Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3:
Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival. A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food court. Frank F. Fasi Civic Center at Honolulu Hale, 650 South King Street, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with plenty of free parking available. For information call (808) 234-0404 or visit www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.