Taste of Makena
Saturday, May 19:
Taste of Makena. Featuring dishes from some of Maui’s best restaurants and a range of wines, with live entertainment and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $75 a person. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or purchase information, go to www.rotaryclubofmaui.org. Honua Kai Lani (Sugarman Estate) 7750 Makena Road, Kihei. For information call (808) 242-5459 or visit www.rotaryclubofmaui.org.
Puna Music Festival. Celebrate Puna and enjoy local music at the Puna Music Festival
May 19 – 28:
Puna Music Festival. Celebrate Puna and enjoy local music at the Puna Music Festival. With five major concerts and a schedule full of workshops, this week-long com- munity event is sure to be fun for all ages. A special feature concert will be held on Saturday, May 20, that is the only “open” concert in Hawaii – open to performers who wish to apply. Experiment with Songwriting, Drum Making, Ukelele, Nose Flute, and more in cutting-edge intensive workshops. Attend inspiring performances by featured artists. Be entertained by performances from local schools and bands – all while supporting the beautiful traditions of Hawaiian music. Kalani Oceanside Retreat, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Road, Pahoa. For information call (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.
Ka Ula Lauhala O Kona.
Wednesday – Saturday, May 16 – 19: Ka Ula Lauhala O Kona. The skill of weaving with pandanus or lauhala leaves is taught in this four-day event offering workshops with top Hawaii instructors. There are six different sessions: Beginners, Intermediate I and II, Advanced I and II, and Specialties. Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort 6740 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 938-0806.
Kau Coffee Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13:
Kau Coffee Festival. An annual festival celebrating the bean in the beautiful Kau district. Featuring a Miss Kau Coffee pageant, a ho’olaulea honoring Kau coffee international awards, best coffee tasting, recipe contest, music and entertainment, farm tours, coffee demos and auction. At the Community Center in Pahala. Most events are free. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala. For informa- tion call (808) 928-0500 or visit www.kaucoffeefestival.com.
Seabury Hall 39th Annual Craft Fair
Saturday, May 12:
Seabury Hall 39th Annual Craft Fair: Experience the splendor of upcountry springtime at the Seabury Hall Craft Fair. The juried craft fair features the work of more than 100 local artisans. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, silent auction, games and bouncy rides for the kids, a plant sale, rummage sale and more. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission $3 for adults. Children ages 12 and under are free. Free parking. Seabury Hall, 480 Olinda Road, Makawao. For information call Gayle Hart at (808) 573-0068 or visit www.seaburyhall.org.
Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 16th Annual Tropical Paws Benefit Gala
Friday, May 11:
Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 16th Annual Tropical Paws Benefit Gala. Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 16th annual Tropical Paws features silent and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet dinner, live entertainment, dancing. $100 per person or $1500 for reserved table of 10. Tickets at HIHS shelters, select retail locations & www.HIHS.org. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 326-7820.
The Harlem Globetrotters 2012 Championship Tour
Friday, May 11:
The Harlem Globetrotters 2012 Championship Tour. The Original Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 86th consecutive year, continuing a world-famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. War Memorial Gym, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. Show time is 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.
12th Annual Maui Matsuri Festival
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12:
12th Annual Maui Matsuri Festival. A free Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, in the University of Hawaii – Maui College Student Center (Pilina Building). On Saturday, from 2 to 9 p.m., experience a bunka-mura (Japanese village), dotted with stalls selling mouth watering goodies and a variety of crafts. Enjoy the best of Maui County’s Japanese and Okinawan talent as well as traditional martial arts and eating contests, Saimin and natto eating contests, and a costume cosplay (costume play) contest. Japanese superheroes Kikaida and his friends headline the event at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The festival ends with a community obon dance starting from 7:30 pm. Admission to the festival and parking are free. For information call (808) 283-9999 or visit www.mauimatsuri.com.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ‘ukulele concerts. May 6 – Legends of Slack Key; May 13 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; May 20 – Great Circle of Life; May 27 – Hanalei Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The con- certs are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 3:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
Hanalei River Fair
Every Sunday:
Hanalei River Fair. Hanalei’s newest venue showcasing artisans, craftsman, product and produce mer- chants from all over the island. Explore the booths filled with local talent, enjoy great food, fresh produce and refreshing drinks. Live entertainment. Open every weekend rain or shine. Located in Hanalei across from the pier on Weke Road. For information call Ann Hettinger at (808) 651-8856.