Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28:  Greek Festival. Enjoy live music, a wide array of Greek food, authentic Greek dances, and cultural presentations.  Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  Noon to 9 p.m. both days. Free admission.  For information call (808) 521-7220 or visit www.greekfestivalhawaii.com.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, 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.

Friday, September 2: 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. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4: Okinawan Festival.  This celebration of Okinawan culture features live entertainment, dancing, Okinawan food, and games for the children. Kapiolani Park, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Bon Dance from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Craft Gallery and Children’s […]

Saturday, September 3:  Aloha Festivals:  2014 Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony. A celebration of Hawai`i’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions.  The king, queen, prince and princess take their place in the royal court. The Ali`i court members will receive the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other […]

Saturday, September 4:  Tahiti Mana Presents Heiva I Waikiki 2016.  Experience the exciting and vibrant culture of Tahiti as the best solo and group dancers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad come together at the Hawai`i Theatre Center to compete for championship titles. Watch the award winning dance troupe, Tahiti Mana, as they bring to […]

Saturday, September 4:  Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kailua – Block Party Style”.  Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert.  Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day as many fine restaurants and establishments are in close proximity to the […]

Saturday, September 10: Pearlridge Keiki Ho`olaule`a.  A celebration for children with a full day of free activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and continuous stage performances.  Pearlridge Center Uptown, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Aiea.  For information call (808) 923-2030 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 10: Honbushin Odori Festival.  Odori means dance in Japanese.  Dance the night away with family and friends, Obon style.  Enjoy dances with popular dance groups, family fun with children’s games, ono food booths, door prizes, and vegetable bazaar.  Ample parking is available.  Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani.  5 to 9 p.m.  […]

Thursday - Sunday, September 15 - 18:  Hula Girl Festival Hawai`i.  The Hula Girl Festival is produced by Johnny Kai Productions and is an exclusive invitation to hula dancers from Japan in appreciation of their love & support of Hawaiian music and hula. Stages will be provided at the Waikiki Beach Walk, Treetops Restaurant and […]