Thursday, March 29: 
Hawaiiana Music Series.  Enjoy the sounds of Hawaii at the Baldwin Home Museum, corner of Dickenson & Front St. in Lahaina.  Many of Hawaii’s favorite entertainers will be performing.  Bring your lunch, mats, chairs, family and friends. This event is FREE!  Baldwin House Museum, 120 Dickenson St., Lahaina.  11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call Lahaina Restoration Foundation at (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, March 30: Bike Works Beach & Sport at Queens’ Marketplace hosts the Lavaman 3.1 Sunset Run throughout Waikoloa Beach Resort – with the start and finish at Queens’ Marketplace. 5:00pm race start time. This is a benefit for PATH (Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii).  Entry forms are available at bikeworkshawaii.com or contact 326-PATH (7284).

Friday, March 23: 
Solo Sessions:  Jerry Santos.  Singer/songwriter Jerry Santos has been a familiar presence on Hawai‘i’s music scene for almost four decades. He teamed up with Robert Beaumont in 1974 to form Olomana. Jerry was instrumental in creating an easily recognizable musical style, blending Hawaiian music with contemporary rhythms. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Daily, March 19 – 24: 
Haili Men’s Invitational Volleyball Tournament.  Now more than a half-century old, this popular sporting event features novice to nationally ranked AA players from around the United States. The five-day tourney is held at the Hilo Civic Auditorium and other locations around Hilo. A great reason to visit Hilo if you are into volleyball.  Hilo Civic Auditorium, 799 Piilani St., Hilo.  For information call (808) 961-3633.

Sunday, March 18:
Big Island International Marathon.  In this annual 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile and 3.1-mile fun runs, participants run the coast of old Hawaii along the Pacific Ocean, through tropical rainforests, past rushing waterfalls and along black lava beaches to finish at the historic Hilo Bay front. A flat, cool and fun course in the beautiful Hilo area.  For information call (808) 969-7400 or visit www.hilomarathon.org.

Sunday, March 18: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, March 17: 
Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kauai and throughout Polynesia.  The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle.  Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies.  Poipu Beach, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Free.  For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.

Saturday, March 17: 
Aloha Saturday.  These programs feature performances, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and more by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, scholars, musicians, hula halau and community groups.  Noon – 4 p.m.  Kālakaua Park in Hilo.  Free.  For information call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.ehcc.org.

Saturday, March 17: 
Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance.  Featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery.  10:30 a.m. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

Saturday, March 17: 
International Garden Island Tri Fest.  Triathlon Festival to include a Kids Duathlon, Adults Duathlon, Youth Triathlon, Adults Triathlon, and a 5K Fun Run/Walk all on one day  – St. Patrick’s Day. Most of the events will be on the beautiful grounds of the Kauai Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For information call Carol Peacock-Williams at (808) 346-0990 or visit www.gardenislandtrifest.com.