Saturday, August 9:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair. “Under the Big Tent!” This event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 40 of Kaua`i’s finest artisans. Live Tahitian drumming, local plate lunches, Shave Ice. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. For information call (808) 245-9021.

Friday, August 8:
Maui Calls, “Celebrating the Songs of Hawai`i”. The MACC’s annual signature fundraiser gala. Enjoy bountiful delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world. Highlights include fabulous selections in the live and silent auctions, concert with a surprise musical guest, and dancing under the glowing glass roof of the Pavilion. Silent auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items, from art and jewelry to golf and travel packages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavillion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, August 7:
Ke Kani `O Ke Kai – Kuana Torres, Kahele and Makana. 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 concert. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.waquarium.org/KKOKK.

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 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”. August 6 & 7 – David “Kawika” Kahiapo; August 13 & 14 – David Kamakahi; August 20 & 21 – Ledward Kaapana; August 27 & 28 – Owana Salazar. 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.

Wednesdays in August:
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. August 6 – Jimmy Borges and His Jazz All Stars; August 13 – Manoa DNA. For information call (808) 926-3191 or visit www.honoluluzoo.org/wild.

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 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, August 3:
Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series. Ho`okani Ke Kika Kila (play the steel guitar) will feature Timi Abrigo, Jeff Au Hoy, and Eddie Palama. Waimea Valley Main Lawn, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa. 1-5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 638-5886 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.