Friday, September 21: 
Red Star Music Festival with Rebelution and Collie Buddz.  BAMP Project and Heineken present the Red Star Music Festival, starring Rebelution, Collie Buddz and The Grouch. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater.  6:00 p.m. (gates open 5 p.m.)  For Tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 20: 
Malie Foundation: Hula Competition Solo/Group Kahiko Nei.  This event demonstrates a creative and unique idea in hula in the ancient style (kahiko) with a slight twist of Kaua’i flavor. Newer chants are encouraged by judges. Chants that are 10 years old or less get five bonus points. Three bonus points are given to chants 20 years or younger. Kauai Beach Resort.  Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.  For information call (808) 246-2111.

Tuesday, September 18: 
Under the Palms Concert.  Celebrate the unique Hawaiian culture through hula, music, arts and crafts. Aloha Beach Resort, 3-5920 Kuhio Highway Kapa`a.  For information call (808) 823-6000.

Sunday, September 16:  
Festivals of Aloha Ho’olaulea.  Entertainment includes 2012 Richard Hoopii Falsetto winners, crafters artisans. Historic Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.  For information call (808) 878-1888 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

September 16 – 23:
Historic Kailua Village’s third annual Kau Kau Kailua Restaurant Week. In the Hawaiian language, kau kau means food and this week-long event is all about visitors and residents experiencing delicious food at a variety of restaurants in Historic Kailua Village. Waterfront dining, superb three-course dinner menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person and special values at quick service eateries. For information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Sunday, September 16: 
42^nd Annual Maui Marathon.  Recognized as one of the most scenic courses in world with its point-to-point route starting in Kahului, for over 17 breathtaking miles, passing through Lahaina before finishing near The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, race headquarters, in Whalers Village.  The popular Maui Half Marathon features a flat, out-and-back course that traces the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course. This festive 13.1-miler starts at Whalers Village in the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, passes through Lahaina, turns around at Launiupoko Park and returns to Ka’anapali.  For information call (808) 280-5801 or visit www.mauimarathonhawaii.com.

 Sunday, September 16: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe’e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali’i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, September 15: 
Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Performance:  Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali ‘Ala O Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply.  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano.  For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 15: 
37^th Annual Waimea Paniolo Parade and Ho’olaulea.  Leading the parade will be the 2012 Royal Court, beautiful island pau princesses and a few young, energetic keiki representing schools in Waimea. Various floats will row down Waimea town, Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela.  10 a.m.  For information call (808) 885-3110 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Friday, September 14: 
Queen Kaahumanu Center 40^th Anniversary Celebration. This celebration in Kahului will honor the center’s famous namesake, Queen Kaahumanu. Homegrown activities feature Hula and mele (song) keiki (children) entertainment, cultural projects, educational demonstrations. Free and open to public, 7 pm – 9 pm.  Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  For information call (808) 878-1888 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.