Kawaii Kon

Hawai`i Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10:  Kawaii Kon.  Hawai`i's largest anime convention held annually at the Hawai`i Convention Center. This event features panels, events, guests, concerts, video games, table top games, costumers, industry and hundreds of vendors, all focused on Japanese animation and culture. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1800 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For information visit […]

Girls Guns & Glory

McCoy Studio Theater One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Friday, April 8:   Girls Guns & Glory.  Girls Guns and Glory, which was named (tongue in cheek) for everything representative of the country music front man Ward Hayden was listening to, have made a name for themselves through relentless touring, the release of four critically acclaimed records, and a slew of local and international awards. […]

28th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament

Dunes at Maui Lani 1333 Mauilani Pkwy, Kahului, HI, United States

Saturday, April 9:  28th Annual Pundy Yokouchi Memorial Golf Tournament.  The day will be full of good fun, terrific prizes, and a tasty luncheon, all to benefit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s programs that serve the residents of our Maui community.  Space is limited!  For information and to register, call (808) 243-4237 or visit […]

Free Lei Making Workshops

Manoa Valley District Park 2721 Ka`aipu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Wednesday & Thursdays, April 13 & 14, 20 & 21:  Free Lei Making Workshops.  These free workshops are open to the public and will provide participants with an opportunity to learn or improve lei making skills prior to the upcoming Lei Day Celebration.  Learn how to make lei using different methods: Kui, Hili and Wili. […]

Christopher K Morgan & Artists: Pohaku

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

Thursday, April 14:  Christopher K Morgan & Artists:  Pohaku.  A dance theater piece bringing together storytelling, hula, modern dance, classical music, and projection design to explore compelling universal themes in the story of Hawai`i’s native people, including land loss and fractured identity. The work incorporates Morgan’s own stories to reflect these larger themes. Performing live […]

Maui Steel Guitar Festival

Ka`anapali Beach Hotel 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday – Sunday, April 15 – 17:  Maui Steel Guitar Festival.  The festival features performances, presentations, workshops and kanikapila (jam sessions) focused on the Hawaiian steel guitar and its importance in the Hawaiian music genre. In addition, an ongoing series of cultural activities such as hula, lei making and ukulele takes place throughout the weekend. […]

Free

Shazam! Dance & Science

Kennedy Theatre 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu

April 15 – 24:  Shazam! Dance & Science.  Showcasing UHM undergraduate and graduate student dancers, the annual dance concert is a feast of movement, lights, sound and technology. With choreography from UHM dance faculty as well as guest artists – this show links exciting scientific theories and exploration with the virtuosity and expressivity of dance. […]

$5 – $25

Chinese Kite Festival

Wo Hing Museum 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16:  Chinese Kite Festival.  Celebrate the colorful world of kites during a traditional Chinese Kite Festival at the Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina, on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy an exhibit of handmade kites. Make your own kite or purchase one of the many kites […]

The Pit Stop: Shop, Dine & Dash

Aloha Stadium 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Aiea, HI, United States

Friday, April 15:  The Pit Stop:  Shop, Dine & Dash.  Enjoy this block party including food trucks, Food tents, local crafters, resellers, live entertainment & more.  Enjoy an evening of shopping and dining instead of sitting in traffic.  Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Sale Lake Blvd, Honolulu. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free parking, free admission. For information […]

Free

MUC ‘n’ Stuff Spring Fair

Makawao Union Church 500 Baldwin Ave., Paia, HI, United States

Saturday, April 16:  MUC ‘n’ Stuff Spring Fair.  Makawao Union Church’s annual Spring Fair with vendors, food booths, bake sale, rummage sale and entertainment.  Free entry and free parking.  Makawao Union Church, 500 Baldwin Ave., Paia.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-9261 or visit www.makawaounionchurch.org.

Free