Saturday, October 15
Kulanihako’i: Living Waters. A new hula drama drawing from epic Hawaiian myths over 2000 years old, the mystical Kulanihako’i is an elemental lake from which all life flows. With dance, chant, storytelling and dramatic interpretation, Living Waters depicts the many facets of water and its continuous relationship between the ocean, land and sky as told through the eyes of contemporary Native Hawaiians. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or v i s i t www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, October 15
Kona Chocolate Festival and Symposium. Taste creations by the top chefs and chocolatiers of the Big Island, enjoy wines, gourmet dining, live music and more. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 987-8722 or visit www.konachocolatefestival.com.

Saturday, October 15
Festivals of Aloha Parade & Ho’olaulea. Hana’s week long festivities kick off with the Festival Grand Marshal presiding over a majestic parade through Hana town. Hoolaulea E hiipoi ka lei aloha goes on all day. Shortly to follow, a festival in the town center with live entertainment, local food and crafters at Hana Ball Park. For information call Neil Hasegawa at 808-264-3563.

Saturday, October 15
2011 Hawaii Healing Garden – Kauai Festival. A Festival celebration of Hawaii’s Health and Wellness, green sustainable living, and multi-cultural healing arts. Health fair, healthy food, cultural demonstrations, lomilomi, children’s programs, presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, lei and local food contests, and music and entertainment. Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Hawaii Health Guide at (808) 638-0888 or visit www.hawaiihealinggarden.com.