Jeff Peterson and Friends
Sunday, August 4: Jeff Peterson and Friends. At this special benefit concert for Hawaii Public Radio, guitarist Jeff Peterson performs with Nathan Aweau, solo artist and a former member of the duo Hapa; ukulele virtuoso Benny Chong; and classical guitarist Ben Verdery. Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 4 p.m. For information […]
Discover and Experience Waimea
West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United StatesEvery 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 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea. Free (donations accepted). For information call (808) 338-1332.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesSunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 4 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 11 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 18 – Spirit of Slack Key; August 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music – Slack Key Guitar. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. […]
Emily T Gail Show
Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]
BikeWorks Beach & Sport -Queens Marketplace
Every Tuesday in the morning: BikeWorks Beach & Sport - Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30am. Contact 808 886-5000 or bikeworkshawaii.com for more information.
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 (chant) and hula. Surprise guests and musicians often appear. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki […]
Wildest Show in Town
Select Wednesdays throughout August: Wildest Show in Town. Organizer Roy Sakuma has lined up an array of community talent for the sunset shindig amid the animal popular at the zoo. Ukulele giveaway by KoAloha Ukulele. August 7 – Jimmy Borges and His Jazz All Stars; August 14 – Na Leo Pilimehana. Residents and visitors alike […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, 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”. August 7 – Dennis Kamakahi; August 14 – […]
Maui Calls 2013 – MACC’s Signature Benefit Gala
Friday, August 9: Maui Calls 2013 – MACC’s Signature Benefit Gala. This year the theme is "In Celebration of the Surfrider" and some of Maui's surfing luminaries are expected to be in attendance. Enjoy music by surprise musical guests and sample delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served […]
Play Along with Ukulele Mele
Bailey House Museum 2375 Main St., Wailuku, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 10: Play Along with Ukulele Mele. Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their ukulele to workshops led by "master of multiple genres and strumming styles" Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. Mele is a professional singer and entertainer, who also teaches private and small group lessons at the […]