Tuesday – Thursday, July 15 – 17:
Aviation Adventure for Girls. Explore the history of aviation in Hawai`i and the science, technology, engineering, and math principles of flight. Overnight accommodations provided onboard USS Missouri. This program is open to everyone who has completed the basic Flight School program or is at least 13 years of age. $300 for the 3-day/2-night program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Ke Ala `O Ka Hua Mele – Ukulele and Ki Hoalu: Influences from other Cultures. Learn about the influence of the guitar and ukulele on Hawaiian music.   A free talk story panel will be held 5 – 6 p.m. Performance will be 6:30 – 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 for the season (five concerts), or individually for $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 447-3926 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Saturday, July 12:
Korean Festival. The Korean Festival presents a unique, authentic taste of Korean culture through food, dance, art, music, and entertainment. Magic Island – Ala Moana Beach Park, 1365 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call (808) 943-8068 or visit www.koreanfestivalhi.com/en/.

Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6:
50^th State Fair. Join E.K. Fernadez for this year’s fair. Look for the all new Grizzly Experience, Sea Lion Splash, The Dark Knights Jousting Tournament, Circus, entertainment in the dining tent and more. Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu. Friday 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday Noon to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. 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.

Every other Thursday in July:
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. Guests may explore the Waikiki Aquarium galleries, which will remain open during the concerts. July 10 – Natalie Ai-Kamau`u, Mark Yamanaka; July 24 – Weldon Kekauoha and Melveen Leed. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.waquarium.org/KKOKK.

Wednesdays in July:
Wildest Show in Town. This fun weekly concert takes place at the Honolulu Zoo. Special picnic fare is available for purchase as well as fun pre-concert family activities and Keiki ages 6 – 13 will have a chance to win a Kala standard ukulele. Fee $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. July 2 – Rolando Sanchez; July 9 – Ohta San with Nando Suan; July 16 – Raiatea Helm; July 23 – Willie K; July 30 – Ho`okena. For information call (808) 926-3191 or visit www.honoluluzoo.org/wild.

Sunday, July 20:
Oahu Ukulele Festival. Ukulele virtuosos, internationally known musicians, and local celebrities donate their time and talented ukulele players from around the world. An ukulele orchestra of over 800 students, mostly children, will take the stage and delight the crowd. Free. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org.

Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28:
Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067 California Ave, Wahiawa, 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring the work of approximately 75 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans. Located directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. Products include all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, woodwork, and fine art., with live contemporary and Hawaiian music for your enjoyment, as well as great food, shave ice and drinks. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 696-6717.