Friday – Sunday, April 15 – 17: 
Maui Steel Guitar Festival.  The festival features performances, presentations, workshops and kanikapila (jam sessions) focused on the Hawaiian steel guitar and its importance in the Hawaiian music genre. In addition, an ongoing series of cultural activities such as hula, lei making and ukulele takes place throughout the weekend. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  Free admission.  For more information and schedule call (808) 283-3576 or visit www.mauisteelguitarfestival.com.

Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16: 
Chinese Kite Festival.  Celebrate the colorful world of kites during a traditional Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina, on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy an exhibit of handmade kites. Make your own kite or purchase one of the many kites for sale. There will be Chinese music and entertainment as well as Chinese delicacies to purchase. On Saturday, go fly a kite! This family event takes place at the Keka`a North Beach Open Space near the Old Airport Beach in Ka`anapali from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch aerial displays of acrobatic sport kites from Hawai`i Kiteflyers Association. Fly your own kite for prizes or try a kite making workshop. Free.  For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday, April 15: 
The Pit Stop:  Shop, Dine & Dash.  Enjoy this block party including food trucks, Food tents, local crafters, resellers, live entertainment & more.  Enjoy an evening of shopping and dining instead of sitting in traffic.  Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Sale Lake Blvd, Honolulu. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free parking, free admission. For information call (808) 927-5730 or visit www.thepitstophawaii.com.