Friday Bon Dance 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Waimea Shingon Mission For each Bon Dance, contact the temple where it is being held for details. KMF Songwriters Conference: Po’alima Concert 7 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort in Lihu‘e
Friday
Bon Dance
8 p.m. today and Saturday at Waimea Shingon Mission
For each Bon Dance, contact the temple where it is being held for details.
KMF Songwriters Conference: Po’alima Concert
7 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort in Lihu‘e
Robert Schwartzman, BC Jean, Makana, Chris Birkett and Jeff Dayton perform. Visit kmfnews.blogspot.com.
‘The Diaries of Adam and Eve’
7 p.m. at the Church of the Pacific in Princeville
This Mark Twain adaptation stars Vincent Irizarry of “All My Children” and Sherilyn Wolter, formerly of “General Hospital.” Original piano pieces by local composer Richard Kraft accompanied by soprano Hezar Courson. Tickets are $35 at the door and $30 in advance through BrownPaperTickets.com.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, ends July 31
Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre presents this Tony Award-winning musical about six quirky adolescents who compete in the Bee, which is overseen by three equally quirky grownups. Visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com for more information or call 246-8985. Tickets are $20 in advance by cast members and $25 via web reservations.
Saturday
KFM Songwriters Conference: Pau Hana Concert
7 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort in Lihu‘e
Performances from John Cruz, Kepa Kruse, Charles Brotman, Kenneth Makuakane, Aldrine Guerrero and more. Visit kmfnews.blogspot.com for more information.
‘The Diaries of Adam and Eve’
7 p.m. at the Hukilau Lanai Restaurant in Kapa’a
Tickets are $35 at the door and $30 in advance through brownpapertickets.com.
Sunday
Sierra Club Hike
Call for time, at Maha’ulepu
Coastal hike from Shipwreck Beach to Maha’ulepu. Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views along the majestic, rugged ancient sand-dune area of Maha‘ulepu. Visit the fantastic sinkhole and cave archeological site. Moderate 2.5 miles total. Calol Allan Rachap at 212-3108.
Oli & Hula Class
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. National Tropical Bontanical Garden, South Shore Visitors Center (across from Spouting Horn)
As part of its ‘Ohana Day Events series, NTBG offers a free hula and oli (chant) class with kumu hula Vanessa Helsham. Open to every level from novices up. Call 742-2433 for more information.
Tuesday
Volunteer Workdays: Malama our “Aloha Garden”
9 a.m. to noon at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Southshore Visitors Center
NTBG is looking for volunteers to spend time every third Tuesday each month caring for the plants and grounds of its Southshore Visitors Center in Po‘ipu. The Center is the first exposure visitors have to the NTBG and its mission to protect and study threatened tropical plants. Involves light trimming/weeding, occasional planting and other activities. Call 332-7324, ext. 228 or email volunteer@ntbg.org for more information.
