Aloha Visitor Guides

Maui Matsuri Festival
2018-05-05 14:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 5:
Maui Matsuri Festival. The festival features Japanese and Okinawan entertainment, free children’s crafts, food booths, craft booths, kids games, exhibits, cosplay exhibition, martial arts demos, saimin & natto eating contests, manga & art drawing contests, and ends with a community Bon Dance which honors ancestors. Festival entry is free, parking is $5 per vehicle. UH Maui Courtyard, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 2 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 283-9999 or visit https://www.mauimatsuri.com/.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk
2018-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Kapa`a Town, Kapa`a, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday, May 5:
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 to choose from. It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident. Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m. Free.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-05-06 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 6 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; May 13 – For the Birds; May 20 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; May 27 – Kaua`i Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing. 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2018-05-07 08:30 - 11:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2018-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2018-05-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, May 20:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale
2018-05-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Old Airport Beach Park Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12:
Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft items, jewelry and fine art, and many types of plants available for sale. Old Airport Beach Park’s Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 333-0889, or visit http://www.konaorchidsociety.org.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, May 11:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Starry Night Cinema: WALL-E!
2018-05-11 18:00 - 21:15 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, May 11:
Starry Night Cinema: WALL-E! Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of the animated classic, “WALL-E!” Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with DJ HANDS and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter a prize giveaway. A fun family event. If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Gates open at 6 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2018-05-12 08:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Saturdays, May 12 & 26:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair bring to their monthly events. Each artisan and crafter showcases their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Original and fine products such as Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone carvings, water color paintings & prints, note cards, sun catchers, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts & futons & blankets, sewn gifts, fragrant floral soaps, wearable art, Hawaiian print towel wraps, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, just to name a few. Church of the Pacific, 4520 Kapaka St., Princeville. For information call (808) 635-4314 or visit https://kauaiislandcraftersfair.com/.

Mele Mei Maui
2018-05-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13:
Mele Mei Maui. Hawai`i’s finest musical artist perform under the Lahaina Banyan Tree. Listen to their unplugged stories, grab a selfie and get your signed autographed copy of their music. Under the Lahaina Banyan Tree, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit http://www.melemei.com/.

Make Fair Spring Spree
2018-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano, HI, United States
Saturday, May 12:
Make Fair Spring Spree. All-handcrafted artisan bazaar, free make-and-take kids crafts and scavenger hunt, free goodie bags to the first 50 adult shoppers, local food vendors, photo booth and more. The Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd, Volcano. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, email contactmakerfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.makerfair.org/.

Lei Making Session
2018-05-12 12:00 - 15:00 | The Society for Kona’s Education & Art, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy, Honaunau, HI, United States
Saturday, May 12:
Lei Making Session. The day before Mother’s Day, make a lei. Extra flowers or ti leaf are welcome. Cost: $12 SKEA members/$15 non-members. The Society for Kona’s Education & Art, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy, Honaunau. Noon to 3 p.m. For information or to register call (808) 328-9392 or visit www.skea.org.

Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Makaha Sons, and Anuhea
2018-05-12 17:00 - 22:00 | Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo, HI, United States
Saturday, May 12:
Sea Life Park Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series – Kupaoa, Raiatea Helm, Makaha Sons, and Anuhea. Sea Life Park hosts the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series, bringing Hawai`i’s favorite music artists to one of Oahu’s most memorable venues. Family and friends of all ages are invited to experience Sea Life Park, listen to live music and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian summer nights. Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo. 5 to 10 p.m., park opens at 11 a.m. For more information on the Makapu`u Twilight Concert Series and tickets, call (808) 259-2500 or visit http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/twilightconcert.

Princeville Night Market
2018-05-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, May 13:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Big Island Comedy Eruption
2018-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
Friday, May 18:
Big Island Comedy Eruption. A night of laughs as comedians Champ and Kaleo Pilanca, “The New C & K Uncut”, hit the Palace stage. Also featured will be some of Big Island’s very own amateur comedians, and music by Media. There will be a beer garden with Heineken and Coors Light available. Tickets: $20 General; $35 VIP Seating (includes two drinks). All tickets will be $5 more at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card at (808) 934-7010, M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit http://hilopalace.com/.

Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival
2018-05-18 16:30 - 22:00 | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 5-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday – Sunday, May 18 – 20:
Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival. A celebration of Hawai`i Island as a cultural melting pot, this three day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday day evening with protocol from the various cultures represented. Saturday is filled with a wearable arts fashion show, arts & crafts demonstrations and the first annual Hawai`i Kuauli keiki hula competition. Sunday is a day of cultural workshops and education. The festival is a culturally based experience for both local residents and visitors. Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. Friday, 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Wearable Arts Fashion Show – $10. Keiki Hula Competition – $10; 5-10 years, $5; Under 4 years, free. For more information, call (808) 895-4205 or visit www.HiKuauli.com.

Keiki Day at Na`Ania Kai
2018-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Na`Aina Kai Botanical Garden, 4101 Wailapa Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, May 19:
Keiki Day at Na`Ania Kai. Enjoy quality time with your kids in the “Under the Rainbow” Children’s Garden. The kids can play in Jack’s fountain, explore the jungle tree house, and discover the many child friendly features of the Children’s Garden. Bring a towel and be prepared to get wet. Outside snacks are permitted. Reservations are recommended. $10 per person (children under 1 year old are free). Keiki Day is on one selected Saturday a month. Na`Aina Kai Botanical Garden, 4101 Wailapa Rd., Kilauea. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the last entry at noon. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. For information call (808) 828-0525 or visit http://naainakai.org/.

Waikiki Artfest
2018-05-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20:
Waikiki Artfest. Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and great food. Artwork includes jewelry of all types, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic arts, soaps and lotions, photography, fine art including watercolors and acrylic artwork. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 969-6717 or visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.

Maui Brewers Festival
2018-05-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 19:
Maui Brewers Festival. The event features tasty food from local restaurants and caterers at no additional charge, beer tastings from local and national craft breweries, live music, door prizes, a home brew competition, and lots of fun. Don’t like beer? Enjoy hard cider, hard kombucha, root beer, and delicious food at no additional charge. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. VIP entry 2 p.m., General Admission starts at 3:30 p.m. Event ends at 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/brew_fest.

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
2018-05-19 16:00 - 22:00 | Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday, May 19:
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 4 to 10 p .m. For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Na Moku Eha Mele Series
2018-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturday, May 19:
Na Moku Eha Mele Series. Take a musical journey with Songs of Oahu, sharing the music, hula, and tales of the gathering isle. More than just a concert, the performance includes stories from the musicians, the places, and events that inspired the music. Seating provided under the stars and swaying palms at Kahua Ho`okipa, an outdoor performance garden. Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, 553 South King St., Honolulu. Gates open at 5 p.m., performance 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 online in advance, or $35 at the door. For tickets and information call (808) 447-3926 or visit https://www.missionhouses.org/.

Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party
2018-05-20 | Honoka`a, Honoka`a, HI, United States
May 20 – 28:
Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party. Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants and join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. On Friday, May 25th, the Block Party will be from 3 – 10 p.m., the Parade will be at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Honoka`a Western Week on Facebook.

Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest
2018-05-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy , Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Sunday, May 20:
Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest. A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature locally produced goods and artisanal food available from numerous vendors. Enjoy an all-day lineup of some of the best local musicians, stop by the educational presentations or the hands-on exhibits. Children will enjoy the expanded Keiki zone. Treat yourself to anything from fancy dinners to local products at the Silent Auction. Joshua Lanakila Mangauil of the Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hamakua opens the festivities with a traditional Hawaiian protocol, and the cultural center’s hula halau will take the stage to entertain and inspire. Learn all about taro (kalo), a Hawaiian staple, from planting the “huli” to pounding poi. Free admission. Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy., Honoka`a (at the intersection of Mamane Street and Mamalahoa/Highway 19). 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (808) 640-2506 or visit www.hamakuaharvest.org.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2018-05-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, May 20:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Natali Ai Kamauu
2018-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, May 20:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Natali Ai Kamauu. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Pint Night for the Birds
2018-05-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina, HI, United States
Friday, May 25:
Pint Night for the Birds. Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit night for the birds. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species. Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina. 6 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 573-0280 or visit http://mauibrewingco.com/.

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos
2018-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, May 25:
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Jerry Santos. two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal. The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Jerry Santos of Olomana. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way., Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou
2018-05-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, May 26:
Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou. Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Arrive early and play a round of mini golf. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays
2018-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Coconut Grove Marketplace, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Saturday, May 26:
Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays. Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula. Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.
