Saturday, March 9: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea – Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Halau Hula Manaolana `O Kohala, visiting halau, Hula Halau Pi`o O Ke Anuenue of Ashland, Oregon and Halau Hula Keao `O Kala of Pahoa under the direction of kumu hula Roy Leabig. Their performance honors late kumu hula Raylene Kawaia`ea. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. 10:30 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.

Saturday, March 9: 
Jake Shimabukuro.  Renowned the world over for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques on Hawai`i’s signature instrument, the `ukulele, Jake has earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and has performed for the Queen of England. Jake dazzles his audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and deeply felt melodic ballads. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9: 
Kona Brewers Festival.  This annual festival promotes craft brewing in Hawai`i and promotes recycling. Expect about 60 craft beers from Hawai`i and the U.S. Mainland, plus gourmet food. Also Brewer’s Dinner, Golf Tourney and Run for the Hops. Fee.  Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona.  2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 331-3033 or visit www.konabrewersfestival.com.

Friday, March 8:
Ha’ina Hou – Let The Story Be Told.  The Baldwin Home Museum will come alive with free presentations and activities. The new interactive and educational program focuses on sharing Lahaina’s rich history through demonstrations, presentations, activities, museum tours and more. The Baldwin Home Museum is located at the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets in Lahaina.  Presentations begin at 7:30 p.m.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, March 8: 
Olomana by Moonlight.  Taking the name of the windward O`ahu mountain so much a part of their childhood memories, Olomana blends contemporary and traditional musical styles to create a distinct sound that is deeply rooted in the land, people and culture of Hawai`i. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday and Friday: 
Hilo Farmers Market.  Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, tropical fashions and handmade jewelry. And don’t forget to buy a lei for that someone special. Get there early to shop for the best choices from the market’s more than 200 vendors. Downtown Hilo.

Every Wednesday: 
Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Rick Mazurowski at the newly restored Palace pipe organ.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  March 6 – Bobby Ingano; March 13 – Martin Pahinui; March 20 – Waipuna; March 27 – Ledward Ka`apana. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

January thru March:
“Thirty Years of Ekk – One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee”.  E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK) is the Hawaiian phrase meaning “everyone jam” or backyard musician concerts.  This is a three month long celebration of music at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, Nukoli`i between the airport and the Wailua Golf Course. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Monday concerts schedule for March is: March 4 – Jerry Santos & Friends, March 11 – Abrigo Family Trio; March 18 – Leokane Pryor & CJ Helekahi with Kaliko Beamer Trapp; March 25 – Ukulele Trio.  For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.