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.

"Lagaan," PG-rated Indian musical epic drama, 7:30 p.m. today and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

"Mask Messengers," a solo performance by Robert Faust of Canada, 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $8*. (808) 967-8222. Also: Mask Theater Workshop by Faust, 1-3 p.m. Saturday; $20.

Children's Day, featuring Aloha Festivals Court and Hawaiian crafts, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lyman House Museum; free with festivals ribbon. (808) 935-5021.

9th Intertribal Powwow, native American dancing, drumming, handicraft, clothing and food; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Waimea Ballpark; free admission. (808) 885-6337.

Great Waikoloa Ho'olaule'a, games, foods and music, noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Waikoloa Beach Resort; free with Aloha Festivals Ribbon. (808) 886-8811.

Downtown Hilo Ho'olaule'a, with three stages of music, arts and crafts and food booths, 4-11 p.m. Saturday; free. Some street closures. (808) 935-5461.

"Na Kaha Ki'io Ka'u," a group of 12 Ka'u artists open their exhibition, 5-7 p.m Saturday, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free admission. (808) 967-7565.

Cecilio and Kapono Reunion Concert, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Grand Ballroom, Hilton Waikoloa Village; $45 includes two drinks. (808) 886-1234.

Queen Lili'uokalani Festival, music, food booths and arts and crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lili'uokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 966-5416.

Celebration, Hawaiian entertainment, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort; free. (808) 886-8811.

"Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Shinnai," a Japanese puppet show, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, UH-Hilo Theatre; $15; children 12 or under discouraged from attending. (808) 933-0881.

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.

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. (808) 661-4811.

Third annual "That's My Baby!" contest, open to babies up to 3 years old, with magic show, hula and contests. 11 a.m.-4:30 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, Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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.

"'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.

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"Sex & Lucia" (Spanish with English subtitles), unrated film about a woman writer who seeks refuge on a secluded Mediterranean island, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $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.

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.

Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo and Shinnani, puppets and narrative song from Tokyo, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $22, $16 and $10; children 12 or younger should not attend. (808) 242-7469.

Maui County Fair, exhibitions, entertainment, food booths, and more, begins 4:30-11 p.m. Thursday and continues Oct. 4-6, Wailuku War Memorial; $3.50. (808) 242-2721.

LANA'I

Pau Hana Hui, music, food and fun, 6-10 p.m. today, Dole Park, Lana'i City; an Aloha Festivals event; free. (800) 862-7690.

Lana'i Aloha Festivals Parade, pa'u riders, floats, and bands, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Ko'ele around Lana'i City Town Square; free. (800) 862-7690.

Lana'i Ho'olaule'a, entertain-ment, kapa weaving, wood and feather weaving, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dole Park, Lana'i City; free. (800) 862-7690.

MOLOKA'I

Moloka'i Aloha Festivals Parade, 9 a.m. Saturday, Kaunakakai Town; free. (808) 553-5252.

Moloka'i Ho'olaule'a, live entertainment, games, arts and crafts and food booths, 11 a.m. Saturday, Mitchell Pau'ole Center; free. (808) 553-5252.

Hana Hou Concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mitchell Pau'ole Center; free. (808) 553-5252.

Kupuna Poke Contest, the best in marinated raw fish and seafood with music and hula by Moloka'i seniors, 7 p.m. Thursday, Mitchell Pau'ole Center; free. (808) 553-5252.

KAUA'I

Kaua'i Mokihana Festival, events including hula and music contests and ho'olaulea, through Saturday at various locations; most events free or inexpensive.Call (808) 822-2166 for scheduleor visit www.kauai.net/mokihana.

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 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 Cafe, 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 Opening Ceremony, blessing, 5 p.m. Thursday, Seaview Terrace, Hyatt Regency Kaua'i, Po'ipu; free with Aloha Festivals ribbon. (808) 245-8505.

"Drums of Paradise Lu'au," traditional pa'ina ahiahi with Royal Court, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Hyatt Regency Kaua'i, Po'ipu; $65 general, $50 ages 13-20, $32.50 ages 6-12; kama'aina rates $55, $45 and $27.50 respectively ($3 discount with Aloha Festivals ribbon). (808) 742-1234.