Every other Thursday in June:
Ke Kani `O Ke Kai.  Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 1777 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. June 9 – Ben & Malia, Kawika Kahiapo, Chad Takatsugi; June 23 – Streetlight Cadence, HAPA. For tickets and information call (808) 923-9741 or visit www.waikikiaquarium.org.

Thursday – Saturday, May 12 – 14: 
Annual World Fireknife Championships & We Are Samoan Cultural Arts Festival. The world’s most talented fireknife dancers come together at the Polynesian Cultural Center in four nights of heated competition. Fireknife dancers from as young as six years old to the most experienced and celebrated performers will compete in their respective divisions for the chance to win the coveted title of World Fireknife Champion. Attendees will be treated to a cultural experience unlike any other, and the best of the best will be crowned a World Champion in both Junior and Senior Divisions.  At the High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival, students from across Hawai`i will demonstrate their knowledge of Samoan culture by competing in a series of traditional practices including protocol and speech making, basket weaving, coconut husking and fire making, costuming, poise, dance movements and interpretation. Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., La`ie.  For information, schedule and tickets call (808) 293-3333 or visit www.worldfireknife.com.

Friday, May 6: 
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.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings (weather permitting): 
Kuhio Beach Hawaiian Hula Show.  Hula halau are invited from around the island and other locations to perform under the big banyan tree at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.  The evening starts off with fun tiki torch lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.  Live Hawaiian music and hula performances go on for one hour.  Seating is limited and can get crowded, so come early to get a good view of the performance. Kuhio Beach, 2552 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 6 p.m. For information call (808) 843-8002.

Sunday, May 1: 
Lei Day Celebration.  The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers.  Enjoy local musicians entertaining and vendors selling lei, craft, and food throughout the day. Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand, 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  For information and event schedule call (808) 768-3041 or visit www.honolulu.gov.

Saturday, April 30: 
Ko`Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival.  Enjoy family-friendly movies from Disney, Pixar and the Hawai`i International Film Festival, live stage performances, video and music recording studios and a feature film on the beach at sunset. Kohala Lagoon 1, Olani Street, Ko`Olina. 1 to 8 p.m.  Adults $25, Children (4-12 Years) $10, and Children (3 Years & Under) Free.  For information and tickets visit www.koolinachildrensfestival.com.

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1: 
Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival.  A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of Mr. Steve, national host of PBS Kids. There also are book-sellers and publisher booths, the Bank of Hawai`i Book Swap, and an international, open-air food court.  Frank F. Fasi Civic Center at Honolulu Hale, 650 South King Street, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with plenty of free parking available. For information call (808) 234-0404 or visit www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.

Sunday, April 24: 
Plastic Fantastic? Beach Cleanup.  Part of Honolulu Museum of Art’s programming related to Plastic Fantastic?  The public is invited to help clean up Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park.  This busy urban beach gets its fair share of plastic waste – it needs a lot of help.  Participants should bring a reusable water bottle, hat and sunscreen.  Refreshments will be served at the end of the cleanup.  Check-in is at Picnic Site 30.  9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Sunday, April 17: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – Plastic Fantastic?  Use materials collected from `Oahu beaches to make your own piece of art to take home.  The activities for the day will consist of using pieces of plastic to make wind chimes, jewelry from recycled water bottles, and a performance from Hawai`i Theatre for Youth.  Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Friday, April 15: 
The Pit Stop:  Shop, Dine & Dash.  Enjoy this block party including food trucks, Food tents, local crafters, resellers, live entertainment & more.  Enjoy an evening of shopping and dining instead of sitting in traffic.  Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Sale Lake Blvd, Honolulu. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free parking, free admission. For information call (808) 927-5730 or visit www.thepitstophawaii.com.