May 2 – 9:
Filipino Fiesta & Flores de Mayo Festival Week. Celebrate this weeklong celebration highlighting the wondrous and colorful culture of the Philippines. Called Flores de Mayo, the festival brings to Hawai`i the joy and celebrations of the month of May and the traditional fiesta time in the Philippines. A week featuring a cook-off, Filipino films with English subtitles, Santacruzan at the FilCom Center and ending the celebration with a parade at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. Held at various locations. For information and venues call (808) 386-0740 or visit www.fjchamber.org.

Saturday, May 2:
Waikiki Spam Jam. Join this exciting annual street festival that celebrates locals’ extraordinary love affair with SPAM® in Hawai`i and features a variety of Honolulu’s finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations, entertainment and even a “Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®” contest. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes two stages with free entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. 4-10 p.m. For information call (808) 255-5927 or visit www.spamjamhawaii.com.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3:
Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival. A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food court. Frank F. Fasi Civic Center at Honolulu Hale, 650 South King Street, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with plenty of free parking available. For information call (808) 234-0404 or visit www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.

Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Friday, May 1:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. 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 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. May 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 22 – 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 Volcano Art Center 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 Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2:
Kauluwehi Lei Exhibition and Kauluwehi Lei Contest. On May 1^st, The Kauluwehi Lei Exhibition will be open at the Wailoa Center in Hilo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the lei crafted by Hawai`i’s very own lei artists at a juried lei contest. Refreshments, entertainment and keiki crafts will be available. 5 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 2^nd, participate in a free Kauluwehi lei workshop. Participants will craft a kui-style lei. Lei materials provided. Registration is required as spaces are limited. To register email Anya Tagawa at anya.h.tagawa@hawaii.gov. 11a.m – 2 p.m. Wailoa Center, 200 Piopio St., Hilo. For more information call (808) 933-0416.

Friday, May 1:
Cazimero Lei Day Concert. The annual tradition of a Maui Lei Day Concert at The MACC with the Cazimero ohana is always a celebratory event.  Enjoy contemporary Hawaiian music with Robert Cazimero along with his band, and hula with dancers from his hālau. Also featuring Raiatea Helm. Pre-show festivities include a hula performance on stage in the Pavilion, and island crafters will be on hand with local arts & crafts displays and a selection of fragrant lei to make your day.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Dr., Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.