Saturday, June 11: 
The Kings Celebration & Parade. Fabulous Floral Parade starts at 9 a.m. from Vidinha Stadium, Lihue. Full Pa`u Units (horse riders), floats, walking & riding units, Royal Hawaiian Societies and Kings Court. After the parade, enjoy the Ho`olaulea on the lawn of the Historic County Building for Hawaiian music, hula, food & craft vendors, and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-7205.

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11: 
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony will begin 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit www.ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha.

Thursday – Sunday, June 9 – 12: 
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.  One of the most highly regarded gastronomic festivals in the area. The event celebrates historic and contemporary innovations and traditions in Hawaiian cuisine while exploring some of the trends seen in the international culinary world. The festival features the talents of some of the finest winemakers from around the world. Guests can enjoy a vast array of exhibitions, demonstrations and tastings over the course of the weekend.  Various venues in Kapalua.  For tickets, information, venues, and schedule, visit www.kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com.

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, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Tuesday, June 7: 
Kool and the Gang.  Kool & The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time. If you aren’t familiar with Kool and The Gang, visit www.koolandthegang.com.  Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m.  For tickets and information call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.bampproject.com or www.ticketmaster.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.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 6 – Tour of the Islands; June 13 – Hawaiian Slack Key; June 20 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 27 – `Ohana Slack Key.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). A portion of the proceeds support 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.

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.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  June 5 – Kaua`i Slack Key; June 12 – Dreams Come True; June 19 – Gifts of the Ancestors; June 26 – Legends of Slack Key  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukukele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 ($20 seniors, keiki and kama`aina). Free gift drawing.  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, June 5: 
Annual Taste of Hawai`i – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch.  Taste of Hawai`i t has consistently been a statewide favorite attracting more than 2,000 attendees annually, with 40 chefs, 10 beverage vendors, and 14 musical acts, it’s an afternoon of endless food, drink, and dancing.  Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa’a; parking at Vidinha Stadium, Hoolako St., Lihue. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door.  For tickets and information call (808) 346-7095 or visit www.tasteofhawaii.com.