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 […]
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Jon Yamasato and Iron Mango
Honolulu Zoo 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, United StatesWednesday, August 15: Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Jon Yamasato and Iron Mango. Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert […]
Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair
Vidinha Stadium 2900 Hoolako St, Lihue, HI, United StatesThursday – Sunday, August 16 – 19: Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family, featuring floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, carnival, great island food, rides, selfie contest, Keiki Talent Showcase, fruit & vegetable competition, and much more. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., […]