Monday, September 12:
WiliWili Festival.  Celebrate Hawai’i’s native dryland forest and the wiliwili flowering season. The festival will offer educational workshops, tours, vendors, native plant sales, prizes, keiki activities, silent auction, great music, food and much more. The festival organizers ask that attendees please carpool, and if you opt to ride your bicycle you will receive a free t-shirt. Forest Preserve tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 494-2208.

Sunday, September 11:
Spyro Gyra.  Contemporary jazz icons and recipients of multiple Grammy and Lifetime Achievement awards, Spyro Gyra returns to Hawai`i.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, September 11:
Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Saturday, September 10:
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Hana Buddhist Temple, Bon Dance located at Hana Fairgrounds (Below Hana Ranch Store, 1 Mill St., Hana), 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 248-8888.

Saturday, September 10:
Hana Relay.  An incredible fifty-two mile journey along 617 curves and over 56 bridges through the most breathtaking scenery in all of Maui. The 52-mile course begins in the Kahului Airport area and will proceed along the Hana Highway to finish at the Hana Ball Park.  5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information and to register visit www.virr.com.

Saturday, September 10:
Pearlridge Keiki Ho`olaule`a.  A celebration for children with a full day of free activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and continuous stage performances.  Pearlridge Center Uptown, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Aiea.  For information call (808) 923-2030 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 10:
Honbushin Odori Festival.  Odori means dance in Japanese.  Dance the night away with family and friends, Obon style.  Enjoy dances with popular dance groups, family fun with children’s games, ono food booths, door prizes, and vegetable bazaar.  Ample parking is available.  Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani.  5 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 623-7693 or visit www.honbushin.us.

Saturday, September 10:
Ku Mai Ka Hula.  Featuring award-winning hālau from Hawai`i, the continental U.S. and Japan, competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern-day) hula stylings, judged by renowned, prestigious kumu hula.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday, September 9: 
“Taste of the Hawaiian Range” and Agricultural Festival.  Culinary adventure seekers can taste and enjoy all the cuts of pasture-raised beef, everything from tongue to tail, prepared expertly by Hawai`i chefs. Meet Hawai`i’s food producers at booths and talk story with the ranchers and farmers who make a living growing our food. Attendees can also enjoy exhibits related to local agriculture and food sustainability. Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village. 6 to 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 322-4892 or visit www.TasteOfTheHawaiianRange.com.

Friday, September 9:
Explore Rhythm at Kalani, 2:15pm – 4:15 pm. Immerse yourself in this form of moving, musical exploration. Develop your awareness and deepen your understanding of rhythm in its many forms. You don’t need to play an instrument. People from all paths come together to transform their relationship to music, to each other, and to life. Wear comfortable clothes and an open mind. Kalani Retreat Center, 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd, Pāhoa. For more information see: RhythmFullCircle.com or contact Deborah Masterson via deborah@rhythmfullcircle.com.