Friday, July 4:
Kauai Hospice Concert in the Sky. Enjoy a local style Independence Day celebration with Hawaiian entertainment by local musicians and halau dancers, culminating with one of the largest aerial fireworks events on Kauai on the 4th of July. Visitors will get to celebrate our national holiday with the local cultural experiences of music and dance. Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, located at Halau Street and Ka`ana Streets in Lihue, 6 p.m. For information call (808) 652-4988.

Every other Thursday in July:
Ke Kani `O Ke Kai. Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 1777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars. Doors open 5:30 p.m., performances 7 to 8:30 p.m. Guests may explore the Waikiki Aquarium galleries, which will remain open during the concerts. July 10 – Natalie Ai-Kamau`u, Mark Yamanaka; July 24 – Weldon Kekauoha and Melveen Leed. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.waquarium.org/KKOKK.

Thursday – Sunday, July 3 – 6:
59^th Annual Makawao Rodeo. Enjoy a weekend full of rodeo fun, including local venders, food and refreshments. Presented by the Maui Roping Club at the Oski Rice Arena. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – Qualifying runs (free admission); Friday, 7 p.m. – Bull Bash, $15 adults; Saturday & Sunday, 1 p.m. – Rodeo, $15 adults, $10 seniors & students, $5 under 12. Free shuttle Saturday to and from town to watch the parade. For information call (808) 357-3524.

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.

Wednesdays in July:
Wildest Show in Town. This fun weekly concert takes place at the Honolulu Zoo. Special picnic fare is available for purchase as well as fun pre-concert family activities and Keiki ages 6 – 13 will have a chance to win a Kala standard ukulele. Fee $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 p.m. Zoo exhibits close 5:30 p.m. July 2 – Rolando Sanchez; July 9 – Ohta San with Nando Suan; July 16 – Raiatea Helm; July 23 – Willie K; July 30 – Ho`okena. For information call (808) 926-3191 or visit www.honoluluzoo.org/wild.

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. July 2 & 3 – Brother Noland; July 9 & 10 – Bobby Ingano; July 16 & 17 – Sean Na`auao; July 23 & 24 – Ledward Kaapana; July 30 & 31 – Nathan Aweau. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.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 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.

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 donation to 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.