Friday – Sunday, April 14 – 16:
Celebration of the Arts.  The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will convene Hawai`i’s most reputable artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers and entertainers, The theme for the 2017 event is “Wahi Mahalo…A Universal Thank You” in honor of the 25th anniversary of Celebration of the Arts. Most events are complimentary. For the most current information call (808) 665-7084 or visit www.celebrationofthearts.org.

Friday & Saturday, April 14 & 15: 
Chinese Kite Festival.  Celebrate the wide world of kites and national kite month during a traditional Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum & Cookhouse on Front Street in Lahaina on Friday. Then go fly kites and see sport kites at the outdoor Kite Festival on Saturday at Lahaina Cannery Mall’s open space lawn. On Friday between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., a traditional Chinese Kite Festival takes place at the Wo Hing Museum on Front Street. Enjoy an exhibit of handmade kites in traditional and modern styles. Help make a large kite to be flown the next day; purchase one of the many kites for sale. Hear presentations on the history of kites around the world and kite sports. There will be Chinese music and entertainment, teas and food samples served in the garden. On Saturday, take the whole family to fly kites from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This outdoor event takes place on the Lahaina Cannery Mall’s open lawn off Hono`api`ilani Hwy. Watch aerial displays of acrobatic sport kites and kite fighting from Hawai`i Kitefliers Association and kite masters. Bring your own kite to fly and get tips from the pros; it’s all free.  For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit http://www.lahainarestoration.org/.