Saturday, June 9:
Kamehameha Day Celebration (Hana). This first annual festival honoring Hawaii’s legendary king takes place in beautiful Hana. Food vendors and crafts will be available, while halau and other local bands play throughout the day. John Cruz, George Kahumoku, Brother Noland and LT Smooth are scheduled to perform. The event benefits Ohana Makamae, the family resource center for the East Maui community. Hana is truly a step back in time and worth the long, meandering drive out there. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hana Bay, Uakea Rd., off Hana Hwy, Hana. Free.

Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Friday, June 8:
Kenny Loggins in Concert. Enjoy this concert evening with Kenny Loggins as he sings soulful songs straight from the heart, including “Whenever I Call You Friend,” “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Footloose,” “Danger Zone,” “Heart to Heart,” “Celebrate Me Home,” “Conviction of the Heart” and “House at Pooh Corner.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242- 7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00 / person, $6 / couple, children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. Friday, June 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; June 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; June 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; June 22 – Paia, on Hana Highway and Baldwin Avenues. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday, June 8:
Big Island Chocolate Festival. This inaugural sweet festival will feature celebrity chef demonstrations, cacao presentations and cacao farm tours, and an evening gala with silent auction, gourmet savory and sweet appetizers, beer/wine, and music and dancing. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua- Kona. For information visit www.bigislandchocolatefestival.com.

Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. June 6 – Kawika Kahiapo; June 13 – Show not Scheduled; June 20 – Special Multi-Artist Show: Bob Brozman, Herb Ohta Jr., Kevin Brown, Keoki Kahumoku (tentative Jeff Peterson); June 27 – John Na’auao. Tickets: $39.99, seating is limited. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. showtime. For information call (888) 669-3858.

Every Wednesday:
Hawaiiana Live. Experience Hawaiian history, traditions and culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Topics change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar. Newly restored pipe organ featured. Palace Theater in Hilo. Wednesdays at 11 a.m. $5/ children free. Call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Sunday, June 3:
Kona Trail Sneak Preview at Kahuku. Celebrate National Trails Day! Join park ranger John Stallman for a guided four-mile roundtrip trek through the scenic highland pastures of the Kona Trail, which is not yet open to the general public. Learn the natural and cultural heritage of this special place. Discover the serenity and solitude of Kahuku. Fee. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hwy 11 (between mile marker 70 and 71), Ocean View. For information call (808) 985-7373 or visit www.fhvnp.org.