Aloha Visitor Guides

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Sean Na'auao
2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, August 23, 2019:
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Sean Na’auao. In this concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal.
The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Sean Na’auao.
Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year.
Sean Na‘auao is a slack key guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer, and founder of independent record label, Poi Pounder. He has received multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including Island Contemporary Album of the Year for his popular, “Fish and Poi.” Sean was a founding member of Mana’o Company, a group that made a huge mark on the Hawaiian music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His repertoire runs from the most contemporary of island music to heartfelt traditional Hawaiian mele. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Comic Con Honolulu
2019-08-02 10:00 - 21:00 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 02, 2019 – August 04, 2019:
Comic Con Honolulu. Comic Con Honolulu is a 3 day convention held annually at the Hawaii Convention Center. The event is a family-friendly celebration of comics, costumes, fantasy, sci-fi, and all things nerdom.
Comic Con Honolulu 2019 will be held August 2-4, 2019 at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets on sale online.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2019-08-02 18:30 - 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. August 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center, August 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Bring it Home 2019
2019-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center – Seabury Hall, 480 Olinda Rd., Makawao, HI, 96768, United States
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 to Sunday, August 4th, 2019:
Bring it Home 2019. Adaptations Dance Theater (ADT) presents Bring it Home annually to celebrate the professional artistry created from and thriving within Maui’s dance community. By bringing back Maui-raised artists who are pursuing dance careers elsewhere to collaborate with the growing number of dancers currently living on the island, ADT encourages an exchange of contemporary dance between Maui, the U.S. mainland, and beyond that the local community can likewise experience through these annual performances. This year’s program will feature the world premieres of four distinct dance works created by the cast of resident and guest artists, including a commissioned piece and performance by renowned guest company FLOCK of Chicago.
Showtimes are 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, and 6:30pm on Sunday, August 4. Tickets to all shows are $30 for adults and $15 for youth/students with valid ID. More information can be found at AdaptationsDanceTheater.com.

Duke's OceanFest
2019-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
August 17, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
Duke’s OceanFest. Duke’s OceanFest features a variety of ocean sports close to Duke Kahanamoku’s heart, including Longboard Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, Surf Polo, Beach Volleyball, and Stand-Up Paddling. The annual festival, held on the shores of Waikiki in August, celebrates Duke Kahanamoku’s life, his athletic contributions and his spirit that continues to live on. The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is responsible for the continuing success of the OceanFest events. ODKF is a progressive, proactive organization whose board members are dedicated to serving Hawaii’s water sports community. The mission of the foundation is to support the development of individuals and organizations which perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. August 17 – 25, 2019. http://dukesoceanfest.com/

Maui Humane Society Dogust
2019-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019:
Maui Humane Society presents Dogust, a birthday party for all shelter dogs happening Saturday, August 3 from 11-1pm. This family friendly free event will feature a keiki zone, birthday cake for people and pup cakes for dogsprovided by Maui Cookie Lab as well as Pick Your Price Adoptions on all animals. For more information, visit mauihumanesociety.org or call (808) 877-3680 ext. 3

Not Your Typical Garden Party
2019-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
August 03, 2019:
Not Your Typical Garden Party. Join us for a lovely evening of wine, pupus and live music for a good cause at Not Your Typical Garden Party Saturday, August 3rd!
***All proceeds go towards refurbishing the Hawaiian Botanical Garden at Anaina Hou Community Park.
Wear your finest garden party attire! Prizes will be awarded for Best Ladies Garden Party Hat and Best Mens Aloha Shirt.
Delicious pupus (appetizers) from some of Kauai’s finest, including Kauai Shrimp, Palate Wine Bar, Eat Healthy Cafe, Shivalik Indian Cuisine, Tiki Iniki, April’s Aloha Cakes, Tropic Fish Kauai, and Kalypso Island Bar & Grill. Silent Auction prizes include trips, resort stays and much more.
Price: $100 per person. Get Tickets at: www.anainahou.org/gardenparty

Na Pali Challenge
2019-08-04 07:30 - 18:00 | Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
August 04, 2019:
Na Pali Challenge. Each year paddlers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad gather on Kaua’i for this unique race. It is an opportunity for wahine and kane to come together and race down the enchanting Na Pali Coast. Each team consists of 6 wahine and 6 kane. The two teams take turns in the canoe, making water changes every 30 minutes. The race begins at Hanalei Bay and will end outside Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. The course is 36 miles long and runs along some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. http://www.koapaddler.org/

Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele
2019-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
August 04, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concertfeaturing songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
#1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Audience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne”To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally”Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha).
Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: Set off the main road, This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.

The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest
2019-08-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy , Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
August 04, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
The Farmers’ Market at Hamakua Harvest. The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hamakua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honokaa Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It’s beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. Every Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm Email info@hamakuaharvest.org for more information

Ike Hana II
2019-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
August 04, 2019:
Ike Hana II. The second of two finale concerts featuring a different program from our resident guest artists: ASK Dance Company (Malaysia), Dancers of Damelahamid (British Columbia), and Halau Hula Ka Noeau (Honolulu).
ASK Dance Company A professional, award-winning dance collective from Malaysia built upon the philosophy “that to be alive, one must continuously learn, and thus be unafraid to ASK pertinent questions.” Incorporating traditional and contemporary genres of dance, ASK features outstanding dancers and choreographers and strives to play a significant role in bridging innumerable boundaries and breaking glass ceilings nationally and internationally.
Dancers of Damelahamid an Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia celebrating the diversity and depth of the many beautiful Indigenous cultures across Canada. Through dramatic dance, captivating narrative, intricately carved masks, and elaborate regalia the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space, bridging the ancient with a living tradition.
Halau Hula Ka Noeau Halau Hula Ka Noeau, under the direction of Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, is an award-winning halau hula built on the philosophy that “the ‘Art of Hula’ expresses all we see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel.” Dedicated to performing traditional hula styles, particularly a style called hula kui, Hālau Hula Ka Noeau has been a driving force in promoting hula at an academic and artistic level with educational lectures, hula production, and performances in Hawaii and throughout North America and Asia.

Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele
2019-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
August 06, 2019 – August 27, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of ExcellenceAudience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne”To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally”Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John The Princeville community center is easy to find at 4334 Emmalani Drive in Princeville, Kauai. Turning into Princeville community, take the roundabout around and turn right on Emmalani Drive. The center is the first on your right and is located right next to Prince Albert Park. The concert is held in the Aloha Room.Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.comor call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area, playground, and park for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Birds in the trees around the center contribute to sweet slack key serenade and tradewinds flow through the windows and doors around the center.

Words and Wine Author Event
2019-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Kona Stories Book Store, 786831 Alii Drive Suite 142, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, United States
August 06, 2019:
Words and Wine Author Event. Words and Wine Author evening happens August 6, 2019 at 6PM at Kona Stories book store in the Keauhou Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend this free author event and enjoy their stories and complimentary wine and pupu. Authors will speak for 20 minutes about their book followed by Q&A. August’s featured authors are: Amy Patterson, Angela Leslee and Donna Beumler. This event starts at 6 PM with an informal meet and greet merging into a more formal book presentation from each author and concluding around 8 PM after a Q&A session. Dress is casual aloha wear. Kona Stories is located in the Keauhou Shopping Center, for more information call Brenda or Joy at 808-324-0350.

Free Kuhio Beach Hula Show featuring Ainsley Halemanu And Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai
2019-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 2431 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
August 06, 2019 – August 27, 2019:
Free Kuhio Beach Hula Show featuring Ainsley Halemanu And Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai. This authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. At the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed. Cameras welcome. Attended by kamaaina (local residents) and malihini (visitors) alike. Presented by Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Hawaii Tourism Authority, City & County of Honolulu and Waikiki Improvement Association.
Every Tuesday of August, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Schedule is subject to change without notice. For more info call 808-843-8002. https://kbhulashow.wixsite.com/official/location

Willie K
2019-08-06 18:30 - 22:15 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
August 06, 2019:
Willie K. Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. 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. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.

The Phantom of the Opera
2019-08-07 - 2019-08-31 | Blasidell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 07, 2019 – September 01, 2019:

The Phantom of the Opera. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Honolulu as part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this will be the first time any production of PHANTOM will have played Hawaii in almost 25 years. This production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. https://blaisdellcenter.com

Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele
2019-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints Church, 1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapa`a, HI, United States
August 07, 2019 – August 28, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Audience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne” To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally “Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John. The All Saints’ Church is easy to find at 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy. in Kapaa, Kauai. It is 1/2 mile south of downtown Kapaa on the mountain side of the road next to the Sudz Car wash between the Shell and Texaco gas stations. Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Easy in and out with doors open all around the sanctuary space. Cooling, gentle tradewinds float through the sanctuary throughout the concert. Enjoy a meditating walk around the beautiful labyrinth.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2019-08-07 18:45 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.Enjoy 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”. August 7 – Led Ka`apana; August 14 – Sonny Lim; August 21 – Jeff Peterson; August 28 – George Kahanamoku. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

Obon Dance & Festival - Shingon Shu Hawaii
2019-08-09 18:30 - 22:00 | Shingon Shu Hawaii, 915 Sheridan St, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Shingon Shu Hawaii. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.
Shingon Shu Hawaii: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 915 Sheridan St., with Japanese craft fair and keiki activities.

Obon Dance & Festival - Pearl City Hongwanji Temple
2019-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Pearl City Hongwanji Mission, 858 2nd St, Pearl City, HI, 96782, United States
August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Pearl City Hongwanji Temple. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Pearl City Hongwanji Mission: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 858 2nd St.

Obon Dance & Festival - Soto Mission Of Aiea Taiheiji
2019-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Soto Mission of Aiea Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale St, Aiea, HI, 96701, United States
August 09, 2019 – August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Soto Mission Of Aiea Taiheiji. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.Soto Mission of Aiea: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 99-045 Kauhale St.; taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival "Waikiki Style" (37th Annual)
2019-08-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
August 10, 2019:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style” (37th Annual). The festival that began in Honolulu in 1982 will feature 15 our some of Hawaii’s finest artists in the slack key guitar genre over a period of 6 hours. Attendees will get to experience the many different styles of the genre and will come to understand the beauty of the music. Throughout the day food and refreshments will be available for purchase along with festival items such as festival t-shirts, hats, artist cds, and more. Also, throughout the day attendees will have an opportunity to win free prizes and one lucky winner will win a brand new Taylor guitar worth over $1,000.00. If you are a visitor and looking for a unique musical experience that reflects the Hawaiian culture this event would serve you well. https://www.waikikiaquarium.org/

Sunset on the Beach - "Coco"
2019-08-10 16:30 - 21:30 | Queen’s Surf Beach, 2715 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
August 10, 2019:
Sunset on the Beach – “Coco”. Free and open to the public, Sunset on the Beach features viewing of great movies on a 30-foot screen, with popular restaurants serving affordably priced meals and live Hawaiian style entertainment with deejays from popular radio stations. The event is located on Queen’s Surf Beach, across from the Honolulu Zoo. It starts about 4:30 pm and ends at about 9:30 pm, with the movies being shown after sunset. Waikiki Improvement Association is also on facebook, “Like” us and you will receive notifications of upcoming Sunset events. Featured film, “Coco”.
Sponsored by Southwest Airlines and Hawaii Tourism. (schedule/movies are subject to change). https://www.waikikiimprovement.com/

Ledward Kaapana at the Palace Theater
2019-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
August 10, 2019:
Ledward Kaapana at the Palace Theater. The Palace Theater is proud to present slack key Master LEDWARD KAAPANA! Opening the show will be the Kalapana Awa Band. Special Guests include Lei Aken, Rhoda Kekona and Trudie Kuilipule with Jesse Gregorio on bass. Led Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo kiekie (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii. Recognition by his peers earned Led 4 Grammy nominations in his own right and 2 wins on slack key compilations. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Palace Box Office or over the phone at 808-934-7010 during weekday office hours 10:00am-3:00pm. General Admission tickets can also be purchased ONLINE anytime! ickets can be purchased in person at the Palace Box Office or over the phone at 808-934-7010 during weekday office hours 10:00am-3:00pm. General Admission TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! $30 General Admission $40 Side Reserve $45 Center Reserve All ticket prices increase $5 on Day of Show

Obon Dance & Festival - Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission
2019-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 216 Mohouli St, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
August 10, 2019:
Obon Dance & Festival – Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10, 216 Mohouli St.; 7 p.m.

Princeville Night Market
2019-08-11 16:00 - 20:00 | HI
August 11, 2019:
Princeville Night Market. The Princeville Night Market brings together Kauai’s finest artisans for an evening of shopping, live music, and food trucks. You’ll find a diverse collection of more than 40 Kauai artisans, ranging from paintings and wood carvings to hot sauce and handmade soap all Made in Hawaii. Enjoy dinner or a sweet treat from the featured food trucks and dessert vendors, and round out the evening by soaking up the sounds of one of our 3 musicians. There are also several restaurant options for those who prefer a sit-down meal. This free and family friendly market is on the second Sunday of every month from 4-8pm at the Princeville Shopping Center.

Paul Simon
2019-08-13 19:30 - 21:30 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
August 13 – August 14, 2019:
Paul Simon. During his distinguished career, Paul Simon has been the recipient of many honors and awards—including 12 Grammy Awards, three of which (“Bridge over Troubled Water,” “Still Crazy after All These Years,” and “Graceland”) were Albums of the Year. In 2003, he was given a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as Simon and Garfunkel. His song, “Mrs. Robinson,” from the motion picture The Graduate was named in the Top 10 of the American Film Institute’s 100 Years 100 Songs. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Cool Dogs of Summer Fundraiser
2019-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Planet Surf, 540 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 15, 2019:
Cool Dogs of Summer Fundraiser. Mark your calendars! A fundraiser for Calvin & Susie Hawaii Animal Foundation at Blue Planet Surf Shop! August 15, 6-9pm
Food! Drinks! Prizes! Pet friendly!

Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair 2019
2019-08-15 18:00 - 2019-08-16 00:00 | Vidinha Stadium, 2900 Hoolako St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
August 15, 2019 – August 18, 2019:
Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair 2019. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the whole family! Our fair features floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, carnival, great island food and much more! This is a community wide event with a focus on agriculture, with overall proceeds going to the Kauai County Farm Bureau, and program proceeds going to 4-H and other agricultural commodity and hobbyist groups growing everything from tropical flowers, to orchids, taro and bonsai. Entry is only 3 & under free; 4-12 yrs $3, seniors (65+) $5 and adults $6, plenty of parking,local entertainment, rides and attractions and selfie contest, Keiki talent showcase, fruit and vegetable competition! https://kauaifarmfair.org/

Made in Hawaii Festival presented by First Hawaiian Bank (25th Annual)
2019-08-16 10:00 - 21:00 | Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 16, 2019 – August 18, 2019:
Made in Hawaii Festival presented by First Hawaiian Bank (25th Annual). Produced by the Hawaii Food Industry Association, this three-day festival is the state’s largest annual emporium of Hawaii-made products, featuring apparel and fashion accessories, food products, books, handicrafts and artwork, gifts, home accessories, plants, produce and more. Added attractions throughout the three-day festival are live stage performances by top Hawaii music artists as well as cooking demonstrations by some of the state’s top culinary artists. Friday & Saturday August 16 & 17, 2019 – 10am-9pm Sunday, August 18, 2019 – 10am-5pm Admission $7 For information visit www.madeinhawaiifestival.com
