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

"The Foreigner," a comedy by the Kona Association for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $20. (808) 322-2323.

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a musical comedy by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; repeats Oct. 18-20; $12. (808) 934-7010.

Hamakua Music Festival, with pianist David Benoit and saxophonist James "Red" Holloway, 7 p.m. today; also "Legends of Jazz Guitar" with Mundell Lowe, John Pisano and Frank Potenza; 7 p.m. Saturday; and Maria Muldaur vocals 7 p.m. Sunday; People's Theatre, Honoka'a; each show $19 in advance, $23 at the door. (808) 775-3378.

18th annual Kohala Country Fair, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, with entertainment, food, arts and crafts booths, Hawi; free admission. (808) 889-5604.

Helen Cassidy Memorial Juried Art Show, opening reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free. (808) 887-1052.

Kona Oktoberfest, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Keauhou Shopping Center; free admission. (808) 322-3000.

"Nisei" Ballet Benefit Dinner and silent auction to raise funds to bring the ballet to Hilo next year, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilo Hongwanji Sanga Hall; $35. (808) 969-9617.

Maria Muldaur, in concert with the Red Hot Bluesiana Band, 8 p.m. Saturday, Orchid Village Restaurant at Waiakea Villas, Hilo; $20 advance, $25 at the door. (808) 933-2636.

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

San Jose Taiko and Hanayui of Japan join to present a Japanese dance and song concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $28*. (808) 885-6868.

MAUI

Maui Ho'olaule'a, entertainment, food booths and arts and crafts, 6-10 p.m., Kalama Beach Park, Kihei; free. (808) 661-7740.

Journey, part of the "Under the Radar" tour, 7:30 Saturday, gates open 5:30 p.m., A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35, $45, $55. (808) 242-7469.

"Oktoberfest!," Maui Symphony Orchestra's opening concert with Brahm's Double Concerto for Violin and Cello plus music by Weber and Schumann performed by Vahn Armstrong, violin, and Jolyon Pegis, cello, 7:30 Monday, conversation with maestro Stuart Chafetz 6:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45, $40, $25 and $7 students. (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.

"Full Frontal," R-rated film about moviemaking, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

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.

The Brothers Cazimero in Concert, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $25 advance, $35 at the door. (808) 245-8270.

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.

Aloha Festivals Royal Ball, honoring Kaua'i's Royal Court, with entertainment by Kapena, 6 p.m. Saturday, Radisson Kaua'i Beach Resort, Lihu'e; $45. (808) 245-8508.

Kaua'i Taro Festival, with farm tours, cooking competition and ho'olaule'a Oct. 15-26 in the Hanalei area; most events are free or low cost. Call for details: (808) 823-0987.