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.

BIG ISLAND

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CONCERT with Evren Ozan, followed by question-and-answer session, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $12*; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ E MALAMA 'AINA TALK STORY AND DIGITAL FILM FEST, an islandwide effort to engage those interested in film, sustainability and making a difference, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Palace Theater, Hilo; free; 808-934-7010.

"FERNS OF THE FOREST" WORKSHOP, led by Tim Tunison, retired botanist and chief of resource management at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $55 (financial assistance available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"MOVEMENT & MEDITATION: DANCE FOR BODY & MIND," a six-session class with dancer Shizuno Nasu, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 8-Dec. 13, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $75 (financial assistance available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

FOURTH ANNUAL DRUM AND PERCUSSION FESTIVAL, a celebration of traditional and nontraditional drum and percussion performance groups, 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Palace Theater, Hilo; $9*; tickets: www.bareandcore.org; information: 808-934-7010.

PRINT-MAKING DEMONSTRATION AND BOOK SIGNING, with Caren Loebel-Fried, award-winning author, artist and illustrator, 11 a.m-2 p.m. Nov. 9, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; free, park entrance fees apply; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

FOREST WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOP, with fiber artist Jelena Clay, 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; for 16 and older, all skill levels welcome; $70 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

√ RAIATEA HELM, mini-concert and autograph session, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Kona Wal-Mart; free; 842-7302.

INTERMEDIATE 'UKULELE CLASS, with Wes Awana, for ages 12 and older; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 11-Dec. 16, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; $48 (financial aid available); 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL EVENTS: 808-326-7820, www.konacoffeefest.com.

• Kona Coffee Culinary Invitational, with coffee-inspired cuisine, appetizers to entrees, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Keauhou Beach Resort; $45*; tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com.

• Gevalia Kona Cupping Contest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12; finals 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13; free.

• Gevalia Coffee Art Exhibit, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13; free.

√ Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; meet at Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village; donations accepted; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

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

√ David Gomes, slack-key guitar; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays; Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea; no cover charge; 808-885-6622.

MAUI

"MUSIC AND DANCE OF OKINAWA," celebration of the 80th anniversary of Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai, with music, dance and instruments of Okinawa, 2 p.m. Nov. 9, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, $25*; 808-242-2787.

√ TAU DANCE THEATER blends Hawaiian, Polynesian and Asian influences in modern dance, hip-hop, jazz and more, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 10, Helene Hall, Hana; free; 808-248-7569, www.hanaarts.com.

√ WOW! (Wailea on Wednesdays), an evening of art and refreshments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov.12, this week showcasing "South Seas Island Magic" with Henry Allen, steel guitar and hula; The Shops at Wailea; free; 808-891-6770.

SALAAM ENSEMBLE, composers and master musicians performing Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Armenian music of the Near and Middle East, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, $27*; 808-242-2787.

REEF CONSERVATION PRESENTATIONS, in observance of International Year of the Reef 2008, with information booths, coral reef updates by local eco-organizations, presentations on sustainable seafood, and microscopic living reef examinations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13, Maui Ocean Center; included with park admission, $24*; 808-270-7075.

√ ISRAELI FOLK DANCING, sponsored by Jewish Congregation of Maui; 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Beit Shalom Synagogue, Kihei; $5; 808-874-5397, 808-280-1051.

√ Leilani's on the Beach entertainment: Scott Baird, 2:30-5 p.m. Fridays; JD and Harry, 2:30-5 p.m. Saturdays; Kilohana, 3-5 p.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali Beach Ministry church service, 8-9 a.m. Sundays; Ka'anapali; no cover charge; 808-661-4495.

"Kupanaha: Maui Magic for All Ages," dinner show with illusions performed by Jody and Kathleen Baran and daughters, seating begins 4:30 p.m. Fridays, dinner seating 4:30-5:15 p.m., Kanahele Room Theater, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel; repeats Saturdays and Tuesdays-Thursdays; kama'aina rate $55, general seating $79* and premium seating $89; reservations, 808-667-0128.

KAUA'I

Release, with DJs and performers; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays; Sheraton Kauai hotel; $10 before 10 p.m.; 808-742-1661.