August 10, 2019:
Ledward Kaapana at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present slack key Master LEDWARD KAAPANA! Opening the show will be the Kalapana Awa Band. Special Guests include Lei Aken, Rhoda Kekona and Trudie Kuilipule with Jesse Gregorio on bass. Led Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo kiekie (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Led 4 Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Palace Box Office or over the phone at 808-934-7010 during weekday office hours 10:00am-3:00pm. General Admission tickets can also be purchased ONLINE anytime! ickets can be purchased in person at the Palace Box Office or over the phone at 808-934-7010 during weekday office hours 10:00am-3:00pm. General Admission TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! $30 General Admission $40 Side Reserve $45 Center Reserve All ticket prices increase $5 on Day of Show

August 10, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style” (37th Annual). The festival that began in Honolulu in 1982 will feature 15 our some of Hawaii’s finest artists in the slack key guitar genre over a period of 6 hours. Attendees will get to experience the many different styles of the genre and will come to understand the beauty of the music. Throughout the day food and refreshments will be available for purchase along with festival items such as festival t-shirts, hats, artist cds, and more. Also, throughout the day attendees will have an opportunity to win free prizes and one lucky winner will win a brand new Taylor guitar worth over $1,000.00. If you are a visitor and looking for a unique musical experience that reflects the Hawaiian culture this event would serve you well. https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/

August 10, 2019:
Sunset on the Beach – “Coco”. Free and open to the public, Sunset on the Beach features viewing of great movies on a 30-foot screen, with popular restaurants serving affordably priced meals and live Hawaiian style entertainment with deejays from popular radio stations. The event is located on Queen’s Surf Beach, across from the Honolulu Zoo. It starts about 4:30 pm and ends at about 9:30 pm, with the movies being shown after sunset. Waikiki Improvement Association is also on facebook, “Like” us and you will receive notifications of upcoming Sunset events. Featured film, “Coco”.
Sponsored by Southwest Airlines and Hawaii Tourism. (schedule/movies are subject to change). https://www.waikikiimprovement.com/

August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10, 216 Mohouli St.; 7 p.m.

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Pearl City Hongwanji Temple. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Pearl City Hongwanji Mission: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 858 2nd St.

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Soto Mission Of Aiea Taiheiji. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.Soto Mission of Aiea: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 99-045 Kauhale St.; taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m.

August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Shingon Shu Hawaii. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.
Shingon Shu Hawaii: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 915 Sheridan St., with Japanese craft fair and keiki activities.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  August 7 – Led Ka`apana; August 14 – Sonny Lim; August 21 – Jeff Peterson; August 28 – George Kahanamoku.  Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

August 07, 2019 – September 01, 2019:
The Phantom of the Opera. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Honolulu as part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this will be the first time any production of PHANTOM will have played Hawaii in almost 25 years. This production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. https://blaisdellcenter.com

August 07, 2019 – August 28, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history.   Gift Drawing.  Family Friendly.  Tickets $25 ($20  Ages 13-19 & 50+;  $10 Ages 6-12).  Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’!  Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele.  Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Audience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne” To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally “Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John. The All Saints’ Church is easy to find at 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy. in Kapaa, Kauai. It is 1/2 mile south of downtown Kapaa on the mountain side of the road next to the Sudz Car wash between the Shell and Texaco gas stations. Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission.  Easy in and out with doors open all around the sanctuary space.  Cooling, gentle tradewinds float through the sanctuary throughout the concert.  Enjoy a meditating walk around the beautiful labyrinth.