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.