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

Hilo Farmers Market

Hilo Farmers Market 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Friday:  Hilo Farmers Market.  Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, […]

Hawai`iana Live

Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United States

Every Wednesday:  Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]

$5

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, 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 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”.  March 6 – Bobby Ingano; March 13 – […]

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

VAC Gallery 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]

Kona Brewers Festival

Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, March 8 & 9:  Kona Brewers Festival.  This annual festival promotes craft brewing in Hawai`i and promotes recycling. Expect about 60 craft beers from Hawai`i and the U.S. Mainland, plus gourmet food. Also Brewer’s Dinner, Golf Tourney and Run for the Hops. Fee.  Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani […]

Ha’ina Hou – Let The Story Be Told

Baldwin Home Museum 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday, March 8: Ha'ina Hou - Let The Story Be Told.  The Baldwin Home Museum will come alive with free presentations and activities. The new interactive and educational program focuses on sharing Lahaina's rich history through demonstrations, presentations, activities, museum tours and more. The Baldwin Home Museum is located at the corner of Front and […]

Olomana by Moonlight

Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Friday, March 8:  Olomana by Moonlight.  Taking the name of the windward O`ahu mountain so much a part of their childhood memories, Olomana blends contemporary and traditional musical styles to create a distinct sound that is deeply rooted in the land, people and culture of Hawai`i. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Courtyard, 7:30 p.m.  For […]

Hula Arts at Kilauea – Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance

VAC Gallery 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United States

Saturday, March 9:  Hula Arts at Kilauea - Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Halau Hula Manaolana `O Kohala, visiting halau, Hula Halau Pi`o O Ke Anuenue of Ashland, Oregon and Halau Hula Keao `O Kala of Pahoa under the direction of kumu hula Roy Leabig. Their performance honors late kumu hula Raylene Kawaia`ea. […]

Jake Shimabukuro

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

Saturday, March 9:  Jake Shimabukuro.  Renowned the world over for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques on Hawai`i’s signature instrument, the `ukulele, Jake has earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis and has performed for the Queen of England. Jake dazzles his audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and deeply felt […]