Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll

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

Sunday, December 13:  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. […]

Free

Amy Hanaiali`i

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Wednesday, December 16:  Amy Hanaiali`i.  Amy's talent emerges from a disciplined blend of classical training, fusing powerhouse vocalists, and honoring her family through her worldly heritage and rooted ancestral responsibility.  […]

Hula Kahiko Performance

Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United States

Saturday, December 19:  Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the […]

Goodnight Gecko 25th Anniversary Performance

Maui Ocean Center 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea, HI, United States

Saturday, December 19:  Goodnight Gecko 25th Anniversary Performance.  Entrance fee for non-members pays for touring Maui Ocean Center and a production of Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ (MAPA) “Goodnight Gecko”. […]

Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Thursday, December 19:  Kona Harp Ensemble – Celtic Christmas.  Ancient Hawaiian Music and the Spirit of Christmas meet at Kahilu Theatre, featuring three Harps and Woodwinds - including Clarinet, Sax, […]

Jingle Bell Beach Run – 5K & 1-Mile Runs

Coconut Grove Marketplace Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Friday, December 20:  Jingle Bell Beach Run – 5K & 1-Mile Runs.  The Jingle Bell Beach Run began in December of 2005 in an effort to kick off Christmas week […]

The Nutcracker Ballet

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Monday & Tuesday, December 21 & 22: The Nutcracker Ballet.  Over 50 local dancers, guest dancers from the Maui Academy of Performing Arts and professional dancers from the Carolina & […]

Wailea Village Mochi Pounding

Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, HI, United States

Sunday, December 27:  Wailea Village Mochi Pounding. Celebrate making traditional rice cakes the "old-fashioned" way.  Everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Hearty local […]

Chicago

Neal Blaisdell Arena 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Sunday, January 24:  Chicago.  One of America’s most dynamic, high-energy bands, Chicago has had an amazing 25 Top Forty singles and 5 consecutive #1 albums over the course of their […]

Hatsumode 2016

Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, January 1: Hatsumode 2016.  For the Japanese, shogatsu or New Year’s remains the country's most important seasonal celebration when millions of people visit a Shinto shrine during the first […]