Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, United StatesEvery 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”. June 7 – Led Kaapana; June 14 […]
Pan-Pacific Festival
Friday – Sunday, June 9 – 11: Pan-Pacific Festival. This special three-day celebration includes a huge Friday night block party- Kalakaua Ave., between Lewers St. and Liliuokalani Ave. Enjoy multiple entertainment stages featuring cultural performances such as Japanese Taiko drums, Korean dance, Hawaiian music, hula, and more. Don’t miss the Pan-Pacific Hula Festival which happens […]
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo
Moku Ola, Coconut Island Bayfront Drive, Hilo, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, June 10 & 11: King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance. Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A drug and alcohol […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Kuhio Hwy, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of June: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […]
Kamehameha Festival, North Kohala
Kamehameha Park 54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa’au, HI, United StatesSaturday, June 10: Kamehameha Festival, North Kohala. Lei draping ceremony begins at 8 a.m. at Kamehameha’s statue on Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa`au, followed by hula, live music and an explanation of the history of the beloved chief. Enjoy the Pa`u flower and horse parade along Akonai Pule Hwy., ending at Kamehameha Park, from 9 to […]
The King’s Parade & Celebration
Historic County Building 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, United StatesSaturday, June 10: The King’s Parade & Celebration. The theme for this year’s celebration and parade is Ho`okahi ka `ilau (Wield the Paddles Together), in honor of Kaua`i’s ocean voyagers. Fabulous Floral parade starts at 9 a.m., beginning at the Vidinha Stadium heading up onto Rice Street and ending at the Historic County Building. See […]
King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a
Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, June 10: King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a. Floats, horse-riding units and vehicles, all decorated with flowers, will procession their colorful way to Queen Kapiolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, at the end of Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. This year’s theme is “Ka Puni `Ana o ka Haneli Makahiki – Celebrating […]
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, June 10: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or […]
Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, June 10: Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival. Concert with the 50 members of this impressive Maui group performing some of their favorite pieces and premiering new works written by its members. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
Obon Dance & Festival
Pu`unene Nichiren Mission 9 Ani St., Kahului, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of June: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]