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.

Monday, September 1:
Hawai`i VA Games 2014. Formerly known as The Showdown, the State’s largest CrossFit competition at the Neal Blaisdell Arena. Over 60 teams and 20 individuals including various local and national competitors will compete. 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will go to three different Hawai`i based charities. To date, the Hawai`i VA Games has raised over $30,000. Neil Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Open to the public. $10 admission. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (808) 947-1011 or visit www.hawaiivagames.com.

Sunday, September 21:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Kama. Each month, Waikiki Beach Walk presents a concert some of Hawai`i’s best known island artists. Amid Waikiki’s urban vibe, tradition thrives in music and dance at exciting Waikiki Beach Walk. Rediscover the warmth and aloha of the islands at these wonderful events. All performances are at the Plaza Stage on the lawn and are free to the public. Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 – 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3591.

Saturday, September 6:
Vintage Rose & Friends @ Waioli Tea Room. Fresh & unique for fall, vintage fashion, linen, lace, estate jewelry, handbags and hats. Please visit “Playback” for beautifully designed of one of a kind dresses and tops made of vintage lace, linen & handkerchiefs. Accessories include English teacups, porcelain, pottery, shabby chic, cottage, Victorian, Mid-Century Modern décor, country style items including furniture and garden antiques. Water lilies, violets & mini herb gardens make beautiful living gifts. Relax and shop in the lush tropical setting of the 100 year old Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Rd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 226-7119.

Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31:
Okinawan Festival. The event kicks off with a mini procession inside Kapiolani Park featuring a taiko drum performance. The three-day festival at Kapiolani Park celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, and cultural activities. Kapiolani Park, 2748 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. The festival begins at 9 a.m. both days, with Bon Dance from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For information call (808) 676-5400 or visit www.okinawanfestival.com.

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24:
Greek Festival. Enjoy authentic food, live and lively Greek entertainment, imports, deli items, and much more. Sample delicious Mediterranean and Greek specialties including an amazing assortment of Greek pastries and Greek taverna. Admission is $3.00 for adults, free for children under 11 years and active Military and their families. Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 12 noon – 9 p.m. daily. For information, visit www.greekfestivalhawaii.com.

Saturday, August 23:
Henry Kapono & Friends – “Back in the Day”. Henry takes his creativity “Back in the Day” as he invites his Friends to join him in an unprecedented “Concert of the Stars” at the Waikiki Shell to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Henry and his friends, Kalapana, Jerry Santos of Olomana, Willie K, John Cruz, Brother Noland, Robert Cazimero, Keola Beamer, Amy Hanaiali`i, Robi Kahakalau, Sean Naauao, Ledward Kaapana & Mike Kaawa, Cyril Pahinui, and Raiatea will play the music that makes Hawai`i living a Lifetime Party. Waikiki Shell, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (800)745-3000 (Ticketmaster) or visit www.BackInTheDayHawaii.com.

Sunday, August 17:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Oahu Style”. A live music festival that features some of Hawai`i’s finest artists/musicians in the slack key guitar genre. Experience the various styles of slack key guitar as well as vocal music. The festival will also feature island crafters, local food vendors, community information booths, a merchandise booth offering CDs, DVDs, and festival t-shirts. Queen Kapiolani Bandstand, Kapiolani Park Waikiki, Honolulu. Noon to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17:
Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai’i. Experience remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial combat, stunts, aerobatics, and candy bombings for the keiki. Enjoy music, actual aircraft flyovers, full size aircraft static displays, hangar tours, prize drawings, food, drink, retail and entertainment booths and exhibits, and a free showing of Disney’s new film Planes: Fire and Rescue, at 5 p.m. (Bring chairs and mats.) Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, August 9:
Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila. A gathering for musicians providing the opportunity to connect, play music and spend the day together. Food booths feature era related local Hawaiian luau plate lunch, fried fish, poki, huli chicken, B-B-Q plates, and more. Waimanalo Beach Park, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.   For information visit www.gabbypahinui.com.