Saturday & Sunday, November 15 &16:
Emalani Elua. Hawai`i Youth Opera presents an opera based on the life of Queen Emma Rooke (Queen consort to King Kamehameha IV). The act II part of the opera will focus on the Queen’s life following the death of her husband and child, her travels to Europe, the founding of the Priory School, and her political aspirations. Joined by the Nuuanu Elementary 5th Grade, Kawaiolaonapukanileo and the UH Manoa Hawaiian Chorus. St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu. Saturday – 7 p.m., Sunday – 3 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 521-2982 or visit www.hyoc.org.

Saturday, November 15:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair. Start your holiday shopping as this event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 40 of Kaua`i’s Finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, tapa cloth, local fruit jellies & sauces, soaps, candles, original oil paintings, and much more. Enjoy live Tahitian drumming, shave ice, and local plate lunches. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.

Saturday, November 15:
Makahiki Festival. Waimea Valley presents the 3rd Annual Makahiki Festival featuring the return of the Kealohi Hula Competition. Enjoy exhibitions by hula halau, live music, local vendors, cultural activities, traditional Hawaiian games & competitions, artisans, workshops, demonstration and more. Waimea Valley Amphitheater 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa, 10 a.m. For information call (808) 638-7766 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.

Saturday, November 15:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Na kumu hula Pelehonuamea Harman and Kekoa Harman with Halau I ka Leo Ola o Na Mamo . 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 an area known as 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. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.