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

Midnight, reggae concert, 7 p.m. today, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $20 advance, $25 at the door. (808) 322-2122.

Hat Lei Competition, view examples of hat lei created from fresh and dried flowers, shells and feathers, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Parker Ranch Food Court; free. (808) 885-7178.

Waimea Parade and Ho'olaule'a, marching bands, floral floats, equestrian riders, 10 a.m. Saturday, Church Row to Waimea Park; free, purchase of $5 Aloha Festival ribbon encouraged. (808) 885-7786.

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

"Hawaiian Astronomy," Leilehua Yuen presents stories of Hawaiian constellations and how they were used for navigation, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea; free. 961-2180.

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.

"Adventures in Africa's National Parks," lecture by Jay Robinson, who relates his recent experiences in the Uganda rain forests, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 985-6014.

Old Blind Dogs, Celtic ensemble in concert, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; $20 advance, $25 at the door benefits forest conservation through Kona's T.R.E.E. Center. (808) 322-2122.

MAUI

Lehua Lounge, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Hawaiian entertainment: Cody Pueo Pata, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 665-4552.

Cecilio & Kapono, contemporary Hawaiian classics, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, $28* and $10*. (808) 242-7469.

Nanea I Ka Hula, third annual hula competition among halau from all the islands, the Mainland and Japan, part of the Maui Nei International Festival, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15 advance, $20 day of show, benefits the Moku'ula Restoration Project. (808) 242-7469.

Keiki Hula, rotating performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

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 Cyril Pahinui, 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.

"Riding Giants," PG-13 documentary on the history of surfing and the search for bigger waves by Greg Noll, Jeff Clark, Laird Hamilton and others, 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.

Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Merv Oana and Duane Feig of Kilohana, contemporary Hawaiian, reggae and R&B, 8:30-11 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

"Save Our Keiki," MauiFest Hawai'i 2004 begins with three films: Edgy Lee's "Ice," 4 p.m. Thursday, Kenneth K. Martinez Burgmaier's "Wa'a Ho'olaule'a (Festival of Canoes)," 5 p.m., and Tom Vendetti's "Years of Darkness," 6 p.m., Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

"Folks You Meet in Longs," performance by Kumu Kahua Theatre of Advertiser columnist/playwright Lee Cataluna's comedy, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats Sept. 24 and 25; $18*. (808) 242-7469.

MauiFest Hawai'i 2004, concert performances by Keola Beamer, The Makaha Sons, Brother Noland and Frank DeLima, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $28*. (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, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Darryl 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.

State Championship Rodeo, horseback racing, barrel racing, team roping, calf mugging, food and craft booths, sponsored by the Kaua'i All Girls Rodeo Association and Aloha Festivals, 10 a.m. Sunday, CJM Country Stable, Po'ipu; free admission. (808) 742-7033.