Saturday, January 2:  Straight, No Chaser. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivy-league campuses, think again. These men are neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan […]

Friday & Saturday, January 8 & 9:  HSO Pops:  Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time. Watch scenes from your favorite Disney movies including Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, and more, with four vocalists and the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra performing the music live. Kids and adults alike will love sharing these musical memories. […]

Sunday, January 10:  New Year’s Ohana Festival.  This fun-filled Japanese and multicultural festival will feature food, crafts, entertainment and cultural demonstrations of the people who make up this island state. Keiki can also enjoy games and make-and-take activities throughout the day. The New Year’s Ohana Festival will be a great way for the community to […]

Sunday, January 10:  Kuana Torres Kahele.  Born on the slopes of Mauna Kea in Hilo, Kuana began composing, arranging and playing traditional Hawaiian music at an early age. He comes from an impressive lineage of musicians and hula practitioners entrusted with perpetuating a cultural legacy. Kuana is a driving force behind new, yet traditional, Hawaiian […]

Saturday, January 16:  Makahiki Challenge 2016.  The Makahiki Challenge is a 3+ mile journey through tireless hills, obstacles, and mud. Designed to test your physical endurance and mental toughness, your efforts will be rewarded with live music and world class beer from Kona Brewing Company. Run for fun! Kauloa Ranch, 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe.  9 […]

Wednesdays – Sundays, January 21 – February 7:  Harold and Maude (Comedy).  This stage adaptation of the popular cult movie tells the story of the morbidly fascinated 19-year old boy, Harold, and the delightfully wacky octogenarian he meets, Maude. He is the proverbial poor little rich kid who feels alienated by society. She is a […]

Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29:  UB40: Reunited Tour (Friday’s concert is sold out).  The original members of UB40 enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, helping define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. After 2008, the […]

Sunday, January 31:  Las Cafeteras.  Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique east LA sound and a community-focused message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado & inspiring lyrics tell stories of a dynamic community, looking for love and fighting for justice in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles.  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel St., […]

Mondays - Fridays, January 26 – February 12:  Hawai`i National Bank Chinese New Year Presentation.  Celebrate the Year of the Monkey (starting Feb. 8, 2016) with this annual Chinese New Year presentation and award-winning window display, a celebration of Chinese culture and history that has delighted thousands of students and community members each year for […]

Every Monday:  Te Ao Maohi: The Land of the Natives.  Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors.  The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m.  For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.