Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 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. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a, Kailua-Kona.  Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal pa`u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa`u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, and more. The parade begins at Walua Road and Ali`i Drive at 9 a.m., and travels through Kailua Village to Palani Road past the pier, ending at noon.  The Ho`olaule`a includes a free concert at 11:45 a.m., featuring top Hawaiian recording artists, craft vendors, plus practitioner demonstrations including poi pounding and tapa cloth making. Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 322-9944 or visit http://www.konaparade.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival. Concert with the 50 members of this impressive Maui group performing some of their favorite pieces and premiering new works written by its members. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2^nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Saturday, June 10: 
The King’s Parade & Celebration.  The theme for this year’s celebration and parade is Ho`okahi ka `ilau (Wield the Paddles Together), in honor of Kaua`i’s ocean voyagers. Fabulous Floral parade starts at 9 a.m., beginning at the Vidinha Stadium heading up onto Rice Street and ending at the Historic County Building.  See Pa`u Island Horse Units, Floats, Walking & Riding Units and much more.  At the end of the Parade the Ho`olaule`a will begin with lots of Hawaiian entertainment.  Enjoy food booths, crafts, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, while enjoying the hula and music. Historic County Building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 635-7205

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Festival, North Kohala.   Lei draping ceremony begins at 8 a.m. at Kamehameha’s statue on Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa`au, followed by hula, live music and an explanation of the history of the beloved chief. Enjoy the Pa`u flower and horse parade along Akonai Pule Hwy., ending at Kamehameha Park, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a day of food, arts and crafts, hula, and music at Kamehameha Park, Kapa`au.. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org/.

Friday – Sunday, June 9 – 11:
Pan-Pacific Festival.  This special three-day celebration includes a huge Friday night block party- Kalakaua Ave., between Lewers St. and Liliuokalani Ave. Enjoy multiple entertainment stages featuring cultural performances such as Japanese Taiko drums, Korean dance, Hawaiian music, hula, and more. Don’t miss the Pan-Pacific Hula Festival which happens simultaneously at the Hula Mound on Kuhio Beach at the Diamond Head end of the Ho`olaule`a.  7 to 10 p.m. Performing Arts Showcase: Friday thru Sunday, Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, Ala Moana Center (see website for schedule details). Sunday, Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue, Ft. DeRussy to Kapiolani Park, 5 to 7 p.m.    For information, parade route map, and schedule, call (808) 926-8177 or visit www.pan-pacific-festival.com.

Friday & Saturday, June 9 & 10:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 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. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.

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 7 – Led Kaapana; June 14 – Richard Ho`opi`i; June 21 – All Star Show: Led Kaapana, George Kahumoku Jr., Jeff Peterson & more; June 28 – George Kahumoku, Jr. 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 http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 2 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; June 9 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Moloka`i; June 16 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; June 23 – Mountain to Sea; June 30 – Tour of the Islands.  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.  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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.