Aloha Visitor Guides

Hawaiian Legends: Ledward Ka`apana
2013-04-07 | Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sunday, April 7:
Hawaiian Legends: Ledward Ka`apana, Dennis Kamakahi, Nathan Aweau, Mike Ka`awa. A concert for all Hawaiian and slack-key music lovers, featuring the Hawaiian Legends – Ledward Ka`apana, Dennis Kamakahi, Mike Kaawa and Nathan Aweau. Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue. For information call (808) 245-8311.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
2013-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 6 – Legends of Slack Key; April 13 – From Mountain to Sea; April 20 – Great Circle of Life; April 27 – Hanalei 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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-04-06 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. April 7 – Spirit of Slack Key; April 14 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; April 21 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; April 28 – Slack Key Story. 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. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 17th annual Tropical Paws benefit gala
2013-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, 100 Kaupulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday, April 5:
Hawaii Island Humane Society’s 17th annual Tropical Paws benefit gala at Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Silent and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet dinner, Live entertainment and dancing. Tickets, $100 per person or $1500 for a reserved table of ten, available mid-February at HIHS shelters, select island retail locations, and online at www.HIHS.org. Tropical Paws supports vital programs offered by the Hawaii Island Humane Society including the Second Chance Fund and the Spay/Neuter Community Assistance Program.Visit www.HIHS.org or call 808-329-2135 X3 for more information.

Art Night in Hanapepe
2013-04-05 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2013-04-05 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. 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
2013-04-05 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. April 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; April 5 – Heart of Slack Key; April 12 – Kauai’s Slack Key; April 19 – Dreams Come True, April 26 – Gifts of the Ancestors. 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.

Annual Spring Fantasy Orchid Show
2013-04-05 13:00 - 19:00 | United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Rd, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6:
Annual Spring Fantasy Orchid Show. Free Hawaiian music concerts, art exhibits, ono food and the Garden Island Orchid Societies Orchid Show. Additional workshops for plein air painting and food demonstrations, as well as delicious local food vendors, will be available. United Church of Christ in Hanapepe. Hours are from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2013-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | VAC Gallery, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, 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.volcanoartcenter.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-04-05
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. April 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; April 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; April 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; April 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
2013-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Thursday – Saturday, April 4-6:
20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival. Celebrate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai`i’s people and its environment. The Festival showcases over 100 of the finest artisans, crafters and food vendors. Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hourly prizes, demonstrations and performances. For more information contact Hawaii Arts & Crafts at (808) 981-0518 or visit www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2013-04-03 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”. April 3 – Nathan Aweau; April 10 – Keoki Kahumoku; April 17 – Ledward Ka`apana; April 24 – Owana Salazar. 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.

Hawai`iana Live
2013-04-03 11:00 - 11:45 | 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
2013-04-03 | Hilo Farmers Market, 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96721 , United States
Every Wednesday and Friday:
Hilo Farmers Market. 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. Downtown Hilo.

Tea for Tuesdays
2013-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | 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, in a special tribute to all young girls, and to women’s contributions to the world of tea. 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, 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.teachingtea.com.

Kalani Hula Heritage Festival
2013-04-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
Tuesday – Monday, April 2 – 8:
Kalani Hula Heritage Festival. Held in conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, this week-long event celebrates Hawaiian culture with traditional songs, chants, myths, crafts, language, plant uses and hula – in both kahiko (ancient) and auana (post 1860) forms. Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.

Maui County Agricultural Festival
2013-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Maui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapiilani Highway, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, April 6:
Maui County Agricultural Festival. Maui County Farm Bureau along with the farmers, ranchers and agricultural allies share agriculture’s vital role in the economy, environment, and lifestyle of Maui. Held each spring on the luau grounds at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, it features dozens of booths, activities for young and old, edibles of every description, and family oriented fun galore. For information call the Plantation at (808) 242-7643.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-04-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Maui Swap Meet
2013-04-02 07:00 - 13:00 | University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawai`i – Maui College, 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Featuring the new Emily T Gail Show
2013-04-02
Every Tuesday:
Featuring the new Emily T Gail Show which is found 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. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2013-04-01 09:30 - 2013-04-03 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.

Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-04-01 - 2013-04-03 | 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 donationto 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.

50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2013-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
March 31 thru April 6:
50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawai`i’s most venerable hula celebration and competition with week-long festivities including exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs and the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula competitions. Except for the hula competition, events are free. Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, 6 to 8 p.m. See festival website for complete information on all events and times. For information call (808) 935-9168 or visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
2013-03-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Anahola Beach Park, Anahola Road, Mile Marker 13, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday, March 30:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration. This celebration will reaffirm the leadership, stewardship, and vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole and his legacy of perpetuating the growth of a healthy Hawaiian community. The theme is “To honor the past and embrace the future.” It is a time of sharing the Hawaiian culture and kama’ainas (locals) and malihinis (visitors). Experience educational, health and wellness exhibits, performances, arts and crafts, and food booths. Anahola Beach Park. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 639-1754.

Bill Cosby
2013-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 29:
Bill Cosby. A national treasure of comedy, television, literature and recording arts, Bill Cosby’s career spans five decades and virtually all media. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Benefit Night for the Birds at the Maui Brewing Co.
2013-03-29 18:00 | Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday, March 29:
Benefit Night for the Birds at the Maui Brewing Co. The Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) is a research organization that was created in 1997 by the State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. MFBRP’s mission is to develop and implement techniques that recover Maui’s endangered birds and to restore their habitats through research, development, and application of conservation techniques. Half of the night’s pint sales will go to MFRBP. The event begins at 6pm and goes until midnight. The Maui Brewing Company is located at the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center at 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina. For more information, call Laura Berthold at 808-573-0280 or email laura@mauiforestbirds.org, or visit www.mauiforestbirds.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2013-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Lawn, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 28:
Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 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.

Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon
2013-03-24 07:00 - 17:00 | Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Sunday, March 24:
Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon. The 15th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike and 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities, plus 5-K sunset fun run, health and fitness expo, awards party and beach barbeque. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 329-9718 or visit www.lavamantriathlon.com.

2nd Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
2013-03-23 17:30 - 22:00 | Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, March 23:
2nd Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival. This sweet and distinctive festival celebrates chocolate. Taste creations by the top chefs and chocolatiers of the Big Island along with fine wines and hand-crafted ales, live music and dancing, silent auction and more. Fee. Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 324-6100 or visit www.bigislandchocolatefestival.com.

Ho`omau 2013
2013-03-23 09:00 - 18:30 | Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96732 , United States
Saturday, March 23:
Ho`omau 2013. The annual fundraising event that supports programming for Pūnana Leo O Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion preschool. This is the premier Hawaiian language and entertainment event of the year for the entire family. Enjoy local Hawaiian musicians and entertainers, arts & crafts, great food, and silent and live auctions. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku. 9 a.m. to Sunset. $15. For information visit www.mnbg.org.
