Throughout the Month of June: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Throughout the Month of June: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Throughout the Month of June: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Saturday, June 17: MAMo at the MACC – Wearable Art Show.  A component of the Maoli Arts Movement, the wearable art show celebrates Hawaiian design in fabric and clothing, specifically in terms of cultural motif, in a way that makes it more than just a runway fashion show. Many traditional Hawaiian patterns and designs, in […]

Sunday, June 25: Ki Ho`alu Festival.  An all-star lineup including some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar players will perform a full afternoon of melodious Hawaiian music.  Kī Hō`alu, translating literally from the Hawaiian as “loosen the key,” indicating the tuning in slack key guitar technique, is a musical tradition dating back to 19th century paniolo […]

Thursday, June 29:  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 […]

Saturday, July 1:  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 […]

Saturday, July 1: Lana`i’s 25th Annual Pineapple Festival.  Scheduled performers include award-winning Hawaiian entertainers Weldon Kekauoha and Anuhea, along with hula and Tahitian dancers and local crafters displaying their wares. There also will be numerous prize giveaways throughout the day.  And what would a Pineapple Festival be without pineapple? Be sure to come hungry, because […]

Throughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Sunday, July 2:  Maui Taiko 20th Anniversary Concert.  Twenty years ago, Maui Taiko was formed by the descendants of Japanese immigrants in the hopes of perpetuating a centuries-old drumming tradition. Now blossomed into a performance troupe that entertains thousands of residents and visitors on Maui annually, the group invites you to celebrate with them and […]