Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 3 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; September 10 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i (venue changed to Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, 3 to 5 p.m., this concert only); September 17 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; September 24 – Gifts of the Ancestors.  Free gift drawing.  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.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4:
Okinawan Festival.  This celebration of Okinawan culture features live entertainment, dancing, Okinawan food, and games for the children. Kapiolani Park, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Bon Dance from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Craft Gallery and Children’s Games close at 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 676-5400 or visit www.okinawanfestival.com.

Saturday, September 3: 
Aloha Festivals:  2014 Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony. A celebration of Hawai`i’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions.  The king, queen, prince and princess take their place in the royal court. The Ali`i court members will receive the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other symbols of their reign. Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 2 to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

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. 6 to 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, September 2:
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.

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:
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.  September 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; September 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.  For transportation packages to Lanai Friday Town Party, visit www.go-lanai.com. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

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.

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 September. 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.