Nightly:
Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Sunday, April 1:
Color Festival Hawai`i.  The modern American version of a traditional Holi Festival, celebrated every spring in India. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. The  event will feature energetic, nonstop, live music for dancing from DJ Boomshot, the Eric Gilliom Band, Shea Butter & The Cream, and the Yum Yum Beasts. Also enjoy special guest performances from singers, actors, and stage celebrities, Teal Wicks and Matt Doyle, all leading to the moment the entire audience participates in the throwing of colors. Enjoy some of Maui’s best food trucks and sweet treats as well. Helpful tips: Wear white so you can leave colorful. Souvenir event T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event or in advance by clicking HERE. Wear comfortable shoes/sandals you don’t mind getting full of colorful powder (The powder is just colored cornstarch and most of it will just blow right off unless you get wet). It is suggested that you wash your clothes right after the festival. Protecting your eyes with sunglasses or goggles is strongly recommended. Bring a dust mask or bandana, especially for those with respiratory issues.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Events Lawn, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  1 to 5 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, March 31:
Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou.  Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31: 
Hawai`i’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt.  Three locations Friday: Lahaina Regional Park, 8 a.m.; Kihei Kalama Park, 12 noon; Pukalani Community Center, 4 p.m. Saturday: Keopuolani Park, Wailuku (Soccer Pit), 10 a.m.

Thursday. March 29: 
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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Saturday, March 24: 
Noodle Fest Hawai`i.  Taste, learn and experience Hawai`i’s culinary diversity. A lineup of culinary talent, including a dozen different restaurant booths, will showcase noodle dishes from Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Italy and other countries around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a stroll through “Ramen Walk”, featuring various local ramen restaurants. Other features include a celebrity chef cooking demonstration, spicy noodle challenge, udon speed eating contests and live music from local artists. Ward Village on Auahi Street (fronting Ward Center), Honolulu. 3 to 9 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 497-1228 or visit www.noodlefesthawaii.com.

Saturday, March 24:
Ho`omau 2018.  Maui’s premier Hawaiian cultural event in Central Maui. The event features some of the most popular and talented Hawaiian musicians in the state. Ho`omau 2018 will be celebrating its 31^st  year and offering silent and live auctions, children activities, crafters, food, and cultural demonstrations throughout the day.  Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku.  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cost $15 presale, $20 at the gate; children 10 and under are free.  For tickets and information call (808) 244-5676 or visit http://www.hoomau.com/.

Thursday, March 22:
Complexions Contemporary Ballet presents Star Dust: A Ballet Tribute to David Bowie.  Complexions will perform an exhilarating program set to the music of J.S. Bach and David Bowie. CLICK HERE to watch a clip.  Since its founding in 1994 by former Alvin Ailey dancers, Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has dazzled audiences around the world with its fiercely kinetic movement and impassioned, almost superhuman dancers. Complexions was founded as a reinvention of dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles, and cultures, with the idea that dance should be about removing boundaries, not reinforcing them: open, continually evolving, reflecting the movement of our world and all its constituent cultures as an interrelated whole.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Tuesday, March 20:
Kaua`i Food Tour – North Shore. Hop in your car and follow your guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s lush North Shore. Sample traditional Hawaiian food, learn about Tiki cocktail culture, meet farmers and food artisan, and more. A highlight of this tour is meeting top chefs at the luxurious St. Regis Princeville Resort. The 4-hour tour ends at a farmers market where you will meet vendors and sample their products. At the end of the tour, you are free to stroll through the market and purchase gifts of aloha, or food to enjoy during your stay.  1:15 to 5:15 p.m.  Location will be provided upon booking reservation. Cost is $99.  For reservations and information call (888) 431-6660 or visit https://www.tastingkauai.com/kauai-food-tour/.

Sunday, March 18: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.