Saturday, June 9: 
The King’s Parade & Celebration. Fabulous floral parade starts at 9 a.m. starting at the Vidinha Stadium heading up onto Rice Street ending at the Historic County Building. 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.  There will be food booths, crafts, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, along with hula and music.  Historic County Building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue.  8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-7205.

Saturdays, June 9 & 23:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.  Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone carvings, water color paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts & futons & blankets, sewn gifts, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian print towel wraps, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, just to name a few. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville.  For information call (808) 635-4314 or visit https://kauaiislandcraftersfair.com/.

Saturday, June 9: 
Kamehameha Day Floral Parade and Ho`olaulea. Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the historic `Iolani Palace, 364 S. King St., Honolulu. Floats, horse-riding units and vehicles, all decorated with flowers, will process their colorful way to Queen Kapiolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. Here, an exciting Ho`olaulea (really big party) will be ready and waiting at 11 a.m. to fill the park band-stand with revelry and live entertainment lasting until 4 p.m. For information call (808) 394-0050.

Saturday, June 9:
Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Nathan Aweau, Waipuna, Na Leo Pilimehana, and Kimie Miner.  Sea Life Park hosts the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series, bringing Hawai`i’s favorite music artists to one of Oahu’s most memorable venues. Family and friends of all ages are invited to experience Sea Life Park, listen to live music and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian summer nights. Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo.  5 to 10 p.m., park opens at 11 a.m.  For more information and tickets, call (808) 259-2500 or visit http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/twilightconcert.

Friday – Sunday, June 8 – 10:
Pan-Pacific Festival.  This special three-day celebration includes a huge Friday night block party on 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, June 8: 
King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony.  The lei draping ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Expect to see cultural protocols and pageantry, along with beautiful hand-made lei being draped on the outstretched arms of King Kamehameha. Ali`iolani Hale, 447 S. King St., Honolulu. 3 to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 394-0050.

Throughout the Month of June: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

• Friday & Saturday, June 8 & 9:  Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4319.
• Friday & Saturday, June 15 & 16:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapape.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. both nights. For more information call (808) 338-3195
• Friday & Saturday, June 22 & 23:  Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at 5 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 245-6262 or visit www.lihuehongwanjimission.com.

Thursday – Sunday, June 7 – 10: 
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.  A collaboration of Kapalua Resort partners creating a new spin on the longest running food and wine event in the USA.  This celebration of epicurean excellence will convene the finest in food and wine and embrace all things Hawaiian, notably the fabulous culinary bounty on Maui and at the world-renowned Kapalua Resort, 500 Bay Dr., Lahaina.  12 noon to 10 p.m. Cost $100 – $210.  For tickets and information visit http://www.kapalua.com/.

Thursday Afternoons:
Free Weekly Hula Shows. Kalāheo. Beginning May 10^th, the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) will have free weekly hula shows every Thursday from 2–2:45 PM at the NTBG South Shore Visitors Center located at 4425 Lāwa‘i Road across the street from Spouting Horn. Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leinā’ala will perform a traditional Hula show highlighting the “wahi pana,” sacred places, of Kaua’i along with intriguing stories of the Hawaiian people and their connections with the gardens. Dancers will be accompanied by live Hawaiian music.

Every Wednesday: 
Live Fire Show.  Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m.  Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/.  Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.