'ALEMANAKA - CALENDAR

Iulai 2009

2008 Keiki Hula contestant Mizuki Yuda. - Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom

PŌ'AHĀ, LĀ 16 O IULAI – PŌ'AONO, LĀ 18 O IULAI

Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition

Blaisdell Center, Honolulu, O'ahu.
6 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 1 p.m. Sat.

This 34th annual competition features more than 400 young dancers from 22 hālau in competition for group 'auana, group kahiko, and Miss and Master Keiki Hula titles. $13 reserved, $10 general. Tickets are available starting July 11 at the Blaisdell Box Office or Ticketmaster at 1-877-750-4400 or ticketmaster.com. Information, 521-6905 or kpcahawaii.com.

Attendees pā'ina under the stars at last year's Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards. - Photo: Courtesy Bishop Museum

PŌ'AONO, LĀ 11 O IULAI

11th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner

Bishop Museum, Kalihi, O'ahu. 5-9 p.m.

Honors David Hulihe'e and Roy Yamaguchi for their leadership and support of Bishop Museum. Dinner by a who's who of local chefs. Replicas of one-of-a-kind items in the museum's collection will be up for auction: Princess Ka'iulani's lei hulu manu, Kapi'olani's diamond and ruby butterfly brooch and a D. Howard Hitchcock painting. For a peek at the items, visit bishopmuseum.org/membership/events.html. $300 per person, $3,000 a table. 848-4170 or angela.britten@bishopmuseum.org.

Ongoing

Hawai'i Nei 2009

Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park,
Kīlauea, Hawai'i. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until Aug. 2.

A juried exhibition of art inspired by and celebrating Hawai'i's native species, presented by the state Land and Natural Resources Department's Natural Area Reserves System, the Three Mountain Alliance and the Volcano Art Center. Includes budding young artists and well-known Hawai'i Island artists Marian Berger, Jack Jeffrey, Kathleen Kam and more. Manuahi, but park entry fees apply. (808) 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org.

PŌ'AONO, LĀ 11 O IULAI

Hawai'i Volcanoes Cultural Festival

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park,
Kīlauea, Hawai'i. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy music by Diana Aki, Kenneth Makuakane, Heli Silva-Ducaroy and hula by Haunani's Aloha Expression ,while learning about Hawaiian crafts, fishing, canoe building, medicinal plants, Hawaiian language and genealogy. Food, drinks, T-shirts and crafts will be available for purchase. Weather may be unpredictable so wear sunscreen and a hat and bring water, a rain jacket and something to sit on. Manuahi, but park entrance fees apply. (808) 985-6018 or www.nps.gov/havo.

PŌ'AHĀ, NĀ LĀ 16 ME 30 O IULAI

Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series

Waikīkī Aquarium, Waikīkī, O'ahu. 7 p.m.

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole entertains July 16, and Maunalua takes the stage July 30. In addition to the entertainment, enjoy food and fun for the 'ohana. Aquarium exhibits will remain open throughout the evening. $25 adults, $10 keiki 7-12, keiki under 6 manuahi, discounts for members. Food sold separately. Honolulu Box Office, 550-8847, honoluluboxoffice.com or Waikīkī Aquarium front desk.

PŌ'AONO, LĀ 18 O IULAI

Prince Lot Hula Festival

Moanalua Gardens, Moanalua, O'ahu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hawai'i's largest noncompetitive hula festival offers a new presentation of lua this year along with hula kahiko and hula 'auana. Entertainment includes the Kamehameha Schools Men's Alumni Glee Club and a concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band. Hawaiian food, refreshments and T-shirts will be on sale. Bring beach chairs and mats. $5. 839-5334, mgf-hawaii@hawaii.rr.com or mgf-hawaii.org.

Father Damien Legacy Dinner

Sheraton Waikīkī Hotel, O'ahu, 5 p.m.

A fundraiser to send nine former Hansen's disease patients of Kalaupapa and their caretakers to the canonization of Father Damien in Rome on Oct. 11. The evening, which will also help fund other related Damien/Kalaupapa projects, features a four-course dinner, live entertainment and a live auction. $200 apiece, or $2,000 or $5,000 for tables of 10. 551-6500 or 349-9900.

LĀPULE, LĀ 26 O IULAI – PŌ'ALIMA, LĀ 31 O IULAI

Ka 'Aha Hula o Hālauaola

Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama, O'ahu.

More than 100 kumu hula, cultural practitioners and artisans will share hula knowledge and experience. Each day will be filled with dawn-to-dark activities for anyone interested in hula and Hawaiian culture. Pre-conference workshops July 23-25. $375, kūpuna $275, keiki $175, pre-conference workshops $150. 392-1861 or hulaconference.org.

PŌ'ALIMA, LĀ 31 O IULAI

No Ka 'Oi Friday

Maui Ocean Center, Mā'alaea, Maui. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Once a month, the Maui Ocean Center shares its aloha for Hawaiian culture with a fun day of special Hawaiian cultural activities, including traditional games and crafts, a variety of Hawaiian entertainment, an 'onolicious island plate lunch special and more! Center admission applies. (808) 270-7000 or mauioceancenter.com.

Keaomelemele: Honoring the Elements

Hawai'i Theatre, Honolulu, O'ahu. 7:30 p.m.

Keaomelemele tells of the origin of hula and honors the ancestral elements of O'ahu. Take a wonderful journey throughout Hawai'i and to the source of hula. Join nā kumu hula Leina'ala Kalama Heine and Snowbird Bento, 24/7 Dance crew and Nā Kamalei in this world premiere. 528-0506, hawaiitheatre.com or Hawai'i Theatre Box Office.