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

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," musical presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26; $18* general and $30 reserved Fridays-Sundays, $13 Thursdays. (808) 322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

Acoustic Eidolon, cellist Hannah Alkire and guitarist Joe Scott, who also performs on a custom-designed guitjo, blend Celtic, folk and classical music, 7:30 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Volcano; $13* at the door.

√ "The Vagina Monologues," reading of the Eve Ensler play, presented by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; adult material; free. (808) 322-9924.

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India, performers in ornate costumes tell folk and mythic stories through the feminine dance form of Odissi, 7 p.m. Monday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30, $35 and $40. (808) 885-6868.

√ "The Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela: A Son's Tribute to Unsung Heroes," documentary directed by Thomas Allen Harris on the life of his stepfather, B. Pule Leinaeng (Lee), who supported Mandela in the fight against apartheid, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Palace Theater, Hilo; followed by a Q&A session with Harris; $5 general, free to UH-Hilo students. (808) 974-7524.

MAUI

"Dancing Through Life: a Choreographic Retrospective," modern dance artist David Ward gives his final performance, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $20*, $28*. (808) 242-7469.

"Daddy's Dyin' Who's Got the Will?," Maui OnStage presents a comedy about a Texas family squabbling over the will as they wait for Daddy Turnover to die; premieres 7:30 p.m. today, 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays through March 5; adult language; $18* evenings, $12 Sundays. Also, opening-night "down-home-style" dinner, 6 p.m. today at the theater; $20 in addition to show ticket. (808) 242-6969.

Da Braddahs, comedy by James Roche and Tony Silva and guest Kaleo Palinka, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $25*. (808) 242-7469.

Great Maui Whale Festival, parade of whales with floats, costumes and music at 9 a.m. on South Kihei Road; festival with Hawaiian music and dance, craft fair, rubber whale race, keiki carnival, food booths and silent auction, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kalama Park, Kihei; free admission. (808) 249-8811.

Hot Tuna, acoustic mix of rock, blues, folk and country, with Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and Barry Mitterhoff, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30, $35 and $40. (808) 242-7469.

"White Countess," Merchant and Ivory film about an ex-diplomat's quest for a former countess, 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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr. with guest Ledward Ka'apana, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble of India, performers in ornate costumes tell folk and mythic stories through the feminine dance form of Odissi, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $20*, $35*. (808) 242-7469.

"Ulua," musical comedy, written by The Advertiser's Lee Cataluna, tells of an O'ahu boy who moves to Maui and tries to find happiness through fishing, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 26; $20*. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

Kronos Quartet, classical string ensemble that performs modern music, in concert, 7 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $30*. (808) 245-7464.