Saturday, September 20:
Ka Ho`oilina/The Legacy – Uluwehi Guerrero. Kaulupono Music presents the multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, recording artist, and Kumu Hula with his Hālau Hula Kauluokalā. Come and experience the voice, music and Hula as Maui’s own Uluwehi celebrates “Ka Hoʻoilina” – The Legacy and pride of the Hawaiian culture in concert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 20:
Aloha Festivals: 2014 Waikiki Ho`olaulea. Celebrating its 62nd year, the largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters will be spread along the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission. Kalakaua Ave. between Lewers & Kapahulu Ave. 7 to 11 p.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Friday, September 19:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Friday, September 19:
Ron White. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star. White has always been a classic storyteller, with real-life tales of growing up in a small town in Texas to his daily life now as one of the most successful comedians in America. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 13:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire with Keolalaulani Halau `Olapa `o Laka. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in an area known as Ka`auea. A short question and answer session is held immediately following the informance. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, September 13:
Pailolo Challenge 2014. The Pailolo Challenge is an incredible 26-mile downwind canoe race from D.T. Fleming Beach on Maui, 5855 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina, to Kaunakakai Pier on Molokai. Paddling teams from all over the globe come to participate in “The World’s Funnest Canoe Race.” 8 a.m. Opening Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. Aunties Start, 9 a.m. Women’s Start, 9:15 a.m. Men’s start. For information and registration call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.pailolo.com.

Saturday, September 13:
Aloha Festivals: Keiki (Children’s) Ho`olaulea. Pearlridge Center will celebrate the Aloha Festival with a wide variety of free activities, demonstrations, arts & crafts, and continuous stage performances. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

Saturday, September 13:
Satin Dolls Cabaret. A fun and flirty night out with Binti Bailey and the satin dolls, singing and dancing to the sounds of the Casablanca Jazz Quartet playing elegantly sexy tunes from the Cotton Club and other favorite hot spots. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of the event. Reserve seating. Purchase tickets online at www.alohatheatre.com. For information call (808) 322-9924. Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kainaliu. (8 miles South of Kailua-Kona and 1 mile North of Kona Community Hospital on Hwy 11). 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13:
Chinese Moon Festival. Get a taste of a traditional Chinese Moon Festivalduring the first full moon of harvest season. Enjoy ethnic foods and cooking demos, a Chinese ribbon dance with live music played on traditional instruments, cultural arts demonstrations and children’s crafts. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Activities begin at 1 p.m. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday – Monday, September 12 – 15:
Hawaiicon. In addition to the usual panels and workshops in the convention rooms, take a tour, share a luau, take a hula lesson, or go to the beach with your favorite stars. The list of celebrities is unprecedented for a first year convention: Well known stars from Stargate, Atlantis, Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, and many more. Panelists and workshop experts include world renown Mars mission scientist Bobak Ferdowski, Hawaiian cultural experts, cosplay designers, robotics teams, astronomers, and aerospace experts. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kohala Coast. For information and event schedule call (808) 960-7619 or visit www.hawaiicon.com.