Albatross – A One-Man Play
McCoy Studio Theater One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday – Sunday, August 10 – 12: Albatross – A One-Man Play. Written and performed as a rollicking sea yarn, Albatross is a fast-paced stage show that explores themes of regret, isolation, and the interconnected relationship between humans and the natural world. Taking inspiration from Coleridge’s Mariner, an 18th century sailor who is cursed with immortality and thrust […]
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 11: 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., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”
Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 11: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”. Festival to feature some of the top artists in the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Genre performing for 6 solid hours on the beautiful grounds of the Waikiki Aquarium. Festival will also feature local arts and crafts, snacks, soft drinks and other favorite local foods. A […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Hamakua Jodo Mission 44-2947 Kalopa Rd., Honoka`a, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of August: 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 […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission Holualoa, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of August: 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 […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Hilo Higashi Honwanji Mission 216 Mohouli St., Hilo, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of August: 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 […]
The Best of Aloha Shorts – Live!
Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 11: The Best of Aloha Shorts – Live! For a taste of local literature and local culture, Hawai`i Public Radio presents a one-night only revival of their hit local program “Aloha Shorts” to celebrate the recent publication by Bamboo Ridge Press of the anthology THE BEST OF ALOHA SHORTS. The best of the […]
Annual Kona Diaifukuji Orchid Club Show & Sale
Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall 79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United StatesSunday, August 12: Annual Kona Diaifukuji Orchid Club Show & Sale. The free event offers attendees a complimentary orchid boutonniere corsage - while they last. This year’s theme, “Conservation of Orchids Through Creativity”, illustrates how to display orchids using recycled materials and there will be an unusual origami display of endangered North American orchids called […]
Pilgrimage of Compassion
Lawai International Center 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United StatesSunday, August 12: Pilgrimage of Compassion. Celebrate the timeless spiritual vision of a valley long recognized as a healing sanctuary. Grandmaster Riley Lee, world-renowned shakuhachi flutist, will issue a call to the pilgrims of the world. The members of Taiko Kaua`i will add their drumbeats to open the event. There will also be a bonsai […]
Benefit Night for the Birds
Flatbread Company 89 Hana Hwy., Paia, HI, United StatesTuesday, August 14: Benefit Night for the Birds. Get one of the many delicious flatbreads at Flatbread Company in Paia and a portion of the profits will go to the conservation of Maui’s native birds. There will be a small silent auction as well, full of fun bird items, gift certificates, and local art. Maui […]