Bosetti 10K Run

Sandy Beach Kealahou St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Thursday, January 1: Bosetti 10K Run. Course starts on Kealahou Street and heads away from the beach up to Hawai`i Kai Drive, where the runners will make a left and continue to Lunalilo Home Road. The course turns right and goes through the residential area until the turnaround. The return route is along the same […]

Hatsumode 2015

Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha - Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu 1239 Olomea Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Thursday, January 1: Hatsumode 2015. For the Japanese, shogatsu or New Year’s remains the country's most important seasonal celebration when millions of people visit a Shinto shrine during the first three days of the New Year. The purpose of the Hatsumode ritual is to enhance the New Year with health, joy, abundance and positive energies […]

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program

Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Thursday: Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]

Free

Jazz Minds

Jazz Minds 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States

Every Monday through Saturday Night: Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, United States

Every Wednesday & Thursday: 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”. January 1 – “Everyone is Kama`aina”, […]

An Evening with Bill Maher – 4th Annual Aloha Live Stand-Up Tour

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

Thursday, January 1: An Evening with Bill Maher – 4th Annual Aloha Live Stand-Up Tour. An evening with the brilliantly funny Bill Maher and his characteristic combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs. Bill Maher opened the floodgates of funny political talk with his television shows, Politically Incorrect and Real Time. Note: show will have […]

First Friday Pa`ina and Historical County Building Tour

Kauai Museum 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, United States

Friday, January 2: First Friday Pa`ina and Historical County Building Tour. Experience old-style music, local food, fun and friendship at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue. Tour begins at 10 a.m., Pa`ina is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited, reservations are […]

$20

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

VAC Gallery Porch 1 Crater Rim Dr., 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 varies each 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 (808) 967-8222 or […]

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 2 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; January 9 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; January 16 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; January 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane; January 30 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar […]

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, January 2: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.