Neighbor Islands
The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
BIG ISLAND
Auntie Margie and Auntie Elaine play Hawaiian music, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch, Waimea; free with $8.50 admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.
5th Ka Hula Le'a Invitational Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Saturday, Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Hotel, South Kohala; $8 per day to view hula competition. (808) 886-6789.
** Tanabata Matsuri — 40th International Festival of the Pacific, display of cultural arts, crafts and customs, 5-10 p.m. today (bon dance at 7 p.m.) and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kanaka'ole Stadium; free admission; outside food prohibited. (808) 934-0177.
** "Ground Zero," a series of concerts by Native Roots, Ready Every Day and Kapena, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Mo'oheau Bandstand, downtown Hilo; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hilo Civic Auditorium; free. (808) 933-2991.
"The Tailor of Panama," R-rated espionage film, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.
** Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, with children's petting zoo, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Pana'ewa Zoo grounds; free. (808) 959-7224.
"Still Thirsty?: the Hana Hou Session," an outdoor concert, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, golf driving range, Hawai'i Naniloa Hotel, Banyan Drive, Hilo; $15*. (808) 969-3333.
** Kadie Harris Exhibit, artist reception, sponsored by the Waimea Arts Council, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7671.
Toshie Ishikawa, classical pianist from Japan, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; $10. (808) 935-9085.
Lori Lei's Hula Studio, performance by 160 Hilo and Ka'u dancers, ages 3 to 80, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Civic Auditorium; $7*. (808) 929-7529.
"An Evening in Paradise," fund-raiser dinner for the Hawai'i Island United Way, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, The Orchid Mauna Lani; $60 (tax deductible). (808) 935-6393.
** Bon dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission; free. (808) 935-8968.
** John Keawe, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.
** "May Earth Live: a Journey Through the Hawaiian Forest," lecture series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, park headquarters, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.
MAUI
Society of Seven Under the Stars, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through Sept. 1, Royal Lahaina Resort Tennis Stadium; $35* ($22.50* kama'aina). (808) 662-0929.
** Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Anastasia & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays; Sam Ahia, Hawaiian music, 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.
"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.
** Danny Braddix demonstrates painting techniques, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i Nature Center Gift Shop, '?ao Valley; free. (808) 244-6500.
LANA'I
Cooking demonstration by executive chef Ron Siegel of Masa's restaurant in San Francisco, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, formal dining room, The Lodge at Koele; free. Also: prix fixe dinner menus created by Siegel Saturday and Sunday. (808) 321-4666, (808) 565-7300.
KAUA'I
** Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kirby Keough, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Michelle Edwards and Kenny Emerson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 3-7 p.m. Sundays, Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.
** Bon dance, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission; free. (808) 338-1537.
