Aloha Visitor Guides

Chicago in Concert
2013-01-15 19:30 - 22:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Tuesday, January 15:
Chicago in Concert. Chicago’s extraordinary career of “rock and roll with horns” landed the band at number 13 on Billboard’s list of the Top 100 Artists of All Time. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) Pre-purchase a parking stall at the MACC or UHMC parking lots. For tickets and information on show and parking, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-01-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Kailua Village, Ali`i Drive, Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 13:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. 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.

Keiki Rodeo
2013-01-12 09:00 - 16:00 | CJM Country stables, Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Saturday, January 12:
Keiki Rodeo. This children’s rodeo is located at CJM Country stables, Poipu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, lunchwagon available. Keiki (Children) grades K-High School. For more information and directions call (808) 241-6493 or visit www.cjmstables.com.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2013-01-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Opaeka`a Falls, Highway 580, HI, 96746, United States
Friday, January 11:
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. The monthly event begins with a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm where you’ll sample a variety of seasonal fruit and learn about exotic produce. Meet the executive chef of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort and 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. Koloa Rum Company is the first and only licensed distillery on the island of Kaua`i. After rum presentation, The Feral Pig Company owner and acclaimed bartender Dave Power will demonstrate how to make two island flavored cocktails using Koloa Rum, which participants get to drink! Located at Opaeka`a Falls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130. For information call (808) 635-0257.

Slack Key Masters with Ledward Ka`apana
2013-01-10 19:30 - 22:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, January 10:
Slack Key Masters with Ledward Ka`apana. The Hawaiian grand master of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, Led Ka`apana, returns as Slack Key Masters’ special guest. His extraordinary baritone and ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend, while his easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite of audiences around the world. Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku, Jr. opens the show with his musical and storytelling talents for a wonderful evening in the traditional kanikapila style. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One, Target Earth
2013-01-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Wednesday, January 9:
The Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One, Target Earth. This live-action graphic novel is a multi-media mash-up of the radio play and comic book. The year is 1933. Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. It’s fun for pop-culture and comic-book fans of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808)242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2013-01-07 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 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide
2013-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | HI
Every Sunday 6:00 pm:
Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media and so much more. Learn what’s going on in sports on the island where visitors are always welcome to participate and be a part of our Big Island Sports community. ESPN Radio AM850 Hilo AM790 Kona. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Berklee College of Music Faculty Steelgrass
2013-01-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sunday, January 6:
Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Berklee College of Music Faculty Steelgrass. Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. This performance will highlight the winners of the Berklee College of Music Steelgrass Faculty Resident Contest. Kaua`i Community Collage Performing Arts Center, Puhi. 3 p.m. For information call (808) 245-7464 or visit www.berklee.edu.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-01-06 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. January 6 – Legends of Slack Key; January 13 – From Mountain to Sea; January 20 – Circle of Life; January 27 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. 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. 3:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i
2013-01-05 19:30 - 22:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 5:
Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i. Haunani Apoliona (12-string guitar), Ku`uipo Kumukahi (guitar) ,Helene Woodward (upright bass), come together to honor the Ali`i (Hawaiian royalty) in music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
2013-01-05 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. January 5 – Heart of Slack Key; January 12 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; January 19 – Dreams Come True; January 26 – Gift of the Ancestors. 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. 5:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Maui Swap Meet
2013-01-05 07:00 - 13:00 | University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Art Night in Hanapepe
2013-01-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Art Night in Hanapepe, Hanapepe Road, Kauai, 96761
Friday Evenings:
Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call Ed Justus at (808) 335-6469.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-01-04 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. January 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 11– Spirit of Slack Key; January 18 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; January 25 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center. 4:00 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2013-01-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96778, United States
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. 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 Hawaii 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.volccanoartcenter.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-01-04 | 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. January 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; January 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; January 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; January 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Waimea Ocean Film Festival
2013-01-03 | HI
Thursday – Friday, January 3 – 11:
Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Cinematic fun is January 3-6 at three Waimea venues—Kahilu Theatre, Parker Theatre and HPA Gates Theatre—before moving January 8-11 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. In addition to screening 30 to 40 exceptional and award-winning films, Ocean Film offers breakfast talks, Q&A filmmaker sessions, compelling panel discussions, artistic exhibits, receptions, a Taste of the Island and ways to get wet—try yoga on the beach and outrigger canoe lessons. Festival passes are available and can be purchased online. For tickets, information, and schedule of events, call (808) 854-6095 or visit www.waimeaoceanfilm.org.

Hyundai Tournament of Champions
2013-01-03 | The Plantation Course, 2000 Village Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday – Sunday, January 3 – 7:
Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, offers an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest golfers in the world. Located at The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For information visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. For tickets, visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com.

Hawai`iana Live
2013-01-02 11:00 - 13:00 | 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. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Grove Farm Museum Tour
2013-01-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays:
Grove Farm Museum Tour. As the American Civil War was raging between the North and the South, young George Wilcox took a lease on a struggling farm located on the outskirts of Lihue, in what was then the kingdom of Hawai`i. The farm had been chopped out of a large grove of kukui trees and was therefore called Grove Farm. Advance reservations are required for an unhurried two-hour guided tour of the buildings, gardens, and grounds at Grove Farm. Tours are given in small groups and are led by Kaua`i residents familiar with life on the island. Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $10 requested donation for the tour. Tours are not given on national holidays and are sometimes cancelled on rainy days. For information and reservations call (808) 245-3202 or visit www.grovefarm.org.

Hilo Farmers Market
2013-01-02 07:00 - 16:00 | Hilo Farmers Market, 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96721 , United States
Every Wednesday and Friday:
Hilo Farmers Market. Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. 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.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2013-01-01 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: $8 per person/$6 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-01-01 12:00 - 18:00 | 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. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-01-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Coral Reef Information Station, 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.

Mochi Pounding at Historic Wailea Village
2012-12-29 08:00 - 13:00 | Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Honomu, 96783
Saturday, December 29:
Mochi Pounding at Historic Wailea Village. Celebrate New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making of rice cakes. Plus New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment, local lunch and more. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Honomu. For information call (808) 963-6422.

Hawaiian Music Series
2012-12-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, December 27:
Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Mokuaikaua Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2012-12-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Monday, December 24:
Mokuaikaua Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This Christmas Eve service at Hawaii’s first Christian church (established in 1820) is always a beautiful and moving experience. All are welcome to this beautiful celebration of Jesus’ birthday. 8 p.m. Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 329-0655 or visit www.mokuaikaua.org.

Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade
2012-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hofgaard Park, Waimea Rd, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Saturday, December 22:
Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade. A brilliant wonderland of color and the spirit of fellowship are the hallmark of the annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade. Spend the day visiting parks, beaches and hiking trails; browse through Waimea’s shops, eat dinner and stay for the entertainment following the parade. The event is free. After parade festivities include live, on-stage free music at Hofgaard Park, with free beverages, baked goods and treats. Arrive early for easier parking. Parade starts at 6 p.m. For information and parade route visit www.wkbpa.org/christmas.html.

Joy to the World Community Concert
2012-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area Pavilion, 74-5562 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, December 16:
Joy to the World Community Concert. Presented by the Kona Music Society, this performance features holiday favorites by the voices of the KMS adult and youth choruses along with guest artists and a “sing along.” Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area Pavilion, 74-5562 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona. 4 – 6 p.m. For information call (808) 334-9880 or visit www.konamusicsociety.org.
