Saturday, August 9: Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila. A gathering for musicians providing the opportunity to connect, play music and spend the day together. Food booths feature era related local Hawaiian luau plate lunch, fried fish, poki, huli chicken, B-B-Q plates, and more. Waimanalo Beach Park, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For […]

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17: Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai’i. Experience remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial combat, stunts, aerobatics, and candy bombings for the keiki. Enjoy music, actual aircraft flyovers, full size aircraft static displays, hangar tours, prize drawings, food, drink, retail and entertainment booths and exhibits, and […]

Sunday, August 17: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Oahu Style”. A live music festival that features some of Hawai`i's finest artists/musicians in the slack key guitar genre. Experience the various styles of slack key guitar as well as vocal music. The festival will also feature island crafters, local food vendors, community information booths, a merchandise […]

Saturday, August 23: Henry Kapono & Friends – “Back in the Day”. Henry takes his creativity “Back in the Day” as he invites his Friends to join him in an unprecedented “Concert of the Stars” at the Waikiki Shell to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Henry and his friends, Kalapana, Jerry Santos of Olomana, […]

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24: Greek Festival. Enjoy authentic food, live and lively Greek entertainment, imports, deli items, and much more. Sample delicious Mediterranean and Greek specialties including an amazing assortment of Greek pastries and Greek taverna. Admission is $3.00 for adults, free for children under 11 years and active Military and their […]

Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31: Okinawan Festival. The event kicks off with a mini procession inside Kapiolani Park featuring a taiko drum performance. The three-day festival at Kapiolani Park celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, and cultural activities. Kapiolani Park, 2748 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. The festival begins at 9 a.m. both […]

Monday, September 1: Hawai`i VA Games 2014. Formerly known as The Showdown, the State’s largest CrossFit competition at the Neal Blaisdell Arena. Over 60 teams and 20 individuals including various local and national competitors will compete. 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will go to three different Hawai`i based charities. To date, the […]

Saturday, September 13: Aloha Festivals: Keiki (Children’s) Ho`olaulea. Pearlridge Center will celebrate the Aloha Festival with a wide variety of free activities, demonstrations, arts & crafts, and continuous stage performances. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

Sunday, September 28: 5th Annual Rice Festival. This festival celebrates a day when rice takes center stage. This unique one day event will be packed with family fun, entertainment, food booths, educational activities, rice products and much more. Ward Center, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 398-9332 […]

Friday, September 5: 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 […]