Aloha Visitor Guides

Hilo Farmers Market
2013-05-01 | Hilo Farmer’s Market, Hilo, HI, 96721 , United States
Every Wednesday and Friday:
Hilo Farmers Market. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, tropical fashions and handmade jewelry. And don’t forget to buy a lei for that someone special. Get there early to shop for the best choices from the market’s more than 200 vendors. Downtown Hilo.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-05-01 | Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, 96746, United States
Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse
2013-05-01 06:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kīlauea Town, 4244 Kīlauea Road, Kīlauea, HI, 96754, United States
May 1 – 5:
100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse. Five days of festivities including the official opening ceremony on May 1, with a Hawaiian rededication of Kilauea Lighthouse and daily guided tours of the lighthouse. Special activities and a lighthouse exhibit will occur throughout the week with a free admission day on Saturday May 4, when the light will be turned on at 6:30 p.m. May 5 there will be a parade through Kilauea town ending at Kilauea Park, which includes a concert, food, game booths, water slides, hula halau and more. For information call (808) 828-0384 or visit www.kilaueapoint.org.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-05-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Hilo Lei Day Festival
2013-05-01 10:00 - 13:00 | East Hawaii Cultural Center, 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Wednesday, May 1:
Hilo Lei Day Festival. Join the fun at the 9th annual He Mo`olelo `O ka Lei celebration of Hawaii’s “garlands of aloha.” This uniquely Hawaiian event kicks off a celebration of the lei for the month of May in Hilo. Event features music and hula, lei-making demonstrations and the heritage, history and culture. East Hawaii Cultural Center. 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 895-0850 or visit www.leiday.net.

Hawai`iana Live
2013-05-01 11:00 - 11:45 | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Rick Mazurowski at the newly restored Palace pipe organ. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. Be sure to visit their website for other weekly events at the Theater. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2013-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”. May 1 – Kevin Brown; May 8 – Ledward Ka’apana; May 15 –Dennis Kamakahi; May 22 – Kimo West; May 29 – Jeff Peterson. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2013-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | VAC Gallery, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Legends of Slack Key; May 10 – Sea Turtle Serenade; May 17 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 24 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2013-05-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. May 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 24 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2013-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

St. Joseph Feast
2013-05-03 18:00 - 22:00 | St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao, HI, 96768 , United States
Friday – Sunday, May 3 – 5:
St. Joseph Feast. Enjoy delicious local food, games, bouncers, crafters, Country Store, plants, produce, flowers, and more. On Friday & Saturday evening at 7 p.m. there is a live valuable goods auction featuring golfing, gift certificates to dinner, hotels, activities, etc., donated by businesses throughout the state. Feast times are Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao. For information call (808) 572-7652, or visit www.sjcmaui.org.

Maui Classical Music Festival
2013-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Keawala’i Congregational Church, 5300 Makena Road, Kihei, HI, 96753 , United States
May 3, 6, 8 & 10:
Maui Classical Music Festival. World class musicians play a series of concerts in some of the island’s most beautiful churches. Enjoy Chamber music being played as it was meant to be, in a beautiful and intimate setting. May 3 – Makawao Union Church, 1445 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao; May 6 – Keawala’i Congregational Church, 5300 Makena Road, Kihei; May 8 – Wananalua Congregational Church, 10 Hauoli Street, Hana; May 10 – Keawala’i Congregational Church, 5300 Makena Road, Kihei. Although the concerts are free, a $25 donation is suggested. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. For information visit www.mauiclassicalmusicfestival.org.

Ka`u Coffee Festival: Ho`olaulea
2013-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, HI, 96777, United States
Saturday, May 4:
Ka`u Coffee Festival: Ho`olaulea. A free event that will include Ka`u coffee tasting, coffee educational displays and demonstrations, food, art & crafts vendors, entertainment, and kid’s corner. Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
2013-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Children of the Land Cultural Center, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 4 – For the Birds; May 11 – Slack Key Story; May 18 – Heart of Slack Key; May 25 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a. 5 to 7 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Glen Frey
2013-05-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 4:
Glen Frey. Legendary Eagles singer-songwriter and co-founder, Glenn Frey, will perform one night only on Maui backed by his full band. Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring songs that span Frey’s entire career. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 7 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Puna Music Festival
2013-05-05 | HI
Sunday – Saturday, May 5 – 11:
Puna Music Festival. A week-long celebration of music featuring more than 40 performances, classes, workshops and activities, highlighting the cultural traditions and innovative creativity that surge along the Puna Coast. With a spotlight on both contemporary Hawaiian performers and fresh local talent, audiences can enjoy a well-rounded glimpse into modern Hawaiian music and artistry. An exciting array of workshops, classes, and special events, offering learning opportunities for all ages and levels of experience. For information and event schedule and locations, call (808)965-7828 or visit www.punamusicfestival.com.

Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours
2013-05-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Makauwahi Cave, Mahaulepu Beach Access Road, HI, 96756, United States
Sundays:
Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours. At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It’s a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiments in native species conservation. Located in Maha`ulepu. Guided tours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 482-1059 or visit www.cavereserve.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 12 – `Ohana Slack Key; May 19 – Legends of Slack Key; May 26 – From Mountain to Sea. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2013-05-06 09:30 - 17:00 | West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea. Free (donations accepted). For information call (808) 338-1332.

Tea for Tuesdays
2013-05-07 | VAC’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Tea for Tuesdays. Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, for an hour of tea talk, a delicious scone and a cuppa. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and part of a monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free activity; donations accepted. Held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit teachingtea.com.

The new Emily T Gail Show
2013-05-07 | HI
Every Tuesday
features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2013-05-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Opaeka`a Falls, Kuamoo Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
Friday, May 10:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua`i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with Kaua`i-grown ingredients. The tour ends with a presentation of locally made rum at The Feral Pig. Located at Opaeka`a Falls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130. For information call (808) 635-0257.

Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale
2013-05-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion, Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11:
Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale. Friday from 9am to 6pm & Saturday from 8am to 5pm. FREE Admission. At Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion (north end of Kuakini Highway). Includes orchid vendors, many art & Crafts vendors and FREE classes on orchid culture. For more information, visit www.konaorchidsociety.org or contact: Linda Baseman, 329-1913.

May Day by the Bay
2013-05-11 | Waioli Beach Park, Waioli, HI, 96714, United States
Saturday, May 11:
May Day by the Bay. Enjoy Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawai`i. Hula cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua`i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction. Waioli Beach Park, Waioli. $5 donation requested. For information call (808) 635-9028.

George Kahumoku Jr. performance and documentary "Seeds of Aloha"
2013-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawaii at the Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI, 96796 , United States
Saturday, May 11:
George Kahumoku Jr. performance and documentary “Seeds of Aloha” screenings for Hawaii at the Waimea Theater. Tickets: www.slackkeyshow.com or call 808-669-3858. Running time of film is 2hrs 13 minutes. Visit: www.seedsofalohamovie.com for more information.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair - “Under the Big Tent”
2013-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday, May 11:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair – “Under the Big Tent”. This event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle, with over 40 of the finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, lauhala baskets, photo albums, pounded mulberry bark, passion fruit jellies, original oil paintings, table linens, and much more. Chalupas authentic Mexican food, Masa’s Shave Ice and ice cream. Free & open to the public. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information contact judithhawaii@yahoo.com.

Open Cockpit Day at Pacific Aviation Museum
2013-05-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Special Event on Oahu: Saturday, May 11:
Open Cockpit Day at Pacific Aviation Museum. Climb into the cockpit of a historic aircraft and snap a photograph with a costumed pilot and aircrew. Bring your camera! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hangar 79, free with paid admission. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Portuguese Festa
2013-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Iao Valley Portuguese Garden, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, May 11:
Portuguese Festa. Beginning with a Coronation of Our Lady of Fatima ceremony, enjoy dance, food, music and fun. Caldo Verde soup, roll, and Azorean iced tea will be served at the function for a small fee. Shop at a “Country Store”, with jams, jellies, pickles, plants, crafts and Traditional Stone Oven baked Portuguese White and Cinnamon bread. Iao Valley Portuguese Garden in Kepaniwai Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 385-2410 or visit www.mauiportugueseculturalclub.com.
