CONCERT: MARCH 9

The Brothers Cazimero offer a blast from the past in a concert titled "Ho'ike Hapa Haole," a visit to the Golden Age of Hawaiian music. Hawaiian in feeling, but often western in orchestration and language, hapa-haole songs were sometimes sweet, sometimes rascal and managed to resonate with audiences around the world in the early- to mid-1900s.

8 p.m. March 9 / Hawai'i Theatre / $33 general; $5 discount for Hawai'i Theatre members, those 17 and younger, students, military and groups of 10 or more / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

FESTIVAL: MARCH 10-11

The rich blend of arts, crafts and cultures of Japan and the Pacific Rim nations will be celebrated at the 13th annual Honolulu Festival, themed "Pacific Renaissance." More than 5,000 performers and spectators from Japan, Australia, Taiwan, the Philippines and Hawai'i are expected to participate in demonstrations, music, exhibits and, of course, the exhilarating parade down Kalakaua Avenue.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11 (grand parade 4:30-8 p.m. March 11); March 9 school tours by invitation only / Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk / Free / www.honolulufestival.com.

CONCERT: MARCH 10

Straight from the studios of Seoul, Korea, "K-Drama Music Festival II" presents K-pop stars Jung Jae Wook, Tak Jae Hoon, Howl, left, and J at the Waikiki Shell. Howl and J, known for their hit "Perhaps Love" from the Korean soap opera "Palace," lead this all-star event; J's most notable hit is "Yesterday." Hoon will step away from his host duties on "Imagination Plus" to sing "Thank Goodness," "Oh Happy" and "Gimme Gimme." Pop sensation Wook performs songs from Korean soap operas such as "Ninety Days to Love," "One Fine Day" and "I'm Sorry, I Love You."

6 p.m. March 10 / Waikiki Shell / $50, $75, $100 reserved seats / (877) 750-4400, www.ticketmaster.com.

ETC.: MARCH 10

An elegant evening of song by four renowned vocalists from Taiwan, China and New York is in store at The Narcissus Classic concert. Yung Deng, founder of the Guangzhou Opera Institute; Juilliard graduate Kewei Wang; actor, pianist and Asian pop singer Xu Lee; and Cinderella Liao bring their unique voices to a selection of classical, English and Chinese songs.

7:30 p.m. March 10 / Hawai'i Theatre / $31, $41 / 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com.

STAGE: MARCH 15-APRIL 15

"Kamau" means "to perservere." It's also the title of a play by Alani Apio and presented by Kumu Kahua. First produced in 1994, the story centers around Alika, a worker for a local tour company that plans to build a hotel on the oceanfront land that Alika's family has lived on for generations.

8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 15-April 15 (no show March 17) / Kumu Kahua Theatre / $16 general, $13 seniors and $10 students (Thursdays only: $13 general, $11 seniors 62 and older, $5 students and patrons with proof of unemployment) / 536-4441, www.kumukahua.org.

CONCERT: MARCH 16

Singer/songwriter Cris Williamson brings her 30th anniversary tour to the Islands with special guest Teresa Trull. Williamson's "The Changer and the Changed" became one of the best-selling independent releases of all time and established what would become known as "women's music," which is created, performed and marketed specifically to women.

Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. March 16 / Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College / $25, $35; $75 VIP / 235-7310, www.etickethawaii.com.

ETC.: MARCH 24

The United Cerebral Palsy Association's Great Hawaiian Rubber Duckie Race is still waddling and afloat after 20 years. Imagine 20,000 duckies taking on the challenges of the Ala Wai Canal in efforts to raise dollars for those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Pre-race activities include entertainment and what's billed (ahem!) as the state's largest duck store in McCully Shopping Center.

Race begins at 1:20 p.m. from the Kalakaua Avenue Bridge, festivities 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 24 / McCully Shopping Center / $5 adoption, $20 3-peat pack and $250 VID (very important duck) / 532-6744, www.ucpahi.org.

FESTIVAL: MARCH 29-APRIL 1

Expect four days of fun at the Honolulu Family Festival, which includes carnival rides, activities, food and entertainment for all ages. Last year's Centennial Festival in March attracted more than 60,000 residents and visitors despite the soggy weather. Shows this time include JUMP, The Ultimate Dog Show, featuring stunt canines; Watershow Productions' Pirates of the Caribbean High Dive Show; Backyard Circus and Family Puppet Parade. Proceeds from the festival will go toward the city's efforts to renew and repair Ala Moana Beach Park.

5-10 p.m. March 29, 5 p.m.-midnight March 30, 10 a.m.-midnight March 31 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 1 / Magic Island / Free / www.honolulufamilyfestival.com.

CONCERTS: MARCH 30-31

A dramatic voice and inspiring songs are the signature of Wynonna Judd, right, who takes listeners on a musical journey with a little bit of country, blues and contemporary with the Honolulu Symphony Pops. As part of The Judds, one of the most successful country duos of all time, Wynonna sold more than 20 million records worldwide and won more than 60 awards, including five Grammys, nine Country Music Association Awards and eight Billboard Music Awards.

8 p.m. March 30-31 / Blaisdell Concert Hall / $22, $32, $42, $55, $65, $85 / 792-2000, www.honolulusymphony.com

Also: Judd performs at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. $35, $45, $55, $65; (808) 242-7469, www.mauiarts.org.

ETC.: MARCH 31

From earth sciences to medical sciences, and even out-of-this-world space sciences, it's all there for children and parents to explore on "Mad About Science Day" at Bishop Museum. Activities include a behind-the-scenes tour of natural science collections, telescopes on the lawn for solar viewing, astronomy presentations and a global-warming lecture by biodiesel expert Kyle Datta.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. March 31 / Bishop Museum, Great Lawn / $3 general, free for museum members and children under 3 / 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.