Sunday, September 18
41st Annual Maui Marathon & Half Marathon. The Maui Marathon is a Point-to-point, from Kahului to Kaanapali on the island of Maui. This 26.2-mile course is recognized as one of the ten most scenic marathons in the USA as well as the oldest consecutive running marathon in Hawaii. A major portion of the course runs within 50 feet of the Pacific Ocean. The Maui Half Marathon is an Out-and-back from Whalers Village in Kaanapali Resort. This flat and fast course passes through Lahaina Town tracing the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course, turns around at Launiupoko Park and returns to Kaanapali Resort following the same route. Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina. 5:30 a.m. For information call (808) 214-4911.

Saturday, September 17
The Pailolo Challenge – Maui to Molokai Canoe Race. A great outrigger canoe warm up/ pre-race for the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Molokai Hoe. D.T. Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai, Moloka’i (26 miles). Organized by Hawaiian Canoe Club and sponsored by Coffees of Hawaii. For information call Rick Nuu at Hawaiian Canoe Club at (808) 283-1585. Entry forms and details available on line at www.coffeesofhawaii.com/culture/ambassadors/canoe

Saturday, September 17
Na Mea Hawaii Kahiko Performance. See traditional hula and chant performed outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kilauea Crater, featuring Halau Haa Kea o Kinohi. 10:30 a.m. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery. 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply. For information call ( 8 0 8 ) 9 6 7 – 8 2 2 2 o r v i s i t www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 17
Aloha Saturday. These programs on the third Saturday of each month feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups. Noon – 4 p.m. K?lakaua Park in Hilo. Free. For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Friday, September 16
The Yardbirds. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. More than a rock band…they are an institution…which in the brief period from 1963 to 1968 made an indelible mark on the “Shapes of Things” to come. Best known as the band that honed the skills of future “guitar gods” Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, and for their chart hits, including “For Your Love,” “Heart Full of Soul,” “I’m A Man” and “Over Under Sideways Down.” For tickets and information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.

Thursday, September 15
Robert Cazimero and Nina Kealiiwahamana in Concert. Kauai Museum, Main Gallery. The acoustics in the arched Albert Spencer Wilcox Building are uplifting. An evening of great Hawaiian music, light refreshments, and Robert Cazimero’s newest CD release. Seating is limited. 5:00 p.m. Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Tuesday, September 13
Complimentary Event: Wet Naturalist Presentations at the Maui Ocean Center at 6:00 pm; gates open at 5:50 pm . Join a Wet Naturalist at Maui Ocean Center’s Discovery Pool for exciting hands-on presentations on Hawaii’s marine invertebrates, animals that lack a backbone. Along with learning fascinating facts about sea cucumbers, sea stars and urchins, guests will have the chance to touch a few of the live spineless creatures!

Saturday, September 10
East Hawaii Dance Festival & Extravaganza. A celebration of dance fearing performances by Hawaii Island’s leading dancers ranging from hip-hop to hula, tango to tribal, traditional to cutting- edge. East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo, 7:00 p.m. For information call ( 8 0 8 ) 9 3 5 – 9 0 8 5 o r v i s i t www.ehcc.org for more information.

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday, September 10, 11 &14
Kauai Aloha Festival 2011. Aloha Festival is Kauai’s premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawaii’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. Saturday – Kauai Aloha Festivals Investiture, Smiths Family Botanical Gardens, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday – Hale Pule, Kapaa First Hawaiian Church, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m; Wednesday – Luau, Smiths Family Garden Luau, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For information call Lyah Kama-Drake at (808) 821-6895.

Saturday, September 10
Ku Mai Ka Hula 2011. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. – An international hula competition featuring group and solo performances in kahiko (traditional) and auana (modern) in adult male and female categories. For information visit www.mauiarts.org or call (808) 242-7469.