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

Paniolo Fridays, Roy Jensen makes ipu into musical instruments, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; $8.85*. (808) 885-5433.

Kohala Mission School Handbell & Choir, noon and 7 p.m. today in Hawi at the church/school; free. (808) 889-5946.

Pua Plantasia 2002, a Kona Outdoor Circle fund-raiser, with silent and live auctions, 5-9:30 p.m. today, Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort; $55. Also: plant sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow at hotel; free. (808) 329-7286.

"The Intimate Relationship Between Galaxies and Quasars, the Monsters that Live at Their Centers," discussion by Joseph Miller, 7 p.m. today, Gates Performing Arts Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea; part of the Keck Astronomy Lecture series; free. (808) 885-7887.

International Nights, with performances from the diverse cultures that make up the University of Hawai'i-Hilo and Hawai'i Community College campuses, 7:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, and 2 p.m. Sunday, University of Hawai'i-Hilo; $6*. (808) 974-7313.

"Monster's Ball," R-rated film about the love affair of a prison guard and the widow (Halle Berry, who won the Oscar for best actress) of an executed inmate, 7:30 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday, Palace Theatre; $6*. (808) 934-7010.

"Come Rodeo Down," a Ka'u Roping and Riding Club fund-raiser for Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary School, 8 a.m. tomorrow and Sunday, Na'alehu. $6. (808) 928-2088.

92nd Boy Scout Makahiki, 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Kanaka'ole Stadium. $5*. (808) 959-0079.

Volcano Mongolian Barbecue, fund-raiser for the Cooper Center, with music and takeout food, 5-8 p.m. tomorrow at the center. (808) 967-7800.

Spring Choral Concert, presented by the Kona Community Chorus and Kona Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu; $20*. (808) 322-2323.

"Bark in the Park," a fund-raiser for the Hawaii Island Humane Society, a 1ý-mile walk, craft sales; 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Hale Halawai in Kailua, Kona. (808) 329-2135.

W.M. Keck Observatory 10th Year Anniversary Open House, with hands-on demonstrations, discovery displays and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7887.

Fifth Annual Jazz Jam at the Palace, with host Mark Mallory and the theme "the Quintets," showcasing the classic instrumentation of the bop era; with special guest Betsy Curtis; featuring John Kusinski, trumpet, Moon Brown, saxophone, Ed Chenoweth, bass, and Danny Steiner, drums; Black Sands Quintet (Joe Leach, Ahti Mohala, Peter Weinstock, Greg Shirley, Mickey Earnshaw); 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre; $10. (808) 934-7010.

John Keawe, contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

Dulcimer player Terry Huggins in concert, celebrating National Library Week, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mountain View Library; 3 p.m. Tuesday, Pahoa Library; 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Lapahoehoe Library; noon Thursday, Honoka'a Library; and 6 p.m. Thursday, Hilo Central Library; free.

"Pearls in Hawai'i and the Pacific," lecture by Maria Haws, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

Senior Stretch Class, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Kahilu Theatre Lobby; bring mat; free. (808) 885-6535.

"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.

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.

Tripsichore — A Yoga Dance Troupe, presented by West Hawaii Dance Theater, 7 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater; repeats Saturday; $25. (808) 242-7469.

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

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.

Maui Community College and University of Hawai'i Center on Maui College Fair, with games, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului; free. (808) 984-3526.

Second Annual Tahiti Fete, with Tahitian performances, demonstrations and more, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

Keiki Hula, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in April, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom's "A Tribute to Hawaiian Musical Treasures," part of the Ho'onanea Hawaiian Series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; pre-show festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.; $10-$28*. (808) 242-7469.

"Maui's Own" Gift and Crafts Fair, produced by Maui Expo, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lahaina Civic Center; free admission. (808) 877-3100.

Ashton en l'air Recital, featuring ballet, tap, jazz and modern techniques, 7 p.m. Monday, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"French Feast: Créme de la Créme, Maui Symphony Orchestra and Festival, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; concert conversations 6:30 p.m.; $25-$45*. (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.

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in April, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"The Son's Room," R-rated film, in Italian with English subtitles, a heart-tugging family drama, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $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.

Ponticello, roots rock music fused with varying elements, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Moose McGillycuddy's, Lahaina; repeats 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Life's a Beach, Kihei; for 21 and older; free. (808) 847-5001, (808) 891-8010.

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 Café, 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.

Battlefield Band in concert from Scotland, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $20*. (808) 245-7464.