Friday, September 5:
First Friday Pa`ina. Experience old-style music local food, fun and friendship at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Due to county roadwork, please call ahead for simplified directions to the museum. For directions and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday, September 5:
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style: Opening Ceremonies. Celebrate the pageantry, parades, street parties, concerts and family activities that span Maui Nui including special festivities in Hana. This events kicks off a two month celebration on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai Islands. Opening Ceremonies at Wailuku First Friday, Market Street, Wailuku town, Street party; hula, Hawaiian live entertainment. Free admission. 6 to 9 p.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 870-8047 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Friday, September 5:
Kaua`i Raqs. Experience this spectacular show starring Khalida and Kalae Kaina. This show also includes performances by Al Farashat and the Garden Nile Belly Dancers. It is very seldom that the community of Kaua`i has the opportunity to experience belly dance performances of this caliber so purchase your tickets early by visiting www.gardennilebellydancers.com. JJ’s Broiler, Anchor Cove, Nawiliwili. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For information call (808) 639-9980.

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Dusk – 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. September 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, September 5:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumanSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

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”. September 3 & 4 – Ledward Kaapana; September 10 & 11 – Kevin Brown & Geri Valdriz; September 17 & 18 – Sonny Lim; September 24 & 25 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato. 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.