Saturday, May 10:
Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival) 2014 and Maui Taiko. The festival will feature Japanese and Okinawan cultural entertainment, including Taiko drums, food and craft booths, demonstrations and exhibits, cultural crafts for kids, manga and art contest, cosplay costume contest, hanafuda/sakura contest, eating contests, and obon dancing. Admission is free. University of Hawai`i Maui College Campus. 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului. 2 p.m to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 281-4010 or visit www.mauimatsuri.com.

Saturday, May 10:
Filipino Fiesta and Santacruzan. This festival will provide a multi-faceted Filipino cultural experience that includes traditional Filipino food, games, cultural exhibits, and live entertainment. Admission is free. Honolulu Municipal Grounds, 530 S King St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 680-0451 or visit www.filcom.org.

Saturday, May 10:
May Day by the Bay. Featuring Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawai`i. Cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua`i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction. Waioli Beach Park, Hanalei. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 donation. For information call (808) 635-9028.

Friday, May 9:
Brothers Cazimero. Legendary musicians will be performing for one performance only at The Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 7 to 8:45 p.m. . For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or for more information visit www.hilopalace.com.

Friday, May 9:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Every Tuesday
features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Every Sunday:
Makauwahi Cave Tour. The richest fossil site in the Hawaiian islands is found east of Poipu at the Makauwahi Cave, an open ceiling sinkhole that is a uniquely preserved archaeological site. Considered a living museum, this 17-acre area serves to both interpret ancient history of Hawaiian plant, animal and human activity. Wear walking shoes, bring water. Makauwahi Reserve, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are welcome. For information or reservations, call (808) 482-1059, or visit www.cavereserve.org. Located in Maha`ulepu, 3 miles east of Poipu.

Sunday, May 4:
May Day Brunch on the Bay. Elegant brunch al fresco on Ali`i Drive in Historic Kailua Village. Join residents and visitors for this fun spring celebration with delicious food by Historic Kailua Village restaurants along the oceanfront. Makai lawn of the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $25, children (12 and under ) $15. For tickets and information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.