Obon Dance & Festival
Ke`ei Buddhist Church 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday […]
Obon Festival
Waianae Hongwanji 87-762 Old Government Road, Waianae, HI, United StatesFridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]
Ukulele Festival
Kapiolani Park Bandstand 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, July 19: Ukulele Festival. Enjoy ukulele performers from Hawai`i and around the world, as well as food booths, ukulele displays and ukulele lessons. Enter to win ukulele giveaways. Free parking and shuttle service at Kapiolani Community College. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, 2805 Monsarrat Avenue, Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call […]
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSunday, July 19: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]
Huggo’s Fishing Party and Wahine Fishing Tournament
Huggo’s On the Rocks 75-5828 Kahakai Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, July 24 & 25: Huggo’s Fishing Party and Wahine Fishing Tournament. Celebrating twenty years of all-women teams, these highly competitive wahine (women) fish for cash prizes awarded to the teams with the largest marlin/billfish weighing more than 300 pounds. This summer tradition here in Kailua Kona, gets started with a party on […]
Sesame St. Live: Let’s Dance!
Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday – Sunday, July 24 – 26: Sesame St. Live: Let's Dance! Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience. The audience is invited to dance as favorite Sesame Street friends dance with fans of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m., 2 […]
Obon Festival
Higashi Hongwanji Hawai`i Betsuin 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu, HI, United StatesFridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Koloa Jodo Mission 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free admission. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed […]
Dragon Boat Festival
Ala Moana Beach Park 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 25: Dragon Boat Festival. A unique annual local, national and international dragon boat competition attracting hundreds of novice, amateur and professional sport paddler teams from all around the world. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 593-9776.
Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu Hula Bobo Palacat with Hula Halau Na Pua Ha`aheao `o Kona
Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 25: Hula Kahiko Performance by Kumu Hula Bobo Palacat with Hula Halau Na Pua Ha`aheao `o Kona. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the […]