Friday, July 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. 6 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]

Saturday, July 7: Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest.  The Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest celebrates historic Mo`ili`ili and the Obon season. The annual event is a modern street festival alongside Honolulu’s largest Bon Dance and aims to highlight the cultural diversity, history, and businesses of Mo`ili`ili. In its 7th year, Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest has grown into a dining, shopping […]

Sunday – Saturday, July 9 – 14:  Waikiki Steel Guitar Week.  A week-long event celebrating Hawaiian music and the Hawaiian steel guitar. The scheduling of the festival provides opportunities for fans of either instrument to expand their music experience by participating in both events. Monday through Thursday evenings will feature one-hour performances by different Hawaiian […]

Wednesday, July 11: Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Beat Lele.  Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase.   Admission is $3 ages two and over.  Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 […]

Friday, July 12:  Twilight Summer Concert Series – Sam & the Sumo Ninjaz (Bluegrass). Visit the garden for a free summer sunset concert. Free admission, begins at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday of June and July. The concert begins at 5:45 p.m. so you have time to explore the gardens before the music starts.  Foster Botanical […]

Saturday, July 14:  Best of Honolulu Festival.  A free, family-friendly event featuring 'ono food, keiki zone, entertainment and a marketplace. HONOLULU Family Magazine will also be holding its annual Cover Kids Search. They are searching for local kids between the ages of 1 and 12 years old to be on the covers next year. A professional […]

Saturday, July 14:  Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.  For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Sunday, July 15: Annual `Ukulele Festival. In 1971, at a time when very few people were interested in the ukulele, Roy Sakuma organized the 1st Annual Ukulele Festival. It was Sakuma’s dream to present a free concert to show people that the ukulele could be played as a solo instrument of sophistication and virtuosity and […]

Sunday, July 15:  Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum […]

Tuesday – Friday, July 17 – 20: Explorers Club. STEM camp for grades 3-5, featuring hands-on activities that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving. Program cost is $240 ($210 for Museum members), and covers lunches, snacks, t-shirt, and all materials. Free add-on Family Membership for those who register at the non-member price. Membership is […]