Saturday, April 30: 
Kilauea Art Night.  Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn.  Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Saturday, April 30: 
Ko`Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival.  Enjoy family-friendly movies from Disney, Pixar and the Hawai`i International Film Festival, live stage performances, video and music recording studios and a feature film on the beach at sunset. Kohala Lagoon 1, Olani Street, Ko`Olina. 1 to 8 p.m.  Adults $25, Children (4-12 Years) $10, and Children (3 Years & Under) Free.  For information and tickets visit www.koolinachildrensfestival.com.

Friday – Sunday, April 29 – 30: 
St. Joseph Feast.  This popular festival offers great local entertainment, delicious food and fun for the whole family with games, bouncers, crafters, Country Store, plants, produce, flowers and much more.    Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., participate in a live valuable goods auction featuring golfing, gift certificates to dinner, hotels, activities, etc.  Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao. Free admission, scrip must be purchased onsite for food, beverages, and game booths. For information call (808) 572-7652 or visit www.sjcmaui.org.

Friday, April 29: 
David Benoit – “2 in Love”.  David Benoit, Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, and conductor, will join his family, Maui residents Phil & Angela Benoit, for their first performance together at Maui Arts & Cultural Center since 2010.  This magical evening will feature the silky voice of Angela Benoit as they perform songs from David’s new CD, “2 In Love.” David’s brother, Phil, will add smooth guitar accompanied by a rhythm section of Maui all-stars.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, April 28: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1: 
Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival.  A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food court.  Frank F. Fasi Civic Center at Honolulu Hale, 650 South King Street, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with plenty of free parking available. For information call (808) 234-0404 or visit www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.

Sunday, April 24: 
Earth Day Rising Festival.  This festival includes Agriculture & Sustainability Workshops, Kaua`i conservation updates, Keiki on the Farm kids’ activities, clothing swap tent, mini seed & plant exchange, music, food, and more.  Wai Koa Plantation, Kalihiholo Rd., Kalihiholo.  For tickets and information call (808) 828-0685 or visit www.malamakauai.org.

Sunday, April 24: 
Plastic Fantastic? Beach Cleanup.  Part of Honolulu Museum of Art’s programming related to Plastic Fantastic?  The public is invited to help clean up Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park.  This busy urban beach gets its fair share of plastic waste – it needs a lot of help.  Participants should bring a reusable water bottle, hat and sunscreen.  Refreshments will be served at the end of the cleanup.  Check-in is at Picnic Site 30.  9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Saturday, April 23: 
Laupahoehoe Music Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment, food, crafts and games, as well as craft and information booths and health screening.  Bid on many items at a silent auction to benefit the students of Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School.  Items for the silent auction can be viewed on their website, www.thehui.net. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.  This is an alcohol and drug free event.  No coolers. Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tickets and information visit www.laupahoehoemusicfestival.org.

Saturday & Sunday, April 23 & 24: 
She`island.   A world premiere play created from stories collected from local women, encouraged and directed by Jane Sibbett. After great success with two years of The Vagina Monologues, director Jane Sibbett is co-creating a new project to inspire. The first of Kahilu Theatre Original Productions built from the ground up, this collaboration is a colorful collection of never before heard, deeply moving, and sometimes hilarious and starling pieces as only our Big Island wahine (women) could share. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.