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

Turtle Independence Day, with entertainment, games and turtle releasing, 8:30 a.m. today, Mauna Lani Resort; free. (800) 367-2323, (808) 885-6622.

Parker Ranch 41st Fourth of July Rodeo and Horse Races, with traditional rodeo events, keiki activities and a calf dressing event, 9 a.m.-noon today, Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea; $5*. (808) 885-7655.

Ke Aloha Na Kupuna, Kai Leong demonstrates poi pounding and Hawaiian cooking, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Saturday, main mall, King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel; free. (808) 329-2911.

12th Annual Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race and 4th of July Extravaganza, with keiki activities and entertainment at 10 a.m., Rubber Duckie Race at 3 p.m. and fireworks at 8:30 p.m. today, Kings' Show; free. (808) 886-8811.

Everclear, rock band, with openers Living in Question and Colin John Band, doors open 5 pm., show begins 6:30 p.m. today, Kona Brewing Company Brewhouse Oasis; $38. (808) 334-2739.

"California" and "Japan," double feature surf films, 7 p.m. "California" and 8:15 p.m. "Japan" today-Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6. (808) 322-2323.

"Caltech Submillimeter Array," part of the Universe Tonight program, 6 p.m. Saturday, Visitor Information Station on Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

Hawai'i County Democratic Party Family Reunion Picnic, with keiki activities, pie tossing and discussions, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Old Kona Airport; participants are invited to bring potluck foods; free. (808) 326-9779.

"Raising Victor Vargas," rated R, 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2323.

"Much Ado About Nothing," presented by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kalakaua Park in Hilo; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 26; free. (808) 935-9155.

MAUI

4th of July Family Fun Activities, with keiki hula performance, magic show, juggling show and fireworks, noon-4 p.m. today, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-4567.

Taste of Marriott, with Complex Cats, family activities and food and beverage stations, noon-4 p.m. today, Maui Marriott Resort and Ocean Club; $3-$8 for each dish. (808) 661-3271.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with magic performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner at 5:15 and show at 8 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays through Thursdays; premium seating $79, general seating $69* and kama'aina rate $29. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.

Fireworks Display, 8 p.m. today, from a barge anchored off the 800 block of Front Street in LahainaTown; free. (808) 667-9175.

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.

"Nowhere in Africa," winner of the 2002 Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award, 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.

"Hawai'i Nature Adventures," with educators from the Hawai'i Nature Center '?ao Valley introducing live creatures from the Maui rainforest, 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Makawao Public Library; free. (808) 573-8785.

Jordan Segundo, performance by "American Idol" contestant, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kihei Public Library; also, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Makawao Public Library; free. 831-6878.

Art in the Village, art signings, talk story and demonstrations, pupu and hula, sponsored by the art galleries at Whalers Village, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Whalers Village, Ka'anapali; free. (808) 661-4567.

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

Keoki's Paradise, 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; 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.

"Nisei," story/dance about the struggles of a World War II second-generation Japanese-American soldier, presented by Covenant Dance Theatre, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kaua'i Community College; $25*. (888) 598-8115.

Whole World Theatre, improv comedy troupe, dinner 5 p.m., show 7 p.m. Thursdays, Hukilau Lanai, Wailua; $60* dinner and show, $25* show only with kama'aina discounts available. (808) 822-0600.