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 musical instruments and Hawaiian toys, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Parker Ranch Historic Homes; $8.50*. (808) 885-2303.

Christmas Craft "Eg"stravaganza, 5-10 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo; $2 for ages 12 and over. (808) 959-7389.

"Stew Rice," two-act local comedy written by Ed Sakamoto and directed by Justina Mattos, 7:30 p.m today and Saturday, UH-Hilo Theatre; $12*. (808) 974-7310.

"Mostly Martha," PG romantic comedy in German with English subtitles, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

Santa Claus Arrival and Parade, children can catch an early glimpse of Santa as he arrives by fire truck in a parade with bands and choral music, 10 a.m. Saturday, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo; free. 595-3555.

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

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 and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays; Maurice Bega, 3-5 p.m., and Peter DeAquino and Garret Probst, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka, Desmond Yap and Frankie AhPuck, 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Albert Kaina and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays; Jarret Roback, 3-5 p.m., and Don Kaulia and Albert Kaina, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian Kaui Haia and Roy Kato 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Brian Kaui Haia, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50, half price for kama'aina through Dec. 30. (808) 667-4727.

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.

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.

"Ho! Ho! Holiday Fair," craft activities, goody bags, prizes, and nature museum tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, '?ao Valley Hawai'i Nature Center; free. (808) 224-6500, ext.12.

"Ebb & Flow Ensemble," works from 20th- and 21st-century composers and the world premiere of a multimedia work by director Robert Pollock, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*. (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.

"Hawaiian vs. Western Pacific Marine Life Biodiversity," talk by Ann Fielding compares local waters with those of the Philippines, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea Harbor; free. (808) 270-7075.

"'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; "Producer's Package" with VIP seating and backstage tour: $65; general admission $45* ($32.50* kama'aina). (808) 661-9913.

"Ayurveda: the Art of Being," PG documentary of this ancient healing method as practiced in India, Hindi with English subtitles, 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.

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.

Cindy Combs, slack key guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Hanapepe Cafe; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 335-5011.

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 Café, Poipu entertainment: Papa'a Bay Boys, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays; Sista and Two Bruddahs, 8-10 p.m. Saturdays; Russell Wellington and Jason Suzawa, 3-6 p.m. Sundays; and Sidekicks, 8-10 Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

Malani Bilyeu, contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Tuesdays, Kaua'i Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.

"Frida," opening film for the new Kauai Village Theater, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Kauai Village Theater, Kapa'a; repeats daily through Dec. 5; $7*. Also daily matinee of "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie." Call theater for times and special pricing. (808) 823-6789.