BIG ISLAND

√ BON DANCE, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Hamakua Jodo Mission, Honoka'a; free. 808-775-0965.

√ BON DANCE, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Hilo Higashi Hongwanji; free. 808-935-8968.

√ BON DANCE, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission, Holualoa; free. 808-324-1741.

"HEALING PLANTS OF VOLCANO," workshop by David Bruce Leonard; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 9; Volcano Art Center; $50; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

PAPER MAKING FROM SCRATCH, with Lynne Farr; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9-10; Volcano Garden Arts; $55; 808-985-8979.

√ "MUDPEOPLE," an art group will be hanging out and exploring the garden environment in their slow and curious ways; bring your camera; 12-1 p.m. Aug. 9; Volcano Garden Arts; free; 808-985-8979.

"CALLING ALL CHOCOHOLICS!" tasting tour by Melanie Boudars presented by University of Hawai'i-Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service; 1-4 p.m. Aug. 9; Volcano Winery and Crater's Edge Bed & Breakfast; $45; register: 808-974-7664.

"DALAI LAMA RENAISSANCE," screening, not rated; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10; Palace Theater; $10; 808-934-7010.

√ SILENT ART AUCTION, for artist Elizabeth Paine, who is moving out of state; 2-5 p.m. Aug. 10; Volcano Art Center; free; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ "TEAR, KISS, CAKE," play by Dick Hershberger, part of the Aloha Performing Arts Company 15th Original Play Festival; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $5; 808-322-9924.

√ "OTHER TANGIBLE THINGS," by J. Jackson, part of the Aloha Performing Arts Company 15th Original Play Festival; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; $5; 808-322-9924.

"A 3D HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE," program focusing on the Milky Way, hosted by Shawn Laatsch; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays Aug. 14-Sept. 18; 'Imiloa Astronomy Center; $8*; 808-969-9704.

KAMAU, play written by Alani Apio featuring Jason Scott Lee, Jace Saplan and more; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Ulua Theatre; $15*; 808-333-2730, www.bareandcore.org.

√ VOLCANO GARDEN ARTS presents a "Call to the Artists"; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15-16; Volcano Garden Arts; free; 808- 985-8979, volcanogardenarts@hawaii.rr.com.

√ "VOLCANO SKIES," exhibit of paintings by Rod Cameron; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Sept. 14; Volcano Art Center Gallery; free; 808-967-7565, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au; 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*; reservations, 808-930-4900.

√ Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

After Dark in the Park, speaker presentations; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $10*; 808-985-6000.

√ Azure McCall and Joe Tarantino, jazz vocals and piano; 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays; Hilton Waikoloa Village Malolo Lounge; no cover charge; 808-886-1234.

√ Niaulani Forest Work Day, volunteer to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-noon, third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, Volcano Village; free; 808-967-8222.

MAUI

√ BON DANCE, 7 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Kahului Jodo Mission; free. 808- 871-4911.

CONVERSATION WITH W.S. MERWIN AND MAXINE HONG KINGSTON, moderated by Puanani Burgess; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; 'Iao Theater, Wailuku; $15*; 808-875-7995.

"INSPIRACION DEL TANGO," presented by Maui Film Festival; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*; www.mauifilmfestival.com.

√ LAHAINA FILM FESTIVAL, celebration of Hawaiian music, arts, culture and film premieres; 4-11 p.m. Aug. 9; Campbell Park, Lahaina Town; free; 808-573-5530, www.mauifest.net

√ "THE BEST OF UPCOUNTRY," artwork from a group of 21 plein-air painters; through Sept. 2, artists' reception 5 p.m. Aug. 9; Viewpoints Gallery at The Courtyard in Makawao; free; 808-572-5979.

√ BENOIR JAZZ WORKS concert; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 10; Maui Mall's Center Stage; free; 808-871-6230 ext. 12, mahie@gilbertadvertising.com.

LAVENDER AT SUNSET, featuring Brother Noland; 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 10; AKL Maui; $15*; 808-878-3004.

NIGHT AT THE REEF, in honor of International Year of the Reef 2008; 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14; Maui Ocean Center; $24*; reservations: 808-270-7088.

√ ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

√ WOW! Wailea, weekly entertainment; 6:30-8 p.m.; Wednesdays; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770, www.shopsatwailea.com.

√ Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30- 5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

MOLOKA'I

√ RELAY FOR LIFE, American Cancer Society's signature activity; 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Aug. 8-9, with activities throughout the night; Kaunakakai Ball Park; free; 808-244-5554.

KAUA'I

√ BON DANCE, 8 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Koloa Jodo Mission; free. 808- 742-6735.

√ LAURIE WILLIAMS debuts CD "Crazy 'Bout You" in a mini-concert with Millard McLaurin; 2-3 p.m. Aug. 9; Borders, Lihu'e; free; kainani.hulagirl@hawaiiantel.net

√ "AN AMAZING TALE ... KAUA'I'S REMARKABLE HONU," by Don Heacock; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13; Princeville Library; free; 808-826-4310.

REBELUTION concert plus Sashamon, for all ages; 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Kaua'i War Memorial Hall; $25*; www.inticketing.com.

Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kaua'i; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.