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

√ "The Big Show," students in grades K-5 from the Volcano School of Arts & Sciences perform circus skills taught by Kevin and Erin Maile O'Keefe of Circus Minimus, noon and 6 p.m. today, Kilauea Military Camp Theater, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; free. (808) 967-8222.

√ Chinese New Year Lion Dance, 5-7 p.m. today, Kings' Shops at Waikoloa, Kohala Coast; free. (808) 886-8812.

Love Thyself, presentation by Masaru Emoto on his research into the metaphysical properties of water and signing of his book "Messages from Water, part 2," 7:30 p.m. today, Palace Theater, Hilo; $25*. (808) 934-7010.

Lœnasa, Celtic music by the Irish band, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $30, $35, $40. (808) 885-6868.

√ Hula Kahiko, traditional hula performed by Ka Pa Hula Na Wai Iwi Ola under the direction of kumu hula Keala Ching, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, hula platform, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; also, crafts demonstrations, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Volcano Art Center; performance is free, but park entrance fees may apply. (808) 967-8222.

"It," screening of the 1927 silent film starring Clara Bow and Antonia Moreno, with Bob Alder on the pipe organ, 6 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $10*, benefiting the theater and the Hilo Organ Society. (808) 934-7010.

Diva on the Verge, Julia Migenes presents a one-woman show of humorous monologue and arias, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center; $18*. (808) 974-7310.

MAUI

Jake Shimabukuro, 'ukulele player in concert, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; $30*. (808) 242-7469.

"Footloose," Baldwin High School drama students present the musical about a Chicago teen who moves to a farming town that has outlawed dancing, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $14*; also, gala dinner before the Saturday performance, 6 p.m.; $15 additional for the dinner. (808) 242-7469.

Chinese New Year Festival 2006, welcome the Year of the Dog with a lion dance, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Maui Mall, Kahului; also, keiki Chinese costume contest, cooking contest, tofu-eating contest, and craft and food booths; free admission. (808) 276-3707.

Shinnen Enkai (New Year) Dinner, traditional otoso (sake) welcome and no-host bar, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, dinner at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment and silent auction, Maui Beach hotel's Rainbow Room; sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui; $40* ($32* for society members). (808) 205-1199.

Beat Junkies, DJ Rhettmatic from Los Angeles and DJ Shortkut from San Francisco, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Hapa's, Kihei; for 21 and older; $10. (808) 879-9001.

√ Quartet for the End of Time, works by Messiaen, Menotti and Pollack performed by the Ebb & Flow Ensemble, part of the North South East West Festival 2006, 4 p.m. Sunday, Makawao Union Church; $5*. (808) 876-1854.

Diva on the Verge, Julia Migenes presents a one-woman show of humorous monologue and arias, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25*, $35*. (808) 242-7469.

√ Chinese New Year Celebration, lion dance, martial arts demonstration, presentation on feng shui, and samples of noodles and other Chinese foods, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Maui Community College Ka'aike building; free. (808) 944-7784.

"Touch the Sound," unrated documentary on the life and work of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf percussionist from Scotland, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

√ Lœnasa, Celtic music by the Irish band, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Helene Hall, Hana; free. (808) 248-7569.

British Blues Explosion, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in concert with guest Kim Simmonds, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $30, $35, $40. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

Save Our Seas Benefit Concert, bluegrass, acoustic roots music with performances by Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum and the band Beat Keepers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; $25*. (808) 826-9230.

Stand Up Tour, Anthony B and Soul Majestic in a reggae and roots concert, 5 p.m. Sunday, doors open at 3 p.m., Taro Patch, Anahola; $20 advance, $25 at the door. (808) 651-2113.

Masaru Emoto talks about his metaphysical research with water and his book "The Hidden Messages in Water," 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aloha Beach Resort, Kapa'a; $30*. (808) 823-6238, (808) 822-0820.

British Blues Explosion, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in concert with guest Kim Simmonds, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, doors open 6:30 p.m., Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu'e; $40*. (808) 337-9234.