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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, July 27, 2007

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

"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.

"10 Questions for the Dalai Lama," filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray examines some fundamental questions with the spiritual leader in India, 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $7*. 808-934-7010.

Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival, musical performances at various Big Island venues with educational opportunities and concerts: today through Sunday; with "Bright Eyed Joy," songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, today, Peoples Theater, Honoka'a; $20; also, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $20; tickets: 808-881-4024; complete schedule of public performances, most costing $25 or less at www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Kona; free. 808-323-2993.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, Papa'aloa; free. 808-962-6340.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jodo Mission, Kurtistown; free. 808-966-9777.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Hongwanji Mission, 457 Manono Road; free. 808-935-8331.

"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.

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.

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

Shark Week, with Sea Talks, scavenger hunt, informational presentations, keiki crafts, photo contest and more, today and tomorrow, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea; most events are free. Complete schedule at 808-270-7000, www.mauioceancenter.com.

"The Full Monty," Maui OnStage presents a comedy about six guys with nothing left to lose who try losing their clothes for fun and profit, 7:30 p.m. today, Iao Theater, Wailuku; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday; not suitable for children; $20*. Reservations: 808-242-6969.

Bon Dance, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Wailuku Hongwanji; free. 808-871-4732.

"Year of the Dog," Molly Shannon stars as a secretary who overcomes grief to find love, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*. 808-572-3456, 808-242-7469.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, new venue for the weekly concerts, host George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Daniel Ho, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili; $36-$40 kama'aina, $46.88 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.

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.

Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; EZ Livin', 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. 808-742-7534.

Bon Dance, 7:45 p.m. today and Saturday; Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, Hanapepe; free. 808-338-1847.

Release, new club dance and DJ venue with Honolulu DJs, the F/M Dancers and live percussion, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, Sheraton Kauai, Poipu Beach; $10 cover. Reservations vip@skylinetwo.com, 808-742-1661.

Kauai International Wellness Conference, with lectures and exhibits, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $3 per day or $5 for both. 808-246-8986, 808-642-4328, www.inspirationjournal.com.

"Heart of a Soul Surfer," documentary on the life of Bethany Hamilton, with shorts and features from around the world, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hanalei Bay; part of the Hawaii Ocean Film Festival; $5*. 808-652-3392.