Kalani Hula Heritage Festival

Tuesday – Monday, April 2 – 8:
Kalani Hula Heritage Festival. Held in conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, this week-long event celebrates Hawaiian culture with traditional songs, chants, myths, crafts, language, plant uses and hula – in both kahiko (ancient) and auana (post 1860) forms.  Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.  For information (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.