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”.  August 1 – Jeff Peterson; August 8 – Kevin Brown; August 15 – Keoki Kahumoku; August 22 – Ledward Ka’apana; August 29 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato. 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:
Hawaiian 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.

Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land).  Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization.  Open from noon to 6:00 p.m.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kauai Village Shopping Center.  For more information call Sandy at the Center at (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

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.

Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29: 
Prince Invitational Golf Tournament.  2nd Annual 2-day (36 hole stroke play) golf tournament is Kauai’s only premier competitive golf tournament for 2012. Held at the newly renovated Prince Course, the tournament is expected to draw Hawaii’s top professionals, amateurs and juniors who will compete for the championship trophy in 4 flights: Professional/Championship, A-Flight, B-Flight and Women’s. The 36 hole, stroke play format is an open event. Call the Prince Golf Shop for more information at 1(800) 826-1105 (toll free) or (808) 826-5001.

Saturday, July 28: 
Mango Festival.  The delicious mango takes center stage with tastings, culinary expertise, exhibits, growing demonstrations, and other mango-themed activities, plus belly dancing and other performing arts, sustainable living displays, arts and crafts, healthy food, Hawaiian music and hula. Free.  Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, 78-6740 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 334-3340.

Friday, July 27:
The Maui Crafts Guild in Paia announces an opening night for featured mosiac artist, Monica Morakis. Meet the artist and her newest creations in “The Art of the Ocean”, at the gallery reception from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 69 Hana Highway. Enjoy live music, complimentary refreshments and a live demonstration of mosaic art. Maui Crafts Guild is Maui’s only artist-owned and artist-operated cooperative gallery and has been located in Paia for 30 years. Call 579-9697 daily from 10 AM to 6 PM for more information.

Thursday, July 26: 
Maui Slam Poetry Event at Casanova’s.  Poets, spoken word artists, emcees of all levels, and anyone bold enough to step up to the mike and present their original work of three minutes or less are encouraged to compete for the $100 cash prize. This unique, wide-open poetry event will continue to include live art, theatrical performances, visual projections, music and dancing.  Casanova’s, corner of Baldwin Ave. and Makawao Ave., Makawao.  9:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.  $5 at the door for patrons 21 and older.

Friday, August 10: 
Maui Calls 2012.  Maui Calls is the MACC’s signature fundraiser gala, celebrated under the swaying coconut palms in the amphitheater. Enjoy delectable pupu created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants paired with premium wines.  The gala includes a fresh flower lei greeting and entertainment as well as silent and live auctions.  The evening begins with the sweet island sounds of a duo and ends with dancing to the rockin’ tunes of a favorite local band.  This event is for adults 21 years & over.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater.  6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.