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

Waimea Youth Dance, with a live band and DJ, 5:30-9 p.m. today for pre-teens, after 9 p.m. for 9th-graders and above, Waimea Town Hall; free. (808) 885-4987.

Romance in the Pacific, wine-tasting and silent auction to benefit North Hawai'i Hospice, 6-9 p.m. today, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel; $75 general, $65 advance. (808) 885-7547.

"Music, Hearts and Roses," piano concert with Silvard Kool, to benefit the Unity Church of Kona-Kohala, 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $20 general. (808) 322-2323, (808) 331-2210.

"Rabbit-Proof Fence," PG-rated film based on the true story of half-caste children raised to be servants in Australia during the '30s, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7777.

Whale Watch Cruise, with pupu, soft drinks, talk by a naturalist and music from John Keawe aboard the Fair Wind, a benefit for the Kona Outdoor Circle, 2 p.m. Saturday, departs Keauhou Bay; also 2 p.m. Sunday departing from Kailua Pier aboard the Keana; either cruise is $50. (808) 329-7286.

"Significance of Mauna Kea, Past and Present," lecture by Haunani Joaquin, part of Under the Night's Sky program, 6 p.m. Saturday, with stargazing to follow, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station on Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

Gin Blossoms, Arizona band in concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kona Brewhouse Oasis; $30 general, $25 advance. (808) 334-2739.

Ho'ulu Pila Chamber Orchestra, premiere concert under the direction of Ken Staton, 2 p.m. Sunday, UH-Hilo Theatre; $15*. 974-7310.

Terrance Simien and His Mallet Playboys, Cajun and zydeco concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $14, $21 and $28. (808) 885-6868.

Exploring Hawaiian Lava Tubes, presentation by Don Coons with photographs on the similarities and differences between limestone and volcanic caves, part of the After Dark in the Park series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

"Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding," musical comedy, 6-9 p.m. daily except Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50, with 20 percent discount for kama'aina. (808) 667-4727.

Keali'i Reichel in "Kukahi 2003," with Halau Ke'alaokamaile and the Maui Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday with pre-show activities at 5:30 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $30* and $37*. (808) 242-7469.

Neto Peraza, guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, Honolulu Coffee Co. Café, 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.

Whale watching, introductory talk from a naturalist from Pacific Whale Foundation and opportunity to sight whales, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wailea Ocean Path Shoreline at Maui Outrigger Hotel, Wailea; repeats Feb. 25; free. (808) 249-5311.

Whale Talk Story, lecture on everything you want to know about humpback whales, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, 726 S. Kihei Road; repeats Feb. 25; free. (808) 879-2818.

Cerro Negro, flamenco and rumba, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Student Lounge lawn, Maui Community College; free. On O'ahu: 524-8416.

"On Guard," PG-13 swashbuckling movie in French 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, (808) 572-3456.

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.

Terrance Simien and His Mallet Playboys, Cajun and zydeco concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $16,* and 22*. (808) 242-7469.

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 and Saturdays, CJ's Steak and Seafood, Princeville; free entertainment with dinner. (808) 826-6211.

"Ho'okahi Lahui, E Ala E! (One Nation, Arise!)," ho'olaule'a and benefit concert with Hawaiian language and cultural exhibits, crafts, games and food booths, a fund-raiser for Hawaiian-language immersion schools on Kaua'i, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Vidinha Stadium, Lihu'e; $15* general, $10* advance.

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

Youth Concert by the Hawai'i Youth Symphony Orchestra I, student musicians from around the Islands under the direction of Henry Miyamura, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; free. (808) 941-9706.