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Wearable art by Marques Marzan. - Photos : Courtesy of Kyle Wright/PA'I Foundation

LEI DAY HERITAGE FESTIVAL May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Hawaiian history and culture with free lei making workshops, special exhibitions of historical artifacts, Hawaiian arts and crafts workshops, demonstrations, informational booths and guest speakers. The event is sponsored by OHA Trustee Carmen "Hulu" Lindsey. Free. Hale Hō'ike'ike, Bailey House, info@mauimuseum.org or (808) 244-3326. PARADE OF FARMS: NORTH SHORE EDITION May 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend a day learning about farms in Waialua through informational booths about loeal farming iniīiatives, short tours of nearby North Shore agribusinesses, a farmer's market and in-depth farm tours (reservations needed). Free. Waialua Sugar Mill, www.parade-of-farms. org, 622-9026. 2017 HAWAI'I BOOK & MUSIC FESTIVAL May 6-7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate literature, music and

storytelling at this family-friendly festival that brings together

authors, entertainers, scholars and book and music lovers. The OHA-sponsored Alana Hawaiian Culture Pavilion will feature 14 panels on diverse

topics ranging from life in the Hawaiian Kinu-

dom before the arrival of the missionaries to a new Native Hawai-

ian constitution. A conversation with "The Natives are Restless" author Constance Hale and Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane - whose hālau will perform - starts

at 10 a.m. in the Mission Memorial Auditorium, Free. Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, ha waiibookandmu sicfe stival.com.

18TH ANNUAL HO'OKUPU ALOHA May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the 'ohana to

Kualoa Ranch for entertainment, hālau performances, food and craft booths. Hōkū Zuttermeister, Jerry Santos and Moon Kahele are among the entertainers. Presented by Kuhai Hālau O Kahealani Pa 'Olapa Kahiko under the direction of Kumu Mary Kapau. Contact | Homealani Kupau Royos at 7545035 for more information.

32ND DUKE KAHANAMOKU BEACH CHALLENGE

May 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help support the Waiklkl Community Center with watersports and makahiki oames Dnke's

Beach and Lagoon at Hilton Hawaiian

Village Beach, waikikieommunitycenter. y org, 923- " 1802.

NĀ HULU LEHUA: THE ROYAL CLOAK & HELMET OF KALANI'ŌPU'U

J May 10, 5:30 p.m. [ Come learn about the significance of high chief Kalani'ōpu'u, the royal feather garments he gifted to Captain Cook in 1770, i and the partners that worked together to bring Kalani'ōpu'u's treasured

'ahu 'ula and mahiole to the people of Hawai'i. Free. Historic Waimea Theatre, www.oha.org/kalaniopuu. KU'I AI PŌHAKU May 13, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OHA and 'Aha Punana Leo o Moloka'i present a Hawaiian eulture workshop on the art of making a poi pounder. After a journey to

the east side of the island to gather pōhaku, experts will guide attendees through the process of carving. Free. Lanikeha Community Center, eall OHA's Moloka'i office at (808) 560-361 1 for more information. 10TH ANNUAL GABBY PAHINUI KANIKAPILA May 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A "gathering of Hawaiian musicians" to recognize Gabby Pahinui & Waimānalo as a center for Hawaiian music and cultural preservation, while developing and strengthening community pride and partnerships. Free. Waimānalo Beach Park, www. gabbypahinui.com. MALIA CRAVER HULA KAHIKO COMPETITION May 13, 10 a.m. Started for young dancers who weren't experienced enough to compete at Merrie Monarch, the annual hula kahiko competition offers middle and high schoolers a contest of their own. Free. 'Iolani School, www.kpcahawaii.com. NĀ MELE HONUA, SONGS OF THE EARTH May 13, 2017, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The 2017 Mele Series is inspired by the verses of "Ke Ao Nani" and highlights the balance of opposites in the natural world. This concert will feature Earth-inspired stories and lore, songs, hula and chants. $35. www.missionhouses.org, 4473910, info@missionhouses.org. HORSE SHOW AND COUN-

TRY FAIR FUNDRAISER May 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have fun with the family while supporting Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawai'i. Fundraiser features games, pony rides, a bounce house and mounted events, along with food, craft and tack sales. Waimānalo Polo Field, thhwaimanalo.org. KEIKI DAY AT QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE May 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the 159th birthday of Crown Prince Albert Edward, son of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma with free admission to the summer palaee. 2913 Pali Highway, 595-3167, daughtersofhawaii.org. HĀNAU KA UA May 27, 1 p.m to 3 p.m. This presentation on "Hānau Ka Ua: Hawaiian Rain Names" by authors Leimomi Akana and Kiele Gonzales will include hula performances by Hālau Hula o Lāna'ikāula and Hālau Hula o Lehua o Nāna'ihale. Free. Lāna'i High & Elementary School, eall OHA's Lāna'i office at (808) 5657930 for more information. ■

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