Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19: Prince Lot Hula Festival. This festival honors Prince Lot Kapuaiwa who reprised the once forbidden hula in the district of Moanalua. Local food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Free festival, donations accepted. Moanalua Gardens, 1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, Sunday 10 […]

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]

Sunday, July 19: Ukulele Festival. Enjoy ukulele performers from Hawai`i and around the world, as well as food booths, ukulele displays and ukulele lessons. Enter to win ukulele giveaways. Free parking and shuttle service at Kapiolani Community College. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 2805 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call […]

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]

Saturday, July 25: Dragon Boat Festival. A unique annual local, national and international dragon boat competition attracting hundreds of novice, amateur and professional sport paddler teams from all around the world. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 593-9776.

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]

Sunday, July 26: Happy Birthday, Amelia Earhart! Celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday with cake, juice, and a look at an “Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i” Photo Exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation […]

Saturday, August 1: Laugh under the Stars. Featuring comedians Augie T, Frank DeLima, Andy Bumatai, Bu Laia, and last founding member of Booga Booga Ed Ka`ahea with musical guests Nesian N.I.N.E., Kolohe Kai, Koauka, Natural Vibes, Taz Vegas, Brown Bags to Stardom winners Levity and Eden Kai, Brown Swell, Mike T, Leikia Williams and Gender […]

Saturday, August 1: Hapa Haole Hula Competition & Concert. Celebrate the music and dance of the Hapa Haole Era, all the rage in the 1920’s to the late 1950’s, with Host Harry B. Soria from the Territorial Airwaves. Hawai`i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., Honolulu. 7 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 […]

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August: Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]