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
√ "The International Year of Astronomy: Uniting Heaven and Earth," lecture by astrophysicist Phil Sakimoto; 7 p.m.; Jan. 11; University of Hawai'i-Hilo, University Classroom Building Room 100; free; 808-932-2300.
"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead," screening of the R-rated suspense thriller; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 14 and 15, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13; Palace Theater, Hilo; $7*; 808-934-7010, www.hilopalace.com.
SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) in concert; 8 p.m.; Jan. 11; Kona Bowl, Kailua, Kona; $28*; 808-326-2695, www.islandtix.com.
Cirque de Danse, benefit for the West Hawaii Dance Academy, featuring performances, demonstrations, food, sales and more; 2 p.m.; Jan. 12; WHDA Dance Theatre, Uilani Plaza, Waimea; $10*; 808-329-8876.
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen in concert; 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 12; Palace Theater; $35; 808-934-7010.
"Mystery of the Christmas Star" and "Holiday Music Magic," holiday planetarium programming; "Mystery" plays at 1 and 3 p.m. daily, "Holiday" plays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays and 12 p.m. Sundays; both through Jan. 12; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free with $14.50* admission; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.
√ 'Ohana Discovery Day, featuring workshop on wa'a, or Hawaiian voyaging canoes, and how they were built and sailed by early Hawaiians; 12:45-2 p.m.; Jan. 13; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; $4*; reservations: 808-969-9704.
√ "Hawaiian Medicinal Plants and Lomilomi," 'Ohana Sunday lecture-demonstration program on how Hawaiian plants and cultural practices promote quality of life and wellness; 2 p.m.; Jan. 13; Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; free, donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
√ "The Art of Taiko," lecture on and demonstration of performing with Japanese drums, featuring taiko artist Kenny Endo; 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Kailua-Kona Public Library, 808-327-4327; 6 p.m. Jan. 16, Hilo Public Library, 808-933-8888; 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Kea'au Public and School Library, 808-982-4281; free.
"Vincent," production of the Leonard Nimoy play about artist Vincent van Gogh; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays; 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.
√ 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
At Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; 808-242-7469, unless otherwise noted:
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Night at the Reef, explore an aquarium after dark, with volunteers offering information about reefs, corals and animals as well as conservation tips; 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 17; Maui Ocean Center, Wailuku; $16*; reservations: 808-270-7088.
Maui Cultural Diversity Days Celebration, arts and cultural en-richment event with workshops, concerts, outdoor festival and more; Jan. 16-21; various locations throughout Maui; prices vary by event; 808-283-3576, www.aecg.org.
√ 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.
KAUA'I
SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) in concert; 5 p.m.; Jan. 13; Anahola Taro Patch, Anahola; $30*; 808-822-3157, www.islandtix.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-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.
