THURSDAY-SUNDAY
Duke’s OceanFest: Ocean sports festival honors the legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku with a series of ocean and beach competitions, including swimming, surfing and beach volleyball, and special events. The nine-day festival continues through Sunday, with most events to be held at Queen’s Surf on Kuhio Beach in Waikiki. Info: dukesoceanfest.com. Highlights:
>> Outrigger Resorts Legends Surf Classic: This three-day competition combines sponsored teams of amateur surfers with the sport’s legends in this pro-style surf meet. Noon–4 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
>> Waikiki Night Under the Stars — DUKE by Moses Goods: Award-winning native Hawaiian playwright and actor Moses Goods wrote and stars in this one-man show, portraying more than a dozen characters in an unforgettable depiction of the extraordinary life of Duke Kahanamoku. 7 p.m. Friday, adjacent to Duke Kahanamoku statue
>> Outrigger Resorts Junior Beach Volleyball Tournament: Hawai‘i’s up-and-coming junior volleyball players will compete to be the champions of Waikiki Beach. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Kapiolani-Queen’s Sand Volleyball Courts
>> Great Hawaiian Legends Luau: Ono food and Hawaiian entertainment by Kawai‘ulaokala, Ei Nei and Bobby Moderow Jr. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Waikiki Aquarium. $35-$65. Tickets: tickets.honoluluboxoffice.com
>> Outrigger Resorts Adult Beach Volleyball Tournament: Teams square off in a fun-filled tournament for the final beach volleyball competition of the festival. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kapiolani-Queen’s Sand Volleyball Courts
THURSDAY
Henry Kapono Presents Artist 2 Artist Series — Sean Na‘auao: The series continues. Kapono opens the show, then talks story one-on-one with Na‘auao, an award-winning slack key guitarist. The show includes an intimate performance and jam session. 7 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$275. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
SATURDAY
“Founding Documents/Founding Voices”: Original play by Victoria N. Kneubuhl and directed by Sammie Choy. Travel back in time, through historical documents, to try and understand some of the thoughts and ideas that gave birth to two nations — the United States of America and the Kingdom of Hawaii. 2 p.m., Waianae Public Library. 697-7868
Hawaii Kai Towne Center’s Mele on the Marina Festival — Ten Feet: Entertainment throughout the afternoon, starting with hula from Halau ‘O Napuala‘ikauika‘iu, then father-and-son duo Jon Osorio and Duncan Kamakana. Ten Feet performs 6:30 p.m., concluding the summer series. 3-7:30 p.m., Hawaii Kai Towne Center. hawaiikaitownecenter.com
Great Waikiki Beer Festival: The fifth annual event offers tastings of more than 100 seasonal, local and craft beers from Hawaii and beyond, and a selection of tasty foods. Entertainment includes music by Shar Carillo and Willie K, with a headlining performance by San Diego-based Johnny Cash tribute band, Cash’d Out. 5-9 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Great Lawn. $45-$60, VIP $80 includes 4 p.m. entry. For 15 percent discount for military personnel: 941-5828. Info: greatwaikikibeerfest.com.
Honolulu Night Market’s Endless Summer Luau: Check out the Keikichella stage, featuring games, shave ice, cotton candy and music by Tiara Bella. Plus meet-and-greet with professional surf champion Billy Kemper, ocean conservation art demo by Mama Earth, food trucks and pop-up shops. 6-10 p.m., Auahi and Keawe streets, Kakaako. Event will close all lanes of Auahi Street from Coral to Keawe streets, and all lanes of Keawe Street from Auahi to Pohukaina streets, 2 p.m.-midnight. ourkakaako.com
“Art Wave” — Art Show & Dive-In Movie: Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel hosts a night of local art, surf culture, music and libations. Presented by Greenroom Art Gallery Diamond Head, the evening will showcase new work from local artists Aaron Char, Chris Viverito, Jess Vide and Tommy Pierucki. Meet the artists, enjoy cold drinks and live music by DJs Jodi & Miko, and watch a dive-in movie featuring a screening of two surf classics by Jack Johnson,“The September Sessions” and “Thicker Than Water” projected poolside on a big screen. 6-10 p.m., Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel. The first 100 guests who check in at the Greenroom Art Gallery in the hotel lobby receive a complimentary Greenroom gift. 931-4449, guestservices@queenkapiolani.com
AguaDulce Salsa Band: High energy salsa, with room to dance at the studio. Seating also available. 7:30 p.m., Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. $15-$25. 955-8821, hprtickets.org
ARMNHMR: Los Angeles duo Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella are no strangers to any spectrum of the dance music scene. Sold out. 18+. 9 p.m., The Republik. $20-$35. jointherepublik.com
SUNDAY
Turtle Bay Resort’s Brunch & Beats: Menu created by Executive Chef Joseph Rose from signature dinner restaurant Pa‘akai includes North Shore garlic shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, with mimosas for guests ages 21 and older and music by DJ Jenr8r. Noon-3 p.m., Pa‘akai, Turtle Bay Resort. $65; upgrade for pool access after 3 p.m. is $25. Reservations: 293-6020, turtlebayresort.com.
Sunset Sessions — Makana: The Grammy-nominated slack key guitarist, multi-genre producer, lyricist, singer and activist will be joined by special guests Lono & Lopaka. 3-8 p.m., Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel. queenkapiolani.com
“Moananuiakea”: Screening of the documentary celebrating Hokule‘a’s historic Malama Honua worldwide voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe. Screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the Hokule‘a crew. 4 p.m., Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art. $10-$12. hprtickets.org
TUESDAY
Augie Rey Presents A Family Affair — Hawaiian Style: With special guests Tahiti Rey, Kimo Kahoano and Kamuela Kahoano. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
WEDNESDAY
Kenneth Makuakane and Jeff Dayton: Makuakane is one of Hawaii’s most prolific and celebrated artists, producers and writers. Dayton, Glen Campbell’s bandleader and guitarist for 15 years, also toured as guitarist with mega-star Kenny Chesney. 6:30 and 9 p.m., Blue Note Hawaii, 2335 Kalakaua Ave. $25-$45. 777-4890, bluenotehawaii.com
