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
Roy Jensen demonstrates ipu making (making gourds into musical instruments), part of the "Parker Ranch Paniolo Fridays," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch, Waimea; free with $8.50 admission to the Historic Homes. (808) 885-5433.
• Semi-annual Book Sale, sponsored by Friends of Hilo Public Library, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Saturday, main library branch, Waianuenue Avenue; free admission. (808) 933-8888.
• 13th Annual "Trash Show: Hawai'i Artists Recycle," and Ball, mixed-media, juried show of art from recycled materials, 5:30 p.m. today, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; exhibition free, ball upstairs $4.99. (808) 935-9085.
• National Radio Astronomy Observatory presentation in "The Universe Tonight" series, 7 p.m. today, Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope Headquarters, Waimea, and 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Visitors Center, Hale Pohaku; free. (808) 962-2180.
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch," an R-rated film based on an off-Broadway musical, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.
33rd Annual Miss Hawai'i Island Filipina Pageant, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Civic Auditorium; $7. (808) 959-5780.
• Ledward Kaapana, slack-key music, Ka'u Concert Society, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Na'alehu Theater; $5*. (808) 929-9133.
Cheryl Hardwick Moore, piano recital by former "Saturday Night Live" musical director, a benefit for the American Association of University Women, 2 p.m. Sunday, Shipman House; $25. (808) 934-7014.
• "Vog: A Volcano in Our Mists," lecture by toxicologist Jean-Pierre Michaud, part of the "After Dark in the Park" lecture series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.
"Rome & Jewels," a hip-hop interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $24*. (808) 885-6968. Strong language; parental guidance suggested.
MAUI
• 79th Annual Maui County Fair continues with rides, demonstrations, recipe and talent contests, fashion shows and entertainment, 4:30 p.m.-midnight today, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Maui County Fairgrounds, War Memorial Complex, Wailuku; $3.50*, rides at additional cost. Also: Hawaiian Falsetto Contest, amateur contestants compete for prizes, sponsored by Aloha Festivals Maui, 7 p.m. Saturday, included in admission. Free shuttle service between various satellite parking locations and the fairgrounds. For event days, times and shuttle service information call (808) 242-2721.
• 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.
Hawaiian Islands Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, various ages and classes of men and women, pre-judging noon-2 p.m., contest at 6 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; prejudging, $15; contest, $20, $25. (808) 242-7469.
"Beyond Words," starring Philippines vocalist Pops Fernandez and special guest, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25-$45. (808) 242-7469.
"'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.
"Rome & Jewels," a hip-hop interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$25 with pre-show Italian food at Yokouchi Founders' court at 5:30 p.m. (808) 242-7469. Strong language; parental guidance suggested.
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.
Dennis Kamakahi and Na 'Oiwi with Brother Noland, in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Performing Arts Center; $15*. (808) 245-8202.
