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

√ POETRY NIGHT, inviting participants to read an original or another poet's work, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Volcano Garden Arts, 19-3834 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village; free; 808-985-8979, www.volcanogardenarts.com.

√ "ISLAND KINE STORYTIME WITH AUNTIE JAN," with local actress/storyteller Janice Terukina, 3 p.m. Oct. 27, Pahala Public Library, and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Laupahoehoe Public Library; free; 808-831-6877, www.librarieshawaii.org.

"WRITING ABOUT PLACES," writing workshop (no writing experience necessary), with Tom Peek, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village; $60 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"BLOCK PRINTING ON TEXTILE AND PAPER," workshop with guest artist, author and teacher Caren Loebel-Fried, including using colored textile inks, Japanese handmade paper, and clothing (open to beginners and experienced printers, ages 16 and older); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village; $78 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"MAUNAKEA SKIES," monthly lecture and planetarium opportunity, with Antonio Chrysostomou of James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, on "A New View of the Sub-Millimeter Sky," 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium, Hilo; $8*; 808-969-9703.

√ SECOND ANNUAL HAMAKUA ALIVE FESTIVAL, showcasing the area's agricultural products and local talents, including a cook-off, farmers market, cooking contests, crafts, agricultural information and demonstrations, information on alternative energy, composting, conservation and aquaculture and entertainment, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School; free; 808-937-8599.

"ROCKY HORROR SHOW," presented by Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 1 (special performance Oct. 31), Aloha Theatre, Kealakekua; $18 and $15, tickets, 808-322-1648, www.apachawaii.org; 808-322-9924.

√ 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

TE VAKA, award-winning band blends traditional Pacific rhythms and dances of the Tokelau and Samoa region, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $12*-$40*; 808-242-2787.

"DA MAYAH," election-year play by Lee Cataluna, presented by Kumu Kahua Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 4 p.m. Oct. 26, McCoy Studio Theater; Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*; 808-242-2787.

MOHALA MAI, "To Blossom Forth," an evening of traditional and contemporary hula, oli (chants) and mele (songs), featuring Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka, of kumu hula Napua Greig and Kahulu Maluo-Huber, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30; 808-242-2787.

HALLOWEEN "SPOOKTACULAR" WITH MAUI POPS ORCHESTRA, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*-$36*; 808-242-2787.

"FLOW: FOR THE LOVE OF WATER," documentary about "greed-induced" water shortages, presented by Maui Film Festival, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*; 808-242-2787, www.mauifilmfestival.com.

"TENTACLES, SLIME AND SPINES, OH MY!," a Halloween-inspired focus on some of the ocean's most bizarre creatures, including Halloween-themed crafts (age 3 and older), naturalist presentations and Halloween Day underwater pumpkin-carving contest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 25-31, Maui Ocean Center; included with park admission; 808-270-7075.

√ 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.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30-5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

KAUA'I

√ "McDERMOTT IN MOTION," stories and dance based on Gerald McDermott's books, 10 a.m. Oct. 27, Lihu'e Public LIbrary; free; 808-241-3222.

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

LANA'I

√ FESTIVALS OF ALOHA: MAUI NUI STYLE, 9 a.m. Aloha Parade (Iwi'ole Street to Dole Park, and 11 a.m. Royal Court procession), Oct. 25, Lana'i Town Square and Dole Park; free. 808-878-1888.