Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 2 & 3:
Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival. Lahaina celebrates the annual migration of Pacific Humpback whales with ocean arts festivities. Artists will display marine-themed art for sale, and Hawaii musicians and hula groups will perform. Free. Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Veterans Road Show
Saturday, March 2:
The Veterans Road Show. Veterans and collectors bring out their wares for a swap meet, trading and brag session. Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information call (808) 246-1135.
Maui Swap Meet
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawai`i – Maui College, 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
South Paw-cific
Saturday, March 2:
South Paw-cific. Kauai Human Society’s Annual Dinner Celebration and Fundraiser. Enjoy Some Enchanted Evening with lots of Happy Talk all for the animals of Kauai. The evening includes Marriott’s splashing good dinner, a Silent Auction that will have you feeling Younger than Springtime, and a special guest acoustic performance by Colbie Caillat. A grand prize drawing will be held for a trip to Las Vegas. Kauai Marriott Resort, 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 632-0610, ext 108, or visit www.kauaihumane.org
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
Saturday Evenings:
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 2 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; March 9 – Tour of the Islands; March 16 – Slack Key Story; March 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane; March 30 – `Ohana Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a. 5 to 7 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports
Every Sunday 6:00 pm: Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.