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," Leo Mills makes lei huma papa (flat feather lei), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; $8.50*. (808) 885-5433.

"Mother's Day Craft Fair," 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-3555.

"SpringFest and Carnival," featuring hypnotist De'Anna, by Lehua Jaycees 5:30 p.m.-midnight today, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Hilo Civic Fairgrounds; $2.50*. (808) 935-0555.

"Once Upon A Mattress," a musical parody, by Hilo High Performing Arts Learning Center, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hilo High Auditorium; repeats May 10-11; $6*. (808) 974-4021 (Ext. 3235).

"The Miracle Worker," the story of Helen Keller, presented by Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center; repeats May 10-11; $9*. (808) 935-9155.

"Italian for Beginners," R-rated film in Danish with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7010.

"Grease," the Broadway musical, by the Kona Association for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats May 10-12; $15*. (808) 322-2323.

Gift and Craft Fair by Family and Community Education of Hilo, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sally's Luau House, Pi'ilani Street; free admission with Food Bank donations encouraged.

"Moms and May Day Celebration," lei contest, prizes and entertainment by Puamana, 10 a.m. Saturday, Keauhou Shopping Center, Kona; free. (808) 322-3000.

Grandparents' Celebration with activities for entire family, sponsored by AARP Hawai'i, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, St. Joseph School; free, bring own picnic lunch. (808) 334-1212.

"May Day Ho'olaule'a" with hula, cultural demonstrations, and arts and crafts, and entertainment by Sean Na'auao, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Kings Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

"The Incredible Expanding Accelerating University," by Sunil Golwala of Caltech Submillimeter Observatory, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Visitors Center, Hale Pohaku; free. (808) 961-2180.

"The Best of Lerner and Loewe," concert by the Volcano Festival Chorus of the Volcano Art Center, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Theatre in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $8*. (808) 967-8222.

"Kodomo no Matsuri," a children's festival of kite-making, featuring guest speaker George Ariyoshi, dancing, games and demonstrations, sponsored by the Japanese Community Association of Hawai'i, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall; free. (808) 934-7321.

Spring Choral Concert by University of Hawai'i-Hilo Chamber Singers and University Chorus/Community Coral Union, 4 p.m. Sunday, UH-Hilo Auditorium; $5*. (808) 974-7565.

MAUI

Lei Day Celebration, with lei making contest, hula, Lokomaika'i with "A Touch of Aloha" and Henry Allen and Kiyoshi "Lion" Kobayashi on steel guitar, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Keiki Hula, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 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.

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

"Kissing Jessica Stein," after a series of failed romances with the opposite sex, Jessica answers a "woman seeking woman" personal ad, an R-rated romantic comedy, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

"Tales of Wonder," storyteller Gregg Howard shares Indian stories and legends, 7 p.m. Wednesday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $12*. (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.

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.

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; free. (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.

Keoki's Cafe, Po'ipu 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.