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
Donna Jensen demonstrates ipu making — turning 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.
• Artists' reception for "Mutation" installation art by Yaeko Kamiya, "Paintings by Barry Wilkinson" and "First Fruit" photography and poetry by Taeko Takahashi and Trudee Siemann, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; free. (808) 961-5711.
"The Golden Bowl," R-rated adaptation of the Henry James novel, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.
"Rainmaker," a comedy by The Gallery Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; repeats Sept. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29; $10. (808) 928-6319.
"Comedy Night XIV," by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today, Orchid Village Restaurant, Waiakea Villas Hotel; $10. (808) 933-7600.
"Hilo Rains," a traveling mystery theater and luncheon at Hawaiian Jungle Restaurant, 10 a.m. Saturday, Monday and Thursday, throughout downtown Hilo; $28*. (808) 936-1193.
• "Early Signs" Health Fair, with cultural activities and demonstrations, sponsored by 10 volunteer physicians and Alzheimer's Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Life Care Center of Hilo, West Kawailani Street; free. (808) 959-9151.
• 25th anniversary exhibition and fund-raiser, sponsored by the Waimea Arts Council, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery; free admission. (808) 887-1052.
Master Woodworking Seminar, led by Jere Osgood and sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Matthew D'Avella's shop; $60*. (808) 244-5452.
• "Kanikapila," an Aloha Festivals musical event featuring the Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club, the Keliihoomalu family of Kalapana and Ho'okani of Waimea, 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, St. James' Episcopal Church, Waimea; free with Aloha Festivals' ribbon. (808) 885-4923.
• John Keawe, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.
• "Weird Fungi in Hawai'i," a lecture by UH-Hilo biologist Don Hemmes, part of the "After Dark in the Park" series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; free (808) 985-6014.
• Ian MacMillian, author, reads from his works, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Hilo Campus Center; free. (808) 974-7478.
MAUI
• 10th Annual "A Taste of Lahaina" and "The Best of Island Music," cooking demonstrations, farmers' market, Hawaiian medicinal herbs and tropical flowers, "Kid's Zone," play area and entertainment; a benefit for Maui Youth organizations, 5-10 p.m. today and Saturday, Special Events Arena, Lahaina. Musical groups include Legacy, Hawaiian Rhythm Band, 'Ale'a, Clay Mortenson and Pati tonight; and Kapono, Gravity, Willie K & Friends, Uluwehi Guerrero and Fiji on Saturday; $2*. (808) 667-9194, (888) 310-1117.
• 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.
• "Keopuolani Ho'omana'o 2001," narrated hula drama on the life of the wife of Kamehameha the Great, sponsored by Ka 'Ohana O Keopuolani, 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Kanahele Room, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; free. (808) 661-0011.
• "Heritage Tour," led by George Manulani Kaimiola, 2-3 p.m. Monday, Bailey House Museum, Wailuku; free. (808) 244-3326.
"'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.
• "WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays)," an evening of art, music and refreshments, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.
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.
Carmen Dragon, harpist, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Lighthouse Bistro, Kilauea; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 828-0480.
