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

Hawai'i Performing Arts Festival 2006, continues through Saturday at various locations, including a performance of Kurt Weill's "Threepenny Opera," 8 p.m. today, People's Theatre, Honoka'a, $10, $15 and $25; also, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; $25 *. Schedule at (808) 345-0740, www.hawaii performingartsfestival.org.

√ Bon Dance, Hilo Taishoji Soto Mission, 7 p.m. Saturday, 275 Kino'ole St.; free. (808) 935-8407.

√ Bon Dance, Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission, 8 p.m. Saturday, Papa'aloa; free. (808) 962-6340.

Katchafire, New Zealand reggae band, 7 p.m. Sunday (doors open 6 p.m.), Hilo Civic Auditorium; $30*.

√ 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.

"Sir! No Sir!" documentary about soldiers who opposed the Vietnam War, 7 p.m. Thursday, Palace Theatre, Hilo; $7, sponsored by the World Peace Society, with special guest Bob Watada, Ehren Watada's father. (808) 934-7010.

MAUI

"Peaceful Warrior," staring Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz on a spiritual odyssey, 5 and 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

√ 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.

"Little Shop of Horrors," musical presented by Maui Onstage tells the story of a floral assistant and his carnivorous exotic plant, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday, Iao Theater, Wailuku; $20*. (808) 242-6969.

Tango Amor, performances by tango artists Miriam Larici, Hugo Patyn, Carina Losano, Christy Cote and Darren Lees, 7:30 p.m. today, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $15. (808) 242-7469. Part of Tangofest Maui: www.tangofestmaui.com.

√ Bon Dance, Kahului Hongwanji, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Kahului; free. (808) 871-4732.

√ Summer Jam, concert by Marlene Baldueza and Wasabe, 1 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; free, sponsored by Hawaii Jaycees. (808) 242-7469.

Michael Bublé, jazz and romantic pop standards, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $45*, $55*, $65*. (808) 242-7469.

"Akeelah and the Bee," PG-film about a girl from south Los Angeles who competes in a spelling bee and inspires her community, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; part of the Maui Film Festival; repeats 5 and 7:30 p.m. July 28; $10*. (808) 242-7469, (808) 572-3456.

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.

MOLOKA'I

Katchafire, New Zealand reggae band, 10 p.m. Thursday, (doors open 9 p.m.), Paddlers Inn; for 21 and older; $30*.

KAUA'I

√ Koloa Plantation Days, sporting events, historic and nature walks, rodeo, lu'au, parade, Hawaiian games and keiki activities, 10 a.m. today through 3 p.m. Sunday, various locations in Koloa and Po'ipu; most events are free or low-cost. Schedule: www.koloaplantationdays.com, (808) 822-0734.

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

√ Bon Dance, Koloa Jodo Mission, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Koloa; free. (808) 742-6736.

Kauai Music Festival 2006, seminars, panel discussions, music lessons, competitions and concerts, 9 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Aug. 5, Kaua'i Community College campus and Performing Arts Center; Details: www.kauaimusicfestival.com, (808) 634 6237.