Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
Sunday, July 15:
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.
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
Saturday, July 14:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone carvings, water color paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts & futons & blankets, sewn gifts, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian print towel wraps, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, just to name a few. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville. 8 a.m. For information call (808) 635-4314 or visit https://kauaiislandcraftersfair.com/.
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
Saturday, July 14:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
Best of Honolulu Festival
Saturday, July 14:
Best of Honolulu Festival. A free, family-friendly event featuring ‘ono food, keiki zone, entertainment and a marketplace. HONOLULU Family Magazine will also be holding its annual Cover Kids Search. They are searching for local kids between the ages of 1 and 12 years old to be on the covers next year. A professional photographer will take your child’s photo on site and HONOLULU Family will waive the $10 Cover Kids entry fee just for the event. Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit http://www.honolulumagazine.com/
Maui Onstage Presents, Singin’ in the Rain
Weekends, July 13 – August 5:
Maui Onstage Presents, Singin’ in the Rain. The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted for the stage. Singin’ in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline; the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers. In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen. Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Historic Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku. Fridays & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday Matinees 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or visit http://mauionstage.com/.
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Beat Lele
Wednesday, July 11:
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Beat Lele. Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 p.m. Zoo exhibits close 5:30 p.m. Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu. Participation fee $5 (per person over age 2). No alcohol or high backed chairs, please. For information call (808) 926-3191 or visit http://honoluluzoo.org/.
Paw Patrol Live!
Friday – Sunday, July 13 – 15:
Paw Patrol Live! It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol Race to the Rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place. Any child who has celebrated their first birthday must have a ticket. When you purchase a PAW Patrol VIP package, you receive premium seating– a pup-tastic seat in the first few rows of the theater’s main floor. This is your chance to sit up close and not miss a moment of the action as your favorite pups save the day! After the show, join two PAW Patrol characters at the VIP party. The party lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes an exclusive PAW Patrol-themed cinch bag, unique photo ops, activities, and more. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Twilight Summer Concert Series – Sam & the Sumo Ninjaz (Bluegrass)
Friday, July 12:
Twilight Summer Concert Series – Sam & the Sumo Ninjaz (Bluegrass). Visit the garden for a free summer sunset concert. Free admission, begins at 4:30 p.m. every Thursday of June and July. The concert begins at 5:45 p.m. so you have time to explore the gardens before the music starts. Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard, Honolulu. For information call (808) 522-7060.
Waikiki Steel Guitar Week
Sunday – Saturday, July 9 – 14:
Waikiki Steel Guitar Week. A week-long event celebrating Hawaiian music and the Hawaiian steel guitar. The scheduling of the festival provides opportunities for fans of either instrument to expand their music experience by participating in both events. Monday through Thursday evenings will feature one-hour performances by different Hawaiian steel guitar artists and ensembles. The festival’s Friday and Saturday evening performances will feature various Hawaiian steel guitar artists and bands with different programs each evening. Royal Hawaiian Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 375-9379 or visit http://www.waikikisteelguitarweek.com/.
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade
Saturday, July 7:
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade. Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly. 8:45 a.m. – Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. – Parade. There will be no parking in town. Arrive early to park at Eddie Tam Community Center or at the Oskie Rice Arena, in Olinda, which has free shuttle service from 7 to 9 a.m., and back from the parade starting at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 283-2741.