New Year’s Ohana Festival
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i and Mo`ili`ili Field 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, 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 StatesSunday, 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. […]
Kuana Torres Kahele
Hawai`i Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, 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 StatesWednesday, 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 […]
Makahiki Challenge 2016
Kauloa Ranch 49 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, United StatesSaturday, 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 StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Shakuhachi Grandmaster Riley Lee
International Center’s Hall of Compassion 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United StatesSaturday, 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 StatesSaturday, 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 […]
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSunday, January 17: 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 […]
New Shanghai Circus
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesMonday & Tuesday, January 18 & 19: New Shanghai Circus. China’s most daring acrobats, jugglers, balance artists, and contortionists return to Maui for the year’s grandest family spectacular. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, […]