Saturday, May 21: 
Kaua`i Humane Society’s Paws for Celebration Annual Gala.  A benefit event for Kaua`i Humane Society held at the Sheraton in Poipu, outdoors by Lava’s restaurant near the beach. There will be an auction, entertainment and a fresh buffet, with entertainment by award winning slack key guitar player, singer and composer, Makana.   Tickets are $95 each.  For tickets and information call (808) 632-0610 or visit www.kauaihumane.org.

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 MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”.  May 4 – No Show Scheduled; May 11 – Led Ka`apana; May 18 – Nathan Aweau; May 25 – Kawika Kahiapo. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings (weather permitting): 
Kuhio Beach Hawaiian Hula Show.  Hula halau are invited from around the island and other locations to perform under the big banyan tree at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.  The evening starts off with fun tiki torch lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.  Live Hawaiian music and hula performances go on for one hour.  Seating is limited and can get crowded, so come early to get a good view of the performance. Kuhio Beach, 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 6 p.m. For information call (808) 843-8002.

Every Wednesday:
Wainaku Wednesday! 5 pm – 8 pm at The Wainaku Executive Center. Relax with friends after work on the lanai while enjoying the panoramic view of Hilo Bay. This fun event happens includes free admission, live music, cocktails & pupus available for purchase. Parking is very limited, please plan to carpool and come early.  For more information please call (808) 930-6556.

Every Monday: 
Martinis & Jazz.  Enjoy an evening of jazz featuring Jazz Master Phil Smith and his band “Gentlemen of Jazz”.  Located at The King Kamehameha Golf Club Clubhouse, Waikapu Ballroom (locally known as The Marilyn Monroe House, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright), 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Wailuku, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  $25 cover, includes complimentary pupus until 8:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 866-5025 or visit www.MauiLiveEvents.com.

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 the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

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. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 4 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/walking-tour.

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Sunday, May 1: 
In Dis Life – A Tribute to Bruddah Iz.  In honor of the great Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, featuring his greatest hits sung by an invited group of Hawaiian musicians.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.