Archive for "May, 2017"

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, May 20:
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/.

Daikon Festival 2017

Oahu

Saturday, May 20: 
Daikon Festival 2017.
A harvest festival held every year to show gratitude to nature’s blessings. Enjoy cultural food, cooking demonstration, stage entertainment, and Hawai`i made crafts. Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 623-7693 or visit www.honbushin.us.

Ka`u Coffee Festival

Big Island

May 19-28: 
Ka`u Coffee Festival.
  Celebrating award-winning Ka`u coffee, this annual festival offers unique and exciting activities. The festival’s pinnacle event is an all-day, free ho`olaule`a May 27 at Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, offering coffee, food and craft booths, entertainment, farm and mill tours and guided coffee tastings. The festivities conclude with the Ka`u Coffee College educational series. Some events are free, others have a fee. Various locations. For more information and event schedule call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.

Starry Night Cinema: “Finding Dory”

Maui

Friday, May 19:
Starry Night Cinema: “Finding Dory”. 
Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “Finding Dory”.  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 or beverages allowed.  Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  Gates open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

All Shook Up

Oahu

Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, May 19 – June 11: 
All Shook Up. A musical comedy built around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. It’s not a biographical revue, but rather a tale of mistaken identity and romance inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling musical fantasy. Among the 24 songs featured in the score are classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and of course the title tune.  Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu.  For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 733-0277 or visit https://www.diamondheadtheatre.com/.

Maui Brewers Festival

Maui

Saturday, May 14:
Maui Brewers Festival.
  Every ticket includes tasty food from local restaurants and caterers at no additional charge, beer tastings from local and national craft breweries, live music, door prizes, a home brew competition, and lots of fun. Don’t like beer? Enjoy hard cider, hard kombucha, root beer, and delicious food, at no additional charge. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  VIP entry 2 p.m., general admission entry 3:30 p.m. $45 General Admission, $95 VIP.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Princeville Night Market

Kauai

Sunday, May 14:
Princeville Night Market.
  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Honolulu Triathlon

Oahu

Sunday, May 14: 
Honolulu Triathlon. 
The 14th Annual Honolulu Triathlon offers several sporting events and features the famous Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join the race and compete against fellow triathletes from around the world.  Magic Island – Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  5 a.m. to 12 noon.  For information visit http://www.honolulutriathlon.com/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. 
Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  May 7 – `Ohana Slack Key; May 14 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 21 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; May 28 – Hanalei Slack Key; May 30 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

May Day by the Bay

Kauai

Saturday, May 13:
May Day by the Bay.
  Enjoy this festival featuring Hawaiian music performed by groups from Kauai and throughout the state, including hula, cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, Kauai made products craft fair, displays by community groups, Hawaiian food and a silent auction.  Wai`oli Beach Park, 4378 He`e Rd., Hanalei. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Admission $5.  For information call (808) 635-9028.