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

Water Festival, Earth Day 2002, 8:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m. today, Kohala Elementary School; free. (808) 889-1811.

Memorial Service in commemoration of those who lost their lives in the 1946 tsunami, with talk-story session, tree planting, park cleanup, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Laupahoehoe Point Park; free. (808) 962-2200.

39th Merrie Monarch Festival Events: Quilting show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Wailoa Visitor Center; free; arts and crafts show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Saturday, Hilo Civic Auditorium; free admission. Other arts and crafts shows 9 a.m.-

p.m. at Hawai'i Naniloa Hotel, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo Shopping Center, Kaiko'o Hilo Mall, Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Wal-Mart; free admission to all. Hula kahiko group competition 6 p.m. today and hula 'auana group competition 6 p.m. Saturday, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium; sold out. (808) 935-9168.

"Splash at Hapuna," nightclub venue with local entertainers and dancing, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. daily except Sundays, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel; $5 cover; for ages 21 years and older. (808) 880-3192.

Moku O Keawe Cultural Fair, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mo'oheau Park with Royal Parade, 10:30 a.m. through downtown Hilo; free.

Alexander Green, Russian acoustic guitarist in concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, Prince Kuhio Plaza; free. (808) 959-3555.

"Nature is Watching" opening reception for artist Candace Lee's exhibition, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free. (808) 880-9071.

Annual Lu'au and Silent Auction for Parker School, 6 p.m. Saturday, Hawaiian Homes Hall, Waimea; $20*. (808) 885-8709.

"Is Pluto a Planet?" discussion by John Davies of the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, Scotland, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Hawaiian Cowboys," a talk by "Uncle" Claude Ortiz, 7 p.m. Tuesday, part of the "After Dark in the Park" cultural programs, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

Battlefield Band in concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hawai'i Concert Society, University of Hawai'i-Hilo Theatre; $18*. (808) 974-7310; also 7 p.m. Thursday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30*. (808) 885-6868.

Hawai'i State Karaoke Revue, 6 p.m. Thursday, Hawai'i Naniloa Resort Hotel; $5. (808) 961-8710.

"Gravitational Lensing, Nature's Giant Telescopes," discussion by Richard Ellis, part of the Keck Astronomy Lecture series, 7 p.m. Thursday, Gates Performing Arts Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea; free. (808) 881-3827.

MAUI

Ma–ana Garage, Kahului, entertainment: Fortunato, comedy and magic show, 6:30 p.m. Fridays; Neto Peraza & Hot Salsa, Latin dance music, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; Neto Peraza, dinner music, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Anastasia & the Kindness of Strangers, dance music, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 873-0220.

"The Art of the Solo 'Ukulele," with Benny Chong, Gordon Mark, Jake Shimabukuro and Byron Yasui, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20. (808) 242-7469.

"Chicago," the musical, presented by Maui OnStage; directed by John Langs and Cody Gilette, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays through April 14, '?ao Theater; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Fiji CD Release Party with performances by Fiji and O-shen, 8:30 p.m. today, Hapa's, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: Mario Faure & J.D., classic rock, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Anastasia & Mario, rock 'n' roll, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays; Sam Ahia, Hawaiian, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Kilohana, Hawaiian music, 10 p.m.-midnight Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Forcing the Limits — Hawaii," film about big-wave longboarding; also live entertainment by Nobu and prizes, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12 general, $10 advance. (808) 242-7469.

Fiji CD Release Party with performances by Fiji and O-shen, 9 p.m. Saturday, Maui Brews, Lahaina; $20 general, $15 advance. (808) 879-9001.

Agape International Choir 160-voice choir and seven-piece band perform original, inspirational compositions, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

King Kekaulike High School Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

"American Adobo," R-rated film, primarily in English with some Tagalog with subtitles, about a group of Filipino American friends in New York City, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

LANA'I

Lorin Hollander, classical piano performance, part of the Lana'i visiting artists program, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, The Great Hall, The Lodge at Koele; free. (808) 321-4666.

KAUA'I

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Daryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and 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.

Keoki's Cafe, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8-10 p.m. Fridays; and The Shakers and Reggae night, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.