Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22: 
Waikiki Artfest.  Featuring the art of 75 – 100 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale.  Live entertainment as well as great food. Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.  For information call (808) 696-6717.

Saturday, September 14: 
Hawai`i Pops Premiere Season Opener:  Dinner, Dance & Concert.  The Orchestra Series offers theatre-style seating, seating at tables of 10, and seating at cocktail tables of six. Tickets are available for purchase at www.hawaiipops.com or Honolulu Box Office at http://honoluluboxoffice.tix.com/ or by phone at (808) 550-8457. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  8 p.m.  For information call (808) 523-7677 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Saturday, September 14: 
`O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach.  Outrigger Reef on the Beach invites the public to its ongoing `O Ke Kai Series, “Navigating the Way.” The `O Ke Kai Series supports the continuing efforts of the friends of Hokulea and Hawaiiloa to ensure the traditional Hawaiian canoe building and restoration skills are passed on to future generations. Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to Noon. Free.  For information call (808) 923-3111.

Thursday, September 12:
Aloha Festivals:  2013 Opening Ceremony.  This ceremony marks the official beginning of the 2013 Aloha Festivals event on Oahu. Traditional hula and chant introduce the Royal Court. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  5-6 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Thursday, September 12: 
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Royal Court Investiture.  Traditional chant and hula highlight this annual event as the 2013 Ali`i receive their royal symbols of reign during investiture ceremonies. Free admission. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Village Green, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 3-4 p.m.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Sunday, September 8: 
Mayor’s Remembrance Walk.  The Mayor’s Remembrance Walk is held in observance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The procession begins with ceremonies at Police Dept. headquarters at 801 S. Beretenia St., concluding at Eternal Flame Monument in front of Honolulu Hale. Includes a police motorcycle formation, color guard, Celtic Pipes and Drums, dignitaries, and Honolulu’s uniformed personnel. First responder vehicles will be on display at Honolulu Hale.  For information call (808) 768-6622 or visit www.honolulu.gov/moca/.

Friday, September 6: 
The Brothers Cazimero “A Tribute to Queen Liliuokalani”.  Celebrate Hawai`i’s last reigning queen. Liliuokalani was born September 2, 1838 as Lydia Liliu Loloku Walania Wewehi Kamakaeha, was the last monarch and only queen regent of the Kingdom of Hawai`i. The concert will feature mele (song), hula (dance), and tributes to Queen Liliuokalani.  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Friday, September 6: 
First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area.  For information visit www.artsdistricthonolulu.com.

Thursday – Monday, September 5 – 9: 
Hawai`i Food & Wine Fare.  The premier epicurean gathering in the Pacific. HFWF features five signature evening events and educational daytime culinary experiences on both Oahu and Maui. This year’s festival will also feature an impressive lineup of wine seminars featuring some of the top producers from California. In addition to wine tastings, there will be daytime and evening events that include cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind excursions, and exclusive dining opportunities on Oahu.  For tickets and information on various venues, call (808) 738-6245 or visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 to 2 p.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.