Friday, July 31:
Mahina`ai Night. Join a torch lit guided tour of a walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display, and enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai`i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 8 p.m.   For information call (808) 243-5888 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.

Thursday, July 30:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, July 26:
Happy Birthday, Amelia Earhart! Celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 118^th birthday with cake, juice, and a look at an “Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i” Photo Exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Amelia Look Alike Contest for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, place prizes will happen at 1 p.m. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, July 25:
Dragon Boat Festival. A unique annual local, national and international dragon boat competition attracting hundreds of novice, amateur and professional sport paddler teams from all around the world. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808 593-9776.

Saturday, July 25:
Hanalei Canoe Club’s Annual Luau. The Canoe Club’s final fundraising event of the paddling season, featuring traditional Hawaiian fare and Hula dancing, local music, fire dancers and a silent auction. Proceeds allow local youth paddlers to attend the Hawaiian State Outrigger Paddling Championships without cost to them. Hanalei Canoe Club’s clubhouse near Hanalei Pier, on the Hanalei River. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. $40 for adults, $15 ages 12 and under. For information call (808) 639-4048 or visit www.hanaleicanoeclub.org.

Saturday, July 25:
Na Mea Hula. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, presenting a lovely display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula), visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Saturday, July 25:
Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu Hula Bobo Palacat with Hula Halau Na Pua Ha`aheao `o Kona. 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.

Saturday, July 25:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made pottery, wood work, original fine art, jewelry, organic skincare, handmade soaps, wish trees, apparel, chocolates and more. There is a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25:
Huggo’s Fishing Party and Wahine Fishing Tournament. Celebrating twenty years of all-women teams, these highly competitive wahine (women) fish for cash prizes awarded to the teams with the largest marlin/billfish weighing more than 300 pounds. This summer tradition here in Kailua Kona, gets started with a party on Friday, at Huggo’s On the Rocks (75-5828 Kahakai Rd., Kailua-Kona), and fishing starts in Kailua Bay on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Women stop fishing at 4 p.m. and weigh-ins of the days catch can be seen at Honokohau Harbor, Charter Desk. Prizes and cash will be awarded to the best decorated boat and team costumes. For information including registration, call (808) 329-1493 or visit www.Huggos.com.

Friday – Sunday, July 24 – 26:
Sesame St. Live: Let’s Dance! Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience. The audience is invited to dance as favorite Sesame Street friends dance with fans of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m, and 5:30 p.m; Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.