Poke Contest
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Poke Contest. Featuring cube sized fish (poke) and various ocean delicacies, tako, opihi, loli. Contestants share delicious fish with the bounty from the ocean: limu eleele, limu kohu, opihi, opae, wana, and loli. Visitors and locals alike taste various preparations of poke. Locals are reminded of the food of their elders; limu […]
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.
Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018. Kū Mai Ka Hula features award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings. This year’s invitees include hālau from Japan and Hawai`i. Expect to see hālau competing in a level of performance as in more […]
Obon Dance & Festival – Hana
Hana Buddhist Temple Hana, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Obon Dance & Festival - Hana. 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. Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana Fairgrounds (below Hana Ranch Store, 1 […]
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540
Warehouse 3540 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540. This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with. Vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo. 6 to 9 p.m. For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.
Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition
Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 8: Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition. Our kane (men) come out to show their skills to throw their voice in higher registers. They also share the manao of their mele, the songwriter and the hidden meaning (kaona). This is to honor the late Uncle Kindy Sproat, a true Hawaiian who lived […]
Princeville Night Market
Princeville Shopping Center 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United StatesSunday, September 9: Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.
HawaiiCon – The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela, HI, United StatesThursday – Sunday, September 13 – 16: HawaiiCon - The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention. This event will bring together leading cast members from TV shows and movies, as well as stars from a dozen other shows, cosplayers, space scientists, visionaries, gamers, comic book artists, and writers. It starts with taking the […]
Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesFriday – Monday, September 14 – 17: Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds. The program will include expert guest speakers, a trade show for outdoor and birding equipment, a children’s corner, bird-themed arts and crafts fair, photography workshop, a birding film festival, time to interact with Hawai`i Island naturalists and bird experts, and guided field trips […]
7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue
Honolulu Museum of Art 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, September 14 & 15: 7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue. The Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue brings the biggest names in burlesque to Honolulu. The festival celebrates and preserves the legacy of burlesque as both an art form and cultural phenomenon. This year’s Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue celebrates 7 years […]