'ALEMANAKA - CALENDAR

'Alemanaka Kepakemapa

Makana's music delights with an infusion of various styles. - Photo: Tomiko Jones

Second Saturday Kanikapila at Royal Hawaiian Center

Sat., Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Makana, guitar virtuoso and protégé of the late Sonny Chillingworth, kicks off a monthly showcase of island entertainment at the center's Royal Grove. Free. Call Lei 'Ohu Guest Services at 922-2299.

Talk Story Festival

Fri.-Sun., Oct. 10-12, gates open 5 p.m.

Twentieth annual wala'au fest features a host of Hawai'i's best storytellers including Alohalani Brown, Lopaka Kapanui, “Tita” Kathy Collins and Kalaupapa's own Makia Malo, plus storytellers from the U.S. continent. Free. Ala Moana Park, McCoy Pavilion. Free storytelling workshop, Sun., 1-4 p.m. honolulu.gov, 692-5751 or jgere@honolulu.gov.

QUEEN Emma feted on three islands

>> The Daughters of Hawai'i craft goodies – edible and otherwise – and offer a day of music, song, food and more to help preserve Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nu'uanu. Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 adults, $1 children, free for keiki under 6. daughtersofhawaii.org or 595-6291.

>> In Kona, the Daughters put out “A Call from Hulihe'e to Come and Share” in a fundraiser for the earthquake-damaged Hulihe'e Palace. Features cuisine samplings by noted chefs, local music, prize giveaways and craft demos. Sat., Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $125. Hawai'i lawn, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. daughtersofhawaii.org or 808-329-9555.

>> On Kaua'i, Eo E Emalani I Alaka'i offers a colorful re-enactment of Queen Emma's historic journey via horseback to Koke'e. Features live music and hula hālau. Sat., Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Koke'e State Park, mile marker 15, Koke'e Road. kokee.org or 808-335-9975.

Makahiki Ko'olauloa 2008

Sat., Oct. 25, 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Celebrate the Makahiki season with a day of traditional Hawaiian games and educational programs. Presented by Kamehameha Schools, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center and Pā Ku'i A Lua. Begins with a sunrise processional and opening ceremony. Free, and lunch is free with ticket. Punalu'u. To reserve a spot, contact Keola Akana at 534-8369 or keakana@ksbe.edu.

'AHA MELE XI: ULUWEHIWEHI/FESTIVE BEAUTY GROWTH

Sun., Oct. 26., 4 p.m.

Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani and Kumu Hula Manu Boyd celebrate their vibrant evolution over 11 years with a concert performance including Ho'okena, Robert Cazimero, Hālau Nā Kamalei, Keao Costa, Amy Hānaiali'i Gilliom, Kawika Trask, Maelia Loebenstein Carter and Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Wa'ahila. $20-$25. Hawai'i Theatre. hawaiitheatre.com or 528-0506.