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

"Steel Magnolias," production by the Aloha Performing Arts Company, premieres 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 30; $15*. www.apachawaii.org, (808) 322-1648.

√ Kahili-Making, presentation and hands-on workshop on the feathered standard for Hawaiian royalty, by Kanoe Suganuma-Wilson, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station; free. (808) 961-2180

"The Celestine Prophecy," preview screening, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $15*. (808) 326-2099.

√ Movies Under the Stars, films screened at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kings' Keaka at the Waikoloa Kings' Shops, Kohala Coast; $5*, bring blankets and lawn chairs. (808) 886-8811.

√ "The Nature Conservancy's Hawai'i Island Preserves," a talk by Laura Nelson and Eldridge Naboa, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium; free. (808) 985-6014.

Smuin Ballet, dance troupe from San Francisco performs, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; repeats 1 p.m. Sunday; $35, $40 and $45. (808) 885-6868.

√ "Searching for Cosmic Dawn," observe the first stars and galaxies in the universe, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Keck Observatory Headquarters, Waimea; free. (808) 885-7887.

MAUI

√ "Kukulu I Ho'olina (Establish a Legacy)," 14th annual Celebration of the Arts, begins 9:30 a.m. today and continues through 9 p.m. Saturday, Ritz-Carlton Resort, Kapalua; most events are inexpensive or free except for Saturday's lu'au. Complete schedule at www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/kapalua, (808) 669-6200.

√ Lehua Lounge, Kapalua Bay Hotel, Hawaiian entertainment: Cody Pueo Pata, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 665-4552.

√ Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays and Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays, and Tom Cherry, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

"Sweeney Todd," musical presented by Maui Onstage, 7:30 p.m. today, Iao Theater, Wailuku; for adult audiences; continues 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through April 30; $20 evenings, $15 matinees. (808) 242-6969.

"Dames at Sea," tap dance by members of Professional Artists of the Pacific, 7:30 p.m. today, Fairmont Kea Lani, Wailea; repeats 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $37.50*. (808) 875-4367.

Mele No Ka Oi, Hawaiian music by Brittni Paiva, Owana Salazar, Jeff Peterson and Bruddah Smitty, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30. (808) 242-7469.

√ Nalu Sunset Bar and Sushi entertainment: Evan Shulman, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays, and Kawika Lum Ho, contemporary Hawaiian, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays; no cover charge. (808) 667-1200.

√ Keiki Hula, rotating performances by local halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

An Evening of Gypsy Jazz Extraordinaire, performance by Gypsy Pacific, an acoustic string quartet, 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30. (808) 242-7469.

√ Sunset Jazz, an evening of music from a rotating roster of performers, 5-8 p.m. Sundays through April 30, Whalers Village center stage; free. (808) 661-4567.

"Aha Mele: Island Song, Dance and Stories," performances by George Kahumoku Jr., Martin Pahinui, Bobby Ingano and Derrick Mau, 6 p.m. Monday, Maui Myth & Magic Theatre, Lahaina; $50 general adult, $35 kama'aina (includes one free child ticket, $25 for additional children). Reservations: (808) 661-9913, (877) 688-4800.

Willie K, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs and katchi-katchi music, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday, Hapa's Nightclub, Kihei; $7 cover charge. (808) 879-9001.

Kokua Festival 2006, with Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson, Henry Kapono and others, 4 p.m. Wednesday, A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; sold out. (808) 242-7469.

√ Hula Honey's, vintage and contemporary Hawaiian music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Moana Cafe, Pa'ia; no cover charge. (808) 579-9999.

√ WOW (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Shops at Wailea; free. (808) 891-6770.

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

√ Benoit JazzWorks, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, WM The Restaurant, Ho-nokowai Marketplace; no cover charge. (808) 667-7898.

KAUA'I

√ Duke's Canoe Club Kauai entertainment: Berto & Company, 4-6 p.m., Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m., and Easy Living, 9-11 p.m. Fridays; Apana Sisters, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Saturdays through Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

√ Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Darryl Gonzales and Norman Solomon, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali, Jon Murphy and Ed Sitzler, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4-7 p.m. Sundays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; free. (808) 826-6522.

√ "Archipelago," slide presentation by Susan Middleton from her book on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, 7 p.m. today, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; free. Also, Middleton talks on her book and the current exhibit, "Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawai'i," 11 a.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; free. (808) 245-6931.

√ Nick Castillo, Randell Giminez and Nalani Duarte, performance of Hawaiian music for the E Kanikapila Kakou 2006, 6-9 p.m. Monday, Island School Main Hall, Puhi; free. (808) 245-2733.

"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," by the Kaua'i Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall; repeats 7 p.m. April 21, 4 p.m. April 23, 7 p.m. April 28-30; $12*. (808) 651-2417.

√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Simple Sessions, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.