Sunset Stories
International Market Place 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesNightly: Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Moili`ili Hongwanji 902 University Ave., Honolulu, 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 […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Moiliili Hongwanji Mission 1100 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of June: 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 Emily T Gail Show
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” about recreational, high school, professional sports along with talking story with athletes, coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]
Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival
June 27 – July 25: Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival. Enjoy events throughout the Big Island celebrating Hawai`i’s performing arts. For information and schedule of events, visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United StatesSaturday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 1 – Gifts of the Ancestors; July 8 – For the Birds; July 15 – NO CONCERT (Movie in the Park); July 22 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; July 29 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional […]
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade
Makawao Makawao and Baldwin Avenues, Makawao, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 1: 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 […]
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
Kaua`i Museum 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, United StatesDaily: Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor […]
Lana`i’s 25th Annual Pineapple Festival
Dole Park Lanai Ave, Lanai City, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 1: Lana`i’s 25th Annual Pineapple Festival. Scheduled performers include award-winning Hawaiian entertainers Weldon Kekauoha and Anuhea, along with hula and Tahitian dancers and local crafters displaying their wares. There also will be numerous prize giveaways throughout the day. And what would a Pineapple Festival be without pineapple? Be sure to come hungry, because […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Kohala Hongwanji 53-4294 Akoni Pule Hwy., Waimea, 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 […]