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," Donna Jensen demonstrates Hawaiian quilting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; $8.50*. (808) 885-2303.

8th Annual Dolphin Days, food and festivities, today and Saturday, Hilton Waikoloa Village. Aloha La'au 6 tonight, $68*; Great Waikoloa Food, Wine & Music Festival, 6 p.m. Saturday, $95. (808) 886-1234.

"The Cat's Meow," PG-13 film, 7:30 tonight, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

"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; ages 21 and up. (808) 880-3192.

"Short Story & Novel Fiction Writing Workshop," with guest instructor Julie S. Kono, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Village, Volcano Art Center; $50. (808) 967-8222.

Home Improvement Show, with UH-Hilo Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes to present products that can used to strengthen homes against natural hazards such as earthquakes and hurricanes, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Prince Kuhio Plaza; free admission. (808) 959-3555.

Yutaka Dance Festival and Fashion Show, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sanga Hall, Hilo Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin; free. (808) 961-8170.

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

14th Annual Turtle Independence Day, watch the release of turtles to the ocean with games, face-painting and canoe rides for kids, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel; free. (808) 885-6622.

Parker Ranch 4th of July Rodeo, featuring horse races, roping, pony rides, wagon tours, petting zoo, food and more, 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Paniolo Park & Arena; $5*. (808) 885-2303.

July 4th Parade, 9 a.m. Thursday, followed by community events until 1 p.m., Volcano; free. (808) 982-7317.

11th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and 4th of July Extravangaza, with live entertainment and fireworks display, a fund-raiser for United Cerebral Palsy of Hawaii, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday; free. (808) 886-8811.

Fireworks displays, from 8:30 p.m. at Waikoloa Resort, from 8:45 p.m. at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, from 9 p.m. at Four Seasons Resort; free.

MAUI

Hawaiian Music Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday with Hana and Friends, Don Kaulia and Kamau and 11:20-4 p.m. Sunday with K and K, Kilohana and the Valley Isle Band, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

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

"Taiko Festival," third annual Japanese drumming concert with Zenshin Daiko, the Sacramento Taiko Dan Children's Ensemble and Ozzie Kotani, 7 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15*. (808) 242-7469.

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

Willie K, 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, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"Y Tu Mama Tambien," unrated film in Spanish with English subtitles about two teenage boys on a journey with an older woman, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

"'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.

"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.

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.

"4th of July Family Fun," clowns, games, face-painting, magic show and more, noon-5 p.m. Thursday, Whaler's Village, Ka'anapali; free; also "Beachwalk Market & Pantry, with food and drink stations, live entertainment, contests and games, noon-4 p.m., Maui Marriott Resort & Ocean Club; script for food can be purchased. (808) 661-3271.

"July 4th Freedom Fest," carnival rides, food booths, skate competition, entertainment by Sam Ahia, 'Ekolu and the Makaha Sons, and fireworks display, 4 p.m. Thursday, Maui War Memorial Complex, Wailuku; (skate competition 2 p.m. at the Youth Center Skate Park), free. (808) 871-7311.

Old-Fashioned 4th of July, with fireworks at 8 p.m. over the ocean, Lahaina; free. (808) 667-9193, (808) 667-9175.

KAUA'I

"Hawai'i Guitar Festival All-Star Concert," with Darryl Gonzales, Paul Meyers, Byron Yasui and Dennis Azabagic, 7 p.m. Sunday, Performing Arts Center, Kaua'i Community College; $15*. (808) 245-8270.

"Heroes @ your library," a talk by Stan Sakai, creator of comic book hero "Usagi Yojimbo," 10 a.m. Tuesday, Princeville Public Library (808) 826-1545; and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lihu'e Public Library (808) 241-3222. Both talks are free.

"Concert in the Sky," 13th annual fund-raiser for Kaua'i Hospice, live entertainment, family activities, prizes and silent auction, ending with a fireworks show, 3-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Vidinha Stadium, Lihu'e; $10* general, $7* advance. (808) 635-3845.