Kanikapila with Wes Asana and Friends

Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Asana 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. […]

Free

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program

Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Thursday: Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor 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 […]

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

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.  September 6 – Island of Peace; September 13 – In the Real Old Style; September 20 – Sea Turtle Serenade; September 27 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling […]

Free – $25

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 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”.  September 6 – Led Kaapana; September 13 […]

9th Annual Pau Hana Block Party

Murphy’s Bar & Grill 2 Merchant St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Thursday, September 7: 9th Annual Pau Hana Block Party.  Enjoy food, live music, and more at Hawai`i Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser at Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Downtown Honolulu. Each $45 ticket includes dinner and two drinks and supports their five free programs, which help adults and children develop literacy skills for life. Murphy’s Bar […]

Hawai’i Island Festival

Throughout the month of September:  Hawai’i Island Festival. 30 Days of Aloha was created to continue a month long Big Island celebration formerly known as Aloha Festivals. The festival seeks to perpetuate the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of the Big Island through various signature and affiliated events, all of which showcase a unique aspect […]

Kū Mai Ka Hula

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9: Kū Mai Ka Hula. Featuring award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances, invitees including hālau from Japan and the U.S. Mainland, as well as Maui, and Oahu.  Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings.  The solo competition will take place Friday […]

Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show

Hawai`i Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, September 8: Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show.  Laugh until your sides ache, with one of Hawai`i’s favorite comedians.  Augie T was named funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek.  His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales charge, and won […]

Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret

Hilo Palace Theater 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States

Friday, September 8:  Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret.  Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest […]

$5 – $35

Na Mele O Ko Olina

Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI, United States

Saturday, September 9:  Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Celebrate the music and arts of Hawai`i with some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, Great Lawn, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For […]