Okinawan Festival

Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31: Okinawan Festival. The event kicks off with a mini procession inside Kapiolani Park featuring a taiko drum performance. The three-day festival at Kapiolani Park celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts, and cultural activities. Kapiolani Park, 2748 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. The festival begins at 9 a.m. both […]

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kona Style”

Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Sunday, August 31: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Kona Style”. A live music festival that features some of Hawai`i's finest artists/musicians in the slack key guitar genre. Experience the various styles of slack key guitar as well as vocal music. The festival will also feature island crafters, local food vendors, community information booths, a merchandise […]

$10

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)

Kaua`i Village Shopping Center 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, United States

Daily: Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) […]

Free

Hawai`i VA Games 2014

Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Monday, September 1: Hawai`i VA Games 2014. Formerly known as The Showdown, the State’s largest CrossFit competition at the Neal Blaisdell Arena. Over 60 teams and 20 individuals including various local and national competitors will compete. 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will go to three different Hawai`i based charities. To date, the […]

$10

Kaua`i Raqs

JJ’s Broiler Anchor Cove, Nawiliwili, HI, United States

Friday, September 5: Kaua`i Raqs. Experience this spectacular show starring Khalida and Kalae Kaina. This show also includes performances by Al Farashat and the Garden Nile Belly Dancers. It is very seldom that the community of Kaua`i has the opportunity to experience belly dance performances of this caliber so purchase your tickets early by visiting […]

$15 – $20

Aloha Festivals: Keiki (Children’s) Ho`olaulea

Pearlridge Center 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI, United States

Saturday, September 13: Aloha Festivals: Keiki (Children’s) Ho`olaulea. Pearlridge Center will celebrate the Aloha Festival with a wide variety of free activities, demonstrations, arts & crafts, and continuous stage performances. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour

West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United States

Every Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. […]

Jazz Minds

Jazz Minds 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States

Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Emily T Gail Show

Every Tuesday features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, […]

Free

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace

BikeWorks Beach & Sport 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, United States

Every Tuesday Morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Free