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

"Urinetown, the Musical," The Aloha Performing Arts Company presents the dark comedy about the future by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman, premiering 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 29; $18*, $30. (808) 322-2122, (808) 322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

√ Ho'olau Kanaka: The Joining of People, Solomon Enos, creator of "Polyfantastica," which appears the Sunday Advertiser, paints a community mural, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona; free, with spectators invited to help paint the mural. (808) 324-2553.

√ "Wayfinders: A Pacific Odyssey," screening of the film by Gail Evenari, followed by a DVD signing and interactive activities, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free. (808) 969-9705, www.imiloahawaii.org.

Native American Music Concert, performances by Troy "Good Medicine" De Roche on nose flute and local group The Lost Chords, 7-9 p.m. Saturday (door open at 6:15 p.m.), East Hawai'i Cultural Center; $12*, benefits the second annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. (808) 966-7792.

√ Modern Origami Marvels, series of classes led by Deb Discoe on the Japanese art of paper folding, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Thelma Parker Memorial Public & School Library, Waimea; repeats the first Saturday of each month through July 7; this week, "Baby Animals — Wet Folding"; free. (808) 887-6067.

√ "The Secret Lives of Galaxies," Glen Petitpas compares images of our own and nearby gallaxies taken with traditional optical telescopes to longer wavelength images, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitor's Information Station; free. (808) 961-2180.

√ Merrie Monarch Cultural Talks, series of informational presentations on Hawai'i traditions associated with hula and the Merrie Monarch Festival, 10-11:30 Monday-Thursday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo; free. Topics include: "Plants Used in the Hula Tradition" by Kana'e Keawe on Monday; "Hula Instruments and Adornments" by Kahualani Nalimu on Tuesday; "Merrie Monarch Pa'u Riders" by Pudding Sassiter on Wednesday; "Hula Genealogy: The Rose Kuamo'o School" by Kuamo'o's former students on Thursday. (808) 969-9705, www.imiloahawaii.org.

√ "Archeology of Keanakolu," Peter Mills discusses the ranching culture in 19th-century Hawai'i, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; $1 donation plus park admission fees. (808) 985-6014.

Merrie Monarch Festival, annual hula competition, Thursday through April 14, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Hilo; sold out. (808) 935-9168.

MAUI

"The Painted Veil," an ill-matched couple moves to a remote area of China in the 1920s to fight a cholera outbreak, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," Maui OnStage production of the farce with music by Stephen Sondheim, premieres 7:30 p.m. today, Iao Theatre, Wailuku; continues 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through April 29; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

√ Maui High School Band Concert, student musicians perform, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; free. (808) 242-7469.

"Starter for Ten," romantic comedy about a working-class college student at an upper-class British university, 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.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Concert, hosted by George Kahumoku Jr., with guest Dennis Kamakahi, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

Virtually Richard3, performance by the Expressions Dance Company, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; $10*, $25*, $35*. (808) 242-7469.

Anatomically Incorrect, comedy act by Varla Jean Merman, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului; alternative comedy suitable for adults and mature teens; $20. (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 through Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; Pau Hana, Nick Castillo, 7-9 p.m. Sundays; 'Elua, 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Kaua Naulu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; EZ Livin', 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Te Moku, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays; no cover charge. (808) 742-7534.

√ E Kanikapila Kakou 2007, weekly concerts, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Island School; this week, Kenneth Makuakane performs with instrumental music, singing, dancing and stories; free. (808) 245-2733.