Thursday, March 12:
Ho`okipa Night. Ho`okipa means hospitality. This extraordinary gourmet dinner will be prepared and served by students of the Kapiolani Community College’s renowned programs. Highlighted by a cocktail reception with gourmet action food stations, a multi-course dinner with wine pairings, and live and silent auctions. For tickets and information call (808) 734-9544. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, March 7 & 8:
Honolulu Festival. Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, music, and exhibits. Under the theme, “Creating Cultural Friendships with Aloha,” the Festival’s weekend of activities also features the ever-popular Grand Parade through Waikiki and the spectacular Nagaoka Fireworks Show 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) 539-3484 or visit www.honolulufestival.com.

Saturday, March 7:
Discover Your Future in Aviation. Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits.   Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The event is free with Museum admission and is free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Friday, March 6:
Friendship Gala. Honolulu Festival’s fundraiser that supports educational and cultural programs in Hawai`i. Enjoy cultural entertainment and performances and a selection of entrées to enjoy from many of Hawai`i’s premier restaurants. $90 per person over age 21, $70 for under 21 (children under age 6 are free). Cost includes food and one beverage. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 6 to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 539-3484 or visit www.honolulufestival.com.

Friday, March 6:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Sunday, March 1:
Sake Appreciation Festival. The ancient name for Japan was Toyo ashihara no mizuho no kuni, or the land of rice. A by-product of rice, sake has long been a vital part of Japanese culture. Sake’s strongest connection with Japanese culture lays in its traditional indispensability at social gatherings. Sake has an important place at Japanese festivals, ceremonies and rituals.   Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. 3 p.m.   For information call (808) 841-4755 or visit www.e-shrine.org.

Friday, February 27:
Eat the Street: Chocolate @ Eat the Street Kaka`ako. A monthly food truck rally on the last Friday of every month in Kaka`ako, featuring 40 food trucks and food vendors. 555 South St., Honolulu, two blocks from Ala Moana Blvd. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 772-3020 or visit www.eatthestreethawaii.com.

Thursday – Saturday, February 26 – 28:
Into the Woods. Iolani School’s annual student production takes you on journey Into The Woods. This beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim based on the book by James Lapine, intertwines the well-known fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood with the story of the Baker and his Wife who desperately want a child. Unfortunately, the couple has been cursed with childlessness by a Witch and must perform various tasks involving the characters in the other fairy tales in order to reverse the curse.  Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 582-5535 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Saturday, February 21:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, and lauhala products. Enjoy live entertainment, as well as great food. Kapiolani Park, at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the Honolulu Zoo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Saturday, February 14:
Hawai`i Pops – An Evening of Romance. Enjoy a musical valentine as Matt Catingub and the Hawai`i Pops Orchestra, along with their special guests, offer a special program of some of the greatest music and songs about the many moods of love and togetherness. Bring that special someone and enjoy a memorable evening filled with love songs. Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 582-5535 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.