Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 to 2 p.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Monday, September 2:
Kaua`i Aloha Festivals – Hawai`i Alive Show.  Wallis & Shana Punua welcomes the 2013 Kaua`i Aloha Festivals Royal Family to a night of music. You can see the Royal Court and enjoy one of Kaua`i’s well-known entertaining family with hula, Tahitian, and the only multiple Fire Knife Dance. Kaua`i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St., Kalapaki Beach, Lihue. 7:30 p.m.  For information and tickets for show and luau call (808) 651-6202 or visit www.hawaiialiveluau.com.

Every Monday: 
Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call (808) 338-1332.

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.  Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Sunday, September 1: 
Rice Fest.  Sample some of your favorite rice dishes from over 30 rice vendors, participate in Da SPAM Musubi Eating Contest, or watch the experts attempt to re-break the Guiness World Record by building the world’s largest Spam Musubi.  Experience professional chef demonstrations and a live performance from Kapena to celebrate a food that is a cultural cornerstone to so many in Hawai`i.  Ward Centers, 1060 Auahi Street, Honolulu.  Noon to 5 p.m. For information call (714) 423-2844 or visit www.ricefest.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.

Sunday, September 1: 
31^st Okinawan Festival.  Enjoy continuous live performances both days by entertainers from Okinawa and local Okinawan groups from Hawai`i, Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 9 a.m. to  5 p.m. Bon Dance at Kapiolani Park Field 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Sunday Festivities begin at 9 a.m.  Craft Gallery and Children’s Games close at 4:30 p.m.  Most food booths & tents close at 5:00 p.m.  Kapiolani Park, 2755 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 676-5400 or visit www.okinawanfestival.com.

Sunday, September 1: 
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Keauhou-Kona Style.  Festival will feature 15 of some of Hawai`i’s finest practitioners of the guitar art form.  Shop and buy many original arts and crafts from local artisans and enjoy many local food favorites and refreshments at the festival.  Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (Ballroom), 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona.  12-6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Sunday, September 1: 
Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival. Under the stars along Maui’s renowned Ka`anapali Beach, the “Malama Maui” gala will provide an evening of delicious food and incredible wines. 6-10 p.m. Tickets start at $250 per person.  Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, 200 Nohea Kai Dr., Lahaina.  For tickets and information call (808) 738-6245 or visit hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.