Film fest kicks off with coming-of-age tale

Waimea Valley kicks off its 2010 Family Friendly Film Series this weekend with a movie produced by Finola Dwyer.

“;Hana Surf Girls”; follows two young women on a journey to create adult lives for themselves while remaining true to their Valley Isle roots. The film series will continue on May 29 with “;Paniolo”; by Edgy Lee, followed by screenings of other movies on Aug. 14 and Nov. 20.

Show up early for dinner and take part in a special menu offered by Waimea Valley Grill, including tacos, beer battered fish, kalbi ribs, vegetarian chili, garden wraps, carnitas and pulled chicken verde. Prices start at $3 per item.

» Where: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway
» When: 6 p.m. tomorrow
» Cost: $10 general admission, $8 for children under 12 years
» Info: 638-7766 or www.waimeavalley.net

Best local slam poets compete for team

Monthly slam poetry event First Thursdays celebrates its 7th anniversary with a final round of competition to determine the 2010 HawaiiSlam Team.

The 12 best poets from the 2009-10 HawaiiSlam season will face off for just four slots on the crew that will represent Hawaii in Saint Paul, Minn., later this year. As a special bonus, National Poetry Slam champion Mike McGee will be on hand and local musician Genie will open the night with a set of “;scratch guitar.”;

» Where: Fresh Cafe, 831 Queen St.
» When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
» Cost: $15
» Info: 387-9664 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Coming up

» Cake, April 2 and 3 at Pipeline Cafe
» Beatroot Grand Championships, April 3 at Fresh Cafe
» 311 and Iration, April 8 at Pipeline Cafe
» Chris Botti, April 8 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall
» Kahala Food & Wine Festival, April 9 and 10 at the Kahala Resort
» Hawaiian Scottish Festival and Highland Games, April 10 and 11 at Kapiolani Park
» Iolani School Fair, April 16 and 17 at Iolani School
» Katchafire, April 17 at the Waikiki Shell
» Sammy Hagar (pictured), April 17 at Pipeline Cafe