Saturday, July 12:
Na Hoku Hou – Award Winners Concert. This annual concert features winners from the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, announced by the Hawai`i Association of Recording Arts at the end of May. Enjoy the best contemporary music of Hawai`i with current and previous years’ talented Nā Hōkū award-winners in a gorgeous setting under the glowing glass roof of the pavilion. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion, 1 Cameron Way, Wailuku. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Moonlight Mele. The Maui Historical Society is proud to present Moonlight Mele with performances by George Kahumoku and Friends. Featuring a variety of activities and craft vendors. Bailey House Museum, 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku. 5 p.m. For information and tickets call Mele at (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Korean Festival. The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. Magic Island – Ala Moana Beach Park, 1365 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call (808) 943-8068 or visit www.koreanfestivalhi.com/en/.

Saturday, July 12:
2^nd Annual Maui Craft Session. A celebration of the craft industries of spirits, beer and cigars, this annual event takes place on Sheraton Maui’s Ocean Lawn. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Ka`anapali Parkway, Ka`anapali. 6:30 – 9 p.m.For more information call (808) 661-0031 or visit www.sheraton-maui.com.

Friday – Sunday, July 11-13:
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre is proud to present The Wizard of Oz, YPE a production of its Summer Stars performing arts education program.  Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center,3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue.  For tickets and information call 808-246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Thursday, July 10:
Hawai`i Children’s Theatre will have its Summer Stars Gala Showcase and Fundraiser Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 at the KCC Performing Arts Center.  Food, Silent Auction and performances by the talented Keiki of Summer Stars morning program.  For tickets and information call 808-246-8985 or visit www.hawaiichildrenstheatre.com.

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than Noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.wkpba.org/visitorcenter.html.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 6 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 13 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; July 20 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 27 – Legends of Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Saturday, July 5:
Makawao Town Independence Day Paniolo Parade. This year’s theme is “Celebrate the Paniolo”. Stick Horses Race at 8:45 a.m., Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. Experience this colorful Hawaiian style wild west parade, complete with rodeo royalty, beauty queens, foliage draped pa’u riders, classic cars, decked-out cowboys & cowgirls, music & floats. No parking in town. Roads will be closed. Park at the Oski Rice Arena Rodeo Grounds on Olinda Road and take the free shuttle 7 – 9 a.m., and back at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 572-9565.

Saturday, July 5:
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.