King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade & Ho`olaule`a

Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday, 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 States

Saturday, 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 […]

Free

Zenshin Daiko Taiko Festival

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

Saturday, 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 States

Throughout 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, […]

Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a, Kailua-Kona

Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, June 10: Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a, Kailua-Kona.  Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal pa`u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa`u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, and more. The […]

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Sunday, June 11: 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 […]

Free

Princeville Night Market

Princeville Shopping Center 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States

Sunday, June 11:  Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Free

Cemetery Pupu Theatre – Yesterday’s News

Oahu Mortuary 2162 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Fridays & Saturdays, June 16 & 17 and June 23 & 24: Cemetery Pupu Theatre – Yesterday’s News.  The widespread attainment of literacy by Hawaiians gave rise to a vibrant and important role for newspapers among the general population. Newspapers were used for Christian educational purposes, to record and debate Hawaiian history and culture, and […]

Obon Dance & Festival

Wailuku Jodo Mission 67 Central Ave., Wailuku, HI, United States

Throughout 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, […]

Obon Dance & Festival

Waimea Shingon Mission 3770 Pule Rd, Waimea, HI, United States

Throughout 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 […]