Neighbor Islands

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchases. Call venue for details.

BIG ISLAND

Western Weekend 2005 begins with a barbecue, 3-7:30 p.m. today, Botelho Building, Honoka'a, and the Paniolo Parade, 5:30 p.m., from Ho-noka'a High School down Mamane Street to the Honoka'a Complex, followed by entertainment and the saloon-girl contest, 7-8 p.m. today (doors open 6:30 p.m.), Honoka'a People's Theater; $5; continues 6 a.m.-noon Saturday with a farmers' market and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for special store promotions in downtown Ho-noka'a; also, Slack Roping Eliminations, noon Saturday, Honoka'a arena; $5; and Hawai'i Saddle Club Rodeo, noon Sunday and Monday, Honoka'a arena; $7*. (808) 775-8800, ext. 225.

Groundation, nine-piece reggae orchestra with guest Apple Gabriel, 4 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $40*. (808) 322-2122.

Kuleana, hula, chanting and storytelling, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15*. (808) 322-2122.

Hawaiian Martial Arts and Cultural Masters Event, demonstration of the ancient fighting art of lua, 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a panel discussion on what it takes to become a cultural practitioner, the qualities of a kupuna and how traditional practices are influenced by the modern world, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort; free. (808) 322-3441.

5th annual Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo Botanical Exposition and Plant Sale, exhibits and demonstrations, tours, plant sales, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo; free admission. (808) 959-9233.

Kaweo Kanoho, concert of classical art songs and operatic arias, Broadway show tunes and traditional Japanese and Hawaiian songs, with pianist Kayleen Yuda, 3 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theater, Hilo; $10. (808) 934-7010.

Movies Under the Stars, films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

MAUI

International Festival of Canoes continues today through Sunday, Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina; Parade of Canoes, 6 p.m. today, Front Street, Lahaina; Launch of the Canoes, 6 p.m. Saturday, Kamehameha Iki Park, Lahaina; also, Cultural Arts and Crafts Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Sunday; free. (808) 667-9194.

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.

Jazz on the Water Sunset Cruise, recording artist Sam Ahia entertains guests as they dine and watch the sunset, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (check in 4:45 p.m.) Saturday on the catamaran Ocean Voyager, Ma'alaea Harbor, sponsored by the Pacific Whale Foundation; $49.95 general, $24.95 children ages 3-12 with discounts for foundation members. Reservations: (808) 249-8811.

Saturday Night Drive-In Theater, with screenings of "The Incredibles," "The Devil at 4 O'Clock" and the world premiere of "Bhutan"; live music and food booths, gates open 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Maui Community College; $20 per car with four adults, $40 per car with four adults for VIP parking, free for children under 10. (808) 573-5530.

Sunset Jazz, an evening of music from a rotating roster of performers, 5-8 p.m. Sundays, Whalers Village center stage; free. (808) 661-4567.

Willie K, performance by the Grammy-nominated singer, 8-10 p.m. Sundays, Paradice Bluz, Lahaina; $5 cover. (808) 667-5299. Also, traditional Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Mondays, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack-Key Concert, show hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $35 general, $25 kama'aina. (808) 669-3858.

Kalama Intermediate School Band Concert, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; free. (808) 242-7469.

" '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.

"Gunner Palace," R-rated documentary on the Iraq war as told by the troops, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.

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.

"The Legend of Kaulula'au," Moses Goods III in a one-man play that tells the Hawaiian myth, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (check-in at 7 p.m.), The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua; $30 general, $27 kama'aina. (888) 808-1055.

KAUA'I

"An Exchange and Celebration of Polynesian Island Cultures," the 5th Annual Kaua'i Polynesian Festival, with hula and dance, entertainment including Charles Michael Brotman and Kohala, dance competitions, arts and crafts, and food booths, continues noon -10:30 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Kukui Grove Park Pavilion, Lihue; $8 per day or $15 for three-day pass. (808) 335-6466.

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.