Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  September 7 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; September 14 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; September 21 – Your Island of Peace; September 28 – Slack Key in the Real Old Style. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   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: 
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”.  September 1 – Jerry Santos of Olomana; September 7 – Jerry Santos, Jr.; September 14 – Led Kaapana; September 21 – Kawika Kahiapo; September 28 – Mark Yamanaka. 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.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu’unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Highway between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10:00am and bring them back no later than 3:00pm. We provide all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at www.mauihumanesoceity.org.

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

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.

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.

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.

Saturday, September 4: 
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kailua – Block Party Style”.  Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert.  Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day as many fine restaurants and establishments are in close proximity to the festival site. Free giveaways will be done throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky winner at the end of the day. Free admission. 151 Hekili St., Kailua. Noon to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Saturday, September 4: 
Tahiti Mana Presents Heiva I Waikiki 2016.  Experience the exciting and vibrant culture of Tahiti as the best solo and group dancers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad come together at the Hawai`i Theatre Center to compete for championship titles. Watch the award winning dance troupe, Tahiti Mana, as they bring to life an ancient Tahitian legend, the Legend of Honoura. Shop from Tahitian crafters and artisans. Immerse yourself for the day in the culture of Hawai`i’s Polynesian cousins. Become educated, inspired, and awed by the dancers, costumes, musicians, and artisans.  Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information and tickets call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  September 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; September 11 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; September 18 – Hanalei Slack Key; September 25 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. 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.