Friday, September 6: 
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau).  Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.

Friday, September 6: 
First Friday Festivals of Aloha Kickoff. A special Maui Friday Town Party, featuring HAPA, live music, blessing. Market Street, Wailuku, 6 pm – 9 pm.  Free.

Friday & Saturday, September 6 & 7: 
Roller Derby Battle of the Islands.  Kaua`i’s Roller Derby Team, Garden Island Renegade Rollerz, will be hosting a Roller Derby Tournament. Kapa`a Hockey Rink, Kapa`a Town Park.  Tournament starts at 6 p.m. Friday, and continues Saturday at 9 a.m. until tournament finishes that night.  $7 in advance, $10 at door.  For tickets and information call or visit www.boikauai.brownpapertickets.com.

Thursday – Monday, September 5 – 9: 
Hawai`i Food & Wine Fare.  The premier epicurean gathering in the Pacific. HFWF features five signature evening events and educational daytime culinary experiences on both Oahu and Maui. This year’s festival will also feature an impressive lineup of wine seminars featuring some of the top producers from California. In addition to wine tastings, there will be daytime and evening events that include cooking demonstrations, one-of-a-kind excursions, and exclusive dining opportunities on Oahu.  For tickets and information on various venues, call (808) 738-6245 or visit www.hawaiifoodandwinefestival.com.

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. 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.

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”.  September 4 – Ledward Ka`apana; September 11 – Brother Noland; September 18 – David Kamakahi; September 25 – Sean Na`auao. 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.

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 1 to 4 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens.  Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. For information call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14.

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show.  Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage.  Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Monday, September 2: 
Birthday of Queen Liliokalani. Celebrate the birthday of one of Hawai`i’s most honorable royalties, Queen Liliokalani at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 245-6931.