Sunday, March 30: 
Lavaman Triathlon – Waikoloa.  The 16th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike and 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities, plus 5-K sunset fun run March 28, Lava Kids Aquathon March 29, health and fitness expo, awards party and beach barbeque. Host hotel is Hilton Waikoloa Village, and events are held throughout Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast.  Hilton Waikoloa Village. 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa.  6:30 a.m. to 12 noon.  For more information call (808) 329-9718. To register online and for schedule, visit www.lavamantriathlon.com. Volunteers are always needed, and spectators are welcome.

Saturday, March 29: 
Discover Your Future in Aviation.  Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event which will be filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits.   Honoring Captain Sharyn Emminger-Dey, the first female pilot to fly for Hawaiian Airlines and captained the highly publicized flight of the first all-female flight crew.  Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The event is free with Museum admission and is free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30: 
Waikiki Artfest.  Featuring the work of approximately 75 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. Products include all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stained glass, and woodwork. Enjoy live contemporary and Hawaiian music, great food, shave ice, and drinks. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717.

Friday, March 28: 
Hawai`i Island Humane Society Tropical Paws.  The always-sold-out-event features abundant silent and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet dinner, live entertainment, and dancing.  Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 – 9 p.m.  For information and tickets call (808) 329-8002 or visit  www.HIHS.org.

Friday, March 28:
Lavaman Waikoloa Sunset 5K Fun Run/Walk presented by Bike Works Beach & Sports Queens Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort. For online registration and more info visit pathhawaii.org benefit for Path Bike safety Education Program and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $20 for adults, $10 for ages 14 & under. Race Day Registration rates are $25. Register in person at Bike Works in Kona or Bike Works Beach & Sports at Queen’s Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort. This is a fun course through the Waikoloa Beach Resort, featuring beautiful sunset views and a preview of the Lavaman Triathalon Course. Run Course includes off-road sections. Please no baby/jogger strollers.

Thursday, March 27: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, March 21: 
John Sebastian.  John Sebastian is a founding member of The Lovin’ Spoonful and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. His #1 hit songs include: “Do You Believe In Magic?” “Daydream” “Summer In The City” and many more.  These songs did more than simply answer the British invasion of Beatlemania, they carried the American musical tradition into the future. The Lovin’ Spoonful disbanded and John performed at massive festivals like Woodstock and Isle of Wight, and wrote movie scores. John Sebastian is a master musician, writer and performer. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22: 
Heiva I Honolulu 2014.  Hawai`i’s biggest and best Tahitian dance competition. The Waikiki Shell stage will be full of hundreds of soloists and premier Tahitian performance groups representing Hawai`i, North America and Asia.  Tickets available at the Blaisdell Ticket Box Office, or each day two hours prior to the event start time at the Waikiki Shell Box Office. General Admission: Adult (11yrs+) $15 Child $10 (4-10yrs). Ticket prices noted are per day. The celebration is open to visitors and locals alike.  Waikiki Shell. 2805 Monsarrat Ave. Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 397-4880 or visit www.tahitinuiinternational.com.

Sunday, March 16: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 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.

Sunday, March 16: 
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show.  An all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop tables with vendors from O`ahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Great buys in antiques, Hawaiiana, art, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, dolls, tribal art, beads, tiki, gold & silver, koa, furniture, kimono, kitchenware, ukuleles, toys, kokeshi, Mid-Century décor, ivory, Chinese & Japanese antiques, Mings jewelry, Niihau shell leis, lauhala hats, stamps, coins, shabby chic, Victorian, sports cards, Hawaiian Monarchy items, prints, textiles, postcards, aloha shirts, lighters and more!  Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Early entry at 9 a.m. General Admission $4.50 Early entry $15.  For information call (808) 941-9754.