Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua
MauiWine at Ulupalakua Ranch 14815 Piilani Hwy., Kula, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 12: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua. The lush and tall pine trees combined with that holiday “chill in the air” makes upcountry the perfect location to bundle-up and celebrate the holiday season. Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring a can of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui […]
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSunday, December 13: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]
Amy Hanaiali`i
Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesWednesday, December 16: Amy Hanaiali`i. Amy's talent emerges from a disciplined blend of classical training, fusing powerhouse vocalists, and honoring her family through her worldly heritage and rooted ancestral responsibility. Her albums have garnered 22 Na Hoku Hanohano awards, Hawai`i's equivalent to the GRAMMY® awards. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets […]
Hula Kahiko Performance
Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 19: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring […]
Goodnight Gecko 25th Anniversary Performance
Maui Ocean Center 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 19: Goodnight Gecko 25th Anniversary Performance. Entrance fee for non-members pays for touring Maui Ocean Center and a production of Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ (MAPA) “Goodnight Gecko”. Author Gill McBarnet will be autographing books after the performance in the Ocean Treasure Gift Shop from 12:30-2:30 p.m. indoors in the “Hawaiians and the […]
Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas
Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesThursday, December 19: Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas. Ancient Hawaiian Music and the Spirit of Christmas meet at Kahilu Theatre, featuring three Harps and Woodwinds - including Clarinet, Sax, Hawaiian Bambooflutes, Shakuhachi and Bansuri flutes. Enjoy listening to music by Bach, Pachelbel, Tchaikovsky, O’Carolan, traditional Hawaiian, Celtic, Japanese and Indian Music. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 […]
Jingle Bell Beach Run – 5K & 1-Mile Runs
Coconut Grove Marketplace Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesFriday, December 20: Jingle Bell Beach Run – 5K & 1-Mile Runs. The Jingle Bell Beach Run began in December of 2005 in an effort to kick off Christmas week with a bang. Awards are given out to the top overall finishers as well as the top three best dressed Christmas costumes. Raffle prizes follow […]
The Nutcracker Ballet
Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesMonday & Tuesday, December 21 & 22: The Nutcracker Ballet. Over 50 local dancers, guest dancers from the Maui Academy of Performing Arts and professional dancers from the Carolina & Bolshoi Ballet will make the ballet come to life. A Chinese auction in the lobby will benefit West Hawai`i Dance Theatre & Academy's ongoing programs […]
Wailea Village Mochi Pounding
Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, HI, United StatesSunday, December 27: Wailea Village Mochi Pounding. Celebrate making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way. Everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Hearty local style lunch for $5. New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more. Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, […]
Chicago
Neal Blaisdell Arena 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, January 24: Chicago. One of America’s most dynamic, high-energy bands, Chicago has had an amazing 25 Top Forty singles and 5 consecutive #1 albums over the course of their 48-year career; they are among Billboard’s Top 100 artists of all time, ranked at #13. With 33 albums to their credit, Chicago is the first American […]