Every Wednesday: 
Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Surprise guests and musicians often appear.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free.  For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Select Wednesdays throughout August: 
Wildest Show in Town.  Organizer Roy Sakuma has lined up an array of community talent for the sunset shindig amid the animal popular at the zoo.  Ukulele giveaway by KoAloha Ukulele.   August 7 – Jimmy Borges and His Jazz All Stars; August 14 – Na Leo Pilimehana.  Residents and visitors alike assemble and bring or buy their dinnertime meals, to soak in the music and camaraderie.  Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu. 6 p.m. Gates open at 4:35 p.m. $3 at the door.   For information call (808) 971-7171 or visit www.roysakuma.net.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”.  August 7 – Dennis Kamakahi; August 14 – Ledward Ka`apana; August 21 – David “Kawika” Kahiapo; August 28 – Herb Ohta Jr. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.