Aloha Visitor Guides

Art Night in Hanapepe
2013-03-01 06:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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.

Night at the Museum
2013-03-01 05:00 - 20:00 | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, March 1:
Night at the Museum. The Museum comes alive as you enter a 1940’s Dance Hall complete with big band sounds and the Swing Sisters plus the local favorite Kachi Kachi music to spice the night. It’s a membership drive, costume optional, evening with Taxi Dancers getting their dance cards ready. Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue. 5 p.m. $25. For information call (808) 246-1135.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-03-01 04:00 - 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. March 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; March 8 – `Ohana Slack Key; March 15 – Hanalei Slack Key; March 22 – Tour of the Islands, March 29 – Hawaii’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. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-03-01 | 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. March 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 22 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-03-01 | 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.

Hawaiian Music Series
2013-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Lawn, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, February 28:
Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 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. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

ACS’s Relay for Life – Hanapepe Event
2013-02-27 18:00 - 2013-04-28 06:00 | Hanapepe Soccer Field, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Saturday, April 27:
ACS’s Relay for Life – Hanapepe Event. This is an incredible fund and friend raiser for Kauai’s American Cancer Society that is part concert, part dance-mania, and all about honoring those who have moved on from cancer and those that still survive the fight. Currently slated are The Quake, Revival and Second Nature. Purchase baked goods, delicious dinners, fun items and educate yourself about prevention of all kinds of cancer. Event runs from 6 p.m. through the next morning at 6 a.m. as the teams experience the long haul of a cancer patient’s journey. Hanapepe Soccer Field. For information call (808) 241-6394. http://www.kauaifestivals.com

LobsterFest 2013
2013-02-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, February 24:
LobsterFest 2013. The Rotary Club of Wailuku presents its annual fundraising event, a casual affair. A Dixieland band – Phillip Smith and the Gentlemen of Jazz, featuring the vocals of Ellen Belarose – will keep your “slippahed” feet tapping while you eat the delicious spiced, steamed Lobsters, Dirty Rice with N’Orleans Etouffee, Louisiana Potato Salad and much more. Beverages, including French Quarter Hurricane Cocktails will be available for purchase, and a surprise auction item is up for grabs. Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Courtyard, 1 p.m. $100 per person. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

2013 Hoedown for Hope
2013-02-23 17:30 - 22:30 | Kaua`i Marriott, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, February 23:
2013 Hoedown for Hope. Have a boot-stompin, grand ole time at the 5th Annual Hoedown for Hope to benefit the American Cancer Society. Featuring an evening of dancing, dining, live and silent auctions, challenging games, photo booth and a variety of entertainment. Cost is $125 per person. Kaua`i Marriott, Lihue, 5 p.m. For information call (808) 754-5741 or visit www.hoedownforhope.org.

Waimea Town Celebration
2013-02-22 - 2013-02-23 | Old Sugar Mill, Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Friday & Saturday, February 22 & 23:
Waimea Town Celebration. Two days of Small Town Fun at the Old Sugar Mill in Waimea. Continuous live entertainment on stage, including ukulele concert & ice cream contest; local food, crafts, & game booths; beer garden; displays; and sporting events including a canoe race, baseball and basketball tournaments, rodeo and Captain Cook Caper 10, 5, &2k Fun Run. For information call (808) 338-1332.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-02-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, February 17:
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.

Panaewa Stampede Rodeo
2013-02-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Panaewa Equestrian Center, 800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Saturday, February 16:
Panaewa Stampede Rodeo. Check out rodeo Hawaiian-style at this weekend event featuring an amateur competition between cowboys, cowgirls, keiki and kupuna. Enjoy paniolo (cowboy) demonstrations, Hawaiian musical entertainment, food and craft booths. Panaewa Equestrian Center, 800 Stainback Hwy, Hilo. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 959-8932 or visit www.hawaiirodeostampede.com.

Whale Tales
2013-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17:
Whale Tales. An educational event that provides ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about whales and the ocean environment from world-renowned scientists, photographers and conservationists. Hear directly from researchers about their most recent discoveries, view stunning underwater photography and video of whales in their natural environment and take a benefit whale watching cruise hosted by presenters. Admission is free and registration is not required. Suggested donation $20. Event sponsorship packages and VIP passes, which include premium seating and reception tickets, can be purchased in advance at www.whaletrust.org. Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 572-5700 or visit www.whaletrust.org.

Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat
2013-02-16 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96778, United States
Saturday, February 16:
Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. 10:30 a.m. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

33rd Annual World Whale Day
2013-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Maui’s Parade of Whales, South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Saturday, February 16:
33rd Annual World Whale Day. Free, all-day celebration celebrating Hawai`i’s humpback whales. World Whale Day begins at 9 a.m. with Maui’s Parade of Whales along South Kihei Road, then continues at Kalama Park in Kihei at 10 am with live entertainment by top Hawai`i recording artists, hula, great food by local restaurants, displays by local artisans, environmental displays, children’s activities and entertainment and more. The fun continues until 5 p.m. Free satellite parking and shuttle buses available from Azeka Place Mauka and Hope Chapel. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org or www.pacificwhale.org.

Kamuela Philharmonic St. Valentine’s Day Fundraising Concert
2013-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Fairmont Orchid Resort, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96738, United States
Thursday, February 14:
Kamuela Philharmonic St. Valentine’s Day Fundraising Concert. Join the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra and Grammy award winner slack-key guitar player John Keawe for their First Annual Valentine’s Day concert at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, Waikoloa. Concert features Hawaiian love songs by Keawe. The concert will be preceded by a silent and regular fundraising auction. Fairmont Orchid Resort, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 325-9415 or visit www.kamuelaphil.org.

Quisine of Hearts
2013-02-10 11:30 - 14:30 | Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96738, United States
Sunday, February 10:
Quisine of Hearts. Enjoy sumptuous food by Big Island chefs along with desserts, wine handcrafted ales and Kona coffee; listen to music and bid for silent auction items at this American Culinary Federation Valentine’s brunch that benefits childhood nutritional education. Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information call (808) 329-2522.

Jo Koy Comedy
2013-02-10 07:30 - 21:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, February 10:
Jo Koy Comedy. Born in Tacoma, Washington to an American father and Filipina mother, Jo Koy credits his mother for his comedic and acting talents. Her encouragement led to a Las Vegas coffee house, then a move to Los Angeles and finally a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005. Jo became one of the select few to ever receive a standing ovation on the show. Jo’s infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the “10 Comics to Watch.” Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

11th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
2013-02-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Kalakaua Park, 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Saturday, February 9:
11th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival. Chinese lion dancers celebrate the Year of the Snake 2013 in a mini-Chinatown setting in downtown Hilo. Performances, displays, cooking and cultural demonstrations, martial arts, product vendors show the Chinese influence in Hawaii. Kalakaua Park, 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.org.

14th Annual Maui Chinese New Year Festival
2013-02-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Maui Mall, 70 E. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, February 9:
14th Annual Maui Chinese New Year Festival. Maui Chinese Cultural Society, Maui Chinese Club and the Maui Community bring in the year of the Snake with traditional lion dancers, cultural entertainment, food and craft booths. Enjoy fireworks, Lion Dancers, cultural demonstrations, and historical displays from Maui’s Chinese community. Admission is free. Maui Mall, 70 E. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 878-1888.

The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo
2013-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Kona Airport, 75-5500 Kuakini Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, February 23:
The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo. There are many utility linemen rodeos across the nation every year and Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, & Hawai`i Electric Light Companies are excited to present the first of its kind, here in Hawaii. This not-for-profit, participant & sponsor funded event will be a fun day for all. Old Kona Airport, 75-5500 Kuakini Street, Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information visit www.hawaiilinemanrodeo.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2013-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96778, 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 will vary from week to week. Held at VAC 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.volccanoartcenter.org.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2013-02-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Opaeka`a Falls, Highway 580, HI, 96746, United States
Friday, February 8:
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. 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. Located at Opaeka`a Falls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130. For information call (808) 635-0257.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2013-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”. February 6 – Dennis Kamakahi; February 13 – Daniel Ho; February 20 – David “Kawika” Kahiapo; February 27 – Herb Ohta Jr. & Jon Yamasato. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. 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.

Kanikapila Jam Sessions
2013-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96778, United States
Every Wednesday:
Kanikapila Jam Sessions. Open to all musicians. Bring your instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming with your neighbors and community. Donations are appreciated. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village, Volcano. 5:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222.

Hawai`iana Live
2013-02-06 11:00 - 2013-02-09 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.

Hilo Farmers Market
2013-02-06 | 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.

"Thirty Years of Ekk - One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee"
2013-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Kaua`i Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
January thru March:
“Thirty Years of Ekk – One Long Hawaiian Kine Pardee”. E Kanikapila Kakou (EKK) is the Hawaiian phrase meaning “everyone jam” or backyard musician concerts. This is a three month long celebration of music at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, Nukoli`i between the airport and the Wailua Golf Course. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday concerts schedule for February is: February 4 – Bobby Moderow Jr. – leader of Maunalua (Smashing Solo), February 11 – “Mele`uhane” – Lindsay Keikilani Lindsey Jr. & Son Lindsay Lindsey III (Father Son duo from Hawai`i Island); February 18 – “Hui O Kalama`ola” – Doric Yaris , Maka Herrod, Nathan Kalama, Puna Dawson (The Fabulous Four Kaua`i Kumu); February 25 – “Hi`ikua” – Kamuela Kimokeo, Kalehua Krug, Blake Leoki-Haili (HOT trio). For information call (808) 245-2733 or visit www.gardenislandarts.org.

Grove Farm Museum Tour
2013-02-04 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.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2013-02-04 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.
