First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday, July 6: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Koloa Jodo Mission 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: 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 […]
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade
Makawao Makawao and Baldwin Avenues, Makawao, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7: Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade. Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly. 8:45 a.m. - Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. - Parade. There […]
Lana`i’s Pineapple Festival
Dole Park Lanai Ave, Lanai City, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7: Lana`i’s Pineapple Festival. There will be many crafts, games, food booths, activities, prizes, exhibitors and entertainment. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. to kick off the festival. Festivities will end at 9 p.m. with a fabulous fireworks display, a great day for young and all. For those coming from Maui, there […]
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk
Kapa`a Town Kapa`a, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7: Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk. Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants […]
Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest
Varsity Theatre Parking Lot 1110 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7: Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest. The Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest celebrates historic Mo`ili`ili and the Obon season. The annual event is a modern street festival alongside Honolulu’s largest Bon Dance and aims to highlight the cultural diversity, history, and businesses of Mo`ili`ili. In its 7th year, Mo`ili`ili Summer Fest has grown into a dining, shopping […]
The Tonga Sisters
Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7: The Tonga Sisters. The Tonga Sisters will perform for the first time on the Big Island. Also featured will be Battle of the Bands winner Boomdraw, Loeka Longakit, The Soundmind Band, and special guest emcee comedian Big Steve. Tickets: $25 General; $40 VIP (preferred seating and two beverages). All tickets will be $5 more on the Day of […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Lahaina Jodo Mission 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]
The Dark Hobby – All the Pretty Fishes and the Price Paid to Tank Them
Aloha Theatre 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 7, 7pm: The Dark Hobby - All the Pretty Fishes and the Price Paid to Tank Them. Presented By: Paradise Filmworks and The Snorkel Bob Foundation (Sneak Preview) http://thedarkhobby.com/. This film is a work-in-progress reef documentary on the three hubs of aquarium extraction: Indonesia, the Philippines and mostly Hawaii. Controversy continues with aquarium […]
Waikiki Steel Guitar Week
Royal Hawaiian Center 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday – Saturday, July 9 – 14: Waikiki Steel Guitar Week. A week-long event celebrating Hawaiian music and the Hawaiian steel guitar. The scheduling of the festival provides opportunities for fans of either instrument to expand their music experience by participating in both events. Monday through Thursday evenings will feature one-hour performances by different Hawaiian […]