An Evening with Santana
2016-03-03 20:00 - 23:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Thursday, March 3:
An Evening with Santana. Delivered with a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best‐known musical signatures. For more than four decades—from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro‐Latin blues‐rock fusion outfit in San Francisco—Carlos has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Blaisdell Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets including Walmart, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For information visit www.santana.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2016-03-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, 96718, United States
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 4 – Heart of Slack Key; March 11 – Kaua`i Slack Key; March 18 – Dreams Come True; March 25 – Gift of the Ancestors. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Big Island Woodturners 18th Annual Exhibit – Hilo
2016-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Wailea Art Center, 200 Piopio St., Hilo, HI, United States
March 4 – 31:
Big Island Woodturners 18th Annual Exhibit – Hilo. Meet-the-Artists opening reception on March 4th from 5 to 7 p.m., open to the public. Show is open Monday thru Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with free woodturning demonstrations every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public. Wailea Art Center, 200 Piopio St., Hilo. For more information, call (808) 934-4254 or visit www.bigislandwoodturners.org.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2016-03-04 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, March 4:
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.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2016-03-04 18:00 - 21:00
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. March 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 25 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2016-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Waialua Carnival
2016-03-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Waialua High and Intermediate School, 67-160 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, March 4 – 6:
Waialua Carnival. Experience this carnival in the country with the EK Fernandez Midway of rides and games, famous live entertainment, and lots of delicious local foods. Enjoy bands such as Culture Nation, Na Wai Kea Nui Nui, Rodney Lopez, Pineapple Express, and more. All this under the trees and on the cool lawn in the country. Waialua High and Intermediate School, 67-160 Farrington Hwy., Waialua. Friday, 6 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. For information visit www.waialuacarnival.org.

Pacific Aviation Museum’s Open Cockpit Day
2016-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, March 5:
Pacific Aviation Museum’s Open Cockpit Day. The Museum’s popular family aviation adventure returns. Climb into the cockpit of one of several historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Bring your camera. Open aircraft will include: F-5, RC-3 Seabee, F-111, SH-60, CH-46, and the OH-58. Event is free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Hangar 79, Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival
2016-03-05 11:15 - 19:00 | Queen’s Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Saturday, March 5:
Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival. The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teacher Roy Sakuma, concerts all afternoon, instrument giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Queen’s Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort, 60-201 Waikoloa Beach Rd., Waikoloa Village. 11:15 a.m. – 7 p.m. For information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org.

Lucky to be in Hawai`i
2016-03-05 16:00 - 22:00 | Unnamed Venue, Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, March 5:
Lucky to be in Hawai`i. Experience this block festival event on Kalakaua Ave., in Waikiki. Food trucks will feature some of the best “ONO GRINDZ” the island has to offer. With a variety of local arts and crafts vendors you will be sure to take the perfect memory back home to your hale and Ohana. Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 4 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 533-9016 or visit www.millwoodohanaproductions.com.

Santana
2016-03-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A & B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, March 5:
Santana. Delivered with a level of passion and soul equal to the legendary sonic charge of his guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of the world’s best‐known musical signatures. For more than four decades—from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro‐Latin blues‐rock fusion outfit in San Francisco—Carlos has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A & B Amphitheater, 5: 30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 5 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; March 12 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; March 19 – Circle of Life; March 26 – Hanalei Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Royal Order of Kamehameha First Annual Fundraiser Concert
2016-03-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Sunday, March 6:
Royal Order of Kamehameha First Annual Fundraiser Concert. Concert features award-winning vocalists Weldon Kekauoha and Kainani Kahuanaele, with hula by Kumu Hula Paul Neves’ Halau Ha`a Kea `O Kinohi. There will be a Silent Auction from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in the lobby. Doors open for concert at 1:45pm; concert at 2 p.m. Reserved. Preferred seating $45; General seating $35. Keep your ticket stubs for Lucky Number Drawings. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. For tickets and information visit www.kahilutheatre.org or call (808) 885-6868.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 6 – Spirit of Slack Key; March 13 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; March 20 – Tour of the Island; March 27 – Traditional Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2016-03-07 08:30 - 11:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 4 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/walkingtour.

The Pit Stop: Shop, Dine & Dash
2016-03-08 | Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Aiea, HI, 96818, United States
Tuesday, March 8:
The Pit Stop: Shop, Dine & Dash. Enjoy this block party including food trucks, Food tents, local crafters, resellers, live entertainment & more. Enjoy an evening of shopping and dining instead of sitting in traffic. Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Sale Lake Blvd, Honolulu. For information call (808) 927-5730 or visit www.thepitstophawaii.com.

Maui Solar Eclipse Fair
2016-03-08 15:30 - 19:00 | Kalama Park, 1900 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, United States
Tuesday, March 8:
Maui Solar Eclipse Fair. Safely experience the beauty of the crescent sun with The National Solar Observatory and the Maui Science Center. The moon will begin to move in front of the sun at approximately 4:30 p.m. By 5:30 p.m., approximately 60% of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon, creating a crescent-shaped Sun on Maui’s western horizon. Local astronomers will be on site with solar telescopes for an up close view of the eclipse. Free eclipse glasses will also be available. Enjoy science activities, exhibits, and crafts. Fun for the whole family. Kalama Park, South Kihei Rd., Kihei (across from Foodland). 3:30 to 7 p.m. Warning: Please remember to NEVER look at the sun without specially designed eye protection. Direct viewing of the Sun can cause permanent eye damage! For information visit www.MauiScienceCenter.com.

Haleakala National Park’s Commercial-Free Day
2016-03-09 | Haleakalā National Park, Kula, HI, United States
Wednesday, March 9:
Haleakala National Park’s Commercial-Free Day. Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcano, and Maui’s highest peak. Rising over 10,000 feet above sea level, its graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun itself from its summit to slow the sun’s journey across the skies. This day allows Native Hawaiians to practice traditional cultural activities unfettered by tours and other activities. The park will be open to visitors. For information visit www.nps.gov/hale/parkmgmt/csp.htm.

Heiva I Honolulu
2016-03-11 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12:
Heiva I Honolulu. Hawai`i’s largest and best Tahitian dance competition with local, mainland and international competitors. Unique Polynesian handicrafts and food on hand make it a must for locals and visitors alike. The dancing, drumming and music set it apart from the regular stereotype Waikiki show.. Neil Blaisdell Center Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 732-7342 or visit www.tahitinuiinternational.com.

Honolulu Festival
2016-03-11 | Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Friday – Sunday, March 11 – 13:
Honolulu Festival. Celebrate the people and culture of the Pacific Rim and Hawai`i with dynamic dance performances, 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 www.honolulufestival.com.

The Kona Brewers Festival
2016-03-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, March 12:
The Kona Brewers Festival. Top chefs from some of the Big Island’s favorite restaurants will offer their best food pairings for beer, ranging from fresh fish and smoked meats to deep fried avocados and tropical sweets, against a backdrop of passing paddleboards and canoes at the historic Kamakahonu Bay Beach. Cost is $70 and includes a commemorative event mug and seven brew tastes. King Kamehameha’s Courtyard Kona Beach Hotel lu`au grounds, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. Two sessions, 11a.m. & 4 p.m. For more information, call (808) 938-7376 or email email@summercarrick.com.

A Taste of School Gardens
2016-03-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Hotel Wailea, 555 Kaukahi Street, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Saturday, March 12:
A Taste of School Gardens. Maui’s best chefs and restaurants with fine wines and great music. All supporting school garden programs on Maui. Hotel Wailea, 555 Kuakahi St., Wailea. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Cost $100 – $120. For information call (808) 280-5308 or visit www.growsomegood.org.

Na Mele Aloha – Ano Ai Ke Aloha
2016-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Hawaiian Mission Museum, 553 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, March 12:
Na Mele Aloha – Ano Ai Ke Aloha. Here in Hawai`i, we hear this iconic word often, used as a greeting, a sentiment or as an expression of esteem. The first performance in this year’s mele series welcomes the audience as one would welcome a stranger into their home. A concert laden with stories and lore. Hawaiian Mission Museum, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $30 each in advance or $35 at door. Mission cafe is open for the concerts. For information call (808) 447-3910 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Ola Ka Ha to Benefit Iolani Palace
2016-03-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Iolani Palace, 364 S. King, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Sunday, March 13:
Ola Ka Ha to Benefit Iolani Palace. Iolani Palace preserves the important history and legacies of the Hawaiian monarchy. Enjoy an all-day celebration of the arts, history and culture of the Hawaiian people featuring Hawaiian arts, crafts, live music, entertainment, and food. Award-winning musicians and hula halau entertainers will be performing. Tours of the Palace will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours will be free for kama`aina; visitors may purchase tickets at the regular price. Iolani Palace Grounds, 364 S. King St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 627-2942.

Moonlight Serenade
2016-03-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
Friday, March 18:
All are invited to the annual “Moonlight Serenade”, presented by the Hawaii Pacific University Department of Arts, Humanities and Languages. This free concert features solo and small group repertoire from early Classical to Broadway and Pop, from three music ensembles. Donations welcome through a calabash offering. The venue offers plenty of free parking. For more information, call, Teresa McCreary, Director of Performing Arts, at (808) 544-0887 or email tmccreary@hpu.edu. www.hpu.edu/serenade.

Kaua`i Island Crafter Fair
2016-03-19 08:00 - 14:00 | The Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday, March 19:
Kaua`i Island Crafter Fair. Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their events. Fine products like Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone & wood carvings, paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional and Hawaiian quilts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian dolls, hakus & hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags just to name a few. The Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

29th Annual Ho`omau Hawaiian Music Concert
2016-03-19 09:00 - 18:00 | Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96732 , United States
Saturday, March 19:
29th Annual Ho`omau Hawaiian Music Concert. A benefit concert for Pūnana Leo `O Maui, Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool. Enjoy Hawaiian music, crafters, demonstrations, live & silent auction, keiki zone, food, and `awa bar. This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free event. Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. 9 a.m. to sunset. $10 presale, $15 at the gate, 10 years & under free. For information call (808) 281-6799 or visit www.hoomau.com.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2016-03-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, March 19:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Art at the Pavilion
2016-03-19 09:30 - 16:00 | Sheraton Kona Resort Convention Center, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Saturday, March 19:
Art at the Pavilion. This popular event showcases leading and emerging Big Island artists. Artwork will be for sale as well as food and gift items, featuring Peter Weinstock on keyboard. Admission is $5, children 12 and under, free. Paid tickets qualify for raffle prizes and ballot voting for “best artist.” Other raffle items and a silent auction are off erred. Sheraton Kona Resort Convention Center, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information visit www.KCHAuxiliary.org or call (808) 326-2796 or (808) 937-9163.
