Aloha Visitor Guides

Emily T Gail Show
2015-06-02 | HI
Every Tuesday
features the 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.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace
2015-06-02 08:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Come to BikeWorks Beach Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call (808) 886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via itunes and a free podcast.

Mahina`ai Night
2015-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Tuesday, June 2:
Mahina`ai Night. Join a torch lit guided tour of a walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display, to enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai`i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 243-5888 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.

Maui Film Festival 2015
2015-06-03 | Wailea Gold & Emerald Club, 100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Wednesday – Sunday, June 3 – 7:
Maui Film Festival 2015. This festival includes film screenings, award tributes, film maker panels, The “new” Taste of Summer Opening Party at the Grand Wailea; Taste of Chocolate (a chocoholic’s fantasy) at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, and many other gala parties and festivities throughout Maui. The Celestial Cinema, a 50 foot screen and the festival’s crown jewel of a venue, at the foot of Mount Haleakala, highlights the romance and beauty of Maui. Wailea Gold & Emerald Club, 100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Kihei. For information, tickets, and schedule of events, call (808) 579-9244 or visit www.mauifilmfestival.com.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2015-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
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, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

South Pacific
2015-06-03 17:15 - 20:30 | Kaua`i Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kaua`i Beach Resort, 433 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2015-06-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. On Wednesdays, host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”. On Thursdays, George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by Da Ukulele Boys. June 3 – Stephen Inglis; June 10 – Led Kaapana; June 17 – Bobby Ingano; June 24 – Slack Key All Star Show (no show is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th). Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the 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.

Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival
2015-06-04 | Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Thursday – Sunday, June 4 – 7:
Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival. Enjoy performances by award-winning artists and legends including Louis Hayes, Bobby Watson, Howard Levy, and more. The festival includes a VIP meet-and-greet, main festival, and special Sunday Brunch at Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar, showcasing more jazz and blues all morning. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr., Kamuela. For more information, schedule of events, and tickets visit www.bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com or call (808) 882-5810.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2015-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, 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 varies each week. Held at Volcano Art Center 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
2015-06-05 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. June 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 12 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; June 19 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; June 26 – Legends of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2015-06-05 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, June 5:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2015-06-05 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. Dusk – 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 Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land Moonlight Hike – Hawea Point, Kapalua
2015-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Kapalua Bay Villas, 500 Bay Drive, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday, June 5:
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land Moonlight Hike – Hawea Point, Kapalua. Meet at the Public parking area of Kapalua Bay Villas. Learn about cultural history and uau kani seabirds. For reservations call (808) 244-5263 or email malia@hilt.org. $25 suggested donation as light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Kapalua Bay Villas, 500 Bay Drive, Lahaina. 6 to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.hilt.org.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2015-06-05 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 shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

John Fogerty in Concert
2015-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday, June 5:
John Fogerty in Concert. Songwriter, lead singer & lead guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival and one of rock’s most influential musicians and writers, his most recent album was named one of RS’s 10 Best Albums of 2013. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or all Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, Walmart stores throughout Hawai`i, or charge by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-06-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Waimea Shingon Mission, 3770 Pule Rd, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Throughout the Month of June:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

Friday & Saturday, June 5 & 6: Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Road, Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 337-1854.
Friday & Saturday, June 12 & 13: Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4319.
Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20: West Kaua`i Hongwanji, Waimea Temple. 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea. Dancing 7:30. For information call (808) 338-1537.
Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: Kapa`a Hongwanji Mission, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4667.

Battle of Midway Commemoration
2015-06-06 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, June 6:
Battle of Midway Commemoration. The Pacific Aviation Museum marks the 73rd anniversary of the turning point of WWII with a special Midway program. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

John Fogerty
2015-06-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, June 6:
John Fogerty. A true American treasure and one of popular music’s all-time greatest singers, guitar players, and songwriters, Originally the leader of Creedence Clearwater Revival, his impressive solo career includes hits like “Rockin’ All Over The World,” “The Old Man Down The Road,” “Rock And Roll Girls,” and “Centerfield”. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Taste of Hawai`i 2015 – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch
2015-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa’a, HI, 96746, United States
Sunday, June 7:
Taste of Hawai`i 2015 – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch. Enjoy an afternoon of endless food, drink, music and dancing. Fee $100. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa’a. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 346-7095.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2015-06-07 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. June 7 – Sea Turtle Serenade; June 14 – `Ohana Slack Key; June 21 – Heart of Slack Key; June 28 – Spirit of Slack Key. 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

Kaua`i Annual Hula Exhibition Hula Ho`ike 2015
2015-06-07 15:00 - 20:00 | The Grand Hyatt Kaua`i, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Sunday, June 7:
Kaua`i Annual Hula Exhibition Hula Ho`ike 2015. Enjoy the sounds of Hawaiian chant, traditional hula instruments, music, and the voices of the dancers who call out asking permission to enter the stage to hula. Dancers range in age from 3 to 53. Seating is first come first serve, theater style. The Grand Hyatt Kaua`i, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. The Baked Sale and Craft fair opens at 3 p.m. Theater doors will open at 5 p.m. with the showcase to begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, $25.00 at the door. For information and tickets call (808) 335-6466.

Flight School for Boys
2015-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Tuesday – Thursday, June 9 – 11: Flight School for Boys. A 3-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th through 8th grade boys. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $175 ($155 Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Discounts available for Museum members. Flight School for Boys repeats: June 23-25. For information call (808) 441-1005 or email Education@PacificAviationMuseum.org. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Kauai Music Festival Presents: The Hawai`i Songwriting Festival
2015-06-11 | Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, United States
Thursday – Saturday, June 11 – 13:
Kauai Music Festival Presents: The Hawai`i Songwriting Festival. A celebration of the art & craft of songwriting, with an emphasis on collaboration, education, and music for film and TV. Songwriters of all levels from all walks of life come together to collaborate and network with each other and music professionals from Hawai`i, the mainland, and beyond. Enjoy songwriting workshops, seminars, small group sessions, panels, one-on-one meetings, nightly open mic and more. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kaunaoa Dr., Kohala Coast. For more information call (808) 885-6558 or visit www.kauaimusicfestival.com.

Kamehameha Day – Kohala
2015-06-11 07:45 - 16:00 | King Kamehameha’s statue, Kapa’au, HI, United States
Thursday, June 11:
Kamehameha Day – Kohala. Enjoy a full day of celebration throughout Kohala with education, participation, music, and good food. The day begins with a traditional lei draping ceremony at King Kamehameha’s statue in Kapa’au at 7:45 a.m. The Pa’u Parade will then grace Akoni Pule Highway starting in Hawi at 9 a.m., travel past the statue in Kapa’au, and end at Kamehameha Park, where the celebration continues until 4 p.m. Continuous entertainment featuring music and dance performances, food booths offering varied local dishes, and lots of activities. For schedule and location of events, visit www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org.

Kamehameha Festival - Hilo
2015-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Mokuola (Coconut Island), 77 Keli`ipio Place, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Thursday, June 11:
Kamehameha Festival – Hilo. Celebrate Kamehameha Day and the memory of King Kamehameha. The festival will feature sweet Hawaiian music and various Hula Halau sharing dance. The Festival is free, open to the public, and is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco, free, and family friendly event. Mokuola (Coconut Island), 77 Keli`ipio Place, Hilo, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 989-4844 or visit www.kamehamehafestival.org.

Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam
2015-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, June 11:
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam. Join this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic for an evening of music history as he retraces the earliest days of his career with Traffic and the works that launched his successful solo career. Renowned for such Traffic hits “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole In My Shoe” plus his solo signature tracks “We Just Disagree” and “Only You Know and I Know.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thoroughly Modern Millie
2015-06-12 | Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
Fridays – Sundays, June 12 – 21:
Thoroughly Modern Millie. In New York City in 1922, young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the big city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – in a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua. Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 322-9924 or visit apachawaii.org.

Obon Dance & Festival
2015-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a, HI, 96746, United States

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2015-06-13 | Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Saturday, June 13:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs and much more by local Kaua`i artists. Ono local grinds. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-4314.

King Kamehameha Celebration
2015-06-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Vidinha Stadium, 2900 Hoolako St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, June 13:
King Kamehameha Celebration. Fabulous Floral Parade event with traditional Pa`u riders representing each island and Hawaiian organizations in full regalia. Parade starts at the Vidinha Stadium near the airport at 9 a.m., continues up Rice Street to the County’s Historical Building Lawn where there will be entertainment, crafts, demonstrations and lots of food and fun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-7205. Admission is free.
