Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27:  Greek Festival.  Enjoy live music, a wide array of Greek food and drink, authentic Greek dances, Greek market/bazaar, and cultural presentations.    Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  12 noon to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 394-8644 or visit http://www.greekfestivalhawaii.com/.

Saturday, August 26:  Waimea Valley’s 5th Annual Summer Concert Series – Hoi Hou Mai I Waimea, Return to the Valley.  Low beach chairs, blankets, and small coolers are allowed. Parking is free for Waimea Valley guests. Food and drinks will be available at the show. Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa.  3 to 6:30 p.m.  For […]

Nightly: Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]

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

Friday, September 1:  First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided.  All ages welcome.  Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines […]

Every Monday through Saturday Night:  Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, 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; closed Sundays.  For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or […]

Saturday, September 2:  Vegfest Oahu 2017.  With more than 50 booths offering education, food, and entertainment, activities include plant-based cooking demos by expert chefs, speakers on health and environmental topics, a unique collection of food entrepreneurs and local restaurants selling delicious vegan food, movement classes, lots of free food sampling, interactive exhibits with healthy games, […]

Thursday, September 7: 9th Annual Pau Hana Block Party.  Enjoy food, live music, and more at Hawai`i Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser at Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Downtown Honolulu. Each $45 ticket includes dinner and two drinks and supports their five free programs, which help adults and children develop literacy skills for life. Murphy’s Bar […]

Friday, September 8: Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show.  Laugh until your sides ache, with one of Hawai`i’s favorite comedians.  Augie T was named funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek.  His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales charge, and won […]

Saturday, September 9:  Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Celebrate the music and arts of Hawai`i with some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, Great Lawn, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For […]