BIG ISLAND

"ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD," film directed by Werner Herzog, exploring the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29-30, Sept. 1-2 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31; Palace Theater; $10; 808-934-7010.

√ "FOURTH ANNUAL NA MEA HAWAI'I HULA KAHIKO PERFORMANCE," traditional hula and chant, featuring Halau Ha'a Kea O Akala; 10-11 a.m. Aug. 30; Volcano Art Center; free (park entry fees apply); 808-967-7565, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Hawaiian crafts demonstrations; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 30; Volcano Art Center; free (park entry fees apply); 808-967-7565, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

SECOND ANNUAL MALAMA PUNALU'U CULTURE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, with legends of Hawaiian music and hula; 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 31; Na'alehu Park; free; 808-929-8334.

√ "PARKER RANCH ROUNDUP CLUB RODEO" scholarship fundraiser; 12 p.m. Aug. 30-31; Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena; $5*; 808-885-5669.

"COWGIRLS OF THE PACIFIC BRUNCH AND FASHION SHOW," featuring local designers' paniolo attire and entertainment by Darlene Ahuna; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 1; Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant; $45; 808-769-0215, www.paniolopreservation.org.

√ GAY, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERED LABOR DAY PICNIC, with pool party, volleyball and food, sponsored by Aloha Coast Realty; 3-7 p.m. Aug. 31; Pamalu Bed and Breakfast; free, bring potluck dish or dessert; 808-965-0830.

√ "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.

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

√ 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.

MAUI

√ "CLAY MARZO: JUST ADD WATER," film about the Asperger's syndrome-afflicted surfer, presented by Quiksilver; 8 p.m. Aug. 29; Castle Theater; free; 808-242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.

√ LAHAINA GATEWAY shopping center grand opening, with music by John Cruz and others, hula, food, games, giveaways by center merchants; 10 a.m Aug. 30; Lahaina Gateway; Honoapi'ilani Highway and Keawe Street; free; 808-878-6251.

"SPEAKEASY," with the Cherry Blossom Cabaret from Honolulu, featuring cabaret, live music, games; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Aug. 30; Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave.; $10; www.myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque.

√ MAUI COUNTY SENIOR FAIR, with displays, demonstrations, screenings and information on gerontology, health issues and financial literacy, food and entertainment by Frank DeLima; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 30; War Memorial Complex, Wailuku; free; 808-270-7755.

"MAN ON WIRE" screening, rated R, presented by Maui Film Festival; 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3; Castle Theater; $12*; www.mauifilmfestival.com.

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

√ 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.

KAUA'I

Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808742-1661.