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

MAKANA IN CONCERT, singer-songwriter-musician fuses slack-key guitar with other musical styles, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Palace Theater, Hilo; $20*; 808-934-7010.

√ "NASA/PISCES ROBOTIC DEMONSTRATION," with hands-on activities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 (special planetarium presentations, 9 and 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.); 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, Hilo; free; 808-969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org.

"LOVE & STORY: CREATING RELATIONSHIPS," a prose writing workshop, and writing exercises, with author Louise Wisechild, exploring relationship between love and story, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $12*; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ NIAULANI FOREST WORK DAY, to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Nov. 16; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus; free; 808-967-8222.

√ "PEOPLE AND LAND OF KAHUKU," guided hike focusing on the human history of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku area; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Kahuku gate (mauka of Highway 11, near 70-mile marker, Ka'u); free; no reservations needed; 808-985-6014.

√ Hulihe'e PALACE CONCERT and VILLAGE STROLL, arranged by Kokua Kailua to support merchants and restaurants during the economic downturn, with musicians, arts, restaurant and merchant participation, 3-6:30 p.m. Nov. 16, along a "pedestrian mall" on Ali'i Drive, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i; free; 808-329-9694.

"RANCHING HISTORY OF KA'U," part of the weekly "After Dark in the Park" speaker presentations, by Dr. Billy Bergin, former Parker Ranch chief veterinarian and state Department of Agriculture medical officer; 7 p.m. Nov. 18; Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium; $1*, $10 park admission applies; 808-985-6014.

"MOVEMENT & MEDITATION: DANCE FOR BODY & MIND," a class with dancer Shizuno Nasu, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 13, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $75 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

INTERMEDIATE 'UKULELE CLASS, with Wes Awana, for ages 12 and older; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 16, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $48 (financial aid available); 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

√ INTERNATIONAL ICE SCULPTING EXHIBITION AND COMPETITION, featuring artists from Hawai'i and Japan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Lahaina Cannery Mall; free; 808-661-5304, www.lahainacannery.com.

"Black tie & slippers gala,"benefit for Imua Family Services, honoring Maui pediatrician and volunteer Dr. John Briley; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center; $150; reservations, 808-244-7467 or www.imuafamilyservices.org.

"HO'OULU I KA NA'AUAO," concert of chant, song, dance, video and storytelling by kumu hula Sonny Ching and Halau Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*; 808-242-2787, www.mauifilmfestival.com.

√ SUZUKI MAUI STUDIO HOLIDAY CONCERT, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Waipuna Chapel, Kula; free; 808-876-1350.

√ SEA TALK STORIES, with Maui Ocean Center's curatorial divers sharing shark tales, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 18, Maui Ocean Center, Open Ocean Exhibit (enter through front gate); free; 808-270-7075.

"THE LUCKY ONES," rated R, a "dramedy" about three Iraq war veterans back home who share an impromptu cross-country journey, presented by Maui Film Festival, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19; Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $12*; 808-242-2787, www.mauifilmfestival.com.

√ WOW! (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov.19, this week showcasing Te Tiare Patitifa, with Hawaiian songs and hula; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770.

√ 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

√ HONOLULU SYMPHONY KAUA'I CONCERTS, 7 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20; Kaua'i Community College, Performing Arts Center; free; reservations, events@honolulusymphony.com; 524-0815, ext. 226.

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