Saturday, February 11:
International Ukulele Contest.  The contest invites amateur ukulele players from across the world to compete at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center’s Royal Grove Stage from Ukulele players of all ages and ability levels will compete.  Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For information visit http://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/.

Saturday, February 11: 
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Saturday, February 11: 
Jake Shimabukuro/Maui Pops Orchestra. Renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work, `ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has redefined the meaning of music that comes from that instrument. There is no doubt that Jake embodies the heart and soul of `ukulele music, as no one else can wring the emotion, beauty, meaning and thrills out of four strings like he can.  Jake is now a worldwide phenomenon.  For this special evening, Jake will be joined by the full Maui Pops Orchestra, adding a lush symphonic accompaniment for an even greater occasion.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  7:30 p.m  for tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, February 11: 
Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Na Mele O Ko Olina is held at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club along Oahu`s Leeward Coast. This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. The artists feature work in glass, ceramics, photography, wood workers, fiber art, jewelry of all kinds, and fine art. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.