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

The country-music legend and part-time Maui resident performs at a concert titled "Willie Nelson & Friends" Saturday night at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Advertiser library photo

"A Journey of Discovery of Mauna Kea, Past and Present," lecture by Kahalelaukoa Ell on bridging the gap between Hawaiian culture and modern astronomy, part of Under the Night's Sky program, 6 p.m. Saturday, with stargazing to follow, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"Dirty Pretty Things," R-rated mystery in a London hotel, starring Audrey Tautou, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 5 and 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

"What's Up with Mauna Loa?" Asta Miklius reviews recent deformation history and gives an update on the current status of the volcano, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

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.

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.

Willie Nelson & Friends, 6th annual Montessori Music fest benefit concert, 6 p.m. Saturday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, $45* and $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest, concert from Maui's amateur falsetto performers, hosted by the Ho'opi'i Brothers, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Wailea Marriott/Outrigger Resort; $15* with the purchase of $5 Aloha Festival ribbon. (808) 878-1888.

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 Ledward Ka'apana joining 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 through 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.

"Passionada," Sophia Milos, Jason Isaacs and Lupe Ontiveros star in a romantic story of second chances, 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.

Mark Morris Dance Group performs "V," "Serenade" and other modern and funk dance numbers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $40*, $25* and $10*. (808) 242-7469.

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.

7th annual Fire Fighters Benefit, with Kapena, Frankie Moreno and Andy Bumatai, 7 p.m. today, War Memorial Auditorium, Lihu'e; $25. (808) 242-7469.

"Na Wahine Hanohano (The Outstanding Women)," 'ohana lu'au with food, crafts, plants, entertainment and awards presentation, sponsored by the Kaua'i Veteran's Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Kekaha Neighborhood Center; free. (808) 338-1726.

Aloha Festivals Ho'olaule'a, arts, crafts, Hawaiian and international foods and Hawaiian music and dance, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i County Building, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-8508.

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.