Aloha Visitor Guides

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; February 8 – Island of Peace; February 15 – In the Real Old Style; February 22 – Whales Homecoming. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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 All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Sunset Stories
2017-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2017-02-01 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/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program
2017-02-01 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 Volunteer 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/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2017-02-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how keiki, high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide. Emily will also have updates on local events like the Community Bike rides every Tuesday 8:15 a.m. from Bike Works at Queens Marketplace, AmerAri Division I Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Waikoloa Kings’ February 1-4, Waikoloa Dry Forest Volunteer Days and PATH Connecting People & Places activities and events. Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter
2017-01-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2017-01-27 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, January 27 – 29:
The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter. Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40+-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents an evening of songs by the incomparable Cole Porter. Ranging from swing to Broadway and spiritual to jazz, the concert repertoire features some of Porter’s well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too Darn Hot, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Begin the Beguine, Well, Did You Evah, and many, many more. St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 838-3006 or visit http://www.kauaivoices.org/.

Twelfth Night
2017-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
Friday & Saturday, January 28 & 29:
Twelfth Night. In this production, Shakespeare meets Strictly Ballroom. Illyria is a mythical, glitzy place where the inhabitants are in love with themselves and the idea of being in love. Into this world comes the shipwrecked Viola, grieving from her twin brother’s presumed death. She disguises herself as a male page in the service of Count Orsino, and is called upon to woo the Countess Olivia for her master. Alas, a comic love triangle develops as Viola falls in love with Orsino, who is madly in love with Olivia, who then falls for the “boy” who is Orsino’s messenger. The play satirizes what is and isn’t real in the world of love and superficial adoration. Set to the background of Big Band music and tangos, foxtrots and mambos. Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/twelfth-night/.

Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit
2017-01-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit. An amazing silent auction and Vegas style games to benefit Kona Aerials. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and there will be a Raffle. Hale Halawai, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $15 Donation in Advance/$20 Donation at Door. For more information, call (305) 510-3759, email konaaerialsgym@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/VegasNightKonaAerials/.

Kilauea Art Night
2017-01-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Kilauea Art Night. Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Wiliwili Festival
2017-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Big Island’s native lowland dry forest. This fun, family-friendly event will feature live music, educational workshops, vendors, silent auction, and tours of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve. Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa Village. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (808) 494-2208, email Jen@waikoloadryforest.org or visit www.waikoloadryforest.org.

Maui Chinese New Year Festival
2017-01-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, January 28:
Maui Chinese New Year Festival. Bring in the year of the Rooster with fireworks and lion dancers for good luck. The event features historical displays, cultural craft and food booths, keiki activities and Chinese entertainers. Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 870-8047 or email yukilei.sugimura@gmail.com.

Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire
2017-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Hawai`i Opera Theatre, 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, January 27, 29 & 31:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire. Set in New Orleans in the 1940s, Blanche DuBois arrives at the home of her sister, Stella, and husband, Stanley Kowalski after suffering the loss of her ancestral home and job. Skeptical of the story, Stanley grows infuriated by Blanche losing his wife’s birthright, and sets out to reveal the truth behind the circumstance. The conflict between the two unfolds with tragic and violent consequences. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 596-7858 or visit http://www.hawaiiopera.org/.

Hawaiian Music Series
2017-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, January 27:
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/.

He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge
2017-01-27 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28:
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge. 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. The event will include hula workshops by renowned Hawaiian Kumu Hula, Ni`ihau shell jewelry-making workshops, and more. Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support the festival. Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, 77-, 78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona. For registration, schedule and information visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org. For more info, email administrator@nawaiiwiola.org.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kawika Kahiapo
2017-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, January 22:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kawika Kahiapo. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Broadway Pops Orchestra presents Bravo Broadway
2017-01-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 22:
Broadway Pops Orchestra presents Bravo Broadway. This program features favorites from Broadway hits through the years. Enjoy selections from Kiss Me Kate, Phantom of the Opera, Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, Music Man, Mamma Mia! and more with award-winning Broadway guest artists. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus
2017-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 21:
Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus. Virtuoso clown, Jamie Adkins, is the vulnerable everyman who has just written a terrific show. He wanders onto stage with the new show in a box, delighted to find the audience ready and waiting. Knowing he has just the thing, Jamie struggles to build the scene around him using everyday objects. Things go awry as his props prove most unhelpful. An expert at comedy born of desperation, Jamie’s performance is humble and unguarded. Adkins deftly escorts the audience along his poetic journey with sidesplitting wit for audiences of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2017-01-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, January 21:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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/.

Pacific Island Arts Festival
2017-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22:
Pacific Island Arts Festival. More than 75 Hawai`i artists display their work for sale at this annual event. There will be weekend long demonstrations by artists, some of whom offer our guests the chance to create their own artwork, and take items home. Enjoy local music and hula, shave ice, and on Sunday there will be Lion Dancers of Au’s Shaolin Society to help artists and guests bring in the Chinese New Year. Located directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 696-6717 or email tropicalcottons@aol.com.

UB40 Reunited
2017-01-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, January 20:
UB40 Reunited. The original members of UB40—Ali Campbell, Astro, and Mickey Virtue—enjoyed huge success from 1979 until 2008, including multiple #1, Top-10, gold and platinum-selling albums; Grammy nominations; and four #1 hits worldwide. Ali, Mickey, and Astro helped define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 4:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Kaua`i Food Tour – Royal Coconut Coast
2017-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Royal Coconut Coast, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Thursday, January 19:
Kaua`i Food Tour – Royal Coconut Coast. Hop in your car and follow a guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s Royal Coconut Coast. Take a short stroll down an old plantation road and learn about taro farming; sample paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) food and enjoy tastings at some of the East Side’s best farm-to-table restaurants. This food tour is centered around the beauty and creativity of the Royal Coconut Coast and spotlights a founding chef of Hawai`i Regional Cuisine. Royal Coconut Coast, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapa`a. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $120. For information call (888) 431-6660 or visit https://www.tastingkauai.com/kauai-food-tour/.

New Shanghai Circus
2017-01-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2017-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Monday & Tuesday, January 16 & 17:
New Shanghai Circus. China’s most daring acrobats, jugglers, balance artists, and contortionists return to Maui for the year’s grandest family spectacular. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Monday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Little Shop of Horrors
2017-01-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E. Kikowaena Street, Puhi, HI, 96766, United States
Thursdays – Sundays, January 13 – 27:
Little Shop of Horrors. Kaua`i Community Players opens its 2017 season with this beloved sci-fi musical comedy. In this hilarious musical smash, Seymour and Audrey find love while Seymour tries to keep Audrey II, a people-eating plant in the flower shop where he works, satisfied. The play satirizes many different topics, including science fiction, “B” movies, musical comedy, and the Faust legend (in which a man sells his soul to the Devil). Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St., Lihue. Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. For tickets and information visit http://kauaicommunityplayers.org/.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2017-01-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 15:
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/.

36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2017-01-15 11:30 - 17:00 | Old Kona Airport Beach Park Makaeo Pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 15:
36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The 36th Anniversary Birthday Commemoration of the great civil rights leader will take place with 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 Makaeo Pavilion, AKA the big pavilion. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Virginia Halliday at (808) 325-1112 or Mamie Bramlett, at (808) 331-1448.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2017-01-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, January 15:
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.

Maui Oceanfront Marathon Events
2017-01-15 05:00 - 17:00 | Wailea, HI, United States
Sunday, January 15:
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Events. The Marathon is a point to point race starting in Wailea at 5 a.m. The Marathon Walk is the same course and has a half hour head start. The Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an out and back oceanfront course starting at the Marathon oceanfront finish line at Kamehameha Iki Park in Lahaina. The Maui 15K (9.3 miles) is point to point oceanfront from Papalau Beach to Lahaina. The Maui 10K (6.2 miles) is an out and back oceanfront course starting at the Marathon finish line at Kamehameha Iki Park in Lahaina. The Maui 5K run and non-competitive walk or jog starts at the 23.1 mark on the marathon course. (The starting area will be known as “Lone Palm Point” for lack of a name and obvious reasons, 3.1 miles). Join the Race Director and staff for a post-race private sunset cruise on the Pride of Maui. Limited to 75 runners or family members. Shuttle Buses to the start lines from Wailea, Ka`anapali, and Lahaina. Finishers medal for all races. Tech-Shirts for all participants. For information and registration, call (530) 559-2261 or visit http://www.runmaui.com/.

Opening Reception: Hawai`i Wood Guild Show
2017-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Kamuela, HI, United States
Saturday, January 14:
Opening Reception: Hawai`i Wood Guild Show. This juried show celebrates the outstanding skills of Big Island wood craftsmen. All items are available for purchase, and a percentage of the sale proceeds will support HPA’s financial aid program. The show is free and open to the community. Attendees will be able to meet the artists and talk story with members of the Guild every Saturday during the show. Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Kamuela. Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.HawaiiWoodGuild.com or visit http://isaacsartcenter.hpa.edu.
