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

Big Island Festival: "Meeting of Agriculture and Culinary Art," showcases Hawai'i' chefs, with cooking demonstrations, wine and food tasting and gourmet dinners, sponsored by the hotels of the Kohala coast, continues today through Sunday at various Kohala Coast hotels; tickets to daytime events range from $55 to $125 and evening events from $65 to $105. Complete schedule at www.bigislandfestival.org or call (808) 934-9044.

Hawaii International Film Festival on the Big Island, 19 independent films, documentaries and shorts, today through Sunday at Palace Theater (808) 934-7777, Aloha Theater (808) 322-2323 and Honoka'a People's Theater (808) 775-0000; $6. For schedule, call the theaters or visit www.hiff.org.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, 10 days of food, dance, arts and crafts and coffee-related events, begins 6:30 p.m. today with the International Lantern Parade and cultural program; festival continues through Nov. 16, Kailua-Kona; most events are free. Visit www.konacoffeefest.com or call (808) 326-7820 for events schedule.

7th annual Fire Fighters Benefit, with Kapena and Andy Bumatai, 7 p.m. today, King Kamehameha Hotel Ballroom, Kona; $25. (808) 329-2911.

'Ukulele and Slack Key Masters, Gordon Mark, Ledward Ka'apana and Dennis and David Kamakahi join Chris Kamaka on bass, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $35, $30 and $25. (808) 885-6868.

Arbor Day Tree Give-Away, native trees and shrubs available 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (while supplies last), Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kona; free; also a tour of the gardens at 10 a.m.; free. (808) 323-3318.

"I Capture the Castle," R-rated coming-of-age film, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

"Remembering the 442nd," special Veterans Day program with Sadaichi Kabota sharing his memories of the "Go For Broke" combat team, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

LANA'I

Hawaii International Film Festival on the Lana'i, five independent films, noon today through Sunday at Lana'i Theater (808) 565-7500; free. For schedule, call the theater or visit www.hiff.org.

La Tania Flamenco Dance Troupe, dance performance and Spanish dinner hosted by the Lana'i Filipino Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Lana'i High and Elementary School Gym; performance free; dinner $8 adults and $4 children. (808) 565-7300.

MOLOKA'I

Hawaii International Film Festival on Moloka'i, two independent films, 6 p.m. Sunday at Kaunakakai Theater (808) 353-3455; free. For schedule, call the theater or visit www.hiff.org.

MAUI

"Hula O Na Keiki," 13th annual children's hula competition, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, with music and dance, cultural workshop, arts and crafts fair, all free, and food booths. Door open for hula competition at 4:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; $10 adults and $5 for children aged 12 and under for each day of competition. (808) 661-0011.

Hawaii International Film Festival on Maui, 35 independent films, documentaries and shorts, continues through Sunday at Castle Theater, '?ao Theater and The Warehouse; $5. For complete schedule, call (808) 579-8081 or visit www.hiff.org.

Cecilio and Kapono in Concert, a celebration of 30 years, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, $28*, $18* and $10*. (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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series, with guest Keoki Kahumoku joining George Kuo, 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, indoor amphitheater, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

"And Now Ladies and Gentlemen," PG-13 film (in French with English subtitles) from the director of "A Man and a Woman," 5 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

"Love Actually," R-rated romantic comedy starring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

KAUA'I

War, the '70s rock band, 9 p.m. today at Aloha Beach Resort, Kuhio Lounge; $25. (808) 823-1622.

Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: 4-6 p.m. Fridays, Berto & Company and 9-11 p.m. Aloha Breeze, Kaua'i Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

Hawaii International Film Festival on Kaua'i, 10 independent films, beginning 6 p.m. today and continuing through Sunday at Church of the Pacific, Kaua'i War Memorial and Kaua'i Village Theaters; free. For schedule, call (808) 826-4581 or visit www.hiff.org.