Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka

Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Friday, December 7:  Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka.  Makana has dazzled the world as a solo artist with his phenomenal slack key guitar style. Now this innovator and virtuoso adds an exciting, new dimension to his music, teaming with acclaimed percussionist Lopaka Colon and Lono on bass and vocals. Maui Arts & Cultural […]

Garden Isle Artisan Fair

Kilauea Mini Golf Park 5-2723 Kuhio Highway , Kilauea, HI, United States

Saturday, December 8: Garden Isle Artisan Fair.  More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia.  The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle.  Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies.  Kilauea Mini Golf Park, 9 a.m. to 3 […]

Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets

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

Saturday, December 8:  Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets.  Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents a delightful, family-friendly production of the treasured classic. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, two shows – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays

Children of the Land Cultural Center 4-831 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, HI, United States

Saturday Evenings:  Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  December 1 – Spirit of Slack Key; December 8 – Kauai Slack Key; December 15 – Heart of Slack Key; December 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; December 29 – Legends of Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  A […]

$20

Christmas at the Fairmont Orchid: Dining with the Chefs

The Fairmont 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI, United States

Saturday, December 8:  Christmas at the Fairmont Orchid: Dining with the Chefs.  A sumptuous holiday gala with tantalizing cuisine by top island chefs, handcrafted ales, wines and Kona coffee, plus entertainment and live auction. A scholarship fundraiser presented by the American Culinary Foundation, Kona Kohala Chefs Association. Fee charged. 5:30 p.m.  Fairmont Orchid Hotel, 1 […]

Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:  Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […]

Kauai Polynesian Festival

Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, United States

Sunday, December 9:  Kauai Polynesian Festival.  Holiday Hula Celebration at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 241-6394.

Willie Kalikimaka

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

Sunday, December 9:  Willie Kalikimaka. Willie K’s popular holiday concert will be filled like a Christmas stocking with old favorites and new arrangements. A charismatic and versatile Native Hawaiian entertainer, Willie K will share his extensive vocal range and guitar talents with family and friends.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For […]

Discover and Experience Waimea

West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United States

Every Monday:  Discover and Experience Waimea.  For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center […]

Free

Christmas Gifts Concert

Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center 1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI, United States

Monday, December 10:  Christmas Gifts Concert. Enjoy a rich mixture of music, song and dance by talented young performers from Kauai. Christmas craft fair, refreshments for purchase, photo gallery and performance DVD pre-sale. Tickets are $8. Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  For information or ticket sales, call (808) 652-0706.

$8