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
√ "Kulana Mahina: The Hawaiian Lunar Calendar," lecture on Hawaiian history, culture and tradition; 5-6:30 p.m.; Jan. 25; Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort; free; 808-521-1408.
Rebirth 2008, Burning Man regional event celebrating interactive art; May 15-18, tickets go on sale Jan. 25; Pahoa; $40-$70; www.kapilina.org.
Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Series, first performance, featuring kumu hula Michael Pili Pang and Halau Hula Ka No'eau, with demonstrations of traditional Hawaiian crafts; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Jan. 26; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village; free with $10* admission to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; 808-967-8222.
Salsa En Fuego, Latin dance and music event featuring Son Caribe, DJ Tiger, Las Munecas and the Isla Ritmo Dance Co.; 6:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Jan. 26; Sheraton Convention Center, Kona; $40*; 808-990-0737.
"Maunakea Skies," monthly planetarium talk, with astronomer-in-residence Richard Crowe; 7 p.m.; Jan. 26; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center; $8*; 808-969-9704.
At Palace Theater, Hilo; 808-934-7010, www.hilopalace.com:
Cyril Pahinui will teach two courses at University of Hawai'i-Hilo — one on ki ho'alu (slack-key guitar), and one on Hawaiian music appreciation; ki ho'alu class 4-5 p.m., music appreciation class 5:30-6:30 p.m.; both taught on six Tuesdays from Feb. 12 to March 18; ki ho'alu class $75, music appreciation class $50; registration: 808-974-7664.
"Vincent," production of the Leonard Nimoy play about artist Vincent van Gogh; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 27; Aloha Theatre; $15*; 808-322-2323.
"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.-12 a.m. 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.-12 p.m., third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.
MAUI
√ Hardest Hearts, formerly known as Hellbound Hounds, in concert, with White Rose, for 21 and older; 9 p.m.; Jan. 25; Life's a Beach, Kihei; $5; 808-891-8010.
International Year of the Reef Week, learn about Hawai'i's coral reef ecosystem through daily activities; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Jan. 26; Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku; free with $24* admission; 808-270-7000.
Shinnen Enkai, Japanese Cultural Society of Maui's New Year dinner; 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 26; Maui Beach Hotel, Kahului; $40*; 808-283-9999.
The Olinda Chorale in concert, featuring the music of Aaron Copland; 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26; Makawao Union Church; $15 donation; 808-579-9261.
At Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:
√ Maui SLAM! monthly poetry slam; 9 p.m.; Jan. 31; Casanova, Makawao; $5; www.mauislam.com.
√ 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
"A Healthy Kaua'i," Kaua'i Wellness Expo, with workshops and demonstrations; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 26, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Jan. 27; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Center, Lihu'e; $5 per day, $8 for both; 808-652-4328.
√ E Kanikapila Kakou, celebration of Hawaiian music, with Keola Alalem, Sanoe Duarte and Jed Hanada; 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 28; concert series continues Mondays through April 7; Island School main hall, Lihu'e; donations accepted; 808-245-2733.
James Cotton, Chicago bluesman, and his band, with opening act Willie K and the Maui Tribe Blues Band; 7 p.m.; Jan. 30; Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $45; 808-896-4845, www.hawaiisbesttickets.com.
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 through 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.
√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; EZ Livin', 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Ekolu Nui, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; Po'ipu, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays; through January; no cover charge; 808-742-7534.
