Saturday, May 2:
Waikiki Spam Jam. Join this exciting annual street festival that celebrates locals’ extraordinary love affair with SPAM® in Hawai`i and features a variety of Honolulu’s finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations, entertainment and even a “Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®” contest. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes two stages with free entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. 4-10 p.m. For information call (808) 255-5927 or visit www.spamjamhawaii.com.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3:
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.

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 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Friday, May 1:
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. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Friday, May 1:
Lei Day Celebration 2014. The Hawaiian Lei Day Celebration events began in 1927. 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 4:30 p.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 768-3042 or visit www.honolulu.gov/parks/programs.html.

Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25:
HTC Ohana! Series Presents – Romeo & Juliet. Easily the most beloved of Shakespeare’s tragedies, this story of “star-crossed lovers” resonates powerfully with middle and high school audiences. Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 7 p.m., and Saturday 2 p.m. $2 & $7. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506, (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25:
HTC Ohana! Series Presents – Romeo & Juliet. Easily the most beloved of Shakespeare’s tragedies, this story of “star-crossed lovers” resonates powerfully with middle and high school audiences. Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 7 p.m., and Saturday 2 p.m. $2 & $7. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506, (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Sunday, April 19:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday – A Kings Tale. The day offers a program of art activities, entertainment and film focused on an exhibition or art principle. Go on a gallery hunt in the exhibition Shahnameh: The Epic of Persian Kings then make Persian-inspired tiles and jewelry, participate in a collaborative paper mural, and see a book-making demonstration. 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.

Saturday, April 18:
Honolulu Night Market – Passport. Taking you around the world. Transport yourself and experience different countries. Enjoy everything from food to retail and everything in-between. Our Kaka`ako, 449 Cooke St., Honolulu. For information visit www.honolulunightmarket.com.

Friday, April 17:
Dancing off the Page! UHM Dancers leap off the page in this year’s Annual Dance Concert with slam poets and beatboxers. Guest artists include choreographers Eric Stern from the popular Dr. Schaffer and Mr. Stern Dance Ensemble and Nelson Hui, composer, performer and recording artist from Hong Kong. Kennedy Theatre Mainstage, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 944-2697 or visit www.etickethawaii.com.