Aloha Visitor Guides

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2019-01-06 15:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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. January 6 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 13 – Kaua`i Slack Key; January 20 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; January 27 – Hanalei Slack Key. 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. Free gift drawing. 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.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2019-01-07 08:30 - 11:00 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 2.5 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with a marvelous history dating back to the time of the legendary menehune. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. Enjoy a taste of the past in one of the most historic towns in all of Hawai`i. Registration is required for participation and special group tours are available. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2019-01-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
2019-01-08 08:15 - 12:00 | Queens’ MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2019-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
2019-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 8 & 9:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s music is a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Since their formation in the early 90s in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. The band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high-energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of swing music’s rich legacy. Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 6:30pm both nights. For tickets and information call (808) 777-4890 or visit www.bluenotehawaii.com.

Oahu Fringe Festival
2019-01-10 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Thursday – Sunday, January 10 – 13:
Oahu Fringe Festival. Held in various venues in the arts district of Chinatown Honolulu, the Fringe features performances in a variety of genres. This year’s festival includes dance, theatre, music, shadow puppetry and even an augmented reality circus act, plus art brought to you by a diverse range of artists from near and far. Have a great time of fringey fun. The Arts at Marks Garage, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For tickets, venues, and information call (808) 721-6942 or visit www.oahufringe.com/fringe-2019.

“The Essence” Film Screening, an event related to the Surfing Hawai`i gallery exhibit
2019-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, January 10:
“The Essence” Film Screening, an event related to the Surfing Hawai`i gallery exhibit. Filmed by the father of the surf film genre, Bud Browne, The Essence evocatively shares the beauty of surfing while pondering the reason why we surf. Beautifully produced with archival footage from the Bud Browne Film Archives, it showcases over 50 of surfing’s greatest legends, including George Downing, Buzzy Trent, Gerry Lopez, and Duke Kahanamoku. The film is a celebration of the sport and the generations who defined it, capturing the pure joy and mystery of riding waves through the eyes of surfing’s history. Stay for the post-film discussion with Anna Trent Moore of the Archives, and talk story with water pros, Archie Kalepa, Kai Lenny, Andrea Moller, and Paige Alms. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Amadeus
2019-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Neal Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Thursday & Friday, January 10 & 11:
Experience the multi-Academy Award® winning 1984 motion picture, Amadeus on a vast HD screen while Mozart’s most celebrated works are performed live in-sync by Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra and the Oahu Choral Society. Winner of 8 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Milos Foreman’s sumptuous Amadeus is an aural and visual treat for all the senses. Adapted from Peter Shaffer’s original stage play, Amadeus the motion picture, stays true to its origins highlighting the contrast between, as Shaffer himself described, “the sublimity of his [Mozart] music and the vulgar buffoonery of his letters” which, “read like something written by an eight-year-old.” “Amadeus weaves a beautiful, tragic fable, enchanting to children and adults alike. It has gore, a pact with God, celebrity, a masked stranger, murder and some of the best music ever written. What other film offers half as much?” (The Guardian). Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. both nights. For tickets and information call (808) 380-7724 or visit www.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.

Starry Night Cinema: Smallfoot
2019-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, January 11:
Starry Night Cinema: Smallfoot. Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of the animated film, “SMALLFOOT.” Come early and enjoy live preshow musical entertainment with Brad Kahikina and a free art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter a prize giveaway. Enjoy some free family fun. If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come/first served. No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed. Rated PG. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

The Heroine’s Song – Our Stories, Our Dreams, Our Concert
2019-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Zonta Club of Kauai, HI, United States
Saturday, January 12:
The Heroine’s Song – Our Stories, Our Dreams, Our Concert. An all-female concert hosted by The Zonta Club of Kaua`i Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser, featuring Broadway performer Anne Runolfsson, Tess Adams, who appeared on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera & Les Miserables, Elizabeth Kreitzer, from Kaua`i, who has played roles in musical theater like West Side Story, Violinist Kimberly Hope, a teacher/composer and performer for countless audiences, and local girl Jessika Cristobal (Montoya), who has performed with Hawai`i Children’s Theatre production and dinner shows on Kaua`i. Music Director Ray Fellman will accompany the performers. Tickets include pupus from local chefs and no host drinks. $75 in advance, $100 at the door. For tickets and information call (808) 651-3242 or visit www.zonta-kauai.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2019-01-12 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, January 12:
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 www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2019-01-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, January 12:
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.

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540
2019-01-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United States
Saturday, January 12:
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540. This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo. 6 to 9 p.m. For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Jake Shimabukuro
2019-01-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
Saturday, January 12:
Jake Shimabukuro. Every major artist has that one defining album or performance, but for ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro, his entire career has been filled with such magical achievements. Since he first came to the world’s attention with his deeply beautiful and original take on George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in a viral video that dominated YouTube in 2005, the Hawaiian-born Shimabukuro has virtually reinvented the four-string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the `ukulele.” Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. Door opens at 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card. All ticket prices increase by $5 day of show. For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
2019-01-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 12:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s music is a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Since their formation in the early 90s in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. The band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high-energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of swing music’s rich legacy. Get ready to dance your socks off — this show will have a dance floor in front of the stage. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Classical Mystery Tour
2019-01-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 12 & 13:
Classical Mystery Tour. Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. Hear “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged “I Am the Walrus”. From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you’ve never heard them. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Two performances. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 380-7724 or visit www.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.

New Year’s `Ohana Festival
2019-01-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i and Mo`ili`ili Field, 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, January 13:
New Year’s `Ohana Festival. Celebrate the Year of the Boar. Enjoy entertainment, food booths, keiki games, kimono dressing, craft fair, cultural demonstrations, and much more. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available at the UH parking structure with complimentary shuttle service to and from the festival. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 945-7633 or visit www.jcch.com.

Princeville Night Market
2019-01-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, January 13:
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.

Willie K
2019-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | HI
Tuesday, January 15:
Willie K. Willie K is a Maui based performer whose performances span genres and age, playing anything from blues, jazz, to traditional Hawaiian music. Doors open at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., respectively; show times are at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Seating is first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest (not included in ticket price). For tickets and information call (808) 777-4890 or visit www.bluenotehawaii.com.

Cherry Cherry Concert (Neil Diamond Tribute)
2019-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19:
Cherry Cherry Concert (Neil Diamond Tribute). Cherry Cherry will be coming to Kaua`i to perform all of Neil Diamonds hits, traveling from the mainland to share this night with Kaua`i. Enjoy a night of nostalgic fun. Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 7 p.m. Tickets $20. For tickets and information call (808) 338-2027 or visit www.waimeatheater.com.

Pacific Island Arts Festival
2019-01-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 19 & 20:
Pacific Island Arts Festival. Enjoy more than 75 Hawai`i artists who display their work for sale. Admission is free, and there will be demonstrations by artists, some of whom offer guests the chance to create their own artwork, and take items home. There will be live music and hula, shave ice, and on Sunday Lion Dancers of Au’s Shaolin Society will bring in the Chinese New Year. Located directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, Kalakaua Ave., at Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2019-01-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, January 20:
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.

39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2019-01-20 11:30 - 15:00 | Old Airport Beach Park Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Sunday, January 20:
39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. This annual observance to honor the great civil rights leader will take place in Maka`eo Pavilion. There will be a complimentary luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the program will start at 1:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The celebration will consist of displays of art, songs, and music by local schools and the community. Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. For information call Virginia Halliday at (808)325-1112 or Mamie Bramlett, at (808) 331-1448.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2019-01-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 20:
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, vendor booths, 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.

An Evening with David Sedaris
2019-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Wednesday, January 23:
An Evening with David Sedaris. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Filmed in Hawai`i
2019-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday, January 25:
Filmed in Hawai`i. This exciting program takes concertgoers on a whirlwind adventure across the silver screen. Maestro Richard Kauffman conducts a melodic journey of music from movies filmed locally on the beautiful islands. Program includes music from Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Lost, Hawai`i 5-0 and more. Aloha attire encouraged. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 380-7724 or visit www.hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org.

He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Educational Challenge
2019-01-25 09:30 - 18:30 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 25 & 26:
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival and Educational Challenge. The ‘Iolani Luahine Festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of kumu hula `Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture. The festival will include hula presentations, and a challenge to kumu hula with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the values of `Iolani Luahine: education and Hawaiian culture. The festival will feature hula workshops and Ni`ihau shell jewelry workshops with Kumu Kele Kanahele featuring lei in the kiponapona style. Hula presentations will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday and feature makuahine, makuakane and kupuna hula presentations. Saturday will begin at 1 p.m. and will feature the keiki, wahine and kane presentations. The hula presentations on both days are a free community event and everyone is invited to attend. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support the festival. An evening Hawaiian music concert which helps support the festival will be offered; tickets will be available online and at the door. On Saturday, the festival will offer quality Hawaiian arts and crafts by local artisans beginning at 11 a.m. For tickets, workshop registration, and information visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org.

Art on the Zoo Fence
2019-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27:
Art on the Zoo Fence. Art on the Zoo Fence has been the premier outdoor Art Gallery in Hawai`i since 1953. There is a fabulous variety of original paintings, prints and photography. Meet the artists and take home a lasting treasure for yourself or someone else. Located on Monsarrat Avenue in beautiful Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence, across the street from Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 372-9578.

Judy’s Gang in “Shmoovies”
2019-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 26:
Judy’s Gang in “Shmoovies”. Shmoovies? That’s a combination of “shows” and “movies.” Choreographed by Judy Ridolfino, the tap and jazz dancers of Judy’s Gang will take you on a trip through some of the best movies, from “Hairspray” to “Rio” to “Grease” to “Burlesque,” “Coco,” and more. Join the fun in this two-hour family-friendly show. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
