Aloha Visitor Guides

Music in the Park
2013-05-25 | Hofgaard Park, Waimea Rd., mile marker 23, Waimea, HI, 96752, United States
Saturday, May 25:
Music in the Park. A music concert series featuring hula halau, taiko drummer groups, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and other forms of musical performances. Hofgaard Park, Waimea Rd., mile marker 23, Waimea. Free. For information call (808) 645-0996.

Hula Arts at Kilauea - Sunset Hula
2013-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | VAC Gallery, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Friday, May 24:
Hula Arts at Kilauea – Sunset Hula. Featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Puukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopii. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. 6:00 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanohula.com.

2013 Kaua`i Polynesian Festival
2013-05-24 | Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 26:
2013 Kaua`i Polynesian Festival. Featuring Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, workshops, and much more. Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue. For information call (808) 335-6466 or visit www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org.

Big Island Film Festival
2013-05-23 | The Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Thursday – Monday, May 23 – 27:
Big Island Film Festival a 20-foot screen and superb sound system, gourmet food stations, a beer and wine bar—all out there under the stars, surrounded by palm trees at The Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kohala Coast. Family films (up to PG-13) are shown at The Shops at Mauna Lani Center Stage, where admission is free. For information and film schedule, visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com or call (808) 883-0394.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-05-19 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, May 19:
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.

Maui Brewers Festival
2013-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 18:
Maui Brewers Festival. Taste beers from over 30 craft breweries from Maui and beyond, sample appetizers from over 20 of Maui’s popular restaurants and food trucks, and enjoy live music. Paid general admission includes eight 4 oz. samples of beer in a commemorative glass, island-style dishes and parking (from 4 to 7 pm). VIP package includes all that general admission includes, and early entry at 2:30 p.m. for Rare Beer Tasting with brewmasters and brewery representatives in the pavilion, a reserved parking space and logo shirt. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hula Arts at Kilauea
2013-05-18 09:30 - 13:30 | VAC Gallery, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Saturday, May 18:
Hula Arts at Kilauea. Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2013-05-17 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, May 17:
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. This one-of-a-kind experience was designed for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
