Aloha Visitor Guides

Jazz & Wine Festival
2016-09-17 17:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, 3838 Wyllie Rd., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday, September 17:
Jazz & Wine Festival. Savor an evening under the stars, featuring delectable wines, island-inspired cuisine from the island’s top chefs, and dynamic entertainment by jazz artists. There will be a silent auction to support the Kaua`i Lifeguard Association. Ticket fee of $100 includes entry, tastings, and concert. Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, 3838 Wyllie Rd., Princeville. 5:30 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 827-8808.

Malie Foundation – Kaua`i Mokihana Festival 2016
2016-09-18 | Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue
Sunday – Saturday, September 18 – 24:
Malie Foundation – Kaua`i Mokihana Festival 2016. The festival is a week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture and includes music contests, 3-day hula competition, craft fair and workshops at locations around the island of Kaua’i. Most events, including hula competitions, are held at the Aqua Kaua`i Beach Resort, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr., Lihue. For detailed information on events and locations call (808) 651-1868 or visit www.maliefoundation.org.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday
2016-09-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, September 18:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art’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.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2016-09-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, September 18:
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).

Powwow in Paradise
2016-09-23 16:00 - 21:00, 2016-09-24 11:00 - 21:00, 2016-09-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Friday – Sunday, September 23 – 25:
Powwow in Paradise. This event is located on the east side of the island at the beautiful Kapa`a Beach Park in downtown Kapa`a. This is a free family event with special Native American crafting and education tents; Native American drumming, organic Fry Bread food booth, and hand-made one of a kind Native American art and crafts. Also a special Hawaiian blessing and Grand Entry parade. Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a. Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.kauaipowwow.com.

Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds
2016-09-24 07:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25:
Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds. An event where residents and island visitors with all levels of interest in birding and nature study celebrate the diversity of Hawai’i’s birdlife and the habitats that support them. Saturday – Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday’s tours will depart from various locations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo to be determined. For tickets and information, visit www.hawaiibirdingtrails.com.

Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade 2015
2016-09-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Ala Moana Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday, September 24:
Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade 2015. From Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park. A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This is a “must see” event! Free admission. 9 a.m. to noon. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2016-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Saturday, September 24:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair brings to their events. Each artisan and crafter showcase their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work. Fine products like Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone & wood carvings, paintings & prints, note cards, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, Hawaiian dolls, hakus & hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, and much more. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville.. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum
2016-09-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, September 24:
Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum. In partnership with the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!, visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket will receive free admission to Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Event will feature student-created exhibits, special presentations, and WWII-themed activities. Download free tickets at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Maui Okinawan Festival
2016-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Mall, 70 E. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, September 24:
Maui Okinawan Festival. The entertainment program will feature continuous Okinawan music and dance, taiko and sanshin players, martial arts demonstrations, and vendors selling arts, crafts and jewelry. Okinawan food will be available for purchase. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 242-1560 or visit www.mauimall.com.

Cool Fusion: Festival of Bowls
2016-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, September 24:
Cool Fusion: Festival of Bowls. This fundraiser celebrates the ceramic, musical, and culinary arts. Relax and enjoy live music while tasting noodles and sipping sake. Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Kilauea Art Night
2016-09-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, September 24:
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.

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert at the Blaisdell
2016-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Tuesday, September 27:
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert at the Blaisdell. The band, a recipient of this year’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, started in Chicago in 1971 and had a string of hits through the early 1980s, including “Shining Star,” “That’s the Way of the World” and “Let’s Groove”. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit www.ticketmaster.com, at the Blaisdell box office or by phone at 1(800) 745-3000.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 1 – For the Birds; October 8 – In the Real Old Style; October 15 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; October 22 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 29 – Gifts of the Ancestors. Free gift drawing. 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. 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.

3rd Annual Keokea Ho`olaule`a
2016-09-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Keokea Marketplace, 16.9 Mile Marker of Kula Highway, Keokea, HI, United States
Thursday, September 29:
3rd Annual Keokea Ho`olaule`a. This popular Labor Day weekend event features Upcountry produce, crafts, foods, and entertainment all day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 per person, $5 maximum per family. Keokea Marketplace, 16.9 Mile Marker of Kula Highway, Keokea, Kula. For information call (808) 276-2713.

Hawaiian Music Series
2016-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, September 29:
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.

Boeing Boeing
2016-09-30 | Iao Theatre, 65 N. Market St., Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Fridays & Saturdays, September 30 – October 16:
Boeing Boeing. This 1960’s French farce features self-styled Parisian Lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time. Iao Theatre, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku. For tickets and information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.

Mele at the Moana Featuring Willie K
2016-09-30 17:30 - 21:00 | Moana Surfrider, 2364 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, United States
Friday, September 30:
Mele at the Moana Featuring Willie K. Celebrate Hawai`i’s musical traditions with a monthly concert series, featuring some of Hawai`i’s most talented artists under the historic banyan tree. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Moana Surfrider, 2364 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. For reservations and information call (808) 271-9176 or visit moana-surfrider.com.

Hawai`i Haunted Plantation
2016-10-01 | Hawai`i’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipuhu St., Waipahu, HI, United States
Weekends throughout October (dates to be announced):
Hawai`i Haunted Plantation. Known as “Hawai`i’s premier haunt,” the Haunted Plantation provides tons of thrills and chills with over 50 actors in professional Hollywood-style horror makeup, plus terrifying backdrops and eerie sound effects. Located near what’s purported to be a real haunted village in Waipahu; spooky enough to scare even the most die-hard Halloween fans. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; children 13 or younger are not allowed. If you are pregnant, have heart health problems, are intoxicated, or under the age of 13, you are asked to not attend. Hawai`i’s Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipuhu St., Waipahu. The actual dates for this event were not available at the time of publication of the calendar of events. For information on dates, times, and cost, please call (808) 677-0110. For a preview of the haunting experience visit www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com. Website is under construction.

Emily T Gail Show
2016-10-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and how 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 provides updates on many local events in October. Also info on golf specials like Family Golf Days at Waikoloa Beach Resort, where, after 3:30 p.m., 9 holes for junior golfers is $25 with complimentary Nike Junior rental clubs and $50 for accompanying adult with $25 rental clubs. Updates on free Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace
2016-10-01 03:00 - 17:00 | Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, October 1:
A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace. Live Hawaiian entertainment featuring the Royal Hawaiian Band, Punahou Alumni Glee Club, Kualoa, Kumu Hula Kahai Topolinski, and more. Shop at the Marketplace for Island-style clothing, Shells, Lei Haku, Jams and Jellies, Tutu’s Attic, and ono local food. Visit Queen Emma Summer Palace, the first historic house museum once the home to Hawai`i’s Queen Emma and her husband Kamehameha IV, and see the exhibition, Na Hulu Makamae `O Hawai`i. Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu. Admission – $5 Adults, $1 Keiki, Under 6 yrs. Free parking at Nu`uanu Park. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3167 or visit www.daughtersofhawaii.org.

St. John’s Kula Festival
2016-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula, HI, 96790, United States
Saturday, October 1:
St. John’s Kula Festival. Enjoy live and silent auctions, a farmers market, kid games, crafters, baked goods, a quilt show, and ono local grinds. Featuring multi Grammy and Hoku award-winner Jeff Peterson, as well as the Isle of Maui Pipe band, Hula Wehena, Maui Taiko, Chop Suey Jazz Band, and Jamie Gallo and Friends, fresh from her European Tour. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Keokea. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 442-2231 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org.

Coconut Festival
2016-10-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2016-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2:
Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Kapa`a Beach Park (next to the Library), Kapa`a. Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 652-4988 or visit www.kbakauai.org.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s Open House Celebration
2016-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, 96704, United States
Saturday, October 1:
Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s Open House Celebration. This event honors Kona’s heritage with many coffee farm-related activities, including coffee tastings, traditional food, music, local produce, and tours of the historic 1920s farm and farmhouse. Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Honolulu Intertribal Powwow: Celebrate Native American culture in a uniquely diverse tropical setting
2016-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Magic Island Beach Park, 1401 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2:
Honolulu Intertribal Powwow: Celebrate Native American culture in a uniquely diverse tropical setting. Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and spirit of Native America, with native frybread, dancing, singing, drumming, education booths, local and mainland craft vendors, and children’s arts & crafts. This is a family friendly event aimed at keeping children safe, no drugs or alcohol. Magic Island Beach Park, 1401 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 392-4479 or visit www.honoluluintertribalpowwow.com.

Windward Ho`olaulea 2015: A Homegrown Celebration
2016-10-01 10:00 - 20:00 | Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, HI, United States
Saturday, October 1:
Windward Ho`olaulea 2015: A Homegrown Celebration. Enjoy a day of a variety of entertainment, family fun, keiki rides, Imaginarium shows, art gallery exhibits, arts & crafts, ono food, a silent auction, and much more. Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea`ahala Road, Kane`ohe. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information and event schedule, call (808) 235-7374 or visit www.windwardhoolaulea.com.

Jazz Minds
2016-10-01 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.
