The √ indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts (or free) for students, seniors, military, members, children and/or advance purchase. Call venue for details.

SPECIAL

√ HONOLULU FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR, create crafts and learn about other cultures, with more than 100 booths; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center; repeats at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16; free; 926-2424, www.honolulufestival.com.

√ HONOLULU FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES, music and dance at various venues around town; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, Waikiki Shopping Plaza; repeats at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16; free; 926-2424, www.honolulufestival.com.

HONOLULU FESTIVAL FRIENDSHIP GALA, entertainment and regional cuisine; 7-9 p.m.; Hawai'i Convention Center; $85; 926-2424, www.honolulufestival.com.

"KAHEKILI," presented by kumu hula Hokulani Holt, halau Pa'u O Hi'iaka, kumu hula Keali'i Reichel and Pali Ahue; 8-10 p.m.; Leeward Community College Theatre; $25*; 455-0385.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS; 10:30 p.m.; Pipeline Cafe; for all ages, accompanied by an adult; $23, $50; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

CONCERTS

DIANE JARVI, folk, guitar and kantele; 7:30 p.m.; Atherton Performing Arts Studio; $20*; 955-8821.

DANCE

6TH ANNUAL HEIVA I HONOLULU, Tahitian dance competition, with crafts and activities; 4 p.m.; Waikiki Shell; $15*; 877-750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

HOLOMUA KA NO'EAU, performance by Halau Mohala 'Ilima and more, to honor Mary Kawena Pukui; 6 p.m.; Hawai'i Theatre; $20, $30; 261-0689, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

SALSA DANCING with DJs Ever and Alberto, salsa, merengue and bachata; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Just Tacos, The Town Center of Mililani; 625-8025.

STAGE CLOSING

"AIDA," Elton John and Tim Rice's Broadway hit, presented by Army Community Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter; $15-28; 438-4480.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

√ CRAFTER'S CLEARANCE & GARAGE SALE, benefit for Castle High School Project Graduation; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Castle High School Cafeteria; free; 235-1791.

√ CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FAIR, sponsored by Chinese Language Education Association of Hawaii, with lion dance, games, music and more; 8:30-11 a.m.; 'Iolani School Cafeteria; free; 952-7231.

√ "ONE WORLD" FESTIVAL, cultural demonstrations, food, music and dance; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Leeward Community College, Eucalyptus and Tuthill courtyards; free; 455-0284.

√ Sunset on the Beach, with food booths, entertainment, films "E Ola Ka 'Olelo Hawai'i" ("The Hawaiian Language Shall Live") and "The Land Has Eyes"; 4 p.m.; Queen's Surf Beach; repeats Sunday with different lineup; free; 923-1094.

NATURE

√ PU'U O HULU HIKE, 4-mile, intermediate hike; 8 a.m.; meet at 'Iolani Palace; $2 donation; 696-4677.

ETC.

BETHEL CHAPEL BIG TENT SALE, to benefit the church's mission teams; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bethel Chapel Assembly of God, Waipahu; 677-3992.

√ WORLD WAR II TUNNEL TOURS, with rummage sale, to benefit the Hawaii Animal Sanctuary; 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; World War II Tunnels, 221 Ili'aina St., Kailua; $5*; 385-0023.

√ 54TH KUNIA ORCHID SHOW, "A New Beginning," with Kunia Kountry Store and plants for sale; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Leilehua High School, gymnasium; repeats 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 16; $2; 343-4767, 623-8585.

√ GREEN CORNED BEEF MUSUBI EATING CONTEST, 10 contestants compete for prizes; 10 a.m.; Kahala Mall center court; free; 951-9888, www.hawaiianbarbecue.com.

√ WEST OAHU CIVIL AIR PATROL SQUADRON OPEN HOUSE rides in general aviation aircraft for kids 8-17 and more; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Pacific Aerospace Training Center; free; 91-1259 Midway Road; http://hiwg.cap.gov/westoahu.

THIRD ANNUAL HONU RACE & FAMILY CONCERT, benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Leeward Club Houses, with music, activities and more; 1-7 p.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $15; 689-4182.

DA HAWAIIAN ISLAND FLOW MASTER COMPETITION, winner will receive a $500 prize; 2-4 p.m.; Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park; $20, for admission to park and competition, pre-registration required, 674-9283, ext. 104.

√ YOUTH SPEAKS HAWAII MONTHLY POETRY SLAM open mike for teens; 3:30-5 p.m.; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 521-2903.

CASUAL DANCE NIGHT, epicurean feast and performance by Bobby King, Augie Rey and Carlos Barboza; 6:30-10:30 p.m.; O'ahu Country Club; $49.95; 839-7311.

THE GREAT ST. PATRICK'S DAY TREASURE HUNT & DRINK FEST, Ravenchase Adventures; 6:30 p.m.; downtown Honolulu, register for meeting place; $50; 203-8963, 877-407-2836, www.ravenchase.com.

ONE-TIME GIGS

CELTIC WAVES; 4 p.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

JOHN FEARY; 4-7 p.m.; Ala Moana Center, Mai Tai Bar; also Hot Rain; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 947-2900.

"LA GUITARRA ESPANOLA," Spanish and flamenco guitar with Jasmine Skurtu; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Cha Cha Cha Salsaria; 395-7797.

DJ IPOD; 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; 521-2900.

EIGHT0EIGHT, R&B, funk; 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Gordon Biersch; 599-4877.

BOP TRIBAL, with Satomi Yarimizo, DeShannon Higa, Reggie Padilla, Jon Hawes and Von Baron; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411, www.thedragonupstairs.com.

FRIENDS OF ADAM; 9 p.m.; Sand Island R&B; 21 and older; 847-5001.

HELL CAMINOS, rockabilly; 9 p.m.; Anna Bannana's; 18 and older; 946-5190.

GARDEN BAR; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; $8; 599-2252.

GTA, alternative; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kemoo Farms, Pub; 21 and older; $5; 621-1835.

MAKANA; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; thirtyninehotel; $8; 599-2252.

SKYLINE, featuring Nocturnal Sound Krew, fashion show by Manovich; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; $15; 922-4422.

4D, classic, alternative, modern rock, funk and reggae; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Bob's Sports Bar; 263-7669.

KONFRONTATION, reggae; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Boardriders Bar and Grill; 231-4600.

MACHO COOL CONNECTION, with Free Sound and Full Band; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jazz Minds Art & Cafe; 945-0800.

MISSING DAVE; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tropics; 21 and older; $5; 262-3343.

82FIFTY, Hawaii Music Awards "Best Rock Album" after-party; 10 p.m.; E&O Trading Co.; 591-9555.

SAFFIAH; 11 p.m.-3 a.m.; Tiares Sports Bar & Grill; 230-8911.

DANCE VENUES

FLASHBACK SATURDAYS, '70s, '80s and '90s music; 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.; Rumours; 955-4811.

NAKED RHYTHM SATURDAYS, with DJs Betty and Dawn; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Doraku, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center; 922-3323.

DJ COOL CAMERON, country and classic rock; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

HOUSE OF ISIS, with DJs Big John, Billy G, 21 and older; 9 p.m.-4 a.m.; Zanzabar; 924-3939.

DRAGONFLY ROOM, hip-hop, R&B, neo soul with DJ Anit; 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wonder Lounge at the Wonderland, W Honolulu; 922-3734.

PAPER DOLL REVUE DRAG SHOW, 9:45 p.m.; Fusion Waikiki; also, Men of Fusion male revue, 12 a.m.; 924-2422.

LA ZONA LATINA, salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton and more with DJs Azteca, Homie, Angelicia; 10 p.m.; Panama Hattie's; 485-8226.

SALSA SABADO EN LA NOCHE, with DJs and Las Friikiitona's models, 18 and older; 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m.; Cafe Che Pasta; 524-0004.

SABADOS ... CON SABOR A SALSA!, with DJs Mano Lopez and Don Armando; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tio's Garage & Taco Station; 404 Ward Ave.; www.tiosgarage.com.

THE A-LIST, with DJs; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Bar 35; 537-3535.

THE LIGHT, 21 and older; 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; The O Lounge; 944-8436.

FAM, with DJs Zack Morse, Compose, Jaytee, Nitelite; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; The Living Room, Fisherman's Wharf. 395-2100.

FLY, with DJs Jrama, Epic, Lava, go-go dancers, performances by Cirque Hawaii and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Cirque Hawaii; 753-4970.

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEHALL SPLURT, with DJs and more; 11 p.m.-4 a.m.; Lotus Soundbar; 924-1688.

MAD HATTER & STYLISH T SATURDAYS, rock, R&B, soul with DJ Ryan Sean and more; 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; Aaron's, Ala Moana Hotel; 955-4466.

LAS VENUS, 18 and older; 11:30 p.m.; Venus Nightclub; also, all-male revue; 9 p.m.; 951-8671.

LOUNGE ACTS

MIKEY AND SHAWN; 3-7:30 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

CONCERTS ON THE BEACH, with Kawao; 4-6 p.m.; Duke's Canoe Club Waikiki; 922-2268.

ERIC LEE; 4-7 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tropics; 949-4321.

SONNY KALUA, Hawaiian; 4-7 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Lo'i Lounge; 922-6611.

SEAN NA'AUAO DUO, with hula; 4:15-7:15 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

RAY SOWDERS, traditional, contemporary Hawaiian, slack-key; 5-6 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

JOHNNY HELM; 5-7 p.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

NOELLA QUERUBIN, ALBERT MALIGMAT (upper deck) and Meleana Brown, Rockwell Fukino (lower deck); 5:15 p.m.; Navatek I, Pier 6; 973-1311.

STARR KALAHIKI, LENNY KEYS AND JOHN LUNDGREN, jazz; 5:30-8 p.m.; Star of Honolulu; 983-7827.

GINNY TIU; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Cobalt Lounge at the Hanohano Room; 922-4422.

NOHELANI CYPRIANO TRIO, and hula; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Banyan Veranda; 922-3111.

ALI GARCIA, acoustic Latin music; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mexico Restaurant, 1247 N. School St.; 845-9059.

A POLYNESIAN SHOW, with Karla Akiona's halau; 6-8:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

JOHN VALENTINE & KRISTINA ACIDERA; 6-9 p.m.; Sam Choy's Breakfast Lunch & Crab; 545-7979.

BLACKSAND, jazz; 6-10 p.m.; Ohana East Hotel, Chuck's Cellar; 923-4488.

SAM KAPU BAND, with halau; 6:15 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani, poolside; 922-5811.

FIVE O'CLOCK SHADOW, with Jesse and John; 6:30-9 p.m.; Nashville Waikiki; 926-7911.

OLD HAWAIIAN NIGHTS, concert series, with Mike Ka'awa; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Waikiki Beach Marriott, Moana Terrace; 922-6611.

J.P. SMOKETRAIN, blues, contemporary; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Planet Hollywood; 924-7877.

JEFF PETERSON, guitar; 6:30-10 p.m.; Michel's at the Colony Surf; 923-6552.

AUDY KIMURA, guitar/vocals; 6:30-10 p.m.; Hy's Steak House; 922-5555.

MAKANA; 6:45-8:45 p.m.; Chai's Island Bistro; 585-0011.

FIRE-KNIFE SHOW; 6:55 and 7:55 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki hotel, poolside; 922-4422.

BOOGIE AND FRIENDS, Hawaiian, blues, jazz; 7-9 p.m.; Kona Brewing Co.'s Koko Marina Pub; 394-5662.

HAUMEA AND WEYMOUTH, with Auntie Welina; 7-9 p.m.; Hula Grill Waikiki; 923-4852.

ERIC LEE AND SHAUNA SANBORN, with hula; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel; 922-2511.

GREG MACDONALD DUO, with J&J; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, Pakini Bar; 921-2345.

AUGIE REY; 7-10 p.m.; The Elks Club; 923-5722.

SOUL CAFE; 7-10 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Elegant Dive; 923-1234.

BACKYARD PA'INA DUO; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; The Royal Hawaiian hotel, Mai Tai Bar; 923-7311.

SUNWAY AND THE POSITIVITY, jazz, rock, pop; 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Pearl, Ala Moana Center; 944-8000.

DAVID SWANSON; 7:30-11 p.m.; The Kahala, Veranda; 739-8760.

TITO BERINOBIS, contemporary; 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Chart House; 941-6660.

OAHU SONGWRITERS GROUP; 8 p.m.; Hanks Cafe Honolulu; 526-1410.

SHIRLEY WALKER BAND; 8 p.m.; Coconut Willy's; 923-9454.

OLOMANA; 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Paradise Lounge; 949-4321.

WASABI; 8-11 p.m.; Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Bar; 949-4321.

ALBERT MALIGMAT; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Westin Moana Surfrider, Beach Bar; 922-3111.

CHAD PULE; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sheraton Waikiki, poolside; 922-4422.

ROCKY HOLMES AND TENNYSON STEPHENS, flute/clarinet/piano/vocals; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Halekulani, Lewers Lounge; 923-2311.

NATURAL T, blues rock; 9 p.m.; Arnold's Waikiki; 924-6887.

JASON ALAN, guitar, vocals; 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; Formaggio; 739-7719.

ALOHA PAUL DOYLE, contemporary, Hawaiian and karaoke; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Da Smoke House; 946-0233.

DOOLIN' RAKES; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; O'Toole's Irish Pub; 536-4138.

ARSENIO THE BAND; 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Beeman Center, Pearl Harbor. 382-9495.

ELEPHANT; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.

PIRANHA BROTHERS; 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Irish Rose Saloon; 947-3414.

SATOMI YARIMIZO JAZZ QUARTET; 9 p.m.; The Dragon Upstairs; 526-1411.

JOHNNY HELM; 9:30 p.m.; Holokai Grill; 924-7245.

JOE KINGSTON; 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani lounge; 922-5811.

CHRIS REGO AND VERNON SAKATA, guitar, vocals; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Formaggio Grill; 263-2633.

CHRIS YEH TRIO, with James Kraft and Omar Abing; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Soul de Cuba Cafe; 545-2822.

ELLSWORTH SIMEONA; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tiki's Grill & Bar; 923-8454.

HAUMEA WARRINGTON; 10 p.m.-12 a.m.; Duke's Waikiki, Barefoot Bar; 922-2268.

BRENDAN; 1:30-3:30 a.m.; Kelley O'Neil's; 926-1777.