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
• Stand Up for America March and Rally, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kailua-Kona, beginning at Kailua Pier near King Kamehameha Hotel and ending at Hard Rock Cafe, where a rally will follow; free. (808) 322-4060.
Pat Clifford demonstrates making lei hulu poepoe (round feather lei), 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.
"The Rainmaker," a romantic comedy by The Gallery Theatre, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; $10. (808) 982-6319.
"Business of Music Conference," 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Naniloa Hotel, Hilo; $25 with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 966-5416.
Chanting Workshop, two-day workshop with beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort; $25 both sessions. Also. public chanting exhibition, 4-7 p.m. Sunday; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 324-2537.
• Keiki Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Lyman Museum, Hilo; free to children with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 935-5021.
• Organ Donation Pledge Drive, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo; no charge. (808) 968-8782.
• Community Fair, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Prince Kuhio Plaza; free admission. (808) 959-3555.
• Ho'olaule'a, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Waikoloa Beach Resort; an alcohol-free event, no coolers; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 886-8811.
• Stand Up for America March and Rally, 3 p.m. Saturday, begins at Kaiko'o Mall, continues down Kilauea Avenue to Kalakaua Park, rally to follow; free. (808) 969-9981.
Oktoberfest, celebration and fund-raiser for the Hawai'i Montessori Schools, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Kona Brewing Co., Kailua-Kona; $30*. (808) 334-2739.
• Ho'olaule'a, featuring three stages of entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown Hilo; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 935-5461.
"Life in the Illusions 2001," an original play by the Big Island Children's Theater, with dinner show, 6 p.m. Saturday, Elks Lodge, Hilo; $15*. (808) 885-0059.
"Woman Far Walking," Maori drama starring Rachel House and Nicola Kawana, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $18*. (808) 934-7777.
• Lili'uokalani Festival with hula, musical entertainment and food booths, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lili'uokalani Gardens on Waiakea Peninsula, Hilo; free shuttle from Hilo Civic Auditorium; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 966-5416.
MAUI
• Stand Up for America March and Rally, 9 a.m. Saturday, Wailuku, beginning at Maui Community College and ending at Maehara Baseball Stadium; free. (808) 870-5451.
"Woman Far Walking," Maori drama starring Rachel House and Nicola Kawana, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.
Namahana, with special guests and DJs, 10 p.m. today, Bada Bing, Kihei; $10 cover charge. (808) 875-0188.
• 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.
• Rhonda Aquino demonstrates her ceramics techniques, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Nature Center Gift Shop, '?ao Valley; free. (808) 244-6500.
• "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.
• 79th Annual Maui County Fair, begins with a parade from Maui Community College at 4:45 p.m. Thursday with Aloha Festivals Maui Royal Court in attendance; also, opening ceremony, karaoke exhibition and musical entertainment by Malino, 4:30-11 p.m. Thursday, Maui County Fairgrounds; continues through Oct. 7; $3.50*. (808) 242-2721.
MOLOKA'I
• Hana Hou Concert, music and dance in celebration of the Aloha Festivals, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mitchell Pau'ole Center; free. (808) 553-5252.
• Kupuna Show & Poke Contest, music and hula by Moloka'i senior citizens, poke and seafood recipe contest and appearance by the Moloka'i Aloha Festivals king and queen, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mitchell Pau'ole Center; free. (808) 553-5252.
KAUA'I
• Stand Up for America March and Rally, 8 a.m. Saturday, Kukui Grove Center Stage, Lihu'e; free. (808) 826-6038.
• 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; free. (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.
• Aloha Festivals Kaua'i Opening Ceremony, blessing of the festivals and the Royal Court, 4 p.m Thursday, Seaview Terrace, Hyatt Regency Kaua'i, Po'ipu; free. (808) 245-8505.
Drums of Paradise Lu'au, traditional pa'ina ahiahi with the Aloha Festivals Royal Court in attendance, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Hyatt Regency Kaua'i, Po'ipu; adults $62.50*. (808) 742-1234.
