Sunday, August 12: 
Waipā Summer Music Festival.  Bring your blanket and folding chair and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of island style music, ono food featuring the seasonal fruits of summer, and handmade crafts by local artisans. Waterslide and activities for the keiki, and silent auction for the adults.   Gate fees $1 for keiki, $10 for adults.  At the Waipā Community Complex, a half mile past Hanalei. Note: DOT will open the road to Waipā for one day only. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  For more information call (808) 826-9969 or visit http://waipafoundation.org/.

Saturday, August 11:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”.  Festival to feature some of the top artists in the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Genre performing for 6 solid hours on the beautiful grounds of the Waikiki Aquarium. Festival will also feature local arts and crafts, snacks, soft drinks and other favorite local foods. A minimum of 15 artists will perform as soloist, duos, or a complete band showcasing the many different styles of slack key guitar from the traditional to the more contemporary styles of younger artists. Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  12 noon to 6 p.m.  Admission $5. For information call (808) 226-2697.

Saturday, August 11:
The Best of Aloha Shorts – Live!  For a taste of local literature and local culture, Hawai`i Public Radio presents a one-night only revival of their hit local program “Aloha Shorts” to celebrate the recent publication by Bamboo Ridge Press of the anthology THE BEST OF ALOHA SHORTS. The best of the poems and stories by Hawai`i’s authors from this collection will be read by the original actors. Music by Aloha Shorts house band Hamajang. Book signing follows the event. Paliku Theatre, 45-720 Kea`ahala Rd. Kaneohe. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets and autographed copies of the book may be purchased at bit.ly/boaslive.  For information call (808) 955-8821.

Friday – Sunday, August 10 – 12: 
Albatross – A One-Man Play.  Written and performed as a rollicking sea yarn, Albatross is a fast-paced stage show that explores themes of regret, isolation, and the interconnected relationship between humans and the natural world.  Taking inspiration from Coleridge’s Mariner, an 18th century sailor who is cursed with immortality and thrust into the modern world, the play delivers a profound message about the effect of our thoughtless actions on all living things. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  Times vary.  For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org.

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 to 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.

Thursday, August 9: 
Ke Kani O Ke Kai – Kalani Pea, Natalie Ai Kamauu & Keauhou.  Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 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. Don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs to sit on the beach-front lawn. For tickets and information call (808) 923-9741 or visit https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/.

Wednesday, August 8:
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Noel Okimoto and his Jazz All Stars – A Tribute to Legendary Jazz Vocalist, Jimmy Borges.  Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase.   Admission is $3 ages two and over.  Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 p.m. Zoo exhibits close 5:30 p.m.  Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu. Participation fee $5 (per person over age 2). No alcohol or high backed chairs, please.  For information call (808) 926-3191 or visit http://honoluluzoo.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 entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://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 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 7 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; August 14 – Hanalei Slack Key; August 21 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; August 28 – Heart of Slack Key. Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.