Saturday, July 19: Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series. Ho`okani Ka Ukulele (play the ukulele) will feature Eddie Kamae, Imua Garza, Kalei Gamiao, and Brittni Paiva. Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa. 1-5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 638-5886 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.

Sunday, July 20: Oahu Ukulele Festival. Ukulele virtuosos, internationally known musicians, and local celebrities donate their time and talented ukulele players from around the world. An ukulele orchestra of over 800 students, mostly children, will take the stage and delight the crowd. Free. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For […]

Tuesday – Thursday, July 22 – 24: Aviation Adventure for Boys. Explore the history of aviation in Hawai`i and the science, technology, engineering, and math principles of flight. Overnight accommodations provided onboard USS Missouri. This program is open to everyone who has completed the basic Flight School program or is at least 13 years of […]

Thursday, July 24: Happy Birthday, Amelia! Enjoy cake, juice, and a look at the "Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i" exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Free goodie bags and free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Pacific Aviation Museum, […]

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August: Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2: Palolo Higashi […]

Friday, August 1: 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 […]

Sunday, August 3: Na Hula Festival. Hula is more than just a dance form. Hula directs your beliefs, traditions and values. Hula conducts your behavior and shapes who you become. A dancer breathes, eats, and sleeps hula. Bring your hali`i (covering, spread), mea ‘ai (food) and enjoy a beautiful, relaxing day of hula at the […]

Sunday, August 3: Waimea Valley Summer Concert Series. Ho`okani Ke Kika Kila (play the steel guitar) will feature Timi Abrigo, Jeff Au Hoy, and Eddie Palama. Waimea Valley Main Lawn, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa. 1-5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 638-5886 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.

Wednesdays in August: Wildest Show in Town. This fun weekly concert takes place at the Honolulu Zoo. Special picnic fare is available for purchase as well as fun pre-concert family activities and Keiki ages 6 - 13 will have a chance to win a Kala standard ukulele. Fee $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates […]

Thursday, August 7: Ke Kani `O Ke Kai – Kuana Torres, Kahele and Makana. Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 1777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars. Doors open 5:30 p.m., performances 7 to 8:30 p.m. Guests may explore the Waikiki Aquarium […]