Aloha Visitor Guides

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2014-03-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2014-03-07 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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.

Hawaiian Music Series
2014-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 27:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2014-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, April 25:
A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food of Hawai`i. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257 or email info@tastingkauai.com.

John Sebastian
2014-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 21:
John Sebastian. John Sebastian is a founding member of The Lovin’ Spoonful and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. His #1 hit songs include: “Do You Believe In Magic?” “Daydream” “Summer In The City” and many more. These songs did more than simply answer the British invasion of Beatlemania, they carried the American musical tradition into the future. The Lovin’ Spoonful disbanded and John performed at massive festivals like Woodstock and Isle of Wight, and wrote movie scores. John Sebastian is a master musician, writer and performer. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2014-03-21 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, March 21:
A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food of Hawai`i. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257 or email info@tastingkauai.com.

Makauwahi Cave Tour
2014-03-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Makauwahi Cave, Mahaulepu Beach Access Road, HI, 96756, United States
Thursday, March 20:
Makauwahi Cave Tour. The richest fossil site in the Hawaiian islands is found east of Poipu at the Makauwahi Cave, an open ceiling sinkhole that is a uniquely preserved archaeological site. Considered a living museum, this 17-acre area serves to both interpret ancient history of Hawaiian plant, animal and human activity. Wear walking shoes, bring water. Makauwahi Reserve, 9 a.m. to 11:30 am Cost – $10. For information or reservations, call (480) 225-5604 or (808) 482-1059, or visit www.cavereserve.org. Located in Maha`ulepu, 3 miles east of Poipu.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2014-03-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, March 16:
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 www.KVBID.org.

Sharing the Green Benefit St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament
2014-03-16 12:30 - 17:30 | HI
Sunday, March 16:
Sharing the Green Benefit St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament. Visitors and Locals alike enjoy Wailea’s “greenest” charity event hosted by Mulligan’s on the Blue, to benefit Hospice Maui. Tee off with Maui’s finest Irishmen for a day of Golf on the Wailea Blue Course. Tournament format will be a 4 person scramble with a shot gun start at 12:30. Mulligan’s on the Blue, Wailea Blue Course. 100 Kaukahi St., Kihei. Registration forms and details are at all Wailea Golf Courses, Mulligan’s on the Blue, or online at www.HospiceMaui.org. For more information call (808) 874-1131.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
2014-03-16 10:30 - 16:30 | HI
Sunday, March 16:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show. An all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop tables with vendors from O`ahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Great buys in antiques, Hawaiiana, art, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, dolls, tribal art, beads, tiki, gold & silver, koa, furniture, kimono, kitchenware, ukuleles, toys, kokeshi, Mid-Century décor, ivory, Chinese & Japanese antiques, Mings jewelry, Niihau shell leis, lauhala hats, stamps, coins, shabby chic, Victorian, sports cards, Hawaiian Monarchy items, prints, textiles, postcards, aloha shirts, lighters and more! Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Early entry at 9 a.m. General Admission $4.50 Early entry $15. For information call (808) 941-9754.

Hawai`i Pops Presents Driven to Dance: Dinner, Dance & Concert
2014-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | HI
Saturday, March 15:
Hawai`i Pops Presents Driven to Dance: Dinner, Dance & Concert. The Orchestra Series offers theatre-style seating, seating at tables of 10, and seating at cocktail tables of six. Individual tickets are $35 for theatre style, $60 at a cocktail table and $75 at a table of 10. Table purchases are $360 for a cocktail table of six and $750 for a table of 10. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit www.hawaiipops.com or www.honoluluboxoffice.tix.com.

Generations: Dalire `Ohana
2014-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, March 15:
Generations: Dalire `Ohana. Hula is poetry in motion and the Dalire `Ohana has been putting poetry to motion for generations. The essential elements of hula are music, dance, the Hawaiian language, and lineage – a respect for received traditions and an awareness of one’s own origins. For nearly four decades, Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, has set the highest standards in each area through her own performances and those of her hālau, Keolalaulani Hālau `Olapa O Laka, founded by her mother on O`ahu in 1963. Today, the eighth generation of Kumu Hula exists in the Dalire `ohana as the daughters have all continued the legacy of hula through their halau. Each of these women has won the coveted and prestigious title of Miss Aloha Hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Discover Kualoa
2014-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, March 15:
Discover Kualoa. Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience. This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Participate in do-it-yourself Hawaiian crafts such as lauhala weaving, lei making, surfboard shaping and poi pounding. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kualoa Ranch. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. For information call (808) 391-7441 or visit www.discover.kualoa.com.

Rhythmic Circus
2014-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 14:
Rhythmic Circus. This show has risen from an underground percussive dance phenomenon to one of the most popular shows since Tap Dogs. Audiences of all ages agree that it excites, energizes and inspires at every turn, and this agreement has been marked by rave reviews, sold-out engagements and numerous awards. Featuring rapid fire tap from four award-winning dancers, a one-man beat box phenomenon, and an infectious six-piece band that channels everything from funk to blues, and rock & roll to salsa. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Very Still & Hard to See
2014-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
Wednesday – Sunday, March 12 – 16:
Very Still & Hard to See. An architect encounters an obake, a Japanese shape-shifting demon, while building a hotel over her lair, and makes a deal that will shape the hotel and the people who stay there. Over the course of seven short plays, follow the history of the hotel and the influence the obake has over its guests. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai`i, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. Wednesday thru Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $5 to $18 and are available at the door only, beginning one hour before the show begins. For information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

Natalie Cole
2014-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Monday, March 10:
Natalie Cole. Only on Maui! Spend an “Unforgettable” evening with this multiple Grammy Award-winning vocalist, who brings the musical genes of her father Nat King Cole and infuses the legacy with her own gorgeous stylings in R&B, urban contemporary and jazz-based pop. The hits: “This Will Be,” “Inseparable,” and “I’ve Got Love on My Mind,” “Unforgettable, With Love” and more! Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Donna Knaff
2014-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, March 8:
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Donna Knaff. Donna Knaff is the author of “Beyond Rosie the Riviter: Women of World War II in American Popular Graphic Art.” Commemorating Women’s History Month, the Museum’s Hangar Talk is at 2 p.m. followed by a book signing and meet the author at 3 p.m. Donna Knaff will examine the role of women during World War II including a discussion of the Women Air force Service Pilots (WASP). Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 2-4 p.m. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2014-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. 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. March 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-03-07 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, March 7:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Hawaiian Pa`ina
2014-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Friday, March 7:
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau). Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

Honolulu Festival
2014-03-07 | HI
Friday – Sunday, March 7 – 9:
Honolulu Festival. This three-day festival celebrates cultures from across the Pacific with art, music, dance, and crafts, filled with spectacular sights and sounds, including aboriginal dance performances, cultural demonstrations and a vibrant parade through Waikiki. Most events held at the Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, and other various locations. For information and schedule of events, call (808) 926-2424 or visit www.honolulufestival.com.

Kona Brewers Festival
2014-03-06 14:30 - 18:00 | HI
Thursday – Saturday, March 6 – 8:
Kona Brewers Festival. The Kona Brewers Festival is a multi-day celebration that includes a pairing dinner and benefit art auction on Thursday, March 6 at the Kona Sheraton Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, Suds and Sea Benefit Cruise on Friday, March 7, and the Run for Hops race Saturday morning, March 8. The final event is the Brewfest at Luau Grounds King Kamehameha’s Courtyard Kona Beach, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. 2:30 – 6 p.m. For information, schedule, and tickets to events call (808) 331-3033 or visit www.konabrewersfestival.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2014-03-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, 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”. March 5 – Ledward Kaapana; March 12 – Pa`ahana; March 19 – Martin Pahinui; March 26 – Richard Ho`opihi. 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.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2014-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | HI
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens—an important part of their socialization. Participants in the Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program are requested to arrive by 1 p.m. and recommended to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting “mussed” or dirty. Children age 10 to17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration of the volunteer session. Advance reservations are required due to space limitations. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPaws Visitor Program”. The shelter is located in Puunene (central Maui), on Mokulele Highway between Kihei and Kahului.

Hawai`iana Live
2014-03-05 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 (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Tuesday Trot - 5k Fun Run & Walk
2014-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 | HI
Every Tuesday:
Tuesday Trot – 5k Fun Run & Walk. Each Tuesday throughout the year anyone can join Historic Kailua Village’s Tuesday Trot 5k Fun Run and Walk. Big Island Running Company is coordinating non-competitive free weekly fun runs which will begin at their Ali`i Drive store location at 5 p.m., turn around at Makaeo Pavilion (Old Airport), and return to the point of origin. Visitors, residents, children, anyone and everyone are invited to join the community camaraderie and help promote active, healthy lifestyles. Big Island Running Company, 75-5801 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 327-9333 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport
2014-03-04 08:30 - 12:00 | HI
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Emily T Gail Show
2014-03-04 | 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.

Jeff Peterson - Nathan Aweau by Moonlight
2014-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, March 1:
Jeff Peterson – Nathan Aweau by Moonlight. These multi-talented musicians celebrate their heritage through music with a repertoire that spans a wide range, reaching as far back as the Hawaiian Monarchy and forward to new compositions and cutting edge arrangements in contemporary Hawaiian music. Beloved hula standards are given fresh new interpretations, and the influences of jazz and contemporary music blend with the traditional sounds of slack key, Hawaiian falsetto, and traditional Hawaiian percussion instruments. There are a limited number $65 VIP Lanai Tickets available overlooking the stage & courtyard. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Monday through Saturday Night
2014-03-01 18:30 | HI
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.
