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

√ "Talk Story," second annual Big Island Film Festival, today through Sunday, viewing of independent films at three venues, Waikoloa Beach Resort; $5 with discount passes available. (808) 886-8811, www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.

"The Lives of Others," R-rated political thriller set in Germany before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, and Monday; 5 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $7*. (808) 322-2122.

"The Namesake," film directed by Mira Nair, 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, Monday-Tuesday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $7*. (808) 934-7010.

√ Western Week, begins with the paniolo parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, downtown Honoka'a, and continues through May 28 with music, arts and crafts, cultural demonstrations, food booths, games, dancing, and prizes; most events are free or at low cost. Additional event listings: (808) 933-9772, www.konaweb.com.

√ Hula Kahiko performance, featuring Halau Hula 'O Kahikilaulani of Hilo under the direction of kumu hula Ray Fonseca, with Hawaiian arts and crafts demonstrations, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Art Center hula platform; $10 per vehicle park entrance fee. (808) 967-8222.

YWCA Informance No. 17, performances by students from the YMCA's ballet, tap, tumbling, hula and karate classes as well as the Orchid Isle Ballroom Dance and Contra Dance clubs, 2 p.m. Saturday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7010.

√ People and Land of Kahuku, guided 2.5-mile hike through lava fields, pastures and ranch roads explores the ways people have lived in the district from the earliest Hawaiian settlements through today, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through June 10, meet at the Kahuku gate, Highway 11 near the 70-mile marker in Ka'u; free. (808) 985-6014.

Spring Dance Showcase, students from Center Stage Dance Studio present hip hop, ballet, modern, jazz and belly dances, 2 p.m. Sunday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $6*. (808) 934-7010, (808) 990-7163.

MAUI

√ "Kodomo No Tame Ni (For the Sake of the Children), seventh annual Maui Matsuri begins with a karaoke contest and awards ceremony, 6:30 p.m. today, Baldwin High School auditorium; $10. The festival continues with crafts, plants, food booths, entertainment, food contests, kimono contest for children, appearance by the Kikaida brothers, martial arts, keiki activities and dancing, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Maui Community College grounds; free admission, sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui and other businesses and organizations. (808) 283-9999.

Frank De Lima, comedy routines and musical parodies, 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $34*. (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 children's halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

"Swan Lake," classical ballet performance by the corps de ballet of Maui Academy of Performing Arts, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $14* for one performance or $20* combined with Sunday's performance. (808) 242-7469.

Dance Review, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop performance by Maui Academy of Performing Arts, 2 p.m. Sunday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $14* for one performance or $20* combined with Saturday's performance. (808) 242-7469.

Earth, Wind & Fire, funk and R&B, 7 p.m. Sunday, (gates open at 5 p.m.) A&B Amphitheater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $55, $65, $75 and $85. (808) 242-7469.

"Avenue Montaigne," a young woman takes a job as a waitress in Paris' art, theater and fashion district, 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.

√ Kalama Intermediate School Band concert, 6:30 p.m Tuesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

√ 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., with guest Makana, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The RitzCarlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

√ The David Choy Quartet, with Bob Harrison on bass, Gene Argel on piano, David Choy on saxophone and Jerry Davis on drums, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays, Unisan Sushi Bar and Grill, Wailuku; no cover. (808) 244-4500.

√ 'Iao Intermediate School Band concert, 6:30 p.m Thursday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

√ Kuga Hip Hop Jam, fundraiser to send local dancers to Los Angeles workshops with dance, live music and DJs, spoken word, open mike, 6:30-10:30 p.m. today, Kalaheo Neighborhood Center gym, Koloa; $5.

"Sleeping Beauty," 21st annual spring dance concert presented by Kaua'i Dance Theatre, 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday, Kaua'i War Memorial convention hall, Lihu'e; $9*. (808) 332-9737.

Sing A Rainbow, Kaua'i Chorale presents jazz, blues, ballads, Western songs with accompanist Virginia Shepherd and guests Dan Spriggs on percussion and Alexander Causey on bagpipes, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center, Lihu'e; also, 5 p.m. Sunday, Princeville Resort ballroom; either event $10*. (808) 337-1882, (808) 822-5633.

"The Street Where You Live," spring choral concert by Kaua'i High Singers, High School Chorus and 'Ukulele, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kaua'i War Memorial convention hall, Lihu'e; $8*, to raise funds for students to sing with the New York Opera in March 2008. (808) 274-3160.