Culture Vulture
July 15-31 Baltimore may be a ways away from the Big Island, but Tracey Turnblad has made her way to the Diamond Head Theatre as they produce a performance of Hairspray through the end of July. It’s sure to be a rock-and-rolling good time and certainly not to be missed. diamondheadtheatre.com
July 16 “Ho‘omālamalama, E Ala Mai... Enlighten, Rise!” is the 34th edition of the Prince Lot Hula Festival that brings together Hawai‘i’s most respected hālau hula to share their chants and dances. Moanalua Gardens, 839.5334, moanaluagardensfoundation.org
July 15-17 and July 22-31 Under the patronage of actress Dame Judi Dench, the independent Hawai‘i Shakespeare Festival promises to shake up Honolulu with these productions: The Tempest, July 8-17, and Two Noble Kinsmen on July 22-31. Who better to bring the Bard’s stylings to our shores than the grande dame herself? The ARTS at Mark’s Garage, 1159 Nu‘uanu Ave., 256.6657, hawaiishakes.org
