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

"Ke Aloha Na Kupuna," Hawaiian music and hula with Guy Sasaki demonstrating 'ukulele crafting, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Saturday, Main Mall, King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel; free. (808) 329-2911.

"Genesis: Cultural Formation through the Vernacular Experience," visiting resident scholar Paul Carter Harrison lectures on black modern culture and the performing arts including hip-hop, 7 p.m. today with reception to follow, UH-Hilo Classroom Building 100; free. (808) 974-7524. Also drama workshop with Harrison, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, UH-Hilo Theater; free. (808) 974-7304.

'Ukulele and Slack Key Masters Concert, with Jake Shimabukuro, Led Ka'apana, Gordon Mark and Ozzie Kotani, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $15. Tickets: (808) 934-7010; Information: (808) 934-7777.

"On Golden Pond," Aloha Performing Arts Company performs the Ernest Thompson play, 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $12*. (808) 322-2323, (808) 322-9924.

"Last of the Red Hot Lovers," performance of Neil Simon's romantic comedy by the Hilo Community Players, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center's upstairs theater, Hilo; repeats March 14 and 15; parental discretion advised for those under 18; $9*. (808) 935-9155.

Kona Brewers Festival, Hawai'i and Mainland breweries pour 60 types of ales and lager plus cuisine from Hawai'i restaurants, entertainment by Hana Aloha & Lawakua and California band Kulica, with contests, educational displays, fire dancers and hula, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, King Kamehmeha's Kona Beach Hotel; $40 general, $35 advance. (808) 331-3033.

10th annual 'Ukulele Festival, 7 p.m. Saturday, Gates Performing Arts Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea; free. (808) 881-4059.

Hawai'i Youth Symphony Concert, 102 young musicians from around the state under the direction of Michael Nakasone, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, UH-Hilo Theatre; free. (808) 941-9706.

"Rabbit-Proof Fence," PG-rated film about half-Aborigine children taken from their families to be trained to be servants, 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2323.

The New Shanghai Circus, acrobats, jugglers and contortionists perform, 7 p.m. Monday, Kealakehe High School Gym, Kailua-Kona; $17.50*. Also 7 p.m. Wednesday, Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo; $17.50. 1-877-750-4400.

"An Evening of Aloha," Nona Beamer and Kaliko Beamer-Trapp share songs, dances and stories of their family, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

Kailua High School Band, members of the symphonic band from Windward O'ahu, under the direction of Henry Fu, celebrate winning a Division Two title in the recent Parade of Concert Bands, noon today, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

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 Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Maui; $76.50 with 20 percent discount for kama'aina. (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.

The New Shanghai Circus, acrobats, jugglers and contortionists perform, 7 p.m. today and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $16* and $22*. (808) 242-7469.

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.

Neto Peraza, guitar, 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays, Honolulu Coffee Company Café, Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

Ram Dass and Krishna Das, an evening of words and music for enlightenment and spiritual consciousness, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20. (808) 242-7469.

Maui High School Band Concert, 7 p.m. Monday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (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.

"'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.

"Frida," R-rated story of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, 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.

"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.

MOLOKA'I

Big Ship Concert, with Brother Noland and videographer Matt Yamashita, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai; free.

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.

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.

The New Shanghai Circus, acrobats, jugglers and contortionists perform, 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i War Memorial, Lihu'e; $20*. 1-877-750-4400.