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. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday, June 3: 
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.

Thursday – Sunday, June 2 & 5: 
Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival.  Enjoy live entertainment by award-winning musicians from Hawai`i and around the world. June 2 – Jazzfest kick off at Redwater Cafe, 6-9 p.m.; June 3rd – Meet & greet at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s Copper Bar with live jazz & blues. 6-9 p.m.; June 4th – Festival Day, 5-9 p.m.; June 5th – Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Rd., Waimea. For information call (808) 882-7222 or visit www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com.

Every other Thursday in June:
Ke Kani `O Ke Kai.  Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 1777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars.  Doors open 5:30 p.m., performances 7 to 8:30 p.m. Waikiki Aquarium galleries will remain open during the concerts. June 9 – Ben & Malia, Kawika Kahiapo, Chad Takatsugi; June 23 – Streetlight Cadence, HAPA. For tickets and information call (808) 923-9741 or visit www.waikikiaquarium.org.

Daily: 
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and how high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities.  Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide.  Emily provides updates on many local events in June. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities.  Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

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”.  June 1 – Jerry Santos of Olomana; June 8 – Led Ka`apana; June 15 – Kawika Kahiapo; June 22 – All Star Show, George Kahumoku Jr., Led Ka`apana, Herba Ohta Jr., Jeff Peterson & more; June 29 – No show scheduled. 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.

Wednesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  June 8 – For the Birds; June 15 – Sea Turtle Serenade; June 22 – Heart of Slack Key; June 29 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. 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 All Saints Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints` Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 – 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Every Wednesday:
Wainaku Wednesday!  Relax with friends after work on the lanai while enjoying the panoramic view of Hilo Bay. This fun event includes free admission, live music, cocktails & pupus available for purchase. Parking is limited, please plan to carpool and come early. The Wainaku Executive Center, 26-238 Hawa1ii Belt Rd., Hilo. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. For information call (808) 365-5380.