Thursday, July 31:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday – Sunday, July 31 – August 3:
Hilo Orchid Society Annual Show. The Gala Preview Party heralding the show will be July 31^st. The Show, August 1-3, features gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, tasty and reasonably-priced food from local sources, Hawaiian musical entertainment at lunch time and late afternoon, demonstration seminars, and a silent auction. On August 2, there will be a Wahine Toa Designs fashion show. Event times are as follows: Preview Party 6-9 p.m. Thursday; Orchid Show – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For information call (808) 333-1852 or visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org.

Thursday – Sunday, July 31 – August 3:
Hilo Orchid Society Annual Show. The Gala Preview Party heralding the show will be July 31^st. The Show, August 1-3, features gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, tasty and reasonably-priced food from local sources, Hawaiian musical entertainment at lunch time and late afternoon, demonstration seminars, and a silent auction. On August 2, there will be a Wahine Toa Designs fashion show. Event times are as follows: Preview Party 6-9 p.m. Thursday; Orchid Show – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For information call (808) 333-1852 or visit www.hiloorchidsociety.org.

Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27:
Tahiti Fete of Hilo. Tahiti Fête or Tiurai, means “July the month of festivities.” The dances are unique creations and text music, choreography and costumes are based on a historical or legendary theme. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 323 Manono St., Hilo. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information call (808) 935-3002 or visit www.tahitifete.com.

July 26 – August 2:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Kailua Pier is a great place to watch the iconic Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament start each morning at 7:30 a.m. as boats line up across Historic Kailua Bay. Spectators can expect to see lots of scoreboard action as teams weigh in their big fish at the end of fishing each day at 4:30 p.m. Kailua Pier, Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information, visit www.hibtfishing.com.

Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26:
MayJah RayJah Tour. Hawai`i’s premier annual island & reggae music festival featuring international and local reggae stars. Maui Arts & Culutural Center, A&B Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Wailuku. 5 p.m. both days. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursdays – Sundays, July 24 – August 10:
HCT After Dark is proud to present the triple Tony Award Winning Musical Comedy, Avenue Q!   All performances will be at the Puhi Theatre Warehouse at 7 p.m.  Space is very limited, so purchase tickets in advance online at www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com or call 808-246-8985.

Thursday, July 24:
Happy Birthday, Amelia! Enjoy cake, juice, and a look at the “Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i” exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Free goodie bags and free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, July 22 – 24:
Aviation Adventure for Boys. Explore the history of aviation in Hawai`i and the science, technology, engineering, and math principles of flight. Overnight accommodations provided onboard USS Missouri. This program is open to everyone who has completed the basic Flight School program or is at least 13 years of age. $300 for the 3-day/2-night program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Sunday, July 20:
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.