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

√ "Rhetoric and Racism — Words That Matter," lecture by Victor Villanueva, 2 p.m. today, UH-Hilo Campus Center 301; free.

"Kamaha'o: The Wondrous Myths of Hawai'i," outdoor dinner show and lu'au, 6 p.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort; $79.95*. Reservations: (808) 930-4900.

"Annie," musical comedy set in New York City, 7:30 p.m. today, The Palace Theatre; repeats 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 29; $20*. (808) 934-7010.

"Honk Jr.," a modern retelling of "The Ugly Duckling" story, performed by youths from the Aloha Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m. today, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Kona; repeats 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday; $15* general, $30 reserved. (808) 322-1648, (808) 322-2122.

"The Prophet," play by Maori playwright Hone Kouka, about five boys who return to their New Zealand home to mourn the suicide of their cousin, 8 p.m. today, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $35, $40. (808) 885-6868.

Star Trek's 40th Anniversary Party, hear talks by Richard Crowe and Inge Heyer on the science-fiction TV show, costume contest, view Star Trek memorabilia, purchase a Trekkie-themed dinner or gift, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, Hilo; $10*. Reservations: (808) 969-9711, www.imiloahawaii.org.

√ "Hawaiian Astronomy: History and Current Practice," talk by Paul Coleman on the figures, places and practices in Hawaiian astronomy, 6 p.m. Saturday, Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, Mauna Kea Visitors Information Station; free. (808) 961-2180.

√ 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.

"The End of the Moon," performance artist Laurie Anderson uses stories, songs and music to look at American culture, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kahilu Theatre, Waimea; $40, $45. (808) 885-6868. Also, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center; $20, $30. (808) 974-7310.

√ Azure McCall and Lorenzo Hawkins, jazz vocals and piano, 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Hilton Waikoloa Village's Malolo Lounge; no cover charge. (808) 886-1234.

√ "Protecting Nesting Hawaiian Hawksbill Sea Turtles," William Seitz and Kyle Kagimoto present an overview of honu 'ea conservation, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea visitor center; park entrance fees apply, $1 suggested donation. (808) 985-6014.

√ Rhythms and Music of the Middle Earth, music and dance performance, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, UH-Hilo Campus Center 301; free. (808) 974-7518. Also, Middle Earth Ensemble concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $15*. (808) 961-5711.

MAUI

√ Rene Hicks, presentation by a lung-cancer survivor that includes humor and information, 9 a.m.-noon today, Maui Economic Opportunity Family Center, 99 Mahalani St., Rooms 1-2, Wailuku; free, sponsored by Maui Tobacco-Free Partnership. (808) 573-6554.

√ 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 charge.

√ Kimo's, Lahaina, Hawaiian entertainment: Sam Ahia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays-Thursdays; also, TBA, 10 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Carroll Brothers, 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday; no cover charge. (808) 661-4811.

Chris Isaak, singer-songwriter in concert, with Makana opening, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $35*, $45*, $55 and $65. (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 halau, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lahaina Cannery; free. (808) 661-5304.

Haunted Theater, third annual Evening of Stars, with entertainment, a tour of a "haunted house," games, theatrical performance, silent auction, cocktails and dinner, dancing, door prizes, 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Iao Theater, Wailuku; 21 and older, costumes encouraged but not required; $75*. (808) 242-6969.

"Naupaka," performance by Tau Dance Theater, 7:30 p.m. today, Castle Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; $10*, $25*, $35*. (808) 242-7469.

"House of Sand," R-rated film about a group that starts a new life in the Brazilian desert, 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 Martin Pahinui, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, indoor amphitheater; $30 kama'aina, $40 general. (808) 669-3858.

"The Prophet," play by Maori playwright Hone Kouka, about five boys who return to their New Zealand home to mourn the suicide of their cousin, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center; repeats 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27; $28*. (808) 242-7469.

KAUA'I

√ Hawaiiana Festival, cultural displays and demonstrations, craft fair, lunch and entertainment, 8:30 a.m. today, Grand Hyatt Kaua'i, Po'ipu; fair admission is free, lunch is $25*. (808) 742-1234.

√ 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-Thursdays, Kauai Marriott Resort; no cover charge. (808) 246-9599.

√ Happy Talk Lounge entertainment: Aloha Friday, 4:30-7 p.m., and Kirby Keough, 7-10 p.m. Fridays; Randy Carnevali Trio, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays; "Sunday Jazz Jam," 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays; Jonah Cummings, 7-10 p.m. Mondays; Hanalei Hula Night, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Alan Thomas, 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; Norman "Ka'awa" Solomon, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays; Hanalei Bay Resort; no cover charge. (808) 826-6522.

√ Keoki's Paradise (Po'ipu) entertainment: Po'ipu, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; '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.

"Rounding Third," play by Richard Dresser, presented by WIT (Women in Theater), 7 p.m. today, Storybook Theatre, Hanapepe; $15*.

"Snow White," performance by Honolulu Theater for Youth, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center; $12*. Tickets: 839-9885.