Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Sunday, March 5:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Tahiti Mana.  Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  March 5 – Spirit of Slack Key; March 12 – Sweet Hawai’i Dreams; March 19 – Halanei Slack Key; March 26 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Sunday, March 5:
Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day Festival.  Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) is when people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls.  Enjoy this tradition and celebrate with a big brunch feast, hinamatsuri doll collection, Maui Taiko drums, Japanese calligraphers and crafts, and so much more.  Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  For information call (808) 661-0124 or visit http://www.kbhmaui.com/.

Saturday, March 4:
Get Down and Derby with the Island Renegade Rollerz.  Enjoy live action roller derby. The Renegade Rollerz are hosting an Inter-Island battle between Kaua`i’s Garden Island Renegade Rollerz and Oahu’s Pacific Roller Derby Team. All are welcome; it’s family fun for all ages.  Kapa`a Hockey Rink, corner of Olohena Rd. and Kahau Rd., Kapa`a.  5 to 7:30 p.m.  Cost $5.

Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 4 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; March 11 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; March 18 – Gifts of the Ancestors; March 25 – For the Birds.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Saturday, March 4: 
11^th Annual Avocado Festival – Kailua Kona.   Live entertainment will be offered throughout the day, along with avocado presentations and food demonstrations, avocado variety sampling, and more. There will be food available for sale.  Hale Halewai, 75-5760 Ali`i Dr., Kailua Kona.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 4: 
Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival – Waikoloa Beach Resort.  The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teachers Roy and Kathy Sakuma, non-stop concerts, `ukulele giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Waikoloa Beach Resort, Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village.  For more event schedules and information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.

Friday, March 3 & 4 and March 10 & 11:
Samadhi Hawai`i Presents “Tales of the Circle of Keys”.  This world premiere show will feature the Samadhi aerial company and adult students performing high above the audience on silks, rings and trapeze. The ArtZone space is unique in that the audience may view the performance from different floor levels, while the artists spin, twirl and fly in the center stage above and accompanied by the founder of ArtZone, Kurt “KK” Kaminaka, aka “Joy Maximizer”. KK said of his circular “Circle Keys” piano, “I created the piano to be sexy so people could get a fresh feel; the piano has 264 notes and very versatile. I can assign any sound to any key and layer the sounds.”  KK will play original compositions created in collaboration with each Samadhi artist.  The Center of Creativity, 3245 Pali Hwy., Honolulu.  7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at http://www.samadhihawaii.com/.  For more information call (808) 277-7033.