Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
Kaua`i Village Shopping Center 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, United StatesDaily: Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 […]
100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse
Kīlauea Town 4244 Kīlauea Road, Kīlauea, HI, United StatesMay 1 – 5: 100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse. Five days of festivities including the official opening ceremony on May 1, with a Hawaiian rededication of Kilauea Lighthouse and daily guided tours of the lighthouse. Special activities and a lighthouse exhibit will occur throughout the week with a free admission day on […]
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
Wailea’s Ulua Beach Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, United StatesOngoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Hilo Lei Day Festival
East Hawaii Cultural Center 141 Kalakaua St., Hilo, HI, United StatesWednesday, May 1: Hilo Lei Day Festival. Join the fun at the 9th annual He Mo`olelo `O ka Lei celebration of Hawaii's "garlands of aloha." This uniquely Hawaiian event kicks off a celebration of the lei for the month of May in Hilo. Event features music and hula, lei-making demonstrations and the heritage, history and […]
Hawai`iana Live
Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, United StatesEvery 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”. May 1 – Kevin Brown; May 8 – […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
VAC Gallery 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesFriday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Legends of Slack Key; May 10 – Sea Turtle Serenade; May 17 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 24 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion […]
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
Baldwin Home Museum 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United StatesEvery Friday: Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 […]
Maui Friday Town Parties
Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. May 3 - Wailuku, on Market Street; May 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 17 – Makawao, on […]