Aloha Visitor Guides

17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow
2015-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27:
17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow. The Powwow begins with the Outreach School program on Friday at Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, from 9-11 a.m. Later on Friday evening, the powwow moves to Kapa`a Beach Park with the Indigenous Drum Gathering program from 6 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday with food and crafts available. On Saturday and Sunday, powwow festivities continue at Kapa`a Beach Park from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the Grand Entry of the Color Guard at 11 a.m. There will be drumming, dancing, storytelling, traditional foods, silent auction, Native American and Hawaiian arts and crafts, and a keiki booth with games and activities. Admission is free. For more information call (808) 651-7733 or email kauaipowwow@gmail.com. No drugs or alcohol allowed for this family friendly event.

Chinese Moon Festival
2015-09-25 13:00 - 20:00 | Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26:
Chinese Moon Festival. Shop the Farmers’ Corner market in the Wo Hing Museum yard. Chinese tea and moon cakes will be served under the sky to the accompaniment of an erhu performance, a fan dance and community lantern dance between 4 and 7 p.m. each evening. Enjoy craft activities like calligraphy, lantern making and a planting workshop. Hear a talk on history of moon festivals in China. Traditional Chinese cuisine will be offered for sale. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina. 1 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow
2015-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2015-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States

Wiliwili Festival
2015-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Hawai’i’s native dryland forest and the wiliwili flowering season. The festival will offer educational workshops, tours, vendors, native plant sales, prizes, keiki activities, silent auction, great music, food and much more. The festival organizers ask that attendees please carpool, and if you opt to ride your bicycle you will receive a free t-shirt. Forest Preserve tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will begin at the stables and will be led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides and will showcase the flowering wiliwili trees, restoration work and a nursery. Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 494-2208.

Matsuri Kaua`i
2015-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Matsuri Kaua`i. The Kaua`i Japanese Cultural Society will be celebrating this year’s festivities with Karaoke singers, dancers, martial arts, drumming, kimon kitsuke for adults as well as children, bento sales, origami, oshibana, musubi madness contest, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei and flower circle. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula and Japanese dance by Japanese visitors and local artists. Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 822-5353.

Cool Fusion: A Festival of Bowls
2015-09-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Cool Fusion: A Festival of Bowls. This fundraiser celebrates the ceramic, musical, and culinary arts. Relax and enjoy live music while tasting noodles and sipping sake. Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalohoa Hwy, Holualoa. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Kilauea Art Night
2015-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Kilauea Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made crafts and a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Kilauea Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Mahina`ai Night
2015-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Sunday, September 27:
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, and 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.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2015-10-01 | 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 donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Jazz Minds
2015-10-01 18:30 | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
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.

Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives
2015-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, United States
Every Monday:
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2015-10-02 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. 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
2015-10-02 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. October 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 9 – Legends of Slack Key; October 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 23 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; October 30 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. 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
2015-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, October 2:
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 to 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
2015-10-02 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.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2015-10-02 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. October 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 23 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2015-10-02 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.

17th Annual Coconut Festival
2015-10-03 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4:
17th Annual Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Live music Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Kapa`a. Admission $5 per person, 12 and under free. For information call (808) 652-4988 or visit www.kbakauai.org.

St. Joseph School 29th Annual Country Fair
2015-10-03 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Joseph School, 1000 Ululani St., Hilo, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
St. Joseph School 29th Annual Country Fair. This is a fun-filled family friendly event. Enjoy fresh malasadas, carnival style games, great food, live music and great prize giveaways. St. Joseph School, 1000 Ululani St., Hilo. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 933-1459 or visit www.sjshilo.com.

Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea
2015-10-03 09:00 - 21:00 | Hasegawa General Store, 5165 Hana Hwy, Hana, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea. 2015 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminates with an action packed agenda in heavenly Hana, with a week-long schedule of events through October 10th. Lots of hula and Hawaiian music, all happening at one of the most authentic unspoiled locations in the world. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Hasegawa General Store, 5165 Hana Hwy, Hana. Ho`olaulea to follow the parade at the Hana Ballpark, with entertainment, food and craft booths, and talent show. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Official Festivals of Aloha Maui Nui Style ribbons are $5 each and support the countywide events. For the latest information and schedule of events for the week, call (808) 866-3275 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2015-10-03 09:30 - 12:30 | 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. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332.

Honolulu Intertribal Powwow: “We are Family”
2015-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Thomas Square Park, 925 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4:
Honolulu Intertribal Powwow: “We are Family”. Celebrate Native American culture in a uniquely diverse tropical setting. Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and spirit of Native America. This is a family friendly event aimed at keeping children safe, no drugs or alcohol. Thomas Square Park, 925 South Beretania, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 896-4487 or visit www.honoluluintertribalpowwow.com.

Windward Ho`olaulea 2015: A Homegrown Celebration
2015-10-03 10:00 - 20:00 | Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
Windward Ho`olaulea 2015: A Homegrown Celebration. Enjoy a day of a variety of entertainment, family fun, keiki rides, Imaginarium shows, art gallery exhibits, arts & crafts, ono food, a silent auction, and much more. Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information and event schedule, call (808) 235-7374 or visit www.windwardhoolaulea.com.

Open Cockpit Day
2015-10-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, October 3:
Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of one of several of historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hangar 79. For information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Chocolate Extravaganza
2015-10-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
Chocolate Extravaganza. Enjoy the fun of indulging in chocolate while contributing to the solution of homelessness on Oahu. Proceeds from the Chocolate Extravaganza will benefit Family Promise of Hawai`i and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The mission of Family Promise of Hawai`i is to mobilize existing community resources to help families with children experiencing homelessness and help them transition to sustainable independence. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-sale ($35 at the door). Limited seating VIP event always sells out fast! For tickets and information call (808)262-4548 or visit www.emmanuelkailua.com.

Hawai`i Children & Youth Day
2015-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, October 4:
Hawai`i Children & Youth Day. Recognize the potential and special gifts of keiki (children) and opio (youth). Sign up for the 2015 CYD Keiki Fun Run 1k and 3k Events at Kaka`ako Park. Hawai`i State Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For information call (808) 778-9146 or visit hawaiicyd.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2015-10-04 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. October 4 – Po`ina Ole – Never to be Forgotten; October 11 – For the Birds; October 18 – Whales Homecoming; October 25 –`Ohana 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.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2015-10-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Emily T Gail Show
2015-10-06 | 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.
