Aloha Visitor Guides

Diana Ross – Endless Memories Tour
2018-01-12 20:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday, January 12:
Diana Ross – Endless Memories Tour. Known as one of the world’s greatest entertainers, an inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Ms. Ross performs selected songs from her vast and historic music catalogue. Endless Memories is a celebration of her enduring collection of award-winning songs, albums and timeless inspiration to millions of fans across the world, and promises to be an experience fans will never forget. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 745-3000 or visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/Neal-S-Blaisdell-Concert-Hall-tickets-Honolulu/venue/82460.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, January 13:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

E Kanekapila Kakou
2018-01-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Throughout the Month of January:
E Kanekapila Kakou. A yearly line up of entertainment and musical education. The event features performances of famous Hawaiian Music Entertainers but also workshops to learn songs they are known for or have written. All events are held at Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. For information call (808) 245-2733 or email Carol Yatsuda at giac05@icloud.com. Here’s the lineup:

Sunday, January 14: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EKK Music Workshops with Uncle George Kahumoku Jr., Max Angel, Sterling Seaton and Nancy Kahumoku.: 11 a.m. to noon – Beginning ‘Ukulele (Max); Noon to 1 p.m. – Slack Key ‘Ukulele (George); 1 to 2 p.m. – lunch & Hawaiian Songs & Singing; 2 to 3 p.m. – Slack Key Guitar C Tuning (Sterling); 2 to 3 p.m. – Beginning Slack Key Guitar (George); 3 to 4 p.m. – Hula (Nancy); Plus one-on-one lessons. $85 per person, including lunch (need to place order). Scholarships available for students – need to apply. Inquire at giac05@icloud.com
Monday, January 15, 6 to 9 p.m. George Kahumoku, Jr., Sterling Seaton, Max Angel, Nancy Kahumoku
Monday, January 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Jeff Peterson
Sunday, January 28, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m. Ticketed Concert with Led Kaapana with Jesse Gregorio on bass. Preferred Seating $35, available at www.brownpapertickets.com; General Admission $30, available at Kaua`i Music & sound, Kamoa ‘Ukulele Company, Scotty’s Music House, Island Soap & Candleworks Koloa, Da Wine Shop, Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co., Banana Patch Gallery, Hawaiian Music Hut Princeville.
Monday, January 29, 6 to 9 p.m. Malie Foundation – “Community Hula Night”.

Princeville Night Market
2018-01-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, January 14:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Diplo
2018-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 14:
Diplo. Thomas Wesley Pentz, better known as Diplo, is one of the most dynamic forces in music today. He is as much an international brand as he is a musician/DJ/producer. He has proven himself to be a ubiquitous cultural figure, consistently bridging high and low, mainstream and underground, with remarkable tact and reverence. Pentz received three Grammy nominations in 2016, including Producer of the Year, Best Dance Recording, and Best Dance/Electronic Album. Diplo remains the go-to producer for a who’s who of the pop music landscape. Ages 18+ only. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Events Lawn, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2018-01-15 | Old Kona Airport Beach Park, Maka`eo Pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Monday, January 15:
37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The Birthday Commemoration of the great civil rights leader will include a community celebration, potluck, & program. Bring your favorite dish to share. The celebration will consist of displays of art, songs, and music by local schools and the community. This event is free and open to the public. Old Kona Airport Beach Park, Maka`eo Pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. For more information, contact Virginia Halliday at (808) 325-1112 or Mamie Bramlett, at (808) 331-1448.

Kaua`i Voices Concert: A Banquet of Voices
2018-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, January 19 – 21:
Kaua`i Voices Concert: A Banquet of Voices. Kaua`i’s highly popular 50-member auditioned choral ensemble showcases its vocal versatility and diversity of styles, including classic contemporary, Latin rock, Broadway, African, jazz, gospel, Hawaiian, movies, Cuban, speaking choir, sound choir and classical. St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy Street, Lihue. Show times are Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets and information call (800) 838-3006 or visit http://kauaivoices.org/index.html.

The Pacific Island Arts Festival
2018-01-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 20 & 21:
The Pacific Island Arts Festival. Meet approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who create and display their own work for sale. Artwork includes many types of jewelry, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic artists, soaps and lotions, photography, and fine art to include watercolors and acrylics, in both originals and matted prints. Enjoy casual entertainment, as well as hula, and a Lion Dance on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2018-01-20 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, January 20:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
2018-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 20:
Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton. After four decades of singing background for icons like the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Nine Inch Nails, Lisa Fischer has stepped into her own spotlight, accompanied by her inventive musicians of Grand Baton. The band’s organic fusion of African, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean rhythms, psychedelic soul, and progressive rock awakens and ignites Lisa’s flexibility and freedom of expression. CLICK HERE to see a special performance by Lisa at a Twenty Feet From Stardom screening. CLICK HERE to see Lisa’s dynamic performance of “How Can I Ease the Pain” at New York’s BAM R&B Festival. This show will have a dance floor. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2018-01-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, January 21:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2018-01-21 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 21:
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 http://kvbid.org/.

Broadway Pops
2018-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 21:
Broadway Pops. Maui Pops Orchestra’s annual sell-out Broadway Pops concert features the vocal talents of Anne Runolfsson and Gary Mauer with returning guest conductor, Jason Howland. These outstanding guest artists with numerous credits on Broadway and beyond will perform a wonderful selection of show tunes, including some Rodgers & Hammerstein favorites, designed to carry you to your happiest place. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Winter Footholds Dance Concert
2018-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
Wednesday – Sunday, January 24 – 28:
Winter Footholds Dance Concert. This biannual dance concert showcases the culmination of years of study and sweat. It features exemplary undergraduate student choreography as well as graduating MFA students’ thesis works in a variety of dance styles. Kennedy Theatre, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu. Showtimes; Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/wfoot2018/.

Hawaiian Music Series
2018-01-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday. January 25:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Robert Cazimero & Friends
2018-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Thursday, January 25:
Robert Cazimero & Friends. In the 1970’s, Robert Cazimero was instrumental in the resurgence of Hawaiian music and culture. That resurgence began a career that almost thirty years later is stronger than ever. Musician, composer, kumu hula…his work in all of these areas is well-known throughout the world. The many talents of Robert Cazimero have established him as a benchmark in Hawaiian music and culture. Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Show times 6:30 & 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 777-4830 or visit http://www.ticketweb.com/search?q=Robert+Cazimero&loc=honolulu-hi&src=OPI.

Aotearoa’s Finest
2018-01-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, January 25:
Aotearoa’s Finest. This is music that fuses cultural roots, memorable tunes, and honest, gripping lyrics by Māori singer/songwriters Maisey Rika, Rob Ruha, & Seth Ha`apu, joined by Horomona Horo, New Zealand’s leading practitioner in traditional Maori instruments. All are superb musicians and performers, revered for their artistry and Maori activism, positioned at the forefront of a new generation of indigenous performers in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This collaborative group effort reflects deep roots in Maori traditions, yet celebrates contemporary Maori music and its many international influences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

`Iolani Luahine Hula Festival
2018-01-26 | Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 26 & 27:
`Iolani Luahine Hula Festival. The festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate the hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of `Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture. Workshops and public performances will take place. Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For registration and workshop details visit at www.iolaniluahinefestival.org. For more information, email administrator@nawaiiwiola.org.

Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays
2018-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Coconut Grove Marketplace, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Saturday, January 27:
Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays. Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula. Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Book Trust’s 6th Annual Extravanganza: Treasure Island
2018-01-27 17:30 - 21:00 | Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Saturday, January 27:
Book Trust’s 6th Annual Extravanganza: Treasure Island. Gather your mates and celebrate with a hearty crew of Book Trust supporters! Their mission is to empower low income keiki by providing them with true treasure – the opportunity to choose and own books. Featuring live entertainment, a delicious feast and a fabulous auction. The Fairmont Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: Standard Ticket – $150/guest; VIP Ticket – $250/guest; hosted table for 8 – $1,500; VIP Table for 8 – $2,500. For tickets and information call (808) 359-1951 or visit http://www.booktrust.org/event/extravaganza-treasure-island.

Judy Ridolfino and Judy’s Gang are ready to party!
2018-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 28:
Judy Ridolfino and Judy’s Gang are ready to party! Don’t be shy, they’ll show you how to dance! Do the twist, the silly squirrel dance, the boogie oogie oogie, and more. Enjoy family fun for all ages in this two-hour show of tap and jazz dancing. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2018-02-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is ​about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s show includes lots of golf talk as the PGA Aloha Swing broadcast on NBC/Golf Channel worldwide has put the spotlight on golf, sunshine and beaches in Hawai`i to viewers and listeners all over the world. Emily’s show is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast and includes Talk Story with Greg McLaughlin, President, PGA TOUR Champions, Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Wes Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA, Jack Berry, long time sports writer, Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel. Emily has updates on ​events on Hawai`i’s Big Island and talks with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, Bike Works Beach & Sport community bike rides and much more. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program
2018-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2018-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Sunset Stories
2018-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Nightly:
Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Jazz Minds
2018-02-01 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 food, 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; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Kaua`i Steel Guitar Festival
2018-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Courtyard Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Lp., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3:
Kaua`i Steel Guitar Festival. The Kaua`i Steel Guitar Festival celebrates the Hawaiian steel guitar and its influence on Hawaiian music. Open stage performances begin at noon Friday. Hawaiian steel guitar workshops will be offered on Friday evening, followed by a kanikapila where festival guests can play along with their favorite steel guitar masters. A Saturday ho`olaulea begins at noon and will showcase performances by steel guitar masters Alan Akaka, Jeff Au Hoy, Bobby Ingano, Greg Sardinha, Kaua`i steel guitarists Ed Punua, and Kilipaki Vaughan and newcomers Alexis Tolentino and Dave Kolars in separate programs. Also featured will be the next generation of teenaged steel guitar players playing with Hawaiian music bands from Chiefess Kamakahelei and Kapa`a Middle Schools. A public kanikapila will follow. The festival is free and open to the public. Courtyard Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, 650 Aleka Lp., Kapa`a. For information call (808) 375-9379 or visit http://www.kauaisteelguitarfestival.com/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2018-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, 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. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Punahou Carnival 2018 – “A Worldwide Ride”
2018-02-02 11:00 - 23:00 | Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, February 2 & 3:
Punahou Carnival 2018 – “A Worldwide Ride”. Two days of family fun. Fresh malasadas, mango chutney, kiddie games and E.K. Fernandez rides, White Elephant treasures and live musical entertainment are among the many treats that draw fans each year to the Punahou Carnival. Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 944-5711 or visit http://www.punahou.edu/about/history-and-traditions/carnival.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 2 – Legends of Slack Key; February 9 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; February 16 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; February 23 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.
