Sunday, March 20: 
Island Grown Artisan Fair.  Local mix of artists that hand make quality items that are ideal for gifts from Hawai`i. Shop for paintings, photographs, wood products, items made from Hawaiian plants, soaps, oils, fabric handbags, scarves, sarongs, and clothing, Jewelry of all kinds, gold, silver, pearls, shells, glass and gemstones, and lots more. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 1 to 6 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 652-8486.

Saturday, March 19: 
Art at the Pavilion.  This popular event showcases leading and emerging Big Island artists. Artwork will be for sale as well as food and gift items, featuring Peter Weinstock on keyboard.  Admission is $5, children 12 and under, free. Paid tickets qualify for raffle prizes and ballot voting for “best artist.”  Other raffle items and a silent auction are off erred.  Sheraton Kona Resort Convention Center, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona.  9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information visit www.KCHAuxiliary.org or call (808) 326-2796 or (808) 937-9163.

Saturday, March 19: 
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, March 19: 
Ukulele Strumming Workshop – Learn Hawai`i’s Favorite Instrument from a Hawaiian.  Celebrate the cultural tradition of Hawai`i’s instrument at the monthly Ukulele Strumming Workshop by Native Hawaiian Mele Fong, aka Ukulele Mele. Experience the Hawaiian style of learning as you “Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way”.  Mele’s method minimizes hand and muscle strain while teaching proper techniques to form chords and strum different rhythms.  Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 10 a.m. to noon.  For information call (808) 281-4981 or visit www.UkuleleMeleOnMaui.com.

Saturday, March 19: 
Kaua`i Island Crafter Fair.  Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their events. Fine products like Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone & wood carvings, paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional and Hawaiian quilts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian dolls, hakus & hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags just to name a few. The Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Saturday, March 19:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration Event.  This event reaffirms the leadership, stewardship, and vision of Prince Kuhio and his legacy of perpetuating the growth of a healthy Hawaiian community on ‘aina ho’opulapula (homesteads land). Participate in educational, health, and wellness exhibits; enjoy live entertainment and hula performances. Arts, crafts and food booths will be available. Ho’okupu (offering) ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Anahola Beach Park (turn makai – towards ocean – from Hwy 56 on to Anahola Road). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.  For information call (808) 639-1754.

Saturday, March 19: 
29^th Annual Ho`omau Hawaiian Music Concert.  A benefit concert for Pūnana Leo `O Maui, Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool.  Enjoy Hawaiian music, crafters, demonstrations, live & silent auction, keiki zone, food, and `awa bar.  This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free event.  Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to sunset. $10 presale, $15 at the gate, 10 years & under free.  For information call (808) 281-6799 or visit www.hoomau.com.

Sunday, March 13: 
Ola Ka Ha to Benefit Iolani Palace.  Iolani Palace preserves the important history and legacies of the Hawaiian monarchy. Enjoy an all-day celebration of the arts, history and culture of the Hawaiian people featuring Hawaiian arts, crafts, live music, entertainment, and food.   Award-winning musicians and hula halau entertainers will be performing. Tours of the Palace will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours will be free for kama`aina; visitors may purchase tickets at the regular price. Iolani Palace Grounds, 364 S. King St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free event.  For information call (808) 627-2942.

Friday, March 18:
All are invited to the annual “Moonlight Serenade”, presented by the Hawaii Pacific University Department of Arts, Humanities and Languages. This free concert features solo and small group repertoire from early Classical to Broadway and Pop, from three music ensembles. Donations welcome through a calabash offering. The venue offers plenty of free parking. For more information, call, Teresa McCreary, Director of Performing Arts, at (808) 544-0887 or email tmccreary@hpu.edu. www.hpu.edu/serenade.

Saturday, March 12:
Na Mele Aloha – Ano Ai Ke Aloha.  Here in Hawai`i, we hear this iconic word often, used as a greeting, a sentiment or as an expression of esteem.  The first performance in this year’s mele series welcomes the audience as one would welcome a stranger into their home. A concert laden with stories and lore. Hawaiian Mission Museum, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $30 each in advance or $35 at door. Mission cafe is open for the concerts.  For information call (808) 447-3910 or visit www.missionhouses.org.