Saturday, September 19:
Mental Health Kokua: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Featuring keynote speaker, Jessie Close. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music performed by multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winning artists, including Keola and Moanalani Beamer with Uluwehi Guerrero in concert. The evening also includes the world premiere screening of “Haleakala – A Trek for Dignity,” directed by Don Lane and produced by Dr. Tom Vendetti, and a performance by the Makaha Sons. There will be a silent auction in the courtyard starting at 5 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 19: 
Hula Kahiko Performance. 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 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.  Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 19: 
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaulea.  Entertainment includes Falsetto winners from the Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, hula, mele (song), plus cultural crafters and artisans under the impressive Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For the latest information and schedule of events, visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.