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

KUmZ, kumu hula Michael Casupang and Karl Veto Baker sign their new CD, "Reflections," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders Books and Music, Hilo; free. (808) 933-1410.

Merrie Monarch Festival, kahiko competition, 6 p.m. today (sold out); 'auana competition, 6 p.m. Saturday (sold out); Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium. (808) 935-9168, www.merriemonarchfestival.org.

Ron Kenney, comedy dinner show by Las Vegas performer, seatings for the dinner show 6, 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. today ($39.95) or for show only ($15 with a two-drink minimum) 8 p.m., Hokulani Room, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu. (808) 322-2122.

Big Island Best Expo and Festival, with produce from local farms, cooking demonstrations and floral displays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Kohala; free admission. (808) 886-6789.

Storytelling from a Kupuna, presentation by Leilehua Omphroy, 6 p.m. Saturday, with stargazing to follow, Onizuka Center, Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. (808) 961-2180.

"World Beats: a Drumming Workshop," master drummer Jessica Marcus of Tiger Paw Percussions presents a lecture-demonstration, video and hands-on class on the history and art of drumming, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Old Japanese Schoolhouse; $50, students provide their own drum (a limited number of rental instruments will be available). Register: (808) 967-8222.

"E Hopu Ka Mapunahoe," New Zealand whanau of Awina i te Kaupapa and the 'ohana of Na Wai Iwi Ola perform hula, 5 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $10 advance, $15 at the door to benefit the halau. 322-2122.

"Montserrat's Soufriere Hills Volcano: Trouble in Paradise," Marie Edmonds shares information on the Caribbean island's volcanic nature, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

"Un-American Idol(atry): Asian-American Masculinities in the World System," Glen Mimura from the University of California, Irvine, presents a lecture and video on how films influence male gender and sexual identity, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, UCB 111, UH-Hilo; free. (808) 974-7570.

MAUI

"Peter and the Wolf — The Ballet," Prokofiev's introduction of orchestral instruments and a look at a ballet school through Britten's "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," presented by Alexander Academy of Performing Arts, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $14*. (808) 242-7469.

Banyan Tree Birthday Party, celebration of the 131st year of the banyan tree with arts and crafts, demonstrations, plant displays, birthday cake and entertainment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Banyan Tree Plaza, Lahaina; free admission. (808) 667-9175.

"O'ahu Spookies," supernatural tales collected from kupuna and performed by storyteller Jeff Gere, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Children's Room, Kahului Public Library; free, for all ages. (808) 873-3097.

"Armory Heavyweights: 808 Edition," hip-hop contests and demonstrations for boys and girls, turntable exhibition by DJ Solution, a fashion show and hip-hop video, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, War Memorial Gym, Kahului; $7. 779-4953 (O'ahu).

Willie K, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Night Club, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Concert Series, hosted by George Kahumoku with guest Makana, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, indoor amphitheater, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; repeats each Tuesday with different guest artists; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

Polynesian Dancing, rotating performances by local halau, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

" 'Ulalena," a theatrical production, 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; Producer's Package with VIP seating and backstage tour: $75*; premium seating: $58*; general admission: $48*. Reservations required: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

"To Be and To Have" (in French with English subtitles), unrated family film is about the French phenomenon of "single-class schools," 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 with entertainment , 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.

KAUA'I

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

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.