Archive for "October, 2016"

`Ohana Halloween Pa`ina

Big Island

Monday, October 31: 
`Ohana Halloween Pa`ina.
  Enjoy this family friendly celebration of Halloween with a haunted house, playground, costume contests, and vendors. 4 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest check-in; 4:30 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest. 5 p.m. Adult Costume Contest check-in; 8 p.m. Adult Costume Contest. Live entertainment 5 – 9 p.m. Keahou Shopping Center,78-6831 Ali`i Dr, Kailua-Kona. 4 to 10 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 322-3000 or visit www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, October 29: 
Kilauea Art Night.
  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Daryl Hall & John Oates

Maui

Saturday, October 29:
Daryl Hall & John Oates.
  Their signature mix of soul, pop, and rock has earned them a tremendous following, continued musical influence on a new generation of younger musicians, and the distinction of selling more albums than any other duo in music history. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Mele at the Moana Featuring Pomaikai Lyman

Oahu

Friday, October 28:
Mele at the Moana Featuring Pomaikai Lyman.
Sounds of the past seem to haunt the soul as you listen to the voice of a young woman that resembles a beloved Aunty Genoa Keawe in her younger years. As a young girl, Pomaikai was able to learn and develop the unique style of “hai” that her Tutu mastered and performed throughout Hawai`i and many parts of the world.  Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, under the banyan tree, 2364 Kalakaua, Honolulu. Music begins at 5:30 p.m., with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 271-9176 or visit www.moana-surfrider.com.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, October 27:
Hawaiian Music Series.
  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Fall Harvest Festival

Maui

Sunday, October 23:
Fall Harvest Festival. 
Fun for the entire family.  Bring your keiki in costume and wear your costume too. Enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, farmer’s market, arts & crafts, face painting and more.  Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Ave., Makawao (below Makawao Vet Clinic).  Proceeds support therapeutic programs for children and adults with special needs, military veterans, seniors, and patients of all ages. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 572-9129 or visit www.hakubaldwincenter.org/fallharvestfestival.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”

Oahu

Saturday, October 23: 
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”. 
Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert.  Food and refreshments will be available. Free giveaways will be done throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky winner at the end of the day. Free admission. Hoalauna Park, Eva Gentry, Ewa Beach. Noon to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfestival.com.

Shichigosan Children’s Festival

Oahu

Saturday, October 23:
Shichigosan Children’s Festival.
A traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. Donation of $60 includes: Blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag. Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Reservations are required. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 841-4755 or visit www.e-shrine.org.

1st Annual Pig N’ Swig benefit

Big Island

Saturday, October 22:
1st Annual Pig N’ Swig benefit.
  Spend the evening dining on roast pork & mashed potatoes prepared by Big Island Grill, beer from Kona Brewing Co., wine, pupus, coffee and dessert. There will be a bacon cook-off featuring local chefs, great local entertainment, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Proceeds support Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise’s youth scholarships and community service in west Hawai’i. Hale Halawai Park, Kailua Kona. 5 to 9 p.m. $25 Admission. For more information, call (808) 769-8148 or visit www.konasunriserotary.org.

Kaua`i Chocolate & Coffee Festival

Kauai

Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22:
Kaua`i Chocolate & Coffee Festival. 
Enjoy all things chocolate & coffee with lots of sampling, workshops, demos, entertainment and exhibition booths, showcasing the products and talents of local farmers, chefs, roasters, chocolatiers and manufacturers. Festival will be celebrated in historic Hanapepe.  Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 223-6040 or visit www.kauaichocolateandcoffeefestival.com.