March 2

Hawaiian Brians, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, 8 p.m., $30/door, $25/advance. (hawaiianbrians.com, brownpapertickets.com event #22069)

Shack, 95-221 Kipapa Drive, Mililani, 9:30 p.m., call for cover. Nesian Nine playing live at the Shack Mililani with DJ Da Lion of Judah and the Red Stripe Girls. (627-1561)

UH Manoa Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu, 7:30 p.m., $12/general, $8/students, seniors, UH faculty/staff. World renowned pipa virtuoso Yang Jing visits Orvis Auditorium for an exciting concert of new works. (hawaii.edu/uhmmusic)

The ARTSmith, 1109 Maunakea St. #215, Honolulu, 7-11 p.m., free. Art On Unusual Mediums Emerging Artist Showcase. (theartsiths@gmail.com)

Veranda Lounge at Kahala Hotel and Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, March 2-4, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30-10 p.m., $32/person lunch, $52/person dinner. Call for more information. (739-8888)

March 3-4. The festival consists of two days of engaging and enriching cultural performances at the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Waikiki Beach Walk, Waikiki Shopping Plaza and DFS Galleria. (honolulufestival.com)

Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians, 1300 Kailua Road, Kailua, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $25. All-day conference and forum panel discussion on Progressive Christianity, titled, “Off The Map: Charting New Territory For Progressive Faith.” Register by March 2. (354-3427, progressivechristianity.org)

Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, 6-9 p.m., $10. Rev. Fred Plumer will lead a dinner event titled “Leading a Church Through Change.” Register by March 2. (354-3427, progressivechristianity.org)

Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians, 1300 Kailua Road, Kailua, event March 10, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $25. RSVP by March 2. Leadership of ProgressiveChristianity.org will lead an all-day conference and forum panel. (354-3427)

Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, event March 9, 6-9 p.m., $10. President of ProgressiveChristianity.org Rev. Fred Plumer will lead a dinner event titled “Leading a Church Through Change.” RSVP by March 2, (354-3427)

Chaplain Lane, corner of Bethel St. and Chaplain Lane, 6-9 p.m., free. Music that’ll make you bop while you shop, delicious grinds and local goods make this outdoor bazaar a snugly fit block party in Chaplain Lane. (miss.catwings@gmail.com)

Doris Duke Theatre, 900 South Beretania St., Honolulu, 1 and 7:30 p.m., $35, $30/members. Tribute to the greats of jazz. (honoluluacademy.org)

Hawaii State Capitol, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, 5-7 p.m., free. The Legislature and the Executive Offices are opening its doors for an evening of art, culture and history. (capitol.hawaii.gov)

St. Louis High School, 3142 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, Thursday through Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. until March 11, $22/adults, $18/students, seniors, military, $15/children. (739-4828)

Kaimuki High School, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., Honolulu, March 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26 and March 4 at 3 p.m., $12/general, $6/seniors and students. Kaimuki HS Performing Arts Center performs “Grease.” (honoluluboxoffice.com, 733-4913)

Kahala Nui Diamond Head Room, 4389 Malia St., Honolulu, 3:30 p.m., free. Betty Chapman Neogy speaks on art during the impressionist and post-impressionist era, and explain how artists developed their own artistic styles during this time.(218-7091)

Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre, 49 Funchal St., Honolulu, March 2-3, 7 p.m., $10. Kawananakoa Middle School Drama Production by Kawananakoa Theatre Guild. Call for tickets. (587-4430)