Saturday, October 11:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Na kumu hula Pelehonuamea Harman and Kekoa Harman with Halau I ka Leo Ola o Na Mamo . 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. 10:30 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.

Friday, Sunday & Tuesday, October 10, 12 & 14:
Madame Butterfly. Set in the mid-19th century, this tale of love and deceit follows the story of Cio-Cio San (“Butterfly” in Japanese) whose romance with the American Naval Officer Pinkerton seems too good to be true. Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., and Monday 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7372 ext. 211 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org/shows/madam-butterfly.

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.

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.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Sunday, October 5:
PATH 5K/10K/Keiki Run. Kona’s Kickoff to Ironman Week. A fun out & back course on Ali`i Drive, Awards for overall & top 3 places in 5 year age groups. Race Day Registration Rates: $40 for adults and $30 for ages 14 & under. Online Registration: www.pathhawaii.org under Event page. To avoid race morning lines, please pick up shirts & race numbers on Saturday, October 4th at the ironman Info booth on the Kailua Pier, 7 to 10 a.m. Race day registration & check-in will open at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at Hale Halawai, race begins at 7:30 a.m. Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 326-7284 or visit www.pathhawaii.org.

Sunday, October 5:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show. An all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop 93 tables with vendors from Oahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $4.50. Early Entry fee $15 at 9 a.m. For information call (808) 941-9754 or visit www.ukulele.com.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 5 – Spirit of Slack Key & Ukulele Concert; October 12 – From Mountain to Sea; October 19 – Dreams Come True; October 26 – Tour of the Islands. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet.  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Sunday, October 5:
Children and Youth Day. Hundreds of booths, food trucks, five stages of live music and over four thousand volunteers covering the State Capital, Iolani Palace, the grounds of the Office of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Judiciary Building. It’s the largest children’s event in the State. Hawai`i State Capital Building, 415 S. Beretania St, Honolulu. 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 586-6130 or visit www.childrenandyouthday.com.

Saturday, October 4:
Windward Ho`olaulea 2014. A Homegrown Celebration at Windward Community College featuring top island entertainment, ono food, keiki rides, arts and crafts, a Silent Auction, and fun activities for the whole family! This event is coordinated by the Kaneohe Business Group and WCC. All proceeds will fund scholarships and college programs at WCC. This is an alcohol-free event–no coolers, please. Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., Kaneohe. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 235-7400 or visit www.windward.hawaii.edu/ho’olaulea.