Pau Hana Culinary Festival at the Shops at Mauna Lani

The Shops at Mauna Lani 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, United States

Every Tuesday:  Pau Hana Culinary Festival at the Shops at Mauna Lani.  Enjoy Big Island food vendors, gourmet products and live music. There is a live chef demonstration at 5 p.m. and 'Pau Hana' Happy Hour at the fine restaurants of the Shops of Mauna Lani.  The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive, […]

Jazz Minds

Jazz Minds 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States

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

Puna Culinary Festival

Kalani 12-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Rd., Pahoa, HI, United States

Wednesday – Sunday, September 2 – 7:  Puna Culinary Festival.  Experience the cutting-edge, farm-to-fork practices of the Puna district, in concert with Hawai`i Island’s unique blend of cultural influences. The Puna Culinary Festival features locavore meals prepared with aloha by skilled chefs, cooking classes, workshops, film, market visits, farm tours, and other exclusive tastings and […]

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program

Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Thursday:  Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]

Free

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, United States

Every Wednesday:  Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  September 2 – Paul Togioka; September 9 […]

Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races

Kailua Pier 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Thursday – Sunday, September 3 – 7:  Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races. More than 2,500 outrigger canoe paddlers come to Kona, Hawai`i for its signature 18-mile long distance race, the world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race. Kai Opua Canoe Club, one of Hawai`i’s oldest outrigger canoe clubs, will host crews from around […]

Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival – Maui

yatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Nohea Kai Dr., Ka`anapali, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, September 4 & 5: Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival – Maui. HFWF creates an internationally recognized world-class event, showcasing Hawai`i's locally grown foods and the culinary talents of the world's most renowned chefs. Experience some of the most unforgettable international dishes that reflect Hawai`i’s culture. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Nohea […]

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United States

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or […]

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 4 – Spirit of Slack Key; September 11 – From Mountain to Sea; September 18 – Dreams Come True; September 25 – Tour of the Islands.  Free gift drawing.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the […]

$15 – $20

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, September 4:  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.