Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10: 
Kawaii Kon.  Hawai`i’s largest anime convention held annually at the Hawai`i Convention Center. This event features panels, events, guests, concerts, video games, table top games, costumers, industry and hundreds of vendors, all focused on Japanese animation and culture. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1800 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For information visit www.kawaiikon.com.

Friday, April 8:  
Girls Guns & Glory.  Girls Guns and Glory, which was named (tongue in cheek) for everything representative of the country music front man Ward Hayden was listening to, have made a name for themselves through relentless touring, the release of four critically acclaimed records, and a slew of local and international awards. Their style is rooted in various forms of American music, with a sound that has evolved to include everything from rockabilly to traditional country to rock ‘n’ roll.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.