Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2016-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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 apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Spring Fantasy Orchid Show
2016-04-01 12:00 - 19:00, 2016-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Rd, Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2:
Spring Fantasy Orchid Show. Bring your cameras to the free orchid show and shop for orchid-themed crafts and orchid plants, see a demonstration on potting and repotting orchids, and enjoy food and beverages available for purchase from 11:00 a.m. on Friday, prior to the opening of the show at 1 p.m. United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Rd., Hanapepe. Friday, Noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (808) 742-0333 or visit www.gardenislandorchidsociety.org.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2016-04-01 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, April 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. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2016-04-01 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. 6-9 p.m. April 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; April 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; April 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; April 22 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center; April 29 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on Maui Town Parties and Lana`i 5th Friday Lana`i Package, visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2016-04-01 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 6-9 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.

MAPA’s Spring Gala: DeLights of Broadway
2016-04-01 18:00 - 22:00 | King Kamehameha Golf Club, 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku, HI, United States
Friday, April 1:
MAPA’s Spring Gala: DeLights of Broadway. An evening of Broadway-quality entertainment, delectable libations and a few surprises, benefitting MAPA’s Performing Arts Programs. Each table celebrates a different Broad musical. King Kamehameha Golf Club, 2500 Honoapiilani Hwy, Wailuku. 6 to 10 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org.

Art on the Fence
2016-04-02 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Every Saturday & Sunday:
Art on the Fence. Artists post up there artworks on the south end of Honolulu Zoo fence, across from Kapiolani Park. Casually stroll Monsarrat Avenue and check out various works of art from local artists. See original artwork including paintings, photos, ceramics, and other mediums of art.

Pono Kapolei Fun Run
2016-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | UH West `Oahu Campus, 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, April 2:
Pono Kapolei Fun Run. This fundraiser helps raise monies to keep Kapolei keiki away from drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Proceeds from this event help to keep `Oahu’s keiki occupied in healthy and positive activities. UH West `Oahu Campus, 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei. 8 to 10 a.m.

Special Olympics Hawai`i’s Polar Plunge
2016-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Ala Moana Blvd., 500 Ala Moan Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, April 2:
Special Olympics Hawai`i’s Polar Plunge. Polar Plunge returns with a vengeance featuring a new taller and longer slide. The popular event is back in full “FORCE” with a Star Wars theme to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Hawai`i. Polar Plunge asks participants to raise a minimum of $100 to take the plunge into a pool of ice cold water – this year down a new taller and longer slide measuring in at 36 feet high and 95 feet long. Those that raise $200 or more can take an additional plunge into an ice-cold above-ground pool. Plungers & Jedis alike can register individually or as a team online. Waterfront Plaza lawn fronting Ala Moana Blvd., 500 Ala Moan Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information and to register call (808) 943-8808 or visit www.specialolympicshawaii.org.

Grove Farm Old Time Games
2016-04-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, April 2:
Grove Farm Old Time Games. A delightful day of family fun! Take a step back in time with games, races, and entertainment from the 1800’s and early 1900’s, along with small prizes of this bygone era. There will be pie eating contests, a Sweet Shoppe, puppet shows, a miniature horse petting zoo, and new this year is a Vaudeville Show. Affordable for the whole family. Free admission. Grove Farm Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 245-3202.

Kaua`i Orchid & Art Festival
2016-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe, HI, 96716, United States
Saturday, April 2:
Kaua`i Orchid & Art Festival. Coinciding with the Spring Fantasy Orchid Show, this festival will feature art with an orchid theme. Free entertainment 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., food booths, and arts and crafts for the kids, and Artist Alley (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe. The Orchid & Art Festival throughout Hanapepe Town. For more information on entertainers, schedules and event locations, call (808) 335-5944 or visit www.hanapepe.org.

8th Annual Love Life Creative Festival and Dance Showcase
2016-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Unnamed Venue, HI, United States
Saturday, April 2:
8th Annual Love Life Creative Festival and Dance Showcase. This event’s purpose is to create a drug free and suicide free culture on Kaua`i. Event includes Live DJs and music, Breaking Battles, Cocoon aerial silks, live art, food trucks, a fashion show, local creative vendors and a dance showcase in main theater with 2 show times that sell out; 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Festival admission is free. Tickets required to enter theater for dance showcase. For tickets and information call (808) 651-4383 or visit www.kuga808.com.

Kuhio Beach Hawaiian Hula Show
2016-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Kuhio Beach, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday evenings (weather permitting):
Kuhio Beach Hawaiian Hula Show. Hula halau are invited from around the island and other locations to perform under the big banyan tree at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki. The evening starts off with fun tiki torch lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Live Hawaiian music and hula performances go on for one hour. Seating is limited and can get crowded, so come early to get a good view of the performance. For information call (808) 843-8002.

Jazz Minds
2016-04-02 18:30 | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Hawai`i Sketch Comedy Festival 2016: Two Scoops Funny
2016-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, April 1:
Hawai`i Sketch Comedy Festival 2016: Two Scoops Funny. Enjoy a night of LOLs featuring a mixed plate of local comedy favorites. General admission $25, Museum members $20. VIP $35. Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-04-03 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 3 – Honoring Raymond Kane; April 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; April 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; April 24 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea. 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 2 – For the Birds; April 9 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; April 16 – Heart of Slack Key; April 23 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; April 30 – Dreams Come True. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2016-04-05 05:30 - 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 held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and 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. Free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace.
2016-04-05 08:30 - 12:00 | Queens Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Rd., Waikoloa Village, HI, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get Updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2016-04-05 08:30 - 23:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 4 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/walkingtour.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2016-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2016-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, 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 various 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 6 – Led Kaapana; April 13 – David Kamakahi; April 20 – Jeff Peterson; April 27 – Sonny Lim. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the 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.

The Kona Historical Society’s Portuguese Stone Oven
2016-04-07 10:00 - 13:00 | H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
Every Thursday:
The Kona Historical Society’s Portuguese Stone Oven. See this reproduction of a typical oven used by the Portuguese immigrants who came to Kona in the 1880s. Join the process of panning bread dough and baking close to 100 loaves every Thursday. The program is free and the bread is available after 12:30 p.m. for $8 per loaf. Bring your lunch and make a day of it with an oven-side picnic in the pasture. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, Kealakekua. 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m. For information and directions call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org, where you can also find the recipe for Portuguese Sweet Bread.

Kawaii Kon
2016-04-08 | Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10:
Kawaii Kon. Hawai`i’s largest anime convention held annually at the Hawai`i Convention Center. This event features panels, events, guests, concerts, video games, table top games, costumers, industry and hundreds of vendors, all focused on Japanese animation and culture. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1800 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. For information visit www.kawaiikon.com.

Girls Guns & Glory
2016-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, April 8:
Girls Guns & Glory. Girls Guns and Glory, which was named (tongue in cheek) for everything representative of the country music front man Ward Hayden was listening to, have made a name for themselves through relentless touring, the release of four critically acclaimed records, and a slew of local and international awards. Their style is rooted in various forms of American music, with a sound that has evolved to include everything from rockabilly to traditional country to rock ‘n’ roll. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

28th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament
2016-04-09 | Dunes at Maui Lani, 1333 Mauilani Pkwy, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, April 9:
28th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament. The day will be full of good fun, terrific prizes, and a tasty luncheon, all to benefit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s programs that serve the residents of our Maui community. Space is limited! For information and to register, call (808) 243-4237 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Free Lei Making Workshops
2016-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Manoa Valley District Park, 2721 Ka`aipu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Wednesday & Thursdays, April 13 & 14, 20 & 21:
Free Lei Making Workshops. These free workshops are open to the public and will provide participants with an opportunity to learn or improve lei making skills prior to the upcoming Lei Day Celebration. Learn how to make lei using different methods: Kui, Hili and Wili. Bring plant material should you have any to share. An accompanying adult is recommended if your child would like to enter the City’s Lei Day Contest. Manoa Valley District Park, 2721 Ka`aipu Ave., Honolulu. 2:30 to 4 p.m. For information and to register, call (808) 988-0513 or visit www.honoluluparks.com.

Christopher K Morgan & Artists: Pohaku
2016-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, April 14:
Christopher K Morgan & Artists: Pohaku. A dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music, and projection design to explore compelling universal themes in the story of Hawai`i’s native people, including land loss and fractured identity. The work incorporates Morgan’s own stories to reflect these larger themes. Performing live with Morgan are kumu hula Elsie Kaleihulukea Ryder of Kaimikaua’s Hālau Hula o Kukunaokalā, and classically trained electric cellist, Wytold. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
