Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Old Town Hanapepe HI, United States

Friday Evenings:  Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day)

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, United States

Saturday, September 8: La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day).  This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific `ulu varieties for sale, a multi-grower Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula.  Foods and drinks for sale at this event will include `ulu horchata, Pono Pies, `ulu kalo burger on `ulu […]

Poke Contest

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI, United States

Saturday, September 8: Poke Contest.  Featuring cube sized fish (poke) and various ocean delicacies, tako, opihi, loli. Contestants share delicious fish with the bounty from the ocean: limu eleele, limu kohu, opihi, opae, wana, and loli. Visitors and locals alike taste various preparations of poke. Locals are reminded of the food of their elders; limu […]

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum

Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday, September 8:  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.

Free

Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018

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

Saturday, September 8:  Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018.  Kū Mai Ka Hula features award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings.  This year’s invitees include hālau from Japan and Hawai`i. Expect to see hālau competing in a level of performance as in more […]

$25

Obon Dance & Festival – Hana

Hana Buddhist Temple Hana, HI, United States

Saturday, September 8: Obon Dance & Festival - Hana.  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.  Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana Fairgrounds (below Hana Ranch Store, 1 […]

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540

Warehouse 3540 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United States

Saturday, September 8:  Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540.  This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with. Vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition

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

Saturday, September 8: Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition.  Our kane (men) come out to show their skills to throw their voice in higher registers. They also share the manao of their mele, the songwriter and the hidden meaning (kaona). This is to honor the late Uncle Kindy Sproat, a true Hawaiian who lived […]

Princeville Night Market

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

Sunday, September 9: 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

HawaiiCon – The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela, HI, United States

Thursday – Sunday, September 13 – 16: HawaiiCon - The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention.  This event will bring together leading cast members from TV shows and movies, as well as stars from a dozen other shows, cosplayers, space scientists, visionaries, gamers, comic book artists, and writers. It starts with taking the […]