March 1

Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Feb. 15 to March 9, visit website for schedule, $10, $15, $20. This world premiere professional production set in ancient Polynesia is one of the first and greatest stories of a child finding the hero within. (htyweb.org)

Ali‘iolani School, 6-8:30 p.m., free. Readers include UH Warriors, local authors and the Cherry Blossom Queen. A book swap and free sundaes take place at the end of the night. (733-4750)

Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, pre-concert talk with musicians at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7:30 p.m., visit website for cost. Honolulu Chamber Music Series presents Afiara String Quartet in concert. Concert Includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Two Pieces for String Quartet,” Ludwig van Beethoven’s “String Quartet in F major” and Jean Sibelius’ “Voces Intimae.” (honoluluchambermusicseries.org)

Hang Ten Bar & Grill, Turtle Bay Resort, Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., through March 30. 5:30-7:30 p.m., call for cost. Art Kalahiki Duo performs Mondays, Christian Yrizarry Duo performs Tuesdays, Pu‘uhonua Duo performs Wednesdays, Alex Levine Duo performs Fridays, and Mike Tulba Duo and Jherard Miller Duo perform on alternating Fridays. (293-6000)

Lotus Honolulu, March 1-3, seating times start at 5:30 p.m., starts at $60/person. Featuring executive chef Koki Tanaka from Sakai of Hawaii. (922-1700)

Kauai Veterans Museum, 5-9 p.m., $25. The Kauai Veterans Museum invites the public for a walk down memory lane to the 40s Big Band era. (634-7498, kvcmuseum@gmail.com)

Hawaii State Art Museum, 6-9 p.m., free. Featuring Gamelan Segara Madu Gender Wayang ensemble and traditional Balinese dancers and more. (hawaii.gov/sfca)

Hawaii Theatre, March 1 and 2, 7 p.m., $7-$10. Iolani School presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” (hawaiitheatre.com)

Kaimuki High School Theatre, March 1, 2, 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m., March 3 and 10, 3 p.m., $6-$12. Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center presents the Hawaii premier of “Violet.”Based on the short story “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts, the Wizard of Oz-style quest story features music by Jeanine Tesori. (honoluluboxoffice.com)

Geobunga Flagship, 4299 Lawehana St., 9 a.m., free. Learn the basics of planting and harvesting, and the many options available to them. Following the seminar, attendees can get one-on-one advice from Geobunga’s instructor. (geobunga.com)

Geobunga Waimanalo, 41-829 Kakaina St., 2 p.m., free. Learn the basics of planting and harvesting, and the many options available to them. Following the seminar, attendees can get one-on-one advice from Geobunga’s instructor. (geobunga.com)

Hawaii Pacific University, Hawaii Loa Campus, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $10-$20. Hawaii Pacific University presents its Sixteenth Annual Koolau Writing Workshops featuring guest speaker Eric Paul Shaffer. Includes free breakfast, free drinks during lunch and your choice of two workshops. (544-0200)

Diverse ART Center, 604 Ala Moana Blvd., Saturdays thru March 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., free. Learn how to freestyle and write thoughts to beats with MC Kwalified. Bring a notebook and pencil. (275-7776)

Windward Mall Center Stage, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free activities. The schools will recognize students for demonstrating the 5Rs (respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, relationship and resiliency). Castle High School senior projects also on display. (kcfc@pacthawaii.org)

Kaiser Permanente – Mapunapuna Clinic, second floor, Plumeria Room, 9:30-11:30 a.m., free. Explore how to build a support team and utilize resources in the community. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)

Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m., free. Richard Brill presents a talk entitled “Ignorance and Activism” at the Windward American Association of University of Women meeting. (783-30080)

1054 Kainui Dr., March 2 and 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (261-0497)