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

BIG ISLAND

HILO WAYFINDING AND NAVIGATION FESTIVAL, showcasing Hawaiian ocean navigation using the stars, with daily hands-on activities, noon-time planetarium shows, documentary films, panel discussions and lectures, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 12, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH-Hilo campus; festival events free, $20* special center exhibits' price during festival; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION, workshop with botanist Tim Tunison; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus; $60, subsidies available; register: 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ 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.

"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.

√ David Gomes, slack-key guitar; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.

MAUI

STYX in concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $55, $65, $75, $85*; 808-242-7469.

HANA FESTIVALS OF ALOHA: events free; information, ribbon sales, 808-878-1888:

• Oct. 11: opening ceremony and parade, 11 a.m., Hana Town/Hana Ball Park.

• Oct. 12: 8 a.m., fishing tournament; 11 a.m., Kids' Play Day; and 1 p.m., afternoon games, Hana Bay.

• Oct. 13: 5 p.m., Sports Day, including tennis, volleyball and softball tournaments, Hana Ball Park.

• Oct. 14: 5 p.m., Sports Day (continuation) with keiki mu'umu'u and aloha shirt contest, Helene Hall; and 7 p.m., Teen Night Music and Dancing, Hana Ranch Restaurant.

• Oct. 15: 6 p.m., Family Talent Show, Hana Bay.

• Oct. 16: 3 p.m., Makahiki games, Hana Ball Park; and 5 p.m., Hawaiian Night, with presentation of Royal Court, poke contest, cultural song and dance, Hana Bay.

"SEA TURTLE ENCOUNTER," one-hour behind-the-scenes guided naturalist tour, and Reef Cafe lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 12-18, Maui Ocean Center; $15*; 24-hour advanced reservations accepted: 808-270-7000.

A SUPER SHOPPER AFTERNOON WITH WILLIE K, entertainment and awareness event for Hui O Wa'a Kaulua, a Lahaina nonprofit organization promoting Hawaiian culture by offering youths the chance to learn about construction and sailing of Hawaiian canoes; 11 a.m. Oct. 12, Maui Mall; free; 808-871-6230.

"KAHEKILI" hula drama, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12, $25, $40*; 808-242-7469.

KOOL & THE GANG in concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $55, $65, $75 and $85*; 808-242-7469.

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE REEF 2008, with reef conservation presentations, information booths, representatives of local eco- organizations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, Maui Ocean Center, Maui Ocean Center, regular park admission; 808-270-7000.

LULU WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE, a 10-member dance company blending African and modern dance movement, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12, $22 and $32*; 808-242-7469.

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

√ 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 Beach Ministry church service, 8-9 a.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

KAUA'I

√ MATSURI KAUA'I JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL, demonstrations, including kimono kitsuke, bento sales, origami, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, craft sales, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei, martial arts, dancers, singers, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 11, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; free; 808-822-5353

√ EO EMALANI I ALAKA'I FESTIVAL, honoring Queen Emma with royal procession, hula, music, exhibitions, Hawaiian crafts, demonstrations and entertainment, 10 a.m. Oct. 11, Koke'e Natural History Museum; free; 808-335-9975.

LEINAALA PAVAO HULA HO'IKE, with Halau Ka Lei Mokihana, featuring entertainer Hoku Zuttermeister, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Kaua'i Community College, Performing Arts Center; tickets: 808-639-9033.

"MELE HO'OKAHI," benefit lu'au and Hawaiian concert fundraiser for kumu hula Doric Kaleonui Yaris, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12; Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; tickets at Da Imu Hut, Scotty's Music, Marriott Waiohai Beach Club, City Liquor, Kaua'i Music Co and Vicky's Fabric; tickets: 808-482-1880.

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