Aloha Visitor Guides

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
2019-02-16 11:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ka Makana Ali`i Center Stage, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, February 16:
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival. The program will feature performances by Next Generation (keiki) steel guitar players Ho`ailona Mahuka (11), Pono Fernandez (13), Joey Misailidis (13), and Malie Lyman (14), and Hawaiian steel guitarists Alan Akaka, Jeff Au Hoy, Bobby Ingano, Kapono Lopes, and Greg Sardinha. This will be Kapono’s first appearance at a HIMELE festival. Joey’s younger sister Tai (11) will be featured on the U-bass as a Next Generation musician. All Next Generation steel guitarists also sing and play the ‘ukulele. Ka Makana Ali`i Center Stage, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.hawaiiansteelguitarfestival.com.

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue, with special guests Katchafire
2019-02-16 17:30 - 19:30 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
Saturday, February 16:
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & Mickey Virtue, with special guests Katchafire. 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. Their most recent album is A Real Labour of Love, released in March 2018, an album much in the vein of their Labour of Love series of albums. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului. 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2019-02-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, February 17:
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.

42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha
2019-02-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea, HI, United States
Sunday, February 17:
42nd Annual Waimea Town Celebration: Heritage of Aloha. King Kaumuali`i Celebration. A cultural presentation of hula and mele by Ka Pa Hula o Hinano, honoring Kaua`i’s last king, Kaumuali`i (1778-1824). Hawaiian Plate prepared by Kilohana Canoe Club. Fresh flower leis available for sale by the Kupuna Klub. Historic Waimea Theater, 9691 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $30 per person. For tickets and information call (808) 651-5744 or visit www.waimeatheater.com.

Willie K
2019-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Tuesday, February 19:
Willie K. When the Honolulu Pulse said, “Willie K can play or sing almost anything an American audience might ask for,” that wasn’t hype, it was the literal truth. The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country and even opera—and not only get away with it but leave everyone within earshot slack-jawed in astonishment. Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 777-4890 or visit www.bluenotehawaii.com.

Amazing Comic Con Aloha
2019-02-22 15:00 - 20:00 | Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Friday – Sunday, February 22 – 24:
Amazing Comic Con Aloha. For Marvel fans, all four original creators of the “Thanos: Infinity Gauntlet” comic book series that inspired the recent feature film “Avengers: Infinity War: Jim Starlin, George Perez, Ron Lim and Joe Rubenstein will be in attendance for a speaking and signing event. Other guests include Evangeline Lily, from the movies “Ant-Man and The Wasp” and “The Hobbit”; Amy Jo Johnson, the Pink Power Ranger; and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. General admission tickets for the three-day event are $25, and some special events require separate tickets. In addition to the exhibition hall and speaking events, there will be an international artist alley and video game arena. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Friday 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eat the Street
2019-02-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Eat the Street Block Party, 1011 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, February 22:
Eat the Street. Be ready for a lot of chocolate. Line up for chocolate dishes for this February event. Eat the Street is an organization that gets some of the best food trucks on the island to come together in a designated area, and create a party of its own. Thousands of hungry folks seeking their next favorite dish attend each month. Explore the different venues and taste some ono creations. There will be live entertainment as well. 1011 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 5 to 10 p.m. Free admission.

Maui Whale Festival
2019-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Azeka Shopping Plaza, 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI, United States
Friday, February 22:
Maui Whale Festival. Kihei Fourth Friday celebrates Maui Whale Festival with a special installment of the popular monthly town party. Enjoy live music with some of Hawai`i’s top musicians, ono food, local vendors, keiki activities and eco programs. Honor the majestic humpback whales who travel to Maui waters each year with free ocean themed fun for all ages. Azeka Shopping Plaza, 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 9 p.m. For more information visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org

Starry Night Cinema: Incredibles 2
2019-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, February 22:
Starry Night Cinema: Incredibles 2. Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “The Incredibles 2!”. Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment with Drew Martin and an art activity for the kids prior to the film. You can also purchase food and drinks from local food trucks and enter 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. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Waikiki Artfest
2019-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring 75 of Hawai`i’s fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale, to include all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, quilts, photography, and lauhala products. There will be live entertainment and food available to purchase. Kapiolani Park (at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo), 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Historical Walking Tour of Makawao Town
2019-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Makawao History Museum, 3643 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI, United States
Sunday, March 3:
Historical Walking Tour of Makawao Town. Want to learn more about the history of Makawao? The Makawao History Museum will be having walking tours of Makawao Town with a guide and brochure/map. Meet the tour guide at the Museum at 10 a.m. Residents and visitors are invited, families welcome. Suggested donation of $10.00 will help ensure the continued preservation of the history of Makawao and Upcountry. Additional Walking Tours are scheduled for the first Sunday of every month. Reservations are helpful in enabling a more personal tour experience, but they are not required. Makawao History Museum, 3643 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. 10 to 11 a.m. For information and reservations, call or email the Makawao History Museum at (808)572-2482 and info@makawaomuseum.org, or visit www.makawaomuseum.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2019-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, February 28:
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 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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2019-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 28:
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 www.lahainarestoration.org.

KCP Presents “The Shadow Box”
2019-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Puhi Theatrical Playhouse, 4411 Kikowaena Street, Puhi, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, March 1 – March 3:
KCP Presents “The Shadow Box”. This Pulitzer prize winning drama takes place over twenty-four hours. Three patients agree to be a part of a psychological scheme where they live within the hospital grounds and have interviews with a psychiatrist. Show times are Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Jacob Jonas The Company
2019-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, February 28:
Jacob Jonas The Company. Led by its 26-year-old namesake, Jacob Jonas The Company has gained an international profile for honest storytelling, visceral performances, and visual content creation. The Company showcases their unique mix of contemporary ballet, breakdance, and acrobatic movement, bringing dance into the world in new and exciting ways. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Wy., Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

The Emily T Gail Show
2019-03-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story” is about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, recent shows include interesting talk stories with John and Judy Collins, founders 40 years ago of the Ironman World Championship which was held in Kailua-Kona in October. Emily will have interviews with players, fans, PGA officials, volunteers and others from the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai that was at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in January for the 23rd year. Tom Lehman won by 1 shot over David Thoms. The MEC and PGA have donated over a million dollars to the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, Big Island Junior Golf, and Daniel R. Sayre Foundation. Emily will have updates about events and activities for Big Island Activities including Aloha Kona Sports, the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club. She will remind you of the many complimentary activities available in Kailua Village, Queens Marketplace and Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort and The Shops at Mauna Lani. Emily T Gail Talk story is available at www.emilytgailtalkstory.podomatic.com online 24/7, via www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory, a free iTunes podcast, and Emily T Gail Talk Story on You Tube. Contact Emily T Gail at 808 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk
2019-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Kapa`a, Kapa`a, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday, March 2:
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk. Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident. Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m. Free.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2019-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 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.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6 to 9 p.m. March 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; March 29 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For transportation packages to Lana`i Friday Town Party, visit www.go-lanai.com. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, March 1:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum
2019-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, March 1:
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

O Nā Lani Sunset Stories
2019-03-01 18:30 - 21:30 | International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Nightly:
O Nā Lani 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 www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com.

Black Comedy & ‘dentity Crisis
2019-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | ProArts Playhouse, 1280 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Thursdays – Sundays, March 1 – 17:
Black Comedy & ‘dentity Crisis. A laugh-filled evening of two one-act plays by award winning playwrights. Black Comedy: An uproarious drawing room farce with unexpected visitors and mistaken identities where light is dark and dark is light. Everything that can go wrong, does, for a struggling artist. ‘dentity Crisis: A special performance of an absurd, satirical look at (i)dentity, sanity and insanity. ProArts Playhouse, 1280 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei. Thursdays – Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 463-6550 or visit www.proartsmaui.com.

Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival
2019-03-02 11:00 - 18:00 | HI
Saturday, March 2:
Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival. The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teachers Roy and Kathy Sakuma, non-stop concerts, `ukulele giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Kings’ Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village, and Queens’ MarketPlace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 11a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2019-03-04 08:00 - 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. March 3 – For the Birds; March 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; March 17 – Spirit of Slack Key; March 24 – Legends of Slack Key; March 31 – Your Island of Peace. 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
2019-03-04 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
2019-03-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, 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.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectible & Hawaiiana Show
2019-03-04 10:30 - 16:30 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, March 17:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectible & Hawaiiana Show. Sometimes it’s hard to find good vintage collectibles from Hawai`i! This is grand show with over 70 vendors showing off and selling their collectibles. You’ll find just about everything that’s at least 20 yrs old, including Aloha shirts, artworks, koa wood pieces, ukuleles, Hawaiian jewelry, Niihau shell necklaces, toys, coins and much more. Blaisdell Center, Hawai`i Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. General Admission $4.50, early entry $15. Show hours 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., early entry at 9:30 a.m. For information call (808) 941-9754 or visit www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2019-03-04 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 www.volcanoartcenter.org.
