He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge

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

Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28: He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge.  The festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate the hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of `Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula […]

Free

Hawaiian Music Series

Baldwin Home Museum 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Thursday, January 27:  Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m.  For […]

The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter

St. Michael’s Church 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States

Friday - Sunday, January 27 - 29: The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter.  Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40+-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents an evening of songs by the incomparable Cole Porter. Ranging from swing to Broadway and spiritual to jazz, the concert repertoire features some of Porter’s well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too […]

Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire

Hawai`i Opera Theatre 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, January 27, 29 & 31: Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire.  Set in New Orleans in the 1940s, Blanche DuBois arrives at the home of her sister, Stella, and husband, Stanley Kowalski after suffering the loss of her ancestral home and job. Skeptical of the story, Stanley […]

Maui Chinese New Year Festival

Maui Mall Shopping Center 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States

Friday, January 28: Maui Chinese New Year Festival.  Bring in the year of the Rooster with fireworks and lion dancers for good luck. The event features historical displays, cultural craft and food booths, keiki activities and Chinese entertainers. Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Free event.  For […]

Wiliwili Festival

Waikoloa Stables 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States

Saturday, January 28: Wiliwili Festival.  Celebrate Big Island’s native lowland dry forest. This fun, family-friendly event will feature live music, educational workshops, vendors, silent auction, and tours of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve. Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa Village. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (808) 494-2208, email Jen@waikoloadryforest.org or visit www.waikoloadryforest.org.

Kilauea Art Night

Historic Stone Building 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States

Saturday, January 28: Kilauea Art Night.  Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit

Hale Halawai 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, January 28: Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit.  An amazing silent auction and Vegas style games to benefit Kona Aerials. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and there will be a Raffle. Hale Halawai, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 to 11 p.m.  Cost: $15 Donation in Advance/$20 Donation at Door. For more information, […]

$15 – $20

Twelfth Night

Kennedy Theatre 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu

Friday & Saturday, January 28 & 29: Twelfth Night.  In this production, Shakespeare meets Strictly Ballroom. Illyria is a mythical, glitzy place where the inhabitants are in love with themselves and the idea of being in love. Into this world comes the shipwrecked Viola, grieving from her twin brother’s presumed death. She disguises herself as […]

The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter

St. Michael’s Church 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States

Friday - Sunday, January 27 - 29: The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter.  Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40+-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents an evening of songs by the incomparable Cole Porter. Ranging from swing to Broadway and spiritual to jazz, the concert repertoire features some of Porter’s well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too […]