Archive for "November, 2017"

Maui Friday Town Parties

Maui

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. 
Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6 to 9 p.m.  November 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 24 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Kauai

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.
  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Kanikapila with Wes Asana and Friends

Big Island

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Asana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace

Big Island

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace.
Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Tuesday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 7 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; November 14 – Gifts of the Ancestors; November 21 – For the Birds; November 28 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; November 31 – Aloha Music. Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

Kauai

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.
  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Mana`o Radio’s Upcountry Sunday Acoustic Style

Maui

Sunday, November 5: 
Mana`o Radio’s Upcountry Sunday Acoustic Style. 
Join the fun with a great musical lineup of Soul Kitchen, winners of Maui Time Weekly Best Band of 2017—bring your dancing shoes! Also on the bill will be Chad Kaya, Maui-born local singer/songwriter. Opening this show will be Maverick, a rare mix of musicians playing original acoustic music with Western influences.  Casanova, 1188 Makawao Ave., Makawao 2 to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 242-5666 or visit http://www.manaoradio.com/.

Lahaina Craft Fair

Maui

Sundays, November 5 & 19:
Lahaina Craft Fair.
  Great art, jewelry, gifts and crafts will be available for purchase.  Lahaina Gateway Mall, 305 Keawe St., Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information visit http://www.mauigiftandcraftfair.com/.

Holoholo Ka`a

Maui

Sunday, November 5:
Holoholo Ka`a.
  A hands-on event for kids and kids at heart to climb aboard, pretend to drive, take photos in, and get close up and inside emergency vehicles, heavy machinery, various construction rigs, farm equipment, cool cars and more. Local business and agencies, public utilities, County and State departments showcase their vehicles while sharing their knowledge of duties and operating skills.  Admission is $1 per person, infants are free.  University of Hawai`i – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Kauai

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.
  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  November 5 – Spirit of Slack Key; November 12 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; November 19 – Hanalei Slack Key; November 26 – Honoring Raymond Kane.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and 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/.