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

A Taste of the Hawaiian Range, food and agricultural festival, with tastings of recipes from Hawai'i chefs using grass-fed Big Island animals, with wines and desserts 6-8 p.m. today, Hilton Waikoloa Village; $50*. (808) 322-4892, www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste/.

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

"Honk Jr.," a modern retelling of "The Ugly Duckling" story performed by youngsters from the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 22; $15* general, $30 reserved. (808) 322-1648, (808) 322-2122.

Shout Sister Shout, folksinger Odetta and gospel singers The Holmes Brothers and Marie Knight in a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $40, $45. (808) 885-6868.

6th annual Tahiti Fete of Hilo, Tahitian dance competition, with performances by groups from Tahiti, Hawai'i, Mexico, Canada and the Mainland, arts and crafts, food booths, entertainment, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium; $12*. www.tahitifete.com.

√ "Planet, Schmanet: The Strange Tale of Pluto," talk by Geral Schieven on the recent change in the definition of the term "planet," 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station; free. (808) 961-2180.

Drum & Percussion Festival, traditional and nontraditional performances of African, Asian, Latin and Pacific percussion styles, 7 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theater, Hilo; repeats 2 p.m. Sunday; $10*. (808) 934-7010.

√ 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.

√ Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge. (808) 886-1234.

√ "Volcanoes of the Northern Mariana Islands," Frank Trusdell talks on how scientists monitor volcanoes in the Marianas, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea visitor center; park entrance fees apply, $1 suggested donation. (808) 985-6014.

MAUI

√ E Kui Lima (Join Hands), arts and crafts, music and dance, 9 a.m. today, Ka'anapali Beach Club, Embassy Suites Resort; free, sponsored by the Aloha Festivals. (808) 661-2000.

√ 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.

√ Benoit Jazz Works, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Moana Bakery & Café, Pa'ia; also, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturdays and Thursdays, Ma'alaea Grill; and with Tom Conway, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mulligan's On the Blue, Wailea. No cover charges.

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

√ Makahiki Celebration, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, Hawaiian games, arts and crafts, music and appearance by the Aloha Festivals Maui Royal Court, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ka'anapali Beach hotel; free. (808) 661-0011.

√ Hana Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremonies, Hawaiian blessing for the Hana Royal Court, entertainment, food booths, crafts, 10 a.m. Saturday, Hana Ball Park; free. (808) 248-8204.

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

Ku Mai Ka Hula, international hula competition featuring halau from Hawai'i and Japan in adult solo and group performance, 1 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $20*. (808) 242-7469.

√ Lahaina Town Ho'olaule'a, entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Front Street; free, sponsored by the Aloha Festivals. (808) 268-1789.

√ Saturday Night Drive-In Theater, with screening of "Akeelah and the Bee," "Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown," Hawai'i premiere of "The Far Shore" and "Kids Video Animation Festival," food booths, 6 p.m. Saturday, Maui Community College; $5 for walk-ins, $20 per vehicle for general parking, $40 for VIP premiere parking, free for children younger than 12. (808) 573-5530.

√ Play Day and Fishing Tournament, games, potluck picnic, fishing and Hawaiian entertainment, 11 a.m. Sunday, Hana Bay; free, sponsored by the Aloha Festivals. (808) 268-1789.

Shout Sister Shout, folksinger Odetta and gospel singers The Holmes Brothers and Marie Knight in a tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 5 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25* and $35*. (808) 242-7469.

√ Sports Night, tennis and volleyball tournaments for athletes and spectators, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Hana Ball Park; free, sponsored by Aloha Festivals. (808) 268-1789.

"Vajra Sky: Over Tibet," final installment in the Yatra Trilogy of Sacred Journeys, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

√ Talent Show, entertainment competition, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hana Ball Park; free, sponsored by the Aloha Festivals. (808) 268-1789.

√ Hawaiiana Night, performances by local hula halau, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hana Ball Park; free, sponsored by the Aloha Festivals. (808) 268-1789.

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

Momix, dance troupe performance, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $28*, $40*. (808) 242-7469.

"Aloha Las Vegas," play by Edward Sakamoto presented by O'ahu's Kumu Kahua Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14; $22*. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

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

√ Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Aloha Friday, 4:30-7 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali Trio, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays; Jonah Cummings, 7-10 p.m. Mondays; Hanalei Hula Night, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Alan Thomas, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.