Spend Saturday in the smells and sounds of the Pacific Islands, as the annual Hawaiian Festival takes over Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Dancers and Polynesian singers will take the park stage to showcase the variety of cultures and styles, and there will be plenty of children’s activities, arts and crafts and food vendors. http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com
The first of the Sunday Sounds concert series runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday with the popular Patrick Lamb Band, a soul and funk band led by the award-winning saxophonist. The series takes place at the Columbia Tech Center Park, Southeast Tech Center Drive and Sequoia Circle, Vancouver, near Columbia Valley Elementary School. The concert is free, with blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. www.cityofvancouver.us/concerts
Music fans can follow Patrick Lamb to Bethany Vineyard and Winery, 4115 N.E. 259th St., Ridgefield, as he guest stars during the 3 Grands Concert for the Blind. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, featuring the talents of award-winning blind pianists Nick Baker, Brent Gjerve and Mac Potts, along with jazz vocalist Darcy Schmitt. Tickets are $30 for ages 12 and older, with proceeds benefiting the School of Piano Technology for the Blind and the Pacific Foundation for Blind Children. 360-887-3525 or www.bethanyvineyards.com
The 16th annual Race for the Homeless is next weekend, under the trees of Officers Row. Featuring 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a kids fun run, the event benefits Open House Ministries, hosted by New Heights Church. Registration opens at 7 a.m., with a race start at 8 a.m. Aug. 1 from the O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St., Vancouver. Registration is $20, free for kids fun run. http://newheights.org/race-for-the-homeless