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

2003 Hamakua Music Festival, begins 7 p.m. today with David Benoit and Rita Coolidge, and continues 7 p.m. Saturday with Claudia Acu–a and Holly Hofmann, 3 p.m. Sunday with James Moody, Mundell Lowe and Eldar Djangirov, at People's Theatre, Honoka'a; $20 general, $25 preferred seating in advance and when available, $25 general, $30 preferred seating at the door. Music festival continues Nov. 1-2 and 21, reservations: (808) 775-3378, information: www.hamakuamusicfestival.org.

"Flash Gordon Conquers the Planet of Evil," family-friendly play from L. Lewis Stout, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 26; $12* on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and $8 on Thursdays. (808) 322-2122.

19th annual Kohala Country Fair, music and dance performances, keiki activities, displays, crafts, prizes and silent auction, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown Hawi; free admission. (808) 889-5552.

Lucky Dube, reggae music with female backup trio, 3 p.m. Sunday, Swing Zone, Kailua, Kona; $19.50 in advance, $25 at the door. (808) 329-6909.

"Dirty Pretty Things," R-rated film, a mystery starring Audrey Tautou, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 5 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 22; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

"Interpreting a Goddess," lecture by Hugh Montgomery on the science and myth of Kilauea, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

Perla Batalla, singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $20, $25, $30. (808) 885-6868.

MAUI

Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Hawaiian entertainment: Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Kawika Lum Ho, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Da 'Ukulele Boyz, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; Kawika Lum Ho, 3-5 p.m., and Ryan Tanaka and Friends, 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 Albert & Don, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays; and Ernest Pua'a, 3-5 p.m., and Bradah Brian, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-6636.

Steely Dan, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen and their band play music from their newest release, "Everything Must Go," 7 p.m. today, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $50, $65 and $75. (808) 242-7469.

Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: Sam Ahia, Hawaiian, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; Nuff Said, 10 p.m.-midnight Friday; Crazy Fingers, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Wit," Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Margaret Edson, presented by Maui OnStage, 7:30 p.m. today, '?ao Theater; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 26; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

"Rock"toberfest, with 8mm Overdose, Khrinj and Entity, 10 p.m. today, Kahului Ale House, Kahului; $5, (808) 877-9001; also, 10 p.m. Saturday, Hard Rock Cafe Maui, Lahaina; $5. (808) 667-7400.

Best of Maui Hawaiian Festival and Makahiki, begins at 10 a.m. Saturday with royal court procession and makahiki and continues 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with Hawaiian cultural activities, demonstrations, crafts and food booths, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; free. (808) 878-1888.

Aloha Festivals Hana Opening Ceremonies and Parade, with pa'u riders, floats, followed by a day of family activities and games, displays, crafts and food booths, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hana Town; free. (808) 248-7002.

Best of Maui Lu'au, Hawaiian meal includes laulau, kalua pig and chicken papaya long rice and entertainment by Auntie Genoa Keawe, 5 p.m. Saturday, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; $39* with an Aloha Festivals ribbon, $45* without. Reservations: (808) 667-0129.

Lucky Dube, reggae music with female backup trio, 7 p.m. Saturday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $19.50 in advance, $27 day of concert. (808) 242-7469.

7th annual Fire Fighters Benefit, with Kapena, Frankie Moreno and Andy Bumatai, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25. (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, guest Cyril Pahinui joins George Kahumoku Jr., 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.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $68*; premium seating: $58*; general admission: $48*. (808) 661-9913.

"The Holy Land," narrative feature film in Hebrew, Arabic and Russian with English subtitles (not rated), 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.

LANA'I

Aloha Festivals Parade, pa'u riders, floral floats, marching band, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, begins at the Lodge at Ko'ele and continues around Lana'i City town square; free. (808) 565-8181.

Aloha Festivals Ho'olaule'a, music and dance, local foods, appearance by the royal court, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dole Park; free. (808) 565-8181.

KAUA'I

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.

Aloha Festivals Royal Ball, dinner, dancing and Hawaiian entertainment, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Jasmine Ballroom, Radisson Kauai Beach Resort; $20. (808) 645-1035.

Whole World Theatre, improv comedy troupe, dinner 5 p.m., show 7 p.m. Thursdays, Hukilau Lanai, Wailua; $60* dinner and show, $35* show only, with discounts for kama'aina. (808) 822-0600.