Sunday, May 18:
Na Mele No Na Pua (Music for the Generations) Sunday Showcase: Marlene Sai and Ken Makuakane. Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street).   Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, 5 to 6 p.m. Event is free. For information call (808) 931-3591 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Saturday, May 17:
Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of an historic aircraft, talk story with pilots, and snap a photograph with an aviator in period attire. Activities for the whole family take place throughout the Museum. Bring your camera. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both Hangars. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, May 10:
Filipino Fiesta and Santacruzan. This festival will provide a multi-faceted Filipino cultural experience that includes traditional Filipino food, games, cultural exhibits, and live entertainment. Admission is free. Honolulu Municipal Grounds, 530 S King St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 680-0451 or visit www.filcom.org.

Saturday, May 3:
Hangar Talk with Terry Tonkin. LTCOL Terry Tonkin, USMC (Ret.), will share his firsthand account of the heroic actions of the Air Force HH-53 aircrews and the Marines whose mission was to free the crew of the merchant marine vessel SS Mayaquez only days following the end of the Vietnam War. This harrowing rescue mission was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary “Seized at Sea: Situation Critical.” Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Hangar Talk at 2 p.m. followed by meet and greet at 3 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, May 3:
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.

Friday, May 2:
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.

Thursday & Friday, May 1 & 2:
Lei Day Celebration 2014. The Hawaiian Lei Day Celebration events began in 1927. The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue whereby one day of the year is set aside to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers. This event honors Hawai`i’s people and their rich heritage. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day at Thursday’s event. Thursday – Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand, 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday – Mauna Ala and Kawaiahao Church, 2261 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 768-3042 or visit www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/leiday/index.htm.

Tuesday, April 29:
An Evening with Bob Dylan.  Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is undeniably one of the most influential rock-n-roll musicians of the last century. With a career spanning more than four decades, his gifted and original songwriting has inspired a countless number of other musicians, as well as defined and impacted entire generations of America’s cultural landscape. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday, April 26:
Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo Plus Crafters’ Clearance Sale.  Featuring local vendors selling a variety of wonderful crafts, gift items and rubberstamp/scrapbooking/craft supplies. This event includes a Crafters’ Clearance Sale Section with crafters selling overstocked and discontinued craft supplies and merchandise at up to 75% off. Products being sold in the Clearance Section include a wide variety of ribbons, fabrics, lace, yarns, rhinestones, buttons, embellishments and much more! Neal Blaisdel Center – Hawai`i Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free admission.

Sunday, April 20: 
Na Mele No Na Pua (Music for the Generations) Sunday Showcase: Ledward Kaapana. Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6.00 at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street).   Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza Stage, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, 5 to 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 931-3591 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.