Archive for "May, 2017"

Pint Night for the Birds

Maui

Friday, May 26: 
Pint Night for the Birds.
  Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit night for the birds. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species.  Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina.  6 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 573-0280 or visit http://mauibrewingco.com/.

Hawaiian Music Series

Maui

Thursday, May 25:
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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.

22nd Annual Lauhala Conference/Workshop

Big Island

Tuesday – Saturday, May 23 – 27:
22nd Annual Lauhala Conference/Workshop.
Aunty Elizabeth Maluihi Lee, founder and president of Ka Ulu Lauhala `O Kona, who is a designated Living Treasure, plus dozens of master weavers from all over the state will gather to share their knowledge and skills to perpetuate the beloved and ancient art of lauhala weaving. Students of all levels are welcome to attend. The conference will include a ho`olaulea (crafts fair), a talk story, lu`au and more. King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.  For more information, call (808) 938-0806.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World

Oahu

Sunday, May 21:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World. 
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.

Tribal Seeds

Maui

Sunday, May 21:
Tribal Seeds. 
From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds return to Hawai`i to share their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe infused with their Cali roots style of reggae music with special guest Mike Love.  Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani

Oahu

Sunday, May 21: 
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani.
  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.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Big Island

Sunday, May 21:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.
  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert

Maui

Saturday, May 20: 
Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert.
  The world’s greatest love story takes to the concert stage in this landmark Maui presentation. From the first notes to the final breath West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Hearing West Side Story with full orchestrations is an experience not to be missed.  Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku.  7:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 870-9920 or visit http://mauionstage.com/.

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. 
Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination.  Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  4 to 10 p .m.  For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Waikiki Artfest

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Waikiki Artfest.
Event features approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products.  Enjoy live entertainment as well as great food available for purchase.  Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the Honolulu Zoo, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit www.hotcrafts.net.