Aloha Visitor Guides

Ni‘aulani Nature Walk
2019-06-03 09:30 - 10:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
June 3, 2019:
Ni‘aulani Nature Walk. Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am. The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state. No reservations are required for groups of 5 or less. Free, but donations are greatly appreciated. For further information e-mail: programs@volcanoartcenter.org

Leitis In Waiting
2019-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
Monday June 3 & Tuesday June 4:
Leitis In Waiting.Not Rated | 72 min
Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace!
Documentary by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson & Kumu Hina Wong-Kalu
Leitis in Waiting is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each showing. Tickets are $8.50 General and $7.50 for Seniors & Students. Tickets available now at the Box Office and ONLINE.
Leitis in Waiting is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in their South Pacific Kingdom.
The film follows Joey, a devout Catholic of noble descent, as she organizes an exuberant beauty pageant presided over by a princess, provides shelter and training for a young contestant rejected by her family, and spars with American-financed evangelicals threatening to resurrect colonial-era laws that criminalize the leitis’ lives. With unexpected humor and extraordinary access to the Kingdom’s royals and religious leaders, Joeys emotional journey reveals what it means to be different in a society ruled by tradition, and what it takes to be accepted without forsaking culture and tradition. Leitis in Waiting is an inside story, created by a Polynesian transgender woman who once competed, and won the crown in, Joey’s beauty pageant.
“Leitis in Waiting is a true gift to the world – mesmerizing and unflinching.” ~Jeannette Hereniko, President, Network for the Promotion of Asian Pacific Cinema

Aloha Wednesday Art Classes – Creative Arts at Niaulani
2019-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Wednesday:
Aloha Wednesday Art Classes – Creative Arts at Niaulani. Join VAC in a series of visual art classes every Wednesday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. These weekly short classes focus on a wide range of visual art activities.
Classes focusing on Lauhala Weaving with Ku‘uipo Kalahiki-Morales happen on June 5, 12 & 26.
Classes focusing on the Volcano Art Center Community Mosaic Project will meet on the following dates in June:
*Saturday, June 15 – Tile glazing with Lisa Louise Adams for the “We Love Volcano” mosaic
Wednesday, June 19– Tile glazing with Star Carlin for the “We Love Volcano” mosaic.
The mural will be on Hale Ho‘mana’s exterior wall for many years. For more information- email Julie Williams at volcanowilliams@gmail.com.
We need your tile and broken ceramics donations to contribute to the community mosaic project! Please bring your donations to VAC’s Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village where there is a donation station outside of Hale Ho‘omana.
These visual art programs are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai’i Office of Research and Development. Please contact 967-8222 for more information.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2019-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. June 5 – Mark Yamanaka ; June 12 – The All Star Show; June 19 – Guitar & Ukulele Masters Showcase; June 26 – George Kahumoku, Jr. & The Slack Key Show Ohana. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort (except for November 28th show with Raiatea Helm), 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

Twilight Summer Concert Series Featuring the Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band
2019-06-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
June 06, 2019:
Twilight Summer Concert Series Featuring the Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band. This year’s Twilight Summer Concert Series is here! The first concert will be on Thursday, June 6, featuring Army Music 25th Infantry Division Band. Enjoy a free admission between 4:30 – 7 p.m. The Twilight Summer Concert Series at the Foster Botanical Garden is a perfect way to enjoy Hawaii’s ideal summer climate, lush tropical beauty, and fun Honolulu entertainment – all for free!

An Evening of Tango with Pablo and Adrian
2019-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
THURSDAY June 6th:
An Evening of Tango with Pablo and Adrian. An evening of Tango performances for piano and bandoneón, including a mini tango lesson in the lobby prior to the show! Dancing is encouraged during the second half of the concert.
Tickets available now at the Box Office and ONLINE
$20 General Admission in Advance
$25 General Admission on Day of Show
Doors open 1 hour prior to show time. To purchase tickets over the phone, please call our Box Office, Monday-Friday, between 10:00am-3:00pm at 808-934-7010
Pablo Estigarribia and Adrian Jost present an evening of tango for piano and bandoneón. From classics to original compositions, their collaborations bring new life into the heart of tango – tradition layered with fresh harmonies and perspectives; stories of life, love, and loss articulated through the hands and minds of two great talents.
Pablo Estigarribia (Buenos Aires & New York), is a classically trained virtuoso Argentine tango pianist, arranger and composer, with a rich jazz influence. He won the prestigious Gardel Prize for the best recording of Tango by a new artist. He is widely recognized as one of the best tango musicians of his generation.
Adrian Jost (San Francisco & Switzerland) is the co-founder and bandoneonist of Trio Garufa, a San Francisco bay area ensemble dedicated to performing Argentine tango and folkloric music which has enthralled audiences in Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Europe and the US. Visit Pabloestigarribia.com or AdrianJost.com for details.
A mini Tango lesson will be held in the lobby before the concert. During the show, enjoy Argentine Tango performances by local dancers. Feel free to dance up front during the second half of the concert.

Chris Thomas King
2019-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, June 6, 2019:
Chris Thomas King. Blues Bear Hawaii is proud to present Chris Thomas King, master practitioner of traditional Delta Blues and contemporary Blues, on tour behind his new release, “Hotel Voodoo.” Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he is the son of blues musician, Tabby Thomas, and was recognized as a prodigy musician as a child. Chris turned pro while still in his teens. His debut album was very much in a traditional blues vein, but he soon found himself on a mission to prevent the blues from becoming a museum piece, becoming the first bluesman to successfully fuse hip-hop and other genres to create a new Blues for the 21st century. King was chosen by the Coen brothers to play the role of itinerant bluesman, Tommy Johnson, alongside George Clooney in the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” King has sold over 10 million records and won numerous awards, including “Album of the Year” at both the Grammy and Country Music Awards. He took a fresh re-approach to traditional blues, even recording an album of Tommy Johnson- and Robert Johnson-inspired originals. Chris has continued to develop his second, very active career as actor and music composer or director, which earned him a Grammy for the soundtrack of the Ray Charles biopic, “Ray,” as well as a role in the HBO series Treme. “Hotel Voodoo” is King’s first studio album in five years, proving he is at the peak of his powers as a blues rock guitar tour de force on par with legendary greats Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy. Mauiarts.org

King Kamehameha Celebration - Lei Draping
2019-06-07 06:00 - 12:00 | King Kamehameha Statue, 447 South King Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
June 07, 2019:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping. “E Kuupau a Kani Lea Na Mele Kupuna Play Without Restraint Until The Songs of Our Ancestors Resound Joyously” Celebrating the traditions of Hawaiian marching bands In 1939 the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (KKCC) was formed. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statute §8-5, “The commission shall have charge of all arrangements for the celebration each year generally observed throughout Hawaii nei on June 11, to commemorate the memory of the great Polynesian Hawaiian warrior and statesman King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii…” The month long celebration will provide an authentic experience for all participants in the areas of Hawaiian culture and protocols, hula and music, visual arts, food, and most importantly, the history of Hawaii. The impact that Kamehameha has on Hawaii’s history cannot be understated. This year’s 103rd celebration will highlight and honor his profound legacy.

Pan-Pacific Festival (40th Annual)
2019-06-07 10:00 - 22:00 | Kalakaua Avenue, Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States
June 07, 2019 – June 09, 2019:
The 40th annual Pan-Pacific Festival, a celebration of cultural traditions of Hawaii, the Pacific Rim and around the world, will run from June 7 – 9 at various locations throughout Honolulu. The three-day festival kicks off with a Hoolaulea (block party) complete with live entertainment on multiple stages, food, crafts and more. The celebration continues with Performing Arts Showcases, featuring cultural performances and demonstrations. The 19th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival will take place daily on Waikīki Beach featuring more than a dozen hula halau (schools), most of them from Japan. The Punahele Party on Saturday night will feature a live band with hālau. The festival concludes with a colorful parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikīki. EVENT DATE: June 7 – 9, 2019 START TIME: 10 a.m. END TIME: 10 p.m. pan-pacific-festival.com

First Friday Arts & Culture Block Party
2019-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Chinatown, Nuuanu Ave to Smith St , HI, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
June 07, 2019:
First Friday Arts & Culture Block Party. Come join us for the most exciting event to hit downtown Honolulu on the first Friday of every month! Chinatown is the place to be if you want to join the hip crowds at the many unique galleries, boutiques, cafes and restaurants that feature exciting art exhibits and free entertainment. Come to see the main events between 5 and 9 pm, and stay for the late night party at some of the trendiest, most popular bars in Honolulu. Hope to see you there! Block Party between Nuuanu Ave to Smith St. and beyond!

Art + Music First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum
2019-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel Street Second Floor, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
June 07, 2019 – December 06, 2019:
Art + Music First Friday at the Hawaii State Art Museum.

Free, family-friendly evening of art and music at HiSAM! First Friday evening of each month. Admission is always free. 6:00 – 9:00 PM, ground floor and second floor of the No 1. Capitol District building (250 South Hotel St., corner of Richards and S. Hotel). Free and open to the public. HiSAM galleries will be open (admission is always free). Parking available across the street in the Alii Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea St., cash only) or metered street parking in the area. $4 valet parking at the Richards St. entrance gate. Several TheBus lines stop in front of or close to the building. hisam.hawaii.gov

Keller Williams
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, June 7, 2019:
Keller Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, and funk, along with other assorted genres. He is often described as a ‘one-man jam-band’ due to his frequent use of live phrase looping with multiple instruments. Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, Keller Williams has defined the term independent artist, and his 16 albums tell only half the story. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. Williams’ solo live shows—and his ability to improvise to his determinedly quirky tunes despite the absence of an actual band—quickly became the stuff of legend, and his audience grew exponentially when word spread about this exciting, unpredictable performer. Today, whether performing as a one-man band, with a backup band, or solo acoustic, Keller always reveals himself as an artist of great stylistic breadth and infinite imagination. He is always on a quest for the new, never following the prescribed path laid out by the conventional music business but rather the one of his own making. mauiarts.org/calendar

King Kamehameha Celebration King Kamehameha Parade
2019-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Iolani Palace, 364 S. King, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
June 08, 2019:
King Kamehameha Celebration.“E Kuupau a Kani Lea Na Mele Kupuna Play Without Restraint Until The Songs of Our Ancestors Resound Joyously” Celebrating the traditions of Hawaiian marching bands In 1939 the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (KKCC) was formed. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statute §8-5, “The commission shall have charge of all arrangements for the celebration each year generally observed throughout Hawaii nei on June 11, to commemorate the memory of the great Polynesian Hawaiian warrior and statesman King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii…” The month long celebration will provide an authentic experience for all participants in the areas of Hawaiian culture and protocols, hula and music, visual arts, food, and most importantly, the history of Hawaii. The impact that Kamehameha has on Hawaii’s history cannot be understated. This year’s 103rd celebration will highlight and honor his profound legacy. ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha/

Kauai Comic Convention
2019-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Kauai Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, June 8th, 2019:
Kauai Comic Convention. Kauai’s FIRST EVER Comic Convention!
Calling all fans of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, comic books, movies, TV, music, art, cosplay, video games, D&D, anime, toys, martial arts, cartoons, Tokusatsu and more! Celebrate pop culture at the beautiful Kauai Marriott Resort in Lihue.
Special guests include Ban Daisuke (Jiro/Kikaida), Carl Potts (Comic Creator Marvel/DC), Nicole Laeno (Dancer/YouTube Star), Sifu Mimi Chan (Model Disney’s Mulan), Hiroshi Kanatani (Manga Artist), Night Darling (Hawaii Cosplay Princess), Jon Murakami (Comic Creator), Derick Fabian (7Sketches Artist), Alice Inoue (Author), Sam Campos (Pineapple Man Artist) and many more!
Featuring entertainment, Q&A panels, gaming, cosplay contest and more!
Experience our Artist Alley, Gaming Area, Cosplayers and Exhibitors!
For more information, please visit
www.KauaiComicConvention.com
www.facebook.com/KauaiComicConvention
www.instagram.com/kauaicomiccon
Adult Badge: $10.00
*Limited Amount Available
Badges will be mailed to attendees
CHILDREN (12 years old and under): FREE with paying adult
If tickets are still available, you may purchase them at the door for $20.00.
Tickets may sell out, so we suggest that you buy them ahead of time.
Just show your badge and walk right in!

KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE/HO'OLAULEA - KAILUA-KONA
2019-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
June 8, 2019:
KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE/HO’OLAULEA – 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 parade begins at Walua Road and Alii Drive at 9am, and travels through Kailua Village to Palani Road past the pier, ending at noon. After the parade, enjoy a free Hawaiian music concert and arts & crafts fair at Hulihe’e Palace. There will be food, hula and a silent auction, as well. For more information, call 322-9944, email KamehamehaDayParade@hawaii.rr.com, or visit www.konaparade.org.

2019 King Kamehameha Celebration Ho’olaule’a
2019-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Kaua’i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, June 8th, 2019:
2019 King Kamehameha Celebration Ho’olaule’a. The Royal Order of Kamehameha, Kaumuali’i Chapter and the Kaua’i Museum presents the 2019 King Kamehameha Celebration Ho’olaule’a on the grounds of the Kaua’i Marriott Resort on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Protocol Procession, Hawaiian Cultural exhibits, music, hula and much more.
There will be NO PARADE, but join us at the Ho’olaulea’.

Kokua Kailua Sunday
2019-06-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Historic Kailua Village, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
June 9, 2019 :
Kokua Kailua Sunday. One Sunday each month from 1pm to 6pm Alii Drive in Kona’s Historic Kailua Village becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too!
Celebrating its 10th year, over 100 Kokua Kailua vendors gather once a month on Alii Drive, from Kailua Pier to Hualalai Road, to showcase shop local opportunities, entertainment and delicious munchies. Local artisans and crafters, musicians and friendly merchants welcome the crowd. There is no better place to spend a Sunday afternoon than strolling through the seaside village. Shop, dine and buy local at Kokua Kailua.

Kamehameha Day Celebration
2019-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Tuesday, June 11th, from 9 AM – 4 PM:
Kamehameha Day Celebration Baldwin Home Museum will celebrate King Kamehameha’s birthday on June 11. Kamehameha Day is a state holiday honoring the memory of the great king, Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands and became Hawai`i’s first king in 1810. The event will begin at 9 am with the presentation of ho’okupu to honor King Kamehameha I.
Beginning at 10 am, the public can participate in Hawaiian games on the museum grounds. Attendees are encouraged to try their hand at ulu maika (similar to lawn bowling) or attempt to throw a wooden spear into the trunk of a banana tree. Konane boards will be available for those wanting to play the Hawaiian board game similar to checkers. Attendees can also participate in hands on Hawaiian craft activities.
The day will end at 2 pm with live music by George Kahumoku, with concert seating set up in the shade of the trees on the Baldwin Home lawn.
The Baldwin Home Museum will offer free admission from 10 am to 4 pm.
This free event is sponsored by Na Kapuna O Maui and Lahaina Restoration Foundation. For more information, call 661-3262 or visit lahainarestoration.org.

Kamehameha Festival - Hilo
2019-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Hilo, Hilo, HI, United States
June 11, 2019:
Kamehameha Festival – Hilo. The festival will feature sweet Hawaiian music and beautiful hula from various artists and hula halau, from 10am-4pm. There will also be ono (delicious) food, arts & craft vendors. Presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Mamalahoa, the festival is free, open to the public, and remains a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free event. For more information, visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/.

Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Randy Lee
2019-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, 96718, United States
June 14, 2019:
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Randy Lee. Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: Lei making with Randy Lee.
Master lei maker, Randy Lee uses a variety of natural materials to fashion gorgeous lei from the freshest fern, leaves and flowers that he personally gathers from the rain forests of Pana‘ewa. Enjoy the skill and wonderful stories that this well-respected practitioner has to offer.
These free cultural events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Research and Development and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Maui Film Festival 2019
2019-06-14 15:00 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
June 14 – June 16, 2019: Maui Film Festival 2019
Maui Film Festival presents daily screenings of acclaimed films in Wailea and at MACC theaters. Enjoy celebrity tributes, filmmaker panels, and special events, as well as the film features!
Individual tickets and a variety of individual user passes are available. For more information, visit the Maui Film Festival website for pass options and the full schedule of films & events!
CASTLE THEATER SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 14
ONE (3:00 pm)
Addiction…incarceration…family trauma. We’ve become a culture that enshrines pain while at the same time offering it as entertainment. But how can we go beyond the seductive reality show narrative of shattered lives? How can we find the missing pieces that will allow us to heal and transcend? This powerful, visually arresting film explores the elusive bridge between the broken and the unbreakable. Using the words of the great Zen scholar, Alan Watts, the filmmakers link hardcore devastation to a powerful awareness of our deeper humanity. ONE is an emotionally visual journey that asks the questions: What do we want? What would satisfy us? What is it that we are really yearning after? Not rated/77 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised)
CLICK HERE to view the trailer

GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH (5:00 pm)
To confront a resurgence of faith-based anti-LGBTQ laws brought about in the Trump era, conductor Tim Seelig leads 300 singers of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus on a bus tour of the deep south, showcasing fine music, confronting political and religious intolerance, and challenging his own troubled past with the church. Joined by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, they bring a message of music, love, and acceptance to communities often on the frontlines against intolerance. Not rated/100 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised)
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BECOMING NOBODY (7:30 pm)
A celebration and deep exploration of Ram Dass, the father of the Western spiritual culture and self-help movement, that pays tribute to his unmissable authenticity and humor. Ram Dass has inspired generations of seekers to be visible and authentic in their fallibility, sacrificing the temptations of superiority and spiritual materialism as a path to true presence and compassion, all without taking themselves too seriously. Not rated. 91 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised) Preceded by LADY HATER
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Saturday, June 15
MOANANUIĀKEA: ONE OCEAN. ONE PEOPLE. ONE CANOE (12:00 pm)
This powerful documentary celebrates the historic Mālama Honua worldwide voyage that connected countless individuals and communities from around the globe. It was a voyage that also represented the fulfillment of the vision of Nainoa Thompson and his contemporaries—the passing of the mantle to the next generation of kānaka maoli who will retain the skills of their ancestors and perpetuate this tradition for generations to come.
Rated PG/96 min. This film is FREE for kids 12 and under.
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CRACKED UP (3:00 pm)
With courage and, of course, humor, master impressionist, comedian and Saturday Night Live veteran Darrell Hammond reveals his dark history of child abuse. Brilliant in the spotlight, Darrell was misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated for decades, struggling with drugs, alcohol and nightmarish flashbacks. Michelle Esrick’s poignant film illuminates the devastating effects of childhood trauma and the importance of setting repressed memories free. She artfully balances humor and tragedy to craft a beautiful story of hope and resilience. Not rated. 96 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised)
Preceded by SHIRIN-YOKU (Forest Bathing)
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WELL GROOMED (5:00 pm)
Competitive creative dog grooming is the most colorful competition in America and “Well Groomed” captures the hearts, minds, and imaginations of the artists involved. Follow four champion groomers and their gorgeous, vibrant dogs through a year in the life on the Technicolor competition circuit, playfully exploring their creative process. From South Carolina to California and from New York to Arkansas, these women are revolutionizing the age-old question, ‘what is art?’ Director Rebecca Stern has captured an up-close and revealing look at pets, families, friendships, and the glory of dog grooming through a bright spectrum of color. Not rated. 88 min. Preceded by STUMPED.
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CRSHD (7:30 pm)
End-of-the-year celebrations are underway at a small liberal arts college in Ohio. The night’s main event: a crush party. The rules? Submit your crush and they get an invite, or if you’re “crushed,” you also get an invite. Freshman Izzy Alden is still a virgin and the crush party is her last chance to do something about it before summer break. She and her two best friends, Anuka and Fiona, chase their crushes both in real life and online, but Izzy’s moral compass skews as the night progresses and it seems her quest to have sex might cost Izzy her friends. Not rated. 81 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised) Preceded by HOOK UP 2.0
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Sunday, June 17
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE (1:00 pm)
CLICK HERE for descriptions and trailers. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised)

ALICE (3:00 pm)
Alice, a perfect wife and mother who lives happily with her husband and child until the day she discovers her husband is living a double life that has ruined her financially and left her a single mother. Alice fights back and dives into a world beyond anything she has ever known. In French with English subtitles. Rated PG. 103 min. (not recommended for children; parental discretion advised) Preceded by BEAUTY
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BOTERO (5:30 pm)
Fernando Botero is probably the world’s most famous living artist. At 87, he still works in his studio every day, living in Monaco and Pietrasanta, Italy. The Colombian-born artist has lived and exhibited all over the world, including a seminal exhibit of his monumental sculptures along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. The exaggerated, round figures in his paintings and sculptures are instantly recognizable as his signature style. Rated PG. 82 min. Preceded by LA NORIA (Ferris Wheel)
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WE RISE UP (7:30 pm)
WeRiseUP is a culture-shifting documentary to articulate new emergent models around the concepts of prosperity, success, and contribution. Our current model of success is destroying the planet & driving billions of people to unfulfilled lives. WeRiseUP and the accompanying movement is about giving rise to individuals and businesses that do good – and do well. People are RisingUP to radically fulfilled, purpose-driven lives. Not rated. 96 min. Preceded by REBOOT.
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This film will be followed by the Maui Film Festival closing reception in the Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard. Enjoy live music by 7-piece band, Marimba Komborera from 7-10 pm.

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2019-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Rd., Ewa, HI, United States
June 15, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Ewa Hongwanji. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer. 7 to 10 p.m. June 15, 91-1133 Renton Road; service at 6 p.m.

Constant As the Moon - Concert
2019-06-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Atherton Performing Arts Studio at Hawaii Public Radio, 738 Kaheka St, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
June 15, 2019:
Constant As the Moon – Concert. Jazz ensemble Constant As the Moon blends the evocative sound of the erhu (two-stringed Chinese fiddle) with guitar, voice, accordion, piano, and bass. The result is a mix of Hawaiian, Chinese and Taiwanese music traditions along with American popular music, producing distinctive vocal and instrumental music delivered in a uniquely pan-Pacific style. Constant As the Moon’s music as beautiful as it is unexpected. This is their debut Atherton performance. This performance is part of HPR’s Atherton Summer Concert Series, which runs through September 7. Atherton shows offer an intimate listening experience, where there’s nothing between you and the music. www.hawaiipublicradio.org

Kona Nui Nights
2019-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Ward Park, 1020 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
June 19, 2019:
Kona Nui Nights. Kona Nui Nights is a free monthly event that honors and highlights Hawaiian language, music, and the art of hula.The event starts at 6:00 pm and the doors will open at 5:30 pm. There is limited seating and a cash bar available at the event (Outside alcohol will not be permitted). If you are hungry before or after the show, be sure to stop by one of the fantastic Ward Village restaurants that are just steps away from the Ward Village Courtyard.If you do not have tickets, there will be a standby line that will be able to enter at 6:00 pm. Free parking is available in the TJ Maxx parking garage or in the Ward Centre parking garage.

Willie K
2019-06-18 18:30 - 23:00 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
June 18, 2019:
Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Willie K is a Maui based performer whose performances span genres and age, playing anything from blues, to jazz, to traditional Hawaiian music. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

Hot Sardines
2019-06-19 18:30 - 23:00 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
June 19, 2019 – June 20, 2019:
Hot Sardines. Hot Sardines will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, THE HOT SARDINES are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Hula & Oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe
2019-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
June 21, 2019:
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Hula & Oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe. Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This week’s offerings include: hula and oli with Kaho‘okele Crabbe.
Kumu hula of Hālau Ke Ola o Ka Lani, Moses Kaho‘okele Crabbe shares his extensive knowledge to teach the basics of hula, language and chant.
These free cultural events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai`i, Dept. of Research and Development and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Mango Jam Honolulu
2019-06-21 16:30 - 21:00 | Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds, 550 South King Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
June 21, 2019 – June 22, 2019:
Mango Jam Honolulu. Everyone is invited to celebrate Hawaii’s love for mango and island culture at the fifth annual Mango Jam Honolulu. The FREE event will take place on Friday, June 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds surrounding Honolulu Hale. Mango Jam Honolulu offers residents and visitors “A Taste of Island Culture” by featuring a multicultural mix of local food, crafts and entertainment unique to our island home. The family-friendly event will feature award winning live entertainment, a beer garden with mango inspired cocktails, food booths, made in Hawaii craft vendors, a farmers’ market showcasing local produce, and the Mango Recipe Contest and Mango BBQ Cook-Off between two surprise local celebrity chefs! FREE parking for Mango Jam Honolulu will be available in the city’s municipal parking lot (entrance off of S. Beretania Street) and the Joint Traffic Management Center parking lot (entrance off of Alapai Street). For additional information, visit www.mangojamhonolulu.com or call 768-MOCA.

Picnic on the Pier Summer Series at the Battleship Missouri Memorial (5th Annual) Picnic on the Pier at the Battleship Missouri Memorial
2019-06-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Battleship Missouri Memorial, 63 Cowpens St., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
June 21, 2019:
Picnic on the Pier Summer Series at the Battleship Missouri Memorial (5th Annual) Picnic on the Pier at the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The Battleship Missouri Memorial is hosting its 5th annual “Picnic on the Pier” on Friday, June 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Pier Foxtrot-5 at Pearl Harbor. The event includes prize giveaways, keiki (children) activities, free tours of the Mighty Mo (valued at $29 for adults), and live entertainment by Jeff James. BYOFD (Bring Your Own Food & Drink) to the event. Grills and glass containers are prohibited. Food and craft beverages are also available for purchase from Tin Hut BBQ, Franks Burgers, the Streatz truck, a pop-up beverage tent and Jamba Juice. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online and are $10 for adults ($15 day of) and $5 for keiki (children) ages 4-12 ($10 day of). Tables with premium front views of the harbor are for sale at $150. This package accommodates admission for 8 and includes exclusive Mighty Mo swag. For those without base access, a complimentary shuttle will be available from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Nā Palapalai – Back to the Patch
2019-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, June 21, 2019 – 7:00 PM:
Nā Palapalai – Back to the Patch
Gates open at 6:00 pm Celebrating their reunion and Hawaiian Music, Nā Palapalai returns to the MACC for a FREE music and hula celebration in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion.
Note: This event was originally planned to happen at the Grand Wailea, but has been moved to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. All are welcome and no RSVP or event ticket will be needed for this FREE community event. Come on over, and bring your friends!
Seven of Maui’s hālau will dance with the group and perform together under the stars. Participating hālau include:
Kumu Hula Keali’i Reichel, Hālau Kealaokamaile; Kumu Hula Nāpua Greig, Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka; Kumu Hula Kahulu Maluo, Hālau Kamaluokaleihulu; Nā Kumu Hula Iliahi & Haunani Paredes, Hālau Kekuaokala’au’ala’iliahi; Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona, Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua; Nā Kumu Hula Kapono’ai Molitau & Sissy Lake Farm, Hālau Nā Hanona Kulike O Pi’ilani; and Kumu Hula Hōkύlani Holt, Pā’ū O Hi’iaka.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lauhala mats, or low-back chairs to relax on the lawn in an informal, local-style, family-friendly atmosphere. Chair seating will be available for kupuna so all generations can enjoy an evening of music and hula. Nā Palapalai merchandise will be available for purchase, including CDs, shirts, Ni’ihau earrings & jewelry.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase, including food trucks serving up a variety of tasty meals and desserts.
Please note: no large bags/duffels, backpacks, or outside food or beverage can be allowed into the amphitheater. mauiarts.org
