Aloha Visitor Guides

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Walt Keale
2017-01-08 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, January 8:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Walt Keale. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Kaua`i Food Tour – South Shore
2017-01-11 11:00 - 15:00 | HI
Tuesday, January 11:
Kaua`i Food Tour – South Shore. Hop in your car and follow the guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s sunny South Shore. Join in a celebration of street food inspired by Hawai`i’s diverse cultures. Experience Japanese food, taste exotic fruit, sample tropical gelato, tour a working kitchen, meet farmers and food artisans, and more. Enjoy a private tasting of what’s fresh, seasonal and local. At the end of the tour, stroll through the market and purchase gifts of aloha, or food to enjoy during your stay. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $120. For reservations and information call (888) 431-6660 or visit https://www.tastingkauai.com/kauai-food-tour/.

Stradavarius! Benefit Performance – Honoka`a
2017-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Hi`ilani Ecohouse, 47-391 Velez Rd., Honoka, HI, United States
Thursday, January 12:
Stradavarius! Benefit Performance – Honoka`a. Jeff Thayer, concertmaster of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, will perform on a Stradivarius violin produced in 1708. He will be accompanied by a Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival favorite, pianist Cary Lewis. A rare treat! Hi`ilani Ecohouse, Honoka`a, 6 p.m. Cost is $70, includes wine and pupu. For more information and location, call (808) 333-7378, email info@hawaiipaf.org or visit www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Little Shop of Horrors
2017-01-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2017-01-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E. Kikowaena Street, Puhi, HI, 96766, United States
Thursdays – Sundays, January 13 – 27:
Little Shop of Horrors. Kaua`i Community Players opens its 2017 season with this beloved sci-fi musical comedy. In this hilarious musical smash, Seymour and Audrey find love while Seymour tries to keep Audrey II, a people-eating plant in the flower shop where he works, satisfied. The play satirizes many different topics, including science fiction, “B” movies, musical comedy, and the Faust legend (in which a man sells his soul to the Devil). Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St., Lihue. Thursdays – Saturdays 7 p.m.; Sundays, 4 p.m. For tickets and information visit http://kauaicommunityplayers.org/.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2017-01-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Saturday, January 14:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Handmade products from Kaua`i’s crafters and artisans. Find quality merchandise for that special occasion, gift giving or keepsake. A collection of beautifully handmade products like bags, carved bone jewelry, sculptured wood carvings, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, futons & other sewn products, sunrise & Ni`ihau shell jewelry, Hawaiian print towel wraps, fused glass art jewelry, sun catchers, tapa prints & bags & accessories and lots more by local Kaua`i artists. Find that unique gift that will be cherished for years. Church of the Pacific, 4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4301.

Na Mele O Ko Olina
2017-01-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, January 14:
Na Mele O Ko Olina. Na Mele O Ko Olina is held at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club along Oahu`s Leeward Coast. This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. The artists feature work in glass, ceramics, photography, wood workers, fiber art, jewelry of all kinds, and fine art. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2017-01-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, January 14:
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., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Banyan Drive Art Stroll
2017-01-14 12:00 - 18:00 | 49 Banyan Dr., Hilo, HI, United States
Saturday, January 14:
Banyan Drive Art Stroll. Enjoy art exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, and pupu at five venues on Banyan Dr., Hilo. 49 Banyan Dr., Hilo. Noon to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 895-8130 or email ktcannoneger@gmail.com.

Opening Reception: Hawai`i Wood Guild Show
2017-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Kamuela, HI, United States
Saturday, January 14:
Opening Reception: Hawai`i Wood Guild Show. This juried show celebrates the outstanding skills of Big Island wood craftsmen. All items are available for purchase, and a percentage of the sale proceeds will support HPA’s financial aid program. The show is free and open to the community. Attendees will be able to meet the artists and talk story with members of the Guild every Saturday during the show. Hawai`i Preparatory Academy, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road, Kamuela. Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.HawaiiWoodGuild.com or visit http://isaacsartcenter.hpa.edu.

Maui Oceanfront Marathon Events
2017-01-15 05:00 - 17:00 | Wailea, HI, United States
Sunday, January 15:
Maui Oceanfront Marathon Events. The Marathon is a point to point race starting in Wailea at 5 a.m. The Marathon Walk is the same course and has a half hour head start. The Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is an out and back oceanfront course starting at the Marathon oceanfront finish line at Kamehameha Iki Park in Lahaina. The Maui 15K (9.3 miles) is point to point oceanfront from Papalau Beach to Lahaina. The Maui 10K (6.2 miles) is an out and back oceanfront course starting at the Marathon finish line at Kamehameha Iki Park in Lahaina. The Maui 5K run and non-competitive walk or jog starts at the 23.1 mark on the marathon course. (The starting area will be known as “Lone Palm Point” for lack of a name and obvious reasons, 3.1 miles). Join the Race Director and staff for a post-race private sunset cruise on the Pride of Maui. Limited to 75 runners or family members. Shuttle Buses to the start lines from Wailea, Ka`anapali, and Lahaina. Finishers medal for all races. Tech-Shirts for all participants. For information and registration, call (530) 559-2261 or visit http://www.runmaui.com/.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2017-01-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, January 15:
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.

36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2017-01-15 11:30 - 17:00 | Old Kona Airport Beach Park Makaeo Pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 15:
36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The 36th Anniversary Birthday Commemoration of the great civil rights leader will take place with a community celebration, potluck & program. Bring your favorite dish to share. The celebration will consist of displays of art, songs, and music by local schools and the community. This event is free and open to the public. Old Kona Airport Beach Park Makaeo Pavilion, AKA the big pavilion. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call Virginia Halliday at (808) 325-1112 or Mamie Bramlett, at (808) 331-1448.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2017-01-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 15:
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). For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

New Shanghai Circus
2017-01-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2017-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Monday & Tuesday, January 16 & 17:
New Shanghai Circus. China’s most daring acrobats, jugglers, balance artists, and contortionists return to Maui for the year’s grandest family spectacular. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Monday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Kaua`i Food Tour – Royal Coconut Coast
2017-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Royal Coconut Coast, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Thursday, January 19:
Kaua`i Food Tour – Royal Coconut Coast. Hop in your car and follow a guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s Royal Coconut Coast. Take a short stroll down an old plantation road and learn about taro farming; sample paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) food and enjoy tastings at some of the East Side’s best farm-to-table restaurants. This food tour is centered around the beauty and creativity of the Royal Coconut Coast and spotlights a founding chef of Hawai`i Regional Cuisine. Royal Coconut Coast, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapa`a. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $120. For information call (888) 431-6660 or visit https://www.tastingkauai.com/kauai-food-tour/.

UB40 Reunited
2017-01-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, January 20:
UB40 Reunited. 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. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 4:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Pacific Island Arts Festival
2017-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22:
Pacific Island Arts Festival. More than 75 Hawai`i artists display their work for sale at this annual event. There will be weekend long demonstrations by artists, some of whom offer our guests the chance to create their own artwork, and take items home. Enjoy local music and hula, shave ice, and on Sunday there will be Lion Dancers of Au’s Shaolin Society to help artists and guests bring in the Chinese New Year. Located directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 696-6717 or email tropicalcottons@aol.com.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2017-01-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, January 21:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus
2017-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, January 21:
Jamie Adkins: Circus Incognitus. Virtuoso clown, Jamie Adkins, is the vulnerable everyman who has just written a terrific show. He wanders onto stage with the new show in a box, delighted to find the audience ready and waiting. Knowing he has just the thing, Jamie struggles to build the scene around him using everyday objects. Things go awry as his props prove most unhelpful. An expert at comedy born of desperation, Jamie’s performance is humble and unguarded. Adkins deftly escorts the audience along his poetic journey with sidesplitting wit for audiences of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Broadway Pops Orchestra presents Bravo Broadway
2017-01-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 22:
Broadway Pops Orchestra presents Bravo Broadway. This program features favorites from Broadway hits through the years. Enjoy selections from Kiss Me Kate, Phantom of the Opera, Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, Music Man, Mamma Mia! and more with award-winning Broadway guest artists. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kawika Kahiapo
2017-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, January 22:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Kawika Kahiapo. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge
2017-01-27 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28:
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine 2017 – Hula Festival and Educational Challenge. The festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate the hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of `Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture. The event will include hula workshops by renowned Hawaiian Kumu Hula, Ni`ihau shell jewelry-making workshops, and more. Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to support the festival. Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay, 77-, 78-128 Ehukai St, Kailua-Kona. For registration, schedule and information visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org. For more info, email administrator@nawaiiwiola.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2017-01-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, January 27:
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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.

The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter
2017-01-27 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, January 27 – 29:
The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter. Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40+-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents an evening of songs by the incomparable Cole Porter. Ranging from swing to Broadway and spiritual to jazz, the concert repertoire features some of Porter’s well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too Darn Hot, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Begin the Beguine, Well, Did You Evah, and many, many more. St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 838-3006 or visit http://www.kauaivoices.org/.

Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire
2017-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Hawai`i Opera Theatre, 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, January 27, 29 & 31:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire. Set in New Orleans in the 1940s, Blanche DuBois arrives at the home of her sister, Stella, and husband, Stanley Kowalski after suffering the loss of her ancestral home and job. Skeptical of the story, Stanley grows infuriated by Blanche losing his wife’s birthright, and sets out to reveal the truth behind the circumstance. The conflict between the two unfolds with tragic and violent consequences. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 596-7858 or visit http://www.hawaiiopera.org/.

Maui Chinese New Year Festival
2017-01-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, January 28:
Maui Chinese New Year Festival. Bring in the year of the Rooster with fireworks and lion dancers for good luck. The event features historical displays, cultural craft and food booths, keiki activities and Chinese entertainers. Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 870-8047 or email yukilei.sugimura@gmail.com.

Wiliwili Festival
2017-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Big Island’s native lowland dry forest. This fun, family-friendly event will feature live music, educational workshops, vendors, silent auction, and tours of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve. Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa Village. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (808) 494-2208, email Jen@waikoloadryforest.org or visit www.waikoloadryforest.org.

Kilauea Art Night
2017-01-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
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.
