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.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays.  For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Saturday, April 1: 
Pacific Aviation Museum’s Family Fun Day:  Kites.  Activities include kite making, story time under the wings of an aircraft, and kite flying with a specialist. All ages are welcome. Free with admission and free to Museum Members. All materials are provided with registration, and spots are limited. Register here by March 20 to ensure base access. For any questions about the event, please call (808) 445-9041.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call (808) 445-9041 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Sunday, March 27:
Pacific Islands Art Festival.  This event features Handmade in Hawai`i apparel, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, stained glass, original arts & crafts, music, entertainment and food.  Kapiolani Park by the Waikiki Bandstand, just past the Zoo.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.

Monday – Thursday, March 20 – 23:
Pacific Aviation Museum’s Explorer’s Club. The world of aviation and aerospace comes alive in these popular elementary level programs with a focus on creativity, teamwork, and discovery. Two different programs are offered, so register for each one. Your Explorer won’t want to miss a moment of fun! Program includes lunch & snacks each day, and a logo T-shirt.  Four-day aviation themed STEM program for students in grades 3-5. Participants will practice the engineering process by creating and testing a flying technology, making and flying their own kite and experimenting with the science behind aviation. The program concludes in the flight lab where Explorers design and showcase their own airport. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and to register call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Sunday, March 19:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Teresa Bright & The Hawaiian Jazz.  Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Saturday, March 18: 
Na Mele O Ko Olina.  This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. The artists feature work in glass, ceramics, photography, wood workers, fiber art, jewelry of all kinds, and fine art. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.

Saturday, March 11: 
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Friday – Sunday, March 10 – 12:
Honolulu Festival.  Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, bon dances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Cultural Harmony, Journey to Peace”, the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki (Sunday 4 p.m.) and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show (Sunday, 8:30 p.m.) over Waikiki Beach. Free admission.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, and other venues.  For information, schedule and list of venues call (808) 539-3409 or visit http://www.honolulufestival.com/.

Sunday, March 5:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Tahiti Mana.  Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.