Monday – Friday, August 10 – 14:
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. An unforgettable week of famous deep-sea fishing in Kona awaits anglers from around the world as teams gather for prized Pacific blue marlin and a chance of capturing the HIBT’s prestigious Governor’s trophy. Kailua Pier (75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona) is a great place to watch the tournament start each morning at 7:30 a.m. Teams weigh in their big fish at the end of fishing each day at 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.hibtfishing.com.

Sunday, August 9:
Waipa Music & Mango Festival. Enjoy a fun and relaxing day of home grown live music, hands-on activities, and local artisans and crafts. Island chefs and food vendors will offer amazing food inspired by the summer mango harvest. Also enjoy recipe & biggest mango contests, mango tastings, silent auction, cultural and educational displays and activities. Halulu Fishpond at Waipa. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the entire day at Waipa, along Hanalei Bay (just a half mile past town). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $10, Keiki ages 3-18, $1. For information call (808) 826-9969 or visit www.waipafoundation.org.

Sunday, August 9:
Jeff Peterson & Friends – Back in the Day. Favorite tunes from the Hawaiian music renaissance and recollections of those early years meet contemporary sounds and some of the faces of Hawai`i’s musical future. Jeff Peterson shares the stage with the legendary Keola Beamer, kumu hula Moanalani Beamer, vocalist and bass virtuoso Nathan Aweau, and hula dancer Kawena Mechler. Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., Kaneohe. 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 955-8821 or visit www.hprtickets.org.

Saturday, August 8:
Sand Festival and Sand Event. Build a sand castle or sand art to win lots of prizes. All are welcome to create their dream and enjoy the music and a day at the beach with friends and family. Anyone, of any age can enter. A free lesson on sand creations from world renowned sand sculptor Jeff Peterson will be at 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Located in Hanalei, at the left of Hanalei Pier. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 639-8379 or visit www.hawaiisandcastle.com.

Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8:
Lihue Hongwanji Mission – Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free admission. Lihue Hongwanji Mission, 3-3530 Kuhio Hwy., Lihue. 7:30 – 10 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6262 or visit lihuehongwanjimission.com.

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. August 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

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.

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.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 7 – For the Birds; August 14 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 21 – Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; August 28 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Friday, August 7:
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 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.