Archive for "April, 2017"

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus

Oahu

Sunday, April 23: 
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus. 
Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu.  5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Haiku Ho`olaule`a and Flower Festival

Maui

Saturday, April 22: 
Haiku Ho`olaule`a and Flower Festival.
  The Maui community and visitors alike are invited to spend the day, bring their families and lawn chairs and join the Haiku community to enjoy live entertainment, culinary delights from local restaurants and the Haiku PTA, the famous Haiku bake sale, one of the largest silent auctions on Maui, floral design and lei making contests, a Haiku historical display, plenty of activities for Keiki and much more. Haiku Elementary School, 105 Pauwela Rd., Haiku.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 727-3750 or visit http://haikuhoolaulea.org/.

Love the West Maui Greenway Day

Maui

Saturday, April 22:
Love the West Maui Greenway Day.
  This free, family-friendly event will include Hawaiian music and entertainment, fitness classes, children’s activities, educational booths and more. This event is to help raise awareness for the West Maui Greenway project, a proposed 25-mile, multi-use pathway along Maui’s Western shore. Tentative Schedule: Get Fit the Green Way 9 a.m. to 12 noon: Yoga by Good Karma Yoga, fun fitness activities, hula hooping, keiki bike rodeo, keiki art project, guided Greenway exploration rides and walks. Greenway Entertainment 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.:  Hula show by Old Lahaina Luau, music with Melinda Caroll, Hawaiian music by Anthony Pfluke, keiki dance show, music by Fred’s Garage and more. This event is free and open to all ages. Lahaina Civic Center, 1840 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For information and full event schedule call (808) 633-8553, ext. 101, or visit http://www.westmauigreenway.org/events.html.

Kekua Aloha Foundation Free Keiki Fun Day and Fitness Challenge

Kauai

Saturday, April 22:
Kekua Aloha Foundation Free Keiki Fun Day and Fitness Challenge.
  There will be free entertainment by Kapa`a Middle School Ukulele Band, Joyful Noise Taiko Drummers, Zumba by Ho’ola Lauhui Hawai`i, World Award Winning Excel! Dance Studio and the Drake Family fire knife Crew. Take the fitness challenge on the obstacle course, jump around for the keiki, prizes, food and crafts for sale and special guest appearances.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 4-1604  Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 755-5763 or visit http://www.kekuaalohafoundation.org/.

Starry Night Cinema: “SING”

Maui

Friday, April 21:
Starry Night Cinema: “SING”.
  Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “SING!”  Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment, participate in an art activity for the kids, purchase food and drinks from local food trucks, and enter a prize giveaway.  Free family fun. If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed.  Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

`Iolani School Family Fair

Oahu

Friday, April 21:
`Iolani School Family Fair. 
Enjoy a weekend of fun for the whole family. Themed “Road Trip U.S.A.,” residents and visitors alike are invited to indulge in a weekend of arts, crafts, delicious food and live entertainment by some of Hawai`i’s top local artists. This year’s festivities include live performances by Brother Noland, American Idol Finalist Jordan Segundo and Nueva Vida, Deems Tsutakawa and Friends, CoV3R5 and more. `Iolani School, 563 Kamoku St., Honolulu.  12 noon to 10:30 p.m.  For information, call (808) 554-2009 or visit http://iolanifair.org/.

Pacific Aviation Museum Hangar Talk

Oahu

Tuesday, April 18: 
Pacific Aviation Museum Hangar Talk. 
A presentation and book signing reception with Jonna Doolittle Hoppes. The event is free with admission and free for Museum Members, military and military families with valid ID. Reservations are not required for this event, but seating will be first come, first served.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  2:30 to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art

Oahu

Sunday, April 16: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.
  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, April 15:
Hula Kahiko Performance.
Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Celebration of the Arts

Maui

Friday – Sunday, April 14 – 16:
Celebration of the Arts. 
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will convene Hawai`i’s most reputable artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers and entertainers, The theme for the 2017 event is “Wahi Mahalo…A Universal Thank You” in honor of the 25th anniversary of Celebration of the Arts. Most events are complimentary. For the most current information call (808) 665-7084 or visit www.celebrationofthearts.org.