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 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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.

Ukulele Strumming Workshop - Learn Hawai`i’s Favorite Instrument from a Hawaiian
2016-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Saturday, March 19:
Ukulele Strumming Workshop – Learn Hawai`i’s Favorite Instrument from a Hawaiian. Celebrate the cultural tradition of Hawai`i’s instrument at the monthly Ukulele Strumming Workshop by Native Hawaiian Mele Fong, aka Ukulele Mele. Experience the Hawaiian style of learning as you “Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way”. Mele’s method minimizes hand and muscle strain while teaching proper techniques to form chords and strum different rhythms. Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 10 a.m. to noon. For information call (808) 281-4981 or visit www.UkuleleMeleOnMaui.com.

Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration Event
2016-03-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Anahola Beach Park, nahola Road, Mile Marker 13, Kapaa, HI, 96746 , United States
Saturday, March 19:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration Event. This event reaffirms the leadership, stewardship, and vision of Prince Kuhio and his legacy of perpetuating the growth of a healthy Hawaiian community on ‘aina ho’opulapula (homesteads land). Participate in educational, health, and wellness exhibits; enjoy live entertainment and hula performances. Arts, crafts and food booths will be available. Ho’okupu (offering) ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Anahola Beach Park (turn makai – towards ocean – from Hwy 56 on to Anahola Road). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 639-1754.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2016-03-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, March 20:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit www.KVBID.org.

Island Grown Artisan Fair
2016-03-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, March 20:
Island Grown Artisan Fair. Local mix of artists that hand make quality items that are ideal for gifts from Hawai`i. Shop for paintings, photographs, wood products, items made from Hawaiian plants, soaps, oils, fabric handbags, scarves, sarongs, and clothing, Jewelry of all kinds, gold, silver, pearls, shells, glass and gemstones, and lots more. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 652-8486.

Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky
2016-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Tuesday – Thursday, March 21 – 24:
Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky. Four-day STEM program for students in grades 3 – 5 with the theme of aerospace. Participants will operate robotic telescopes to view objects in the universe, engineer a mechanism for “soft landings” on another planet, create unique artwork through astrophotography, and more. Price is $240 per student ($216 Museum Members) and includes all program fees, lunches, snack and a program T-shirt. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Hangar 79, Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina
2016-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Tuesday, March 22:
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina. As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina is in the spotlight, featuring a free cultural and educational program that’s open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about Lahaina. Guest speakers talk about Native Hawaiian issues. Logo hats, tote bags and pareos will be for sale. Limited seating is provided for kupuna (elders); blankets, mats and low beach chairs are welcome. Beachfront Hale Halawai in Kamehameha Iki Park at 525 Front Street, Lahaina. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3659 or visit www.mokuula.com.

Prince Kuhio Festival 2016
2016-03-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2016-03-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2016-03-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, March 25 – 27:
Prince Kuhio Festival 2016. Learn about Kaua`i’s rich history and culture with an array of events celebrating Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Born on the south side of Kaua`i, Prince Kuhio was known as the “Prince of the People” for his efforts as a statesman perpetuating Hawaiian cultural values and the Hawaiian people. The festival celebrates his legacy with a multitude of interactive educational sessions about Hawaiian cultural practices. Shop for local arts and crafts, sample local foods, hear “talk story” sessions, experience local music & entertainment, commemorative ceremonies, and interactive Hawaiian craft sessions. Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and event schedule call (808) 742-1234.

Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race
2016-03-26 09:00 - 12:30 | McCully Shopping Center, 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, March 26:
Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race. 20,000 cute, bright yellow rubber duckies will be doing their part to help support those with disabilities in the islands, with their 100-yd. dash down the Ala Wai Canal. The top 50 finishers, and last place duck, will win their adopted owners great prizes. Ducks will race precisely at 1:01 p.m. Pre-race festivities will be held at the McCully Shopping Center, 1960 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment, children games, duck adoptions and a rubber duckie souvenir store. To adopt a duckie and be part of this year’s event, visit www.ucpahi.org or call the duckie hotline at (808) 532-6744.

Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
2016-03-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Paukukalo Hawaiian Homestead Park, Kawananakoa St. at Kaumuali`i St., Wailuku, HI, United States
Saturday, March 26:
Prince Kuhio Day Celebration. Enjoy daylong entertainment, foods and crafts at this free community event to honor Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. As territorial congressional delegate, he spearheaded the 1920 federal Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Not only is Kuhio considered the “father” of the Native Hawaiian homelands program, he also founded the Hawaiian civic club movement. Paukukalo Hawaiian Homestead Park, Kawananakoa St. at Kaumuali`i St., Wailuku. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 276-8978.

Kilauea Art Night
2016-03-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, March 26:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2016-03-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Kanaka`ole Stadium, 1500 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
March 27 – April 3:
53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. A week-long festival of cultural events including Hawai`i’s most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. Enjoy a Ho`olaule`a at the auditorium behind the Stadium on Easter Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music, food and fun. A craft fair begins Wednesday, with incredible fresh lei, cream-of-the-crop Hawaiian crafts, and free, live music performances. On Wednesday, Ho`ike Night, a free hula exhibition at the Stadium begins at 6:30 p.m. Early arrival is recommended. Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition; Friday & Saturday are the group Kahiko (ancient) and ‘Auana (modern) hula competitions. A parade winds through Hilo-town on Saturday morning. For more information visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Hawaiian Music Series
2016-03-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 31:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2016-04-01 | Hilo-town, Hilo, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2:
53rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Final days of the week-long festival of cultural events including Hawai`i’s most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. Friday & Saturday are the group Kahiko (ancient) and ‘Auana (modern) hula competitions. A parade winds through Hilo-town on Saturday morning. For more information visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Emily T. Gail Talks Story
2016-04-01 | HI
The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and how high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide. Updates on many local events in March like Bike Works Beach & Sport, Queens Marketplace Community Bike Rides every Tuesday 8:30 a.m. and their Lavaman Sunset Run/Walk – April 8, 5:15 p.m. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

One Flea Spare
2016-04-01 | Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, 2500 Campus Rd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, April 1 – 3:
One Flea Spare. Set in plague-ravaged 17th century London, a wealthy couple is preparing to flee their home when a mysterious sailor and a young girl try to sneak into their boarded up house. Now, quarantined together for 28 days, the only thing these strangers fear more than the Plague is each other. Tickets $8-18. Post-show chat on Friday, April 1. University of Hawai`i, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, 2500 Campus Rd., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 944-2697 or visit www.etickethawaii.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | 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. April 1 – Legends of Slack Key; April 8 – Whales Homecoming; April 15 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; April 22 – Spirit of Slack Key; April 29 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. 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.

The Kona Coffee Living History Farm
2016-04-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, 96704, United States
Every Monday – Friday:
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Visit the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this award-winning, historic farm that tells the story of Kona’s coffee pioneers during the early 20th-century. A self-guided experience, you’re free to walk among the coffee trees, crack macadamia nuts to taste, meet a “Kona Nightingale”, or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920s farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer’s lunch. “Talk story” along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona’s gourmet crop. Before you leave, be sure to sample the farm’s 100% Kona coffee and purchase some to take back home. The Farm is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To be able to enjoy your experience, allow yourself an hour to see the farm before closing. For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.
