Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13:
Solo Competitions & Group Competitions, respectively. Featuring award-winning hālau from Hawai’i and the Mainland, performing in solo and group performances. The dancers compete in kahiko (traditional hula) and ‘auana (modern-day hula stylings) in both male and female categories, judged by renowned kumu hula. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 11:
Ku Mai Ka Hula. Film & talk story to kick off the Ku Mai Ka Hula weekend: “Celebrating Maui & Hula through Rare Movies & Images”. A celebration of hula, featuring rare or never-before seen footage from the Society Archives of Maui’s hula and musical greats, and the legendary Kumu Hula ‘Iolani Luahine. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 11:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Kupuna Hula Festival. A celebration to honor and perpetuate the art of Hula through our most treasured resource, Na Kupuna (The Elders). The Royal Court will make its appearance on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For information and schedule call (808) 640-5897 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Sunday, September 7:
Mayor’s Remembrance Walk. The annual Mayor’s Remembrance Walk in observance of the September 11th terrorist attacks is planned. A procession and ceremonies at various stops are scheduled to recognize police, fire and emergency personnel and agencies. Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu. 5 p.m. For information call (808) 768-6666 or visit www.honolulu.gov.

Saturday, September 6:
Aloha Festivals: 2014 Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony. A celebration of Hawai`i’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. The king, queen, prince and princess take their place in the royal court. The Ali`i court members will receive the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other symbols of their reign. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 11 a.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 6:
Revive the Live Music Festival. The Revive the Live Music Festival’s focus is to celebrate and perpetuate the revival of Live Island Reggae Music in Hawai`i. The one night festival will feature the top artists out of Hawai`i and New Zealand. Featuring five of Hawai`i’s most talented and sought after band including Fiji, Kolohe Kai, Maoli, Ekolu & Ooklah the Moc. Closing the night will be one of the top bands out of New Zealand, Katchafire! Waikiki Shell 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 4 p.m., Music at 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Blaisdell Box Office or Walmart. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or visit 222.HiFinest.com.

Saturday, September 6:
Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville: Quarterly Used Book Sale. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles. Children may select one free book, and after 2 p.m. everything is half price. Princeville Public Library, 4343 Emmalani Drive, Princeville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Library at 826-4310 or visit www.PrincevilleLibrary.com.

Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7:
Belly Dance Workshops. Two days of fabulous belly dance workshops with Khalida and Kalae Kaina.Workshops will be held on Saturday at “The Yoga House” in Kapa`a, and Sunday at “Golden Lotus Studio” in Kapa`a. These workshops will incorporate the following: On Saturday,  “Beautiful Beats” with Khalida and “Indian Fusion” with Kalae. On Sunday, “Transitions & Traveling Steps” with Khalida and “Fabulous Fanveils” with Khalida. For complete information about the workshops and registration, call (808) 639-9980 or visit www.gardennilebellydancers.com/KauaiRaqs2014.

Saturdays, September 6 & 27:
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.

Saturday, September 6:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Queen Liliuokalani Festival. Celebrate the birthday of Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai`i. The festival is held in the Queen Liliuokalani gardens, 49 Banyan Dr., Hilo. There will be hula halau performing throughout the day. The Royal Court will make an appearance Saturday morning at 10 a.m. For information call (808) 640-5897 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.