Magic 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 required: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.
AntiGravity, gymnastic choreography troupe, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $28*, $40*. (808) 242-7469.
"You Can't Take It With You," Kaufman and Hart comedy presented by Maui OnStage, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Iao Theater, Wailuku; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 25; $18* Friday and Saturday, $12 Sunday. (808) 242-6969, www.mauionstage.com.
√ 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.
√ Keiki Hula, rotating performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.
McCoy Tyner Trio, pianist who performed with the John Coltrane Quartet is joined by Gerald Cannon on bass and Eric Kamau Gravatt on drums, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $30*, $45*. (808) 242-7469.
√ "The Painted Veil," romantic drama set in 1920's China, 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.
√ "Focus Green: Conversations on Climate Change," presentation by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., 6 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; sponsored by Dowling Company; free, donations accepted to benefit the Maui Coastal Land Trust. (808) 242-7469.
√ 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.
√ WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.
√ The David Choy Quartet, with Bob Harrison on bass, Gene Argel on piano, David Choy on saxophone and Jerry Davis on drums, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Unisan Sushi Bar and Grill, Wailuku; no cover. (808) 244-4500.
Blue Turtle Seduction, in concert with rock, bluegrass and global music, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Charley's, Pa'ia; $12. (808) 579-8085.
Da Braddahs, comedy team James Roche and Tony Silva are joined by guest Mel Cabang, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; $28 advance, $34 day of show. (808) 242-7469
KAUA'I
√ Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 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.
√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; Pau Hana, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 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.
E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, opening concert with Ledward Ka'apana, Mike Ka'awa, Brother Noland and Brittni Paiva, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $30* advance, $40 at the door. (808) 245-2733.
√ E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, Hana Hou, weekily concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School, this week, Mike Ka'awa, Brother Noland and Brittni Paiva perform with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.
√ Hawaii Youth Symphony perform contemorary, classical and Hawaiian works with the Kaua'i High School Chorus, 7 p.m. Monday, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; free. 941-9706.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $30* (808) 245-7464
Latif Bolat Ensemble, Turkish Sufi mystic music, poetry, stories and images of the Wandering Dervishes, 7 p.m. Thursday, Talk Story Books, Hanapepe; $10. (808) 335-6469.