Thursday – Sunday, June 12 – 15:
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. Renowned wine-makers, star-power celebrity chefs and Maui’s own celebrated contingent of Culinary stars will lead panels and journey guests through world-class varietals and fine cuisine over the weekend. Enjoy perennial favorites such as the Festival Golf Tournament, Festival Winemakers’ Dinners and the signature finishing event, the Kapalua Seafood Festival featuring 15 of Maui’s finest restaurants and The Grand Tasting- Kapalua Style. Interactive wine tasting seminars include sampling of finest vintages from Russian River Valley, Pacific Northwest, Italy and New Zealand. For information, event schedule, and tickets call (808) 870-0717 or visit www.kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com.

Wednesday, June 11:
King Kamehameha Day in Kohala. A day full of events honoring Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1795. Kamehameha Day is recognized as a state holiday throughout Hawai`i, but North Kohala is a very special place to celebrate. Kamehameha I was born in North Kohala, where residents played a prominent role in saving his life as an infant. Events start at 8 a.m. at the King Kamehameha Statue in Kapa`au with a 25-foot long floral lei draping. Come early for best viewing. The parade starts at 9 a.m. in Hawi, going northeast to the statue in Kapa`au and back to Kamehameha Park. The final event is a ho`olaulea in Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with hula, traditional music, local food, and arts and crafts. Kamehameha Park, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa’au. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 557-6042 or visit www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 10 – 12:
Flight School for Girls. Three full days of introducing 6^th through 8^th grade female students to the history and science of flight. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $165 for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt.Flight School for Girls repeats: July 8^th-10^th. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Monday – Sunday, June 9 – 15:
La Dolce Vita. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu announces La Dolce Vita, a Resort-wide celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of celebratory events, to be held at the Resort, includes cooking classes, culinary adventures and spectacular dinners co-hosted by Steve and Chrystal Clifton, owners of Palmina and partners of Brewer-Clifton wines. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, 72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kailua-Kona. For information call (310) 712-1493 or visit www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.

Sunday, June 8:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 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, June 7:
Zenshin Daiko – 15^th Annual Taiko Festival. Zenshin Daiko presents more than 50 talented performers in this year’s annual Taiko Festival. Zenshin Daiko will premiere two new music works and special guest, Hanayu, a sister trio of kodo music, will grace the stage, transporting you to a simpler time of innocent joy and wonderment and following in a rich tradition of popular entertainers who traveled Japan’s countryside. Hanayu has captivated audiences around the world with their fresh interpretation of folk dances, vibrant percussive sounds, and hauntingly beautiful songs. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7-9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, June 7:
2014 Summer Reggae Fest. Featuring Maxi Priest, Big Mountain, and Mitchell Brunings, the Voice of Holland. Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. Show starts at 5:30. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or (800) 745-3000 or visit www.blaisdellcenter.com.

Saturday, June 7:
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – McCandless Ranch, Big Island. Keith Unger will lead participants to the flight pens of the endangered Alala and lead a discussion of the Alala in Hawai`i. This endangered bird no longer exists in the wild although captive populations are doing well. McCandless Ranch was the site of the last known wild crows in Hawai`i. McCandless Ranch, 84-4276 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 769-4343 or visit www.hilt.org.

Saturday, June 7:
Battle of Midway Commemoration. The Museum marks the 72^nd anniversary of the turning point of WWII with a special Midway program 2 – 4 p.m. Curator and Author Burl Burlingame will present a talk entitled “Flying Fortresses Over Midway” at 2 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. presentation and behind-the scenes look at the restoration progress of the Museum’s Flying Fortress–the famous “Swamp Ghost” B-17E, by Restoration Manager Jim Martinelli. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, June 7:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115, Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.