Waimea Ocean Film Festival

January 2 – 10: Waimea Ocean Film Festival.  The seventh annual Waimea Ocean Film Festival is at numerous venues on Hawai`i Island, including Waimea theaters, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, the Mauna Kea Resort and Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai. Ocean Film brings over 60 films to the big screen each year. Most are world, U.S., Hawai`i […]

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. […]

Niaulani Nature Walk

Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features […]

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 the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other […]

Free

A Kaua`i Food Tour on the North Shore

Hanalei, HI, United States

Tuesday, January 3:  A Kaua`i Food Tour on the North Shore.  Hop in your car and follow the guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s lush North Shore, including tastings at five stops, and ending at a farmers market. Experience out-of-the way establishments, taste products made with exotic fruit, sample Hawaiian food, meet farmers and […]

$120

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends

Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information […]

Free

Straight, No Chaser: I’ll Have Another… World Tour

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Tuesday, January 3: Straight, No Chaser: I’ll Have Another… World Tour. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivy-league campuses, think again. These men are neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.  Enjoy the captivating sound of […]

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program

Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

All Saints’ Sanctuary 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States

Wednesday Evenings:  Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  January 4 – Island of Peace; January 11 – In the Real Old Style; January 18 – Whales Homecoming; January 25 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its […]

Free – $25

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, United States

Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  January 4 – Raiatea Helm; January 11 […]