Weekends, November 14 – 23:
Shrek the Musical. Hawaii Children’s Theatre presents Shrek the Musical, a Hawai`i premiere of the hit Broadway musical.  Fantastic costumes, sets, special effects and a full orchestra.  Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue.  Fridays – 7 p.m., Saturdays – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays – 4 p.m. For information and tickets, call (808) 246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Friday, November 14:
Sun Yat Sen Festival. Wo Hing Museum honors Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China, who led the early 20th century revolution and became president. Watch a lei ceremony at the Sun Yat-sen statue, martial arts demonstrations, and see displays on the life and teachings of Sun Yat-sen from Maui to China. Enjoy a presentation on the significance of his work and connection to Maui. Festival is 1 to 8 p.m. Wo Hing Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with free admission. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina. For information call (808) 661-5553, or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday – Sunday, November 14 – 16:
Conquering the Sun. Maui’s next feat is to stop the Sun Goddess La from moving so quickly across the sky. His mother, Hina, complains that her kapa for the luau will not dry because the days are so short. With the help of his sister, Keahi, and others they meet along the way, Maui climbs to the top of the mountain and lassoes La with a rope made of their hair. La finally agrees to slow down, allowing the days to be longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. UH Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo. Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 932-7490 or visit www.artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu/.

Friday, November 14:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.