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 and advance purchases. Call the venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

"What the #$*! Do We Know?" Marlee Matlin stars in a story about life's uncertainties, 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; repeats Sept. 8-11; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

Beginning Hawaiian Language, three-session class led by Loke Kamanu covers the Hawaiian alphabet, vocabulary, grammar and correct pronunciation, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 and 25, Volcano Art Center; $75. (808) 967-8222.

Garden Tour of Native Plants, featuring koa, sandalwood and ho'awa, 10 a.m. Saturday, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Mamalahoa Highway, Kona; free. (808) 323-3318.

11th annual Aloha Festivals Ho'olaule'a, arrival of the royal court and ho'okupu ceremony at noon, craft demonstrations, hula, Papaya Recipe Contest awards at 3:30 p.m. and performance by Justin at 4 p.m., Kings Shops, Waikoloa Beach Resort; free admission. (808) 886-8811.

Lions Feast, annual fund-raising dinner for the Kona Lions Club, with gourmet foods and desserts prepared by Island chefs, entertainment by the Nahale Brothers and silent auction, 6-10 p.m Saturday, 'Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona; $50. (808) 328-2367, (808) 329-4844.

Aloha Festivals "Kindy" Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling Contest, amateur male performers compete for cash and recording contract, 2 p.m. Sunday, Waikoloa Beach Marriott resort; tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door with purchase of a festival ribbon for $5. (808) 885-7786.

"Kona Coffee Days," performance by the Kona Historical Society tells the dramatic history of Japanese plantation workers, final performance 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $19.95 for dinner and reserved seating; $6 advance, $8 at the door for show only. (808) 322-2122.

Movies Under the Stars, adventure films 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops; Kohala Coast; $5, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

"Easy Come, Easy Go," lecture by Don Swanson on the calderas and shields at Kilauea's summit, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

"The Future of Food" documentary on the genetically modified food industry, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; repeats Thursday and Sept. 18-19 and 23-26; $6*. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

A Taste of Lahaina, booths with food samples from Maui's restaurants, music, crafts and keiki games, 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Lahaina Recreation Center Park II; $5 admission. (808) 667-9175.

"Super Size Me," documentary on the fast food industry's effect on consumers' health, 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Tom Cummings — Storytelling, Hawaiian tales from the Bishop Museum's education director and hula performances, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

Arturo Sandoval, Cuban trumpeter performs jazz, Latin jazz, traditional Cuban and classical music, 7:30 p.m. Sunday (pre-show activities at 5:30 p.m.), Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $38, $28 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 Night Club, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest David Kahiapo, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; 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.

"Before Sunset," Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star in a R-rated romantic story set in contemporary Paris, 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 and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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.

Praise Concert 6, music with special guest "Da Braddahs," 7 p.m. Friday, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention hall, Lihu'e; free. (808) 742-7514.

Aloha Festivals Ho'olaule'a, with arts and crafts, Royal Court appearance, entertainment and food booths, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Saturday, Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihu'e; free. (808)

Brunch with Melveen Leed, buffet brunch and two-hour performance by Leed and guests Rodney Cazimero, Glenn Pinho and Kaula Naluai, doors open 10 a.m. with brunch at 11 a.m., performances at noon Sunday, Radisson Kauai Beach Resort's Jasmine Ballroom; $50. (808) 823-6369.

"Heal the Ocean," Rod Fujita talks on ways to protect the marine environment, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Kula High and Intermediate, Kilauea; free. (808) 651-3452.