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

Pat Clifford demonstrates lei hulu poepoe (round feather hat 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.

"It Had To Be You," an adult comedy by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $10. (808) 935-9155.

"The Man Who Wasn't There," an R-rated film starring Billy Bob Thornton, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

"Further Empowered by the Pen," a creative-writing workshop with author Tom Peek, sponsored by the Volcano Art Center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Village; $50. (808) 967-8222.

Halau 'o Ha'alelea of North Kohala, beginning performance of the Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko series, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Pa Hula near Volcano Art Center Gallery; free, but National Park entry fee may apply. (808) 967-8222.

Kona Ho'olaule'a, with music, food booths, cooking contest, beer garden and live and silent auctions, a benefit for Hawai'i Island United Way, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Keauhou Shopping Center, Kona; free admission. (808) 326-7400.

"The Art of Hula," a dance presentation by Halau Hula Ka No'eau of Waimea, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $12*. (808) 885-6525.

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

Falla Guitar Trio performance of classical and blues works, sponsored by the Hawai'i Concert Society, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, University of Hawai'i-Hilo Theatre; $12. (808) 959-4064.

Christina Heliker, geologist presents a slide show, part of the "After Dark in the Dark" series, Kilauea Visitors Center auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, 7 p.m. Tuesday; free. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

Leilani's on the Beach, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali, entertainment: JD & Mario, classic rock 'n' roll, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays, and Kilohana, Hawaiian favorites, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4495.

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Kawika Lum Ho, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays; Maurice Bega, 3-5 p.m., and the Kahumoku's, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and the Kahumoku's, 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Albert & Don, 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Brian & Roy, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brother Brian, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

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.

"Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," musical directed by Sue Ann Loudon and performed by Baldwin High School students, 7:30 p.m. today, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*. (808) 242-7469.

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; Kilohana, Hawaiian music, 10 p.m.-midnight Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

Keoni & Co., Hawaiian music and hula, 5-7 p.m. Saturdays, Lower Courtyard, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

"An Evening with Natalie Merchant," 8 p.m. Saturday, gates open at 6 p.m., A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30, $40. (808) 242-7469.

808 Maui Rock & Reggae, 10 p.m. Saturday, Bada Bing, Kalama Village, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 875-0188.

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

Neto Peraza, guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, Honolulu Coffee Company Cafe, Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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.

"Marine Wildlife of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands," slide show presentation and book signing by artist and author Patrick Ching, part of the "Sea Talks" series, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Aquarium, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea; free. (808) 270-7086.

Whalers Village Hula Bowl Family Fun Fest, with giveaways, entertainment, games from 2 p.m. Wednesday; autographs and photos with football players 5-6 p.m. on the beachfront lawn; free. (808) 661-4567.

"Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

"The Independent," R-rated comedy film, presented by the Maui Film Festival, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

"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.

"Winter Rhythm & Blues Mele 2002," with Debbie Davies, E.C. Scott and Walter Trout, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25, $28, $30. (808) 242-7469.

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.

Donna Malia, 'ukulele and Hawaiian songs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays, Chuck's Steak House, Princeville; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 826-6211.

Falla Guitar Trio, guitar performances of works from Bach to Bernstein to the blues, presented by the Kaua'i Concert Association, 7 p.m. today, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $15*. (808) 245-7464.

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," the Stephen Sondheim musical, presented by the Kaua'i Community Players, 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i Memorial Convention Center, Lihu'e; $15*. (808) 245-7700.

"An Evening with Natalie Merchant," 8 p.m. today, doors open at 7 p.m., Kaua'i Marriott Resort; $40. (808) 246-5166.

Carmen Dragon, harpist, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Lighthouse Bistro, Kilauea; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 828-0480.