HSO Pops: Disney in Concert – Tale as Old as Time

Blaisdell Center 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

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. […]

Hawai`i Electronic Music Festival 2016

Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United States

Saturday, January 9:  Hawai`i Electronic Music Festival 2016.  Enjoy this Dance Party Gala with various DJ’s.  Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  8 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  For DJ lineup, information and tickets call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

$20 – $25

New Year’s Ohana Festival

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i and Mo`ili`ili Field 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United States

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 […]

Mental Health Kokua presents: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit

Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United States

Sunday, January 10:  Mental Health Kokua presents: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Enjoy a live concert featuring Keola and Moanalani Beamer along with special guest Uluwehi Guerrero. Preceding the live concert will be the film premiere of “Haleakala: A Trek for Dignity”, a short film Directed by Don Lane and Produced by Dr. […]

$15 – $25

Kuana Torres Kahele

Hawai`i Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

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 […]

A Kaua`i Food Tour on the South Shore

Unnamed Venue Poipu, HI, United States

Wednesday, January 13:  A Kaua`i Food Tour on the South Shore.  Follow a culinary guide in the comfort of your own car and sample the sights, flavors and history of Kaua`i’s sunny South Shore. Experience Japanese food, exotic fruit, and tropical gelato, learn about Hawaiian staple foods, meet farmers and food artisans, and more. The […]

$120

Makahiki Challenge 2016

Kauloa Ranch 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, United States

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 […]

Hula Kahiko Performance

Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United States

Saturday, January 16:  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 […]

Free

Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee

International Center’s Hall of Compassion 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United States

Saturday, January 16:  Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee.  Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee returns to Lawai International Center to offer a rare and unique opportunity: two concerts of shakuhachi, the ancient ceremonial Japanese flute, in a hand-carved structure true to 13th-century Japanese temple architecture. There will be a reception an hour before the concert with shakuhachi students […]

“A Concert for the New Year” with Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival

Hi`ilani Ecohouse 47-391 Velez Rd., Honoka, HI, United States

Saturday, January 16:  “A Concert for the New Year” with Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival.  Beautiful chamber music in an inspired setting. With Iggy Jang on violin and Cary Lewis on piano, at Hi`ilani Ecohouse, 47-391 Velez Rd., Honoka`a. 4 p.m. $65 per person. Seating is limited. Light pupu and libations served. For tickets and information […]

$65