Archive for "June, 2013"

Blue Man Group

Oahu

Tuesday – Sunday, June 18 – 23: 
Blue Man Group.  Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology.  Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures.  Neil S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.  For tickets and information call (877) 750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Princeville Movie in the Park

Kauai

Sunday, June 16:
Princeville Movie in the Park.  Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a free family movie.  Prince Albert Park, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  Movie begins at dusk.  For information call (808) 826-6687.

Eat the Street Block Party

Oahu

Saturday, June 15: 
Eat the Street Block Party.  A fun festival celebrating food! Enjoy great food from food carts and vendors, plus local entertainment.  Located on Auahi Street, between Keawe to Lana Lane. 4 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 780-9288 or visit www.streetgrindz.com.

Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa`u Parade & Ho`olaulea

Maui

Saturday, June 15:
Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pa`u Parade & Ho`olaulea.  Honoring the memory of the Kamehameha lineage. Parade starts from Front St., to Kenui St., to Shaw St. in Lahaina starting at 9 a.m. Ho`olaulea will follow the parade at Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front St., Lahaina, with music, dance, food and displays.  For information call (808) 264-8779 or visit www.ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha.

King Kamehameha Day Parade in Kona

Big Island

Saturday, June 15: 
King Kamehameha Day Parade in Kona.  Featuring more than 90 horses, as well as floats, marching bands, hula halau and the regal pa`u riders on horseback.  The parade begins near Royal Kona Resort on Ali`i Drive at 9 a.m. and ends near West Hawaii Today at the corner of Kuakini Highway and Kaiwi Streets at noon.  For information call (808) 322-9944 or visit www.konaparade.org.

King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration

Kauai

Saturday, June 15:
King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration.  Fabulous Floral Parade event with traditional Pa`u riders representing each island and Hawaiian organizations in full regalia. Parade starts at the Vidinha Stadium near the airport at 9 a.m., continues up Rice Street to the County’s Historical Building Lawn where there will be entertainment, crafts, demonstrations and lots of food and fun. For information call (808) 635-7205.

`O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach

Oahu

Saturday, June 15: 
`O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach.  The `O Ke Kai Series supports the continuing efforts of the friends of Hokulea and Hawai`iloa to ensure the traditional Hawaiian canoe building and restoration skills are passed on to future generations.  The Hawai`iloa canoe was pulled from the water due to damage from termites and exposure to the elements and is currently housed in pieces. Free and open to the public.  Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 923-3111.

Hula Arts at Kilauea

Big Island

Saturday, June 15: 
Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, and is a 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise

Kauai

Friday, June 14: 
A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua`i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with Kaua`i-grown ingredients. The tour ends with a presentation of locally made rum at The Feral Pig. Opaeka`a Falls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130.  For information call (808) 635-0257.

Third Annual Republik Music Festival – Jamrock Edition

Maui

Friday, June 14: 
Third Annual Republik Music Festival – Jamrock Edition.  Damian Marley, Santigold, Ghetto Youths Crew and The Throwdowns!  Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Courtyard.  6 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.