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

E Hula Mai Kaua, a hula palua (couple's hula) competition with a performance by Polynesian Paradise, 5 p.m. today, Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua, Kona; free for spectators. (808) 324-1621.

"Nowhere in Africa," unrated film about a young Jewish girl adapting to life in Kenya, 5 and 7:45 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; repeats 5 and 7:45 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Ashtanga Yoga Workshop, series of three classes in the history and practice of yoga, with Andrew Eppler, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8-10 a.m. Sunday, West Hawaii Dance Academy; $30 in advance, $35 at the door. (808) 329-8876.

Hiccup Circus Juggling Club, instruction from Graham Ellis and the Volcano Circus on juggling balls, rings, clubs and fire, and poi swinging, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Paradise Park Hui Activity Center; free. (808) 965-8756.

ARCH Equine Symposium, two days of experts speaking on horse lore and science, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Gates Performing Arts Center, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea; $50 for two-day event in support of Animal Rescue Coalition of Hawai'i. (808) 331-2724.

Kalo Workshop, exploration of the cultural and agricultural significance of kalo (taro), with Jerry Konanui and Edna Baldado, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kona; free for Bishop Museum members, $25 for nonmembers. Registration required: (808) 323-3318.

28th annual Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade, begins near Church Row and ends at Waimea Park for a ho'olaule'a with dance, music, hat-lei contest, crafts, food and keiki activities, 10 a.m. Saturday, Waimea; free. (808) 885-2303.

Modern Dance Workshop, Peter Rockford Espiritu of the Tau Dance Theatre in Honolulu leads a class on modern dance and choreography, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, West Hawaii Dance Academy; $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (808) 329-8876.

Back to Bach, chamber music from the Volcano Chamber Players and Friends, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $8*. (808) 967-8222.

"Climate and Soil Fertility in the Hawaiian Field System in Leeward Kohala," lecture by Peter Vitousek, 5 p.m. Monday, Upper Campus Building 100, UH-Hilo; free. (808) 974-7361.

"The Panala'au Project," lecture by Warren Nishimoto on how Hawaiians colonized Pacific islands from 1935 to 1942, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1. (808) 985-6014.

"Cinema from Africa and the Diaspora," film series of independent productions focusing on contemporary Black America and African perspectives, second in the series: "Quatier Mozart," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Upper Campus Building 100, UH-Hilo; $3*. (808) 974-7524.

MAUI

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-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.

"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-Thursdays; premium seating $79, general seating $69* and kama'aina rate $29. Reservations required: (808) 667-0128.

"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.

Paul Horn in Concert, new-age music and popular standards with Christopher Hedge and Julian Smedley, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $28, part of MauiFest 2003. (808) 242-7469.

DJ Dan, techno and house musician introduces his new CD, "Mixed Live, San Francisco," 9:45 p.m. today, Casanova Restaurant and Bar, Makawao; $10-$15. (808) 572-0220.

Kimo's, Lahaina, entertainment: Cryin' Out Loud,10 p.m.-midnight Fridays; Voo Doo Suns, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturdays; Sam Ahia, Hawaiian, 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

MauiFest 2003, fund-raiser for the Hana Canoe Club with entertainment by Brother Noland, Paul Horn Trio, Owana Salazar and three film showings, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Hotel Hana-Maui; $5. (808) 665-9910, www.mauifest.net.

The Art of Rice Traveling Theater, Kathakali storytelling, Balinese shadow puppets, Chinese theater and Indonesian gamelan combine to tell the cultural history of rice, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10-$25. (808) 242-7469.

Nakayama Minyo Kai, 25th anniversary recital of Japanese folk dance by Maui students joined by dancers from Japan, 1 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $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.

" '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.

Polynesian Dancing, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free. (808) 661-5304.

"Hula Boot Camp," with a brief history of the hula and the Islands, the meaning of hand gestures and how to perform the classic, "Hukilau," 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Whalers Village Center Stage; $5. Register: (808) 661-4567, ext. 7.

"Charlotte Sometimes," unrated romantic drama with adult themes, written and directed by Eric Byler of Honolulu, 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.

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

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

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; Cindy Combs, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 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-Tuesdays, Kauai Marriott Resort, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-5050.

Kaua'i Mokihana Festival, weeklong schedule of Hawaiian cultural events including Hawaiian instrumental competition, 6 p.m. Sunday, Poipu Bay Grill & Bar, $10; composer's contest and concert, 7 p.m. Monday, KCC Performing Arts Center, $10; "Eo, E Lili'u" children's/youth music competition, 9 a.m. Tuesday, KCC Performing Arts Center, $3; hula competition, 6 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 26, Kauai Marriott, $10 each night; and ho'olaule'a, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 27, Kekaha Neighborhood Center, free. Visit www.kauai.net/mokihana/schedule.html or call (808) 822-2166 for a list of activities.

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 kama'aina discounts available. (808) 822-0600.