Aloha Visitor Guides

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2018-09-16 11:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, September 16:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Obon Dance & Festival
2018-09-15 17:00 - 21:30 | Hawai`i Okinawa Center, 94-587 Uke`e St., Waipahu, HI, United States
Saturday, September 15:
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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

Autumn Okinawan Dance Matsuri: Festivities are from 5 to 9:30 p.m., food booths available. Hawai`i Okinawa Center, 94-587 Uke`e St., Waipahu. For information call (808) 676-5400.
Odori Festival: Honbushin Internation Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., bazaar and stage performances 4 to 6 p.m., Festival 6 to 9:30 p.m. For information call (808) 623-7693.

Obon Dance & Festival
2018-09-15 16:00 - 21:30 | Honbushin Internation Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani, HI, United States

Waimea Ho`olaulea
2018-09-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Waimea Baseball Field, 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States
Saturday, September 15:
Waimea Ho`olaulea. A relaxing day in beautiful Waimea, the ho`olaulea begins with community olelo Hawai`i by local keiki. Taiko drummers “sound the alarm” and draw people in from the Parade. The Craft Tent is filled with clothing, purses, jewelry, lauhala products. Delicious food and snacks can be found by following your nose around Waimea Park. The sellout booth is always the fried fish booth, kole, and menpachi. Talk story, and enjoy the beautiful music and occasional hula dancer. A family friendly event. Waimea Baseball Field, 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd. Kamuela. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 936-3706 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Keiki Ho`olaulea
2018-09-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI, 96701, United States
Saturday, September 15:
Keiki Ho`olaulea. A free, full-day event perfect for families and their keiki (children). Musical groups and halau hula (hula schools) will take to the stage throughout the day, while arts and crafts stations, demonstrations and other activities provide families with a Saturday full of fun. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

Waimea 43rd Annual Paniolo Parade
2018-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Waimea Cherry Blossom Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI, United States
Saturday, September 15:
Waimea 43rd Annual Paniolo Parade. The parade showcases Hawai`i Island’s paniolo, the art of pa`u, the art of hula, oli, olelo, the royal society Ahahui Ka`ahumanu Waimea Chapter. Participants include local schools, church groups, hula halau, businesses, and more, in this annual Paniolo Parade. Many of the paniolo and pa`u riders are true paniolo; they all own ranches, work and live the way of paniolo as their kupuna, and teach younger generations, thus perpetuating the culture. Some of the pa`u riders are 5th generation who live the lifestyle. This event provides venues for practitioners to share their skills and knowledge of the culture. It also provides venues for artisans to display and sell their work. Waimea Cherry Blossom Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela. 10 to 11 a.m. For information call (808) 936-3706 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2018-09-15 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, September 15:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond 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 Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a
2018-09-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Historic Banyan Tree Park, 671 Front St, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16:
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a. Enjoy live entertainment, along with crafters and artisans. Historic Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Pailolo Challenge 2018
2018-09-15 07:00 - 16:00 | DT Fleming Park, Lower Honoapi`ilani Rd., Lahaina, HI, United States
Saturday, September 15:
Pailolo Challenge 2018. A 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawai`i, USA Mainland, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since its inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and most fun canoe race in Hawai`i. DT Fleming Park, Lower Honoapi`ilani Rd. at Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Lahaina. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.hawaiiancanoeclub.org.

7th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival & Revue
2018-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday & 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 of sparkling, glamorous fun and, brings in the biggest names in Burlesque to perform in Paradise, including featured performer, Bunny Pistol from the Bay Area. Doris Duke Theater at the Honolulu Museum or Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. 6 p.m. Cocktails, Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information on festival shows, performers, burlesque workshops, ticket information and more, call (808) 532-6097 or visit www.hawaiiburlesquefestival.com.

Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds
2018-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday – 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 on land and sea. Friday and Sunday activities include guided birdwatching field trips along the newly created Hawai`i Island Coast to Coast Birding Trail, and guided boat trips out of Honokohau Harbor to watch seabirds. The 90-mile Trail crosses Hawai`i Island from Kona on the west coast to Hilo on the east coast, from rainforest to lava plains. While birds will be the focal points, elements of Hawai`i Island`s unique plants and trees, geology, history and of course, scenic viewpoints will also be highlighted. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For information and event schedule call (808) 331-3617 or visit www.birdfesthawaii.org.

HawaiiCon - The World’s First Sci-fi, Science, And Fantasy Tropical Vacation Convention
2018-09-13 07:00 - 23:00 | Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela, HI, United States
Thursday – 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 celebrities out on tours with the fans around the island to change their frame of mind and then through the gentle application of aloha, the subtle nurturing of the feeling of ohana, and the location right on the beach, the distance between fans and their fandom is dissolved. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. For tickets and information visit www.hawaiicon.com.

Princeville Night Market
2018-09-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, 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.

Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Hawaiian Storytelling Competition
2018-09-08 18:00 - 21:30 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, 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 in Pololu Valley, as his kupuna before him. This event has served as a platform for many falsetto singers to share their talents and voices. Many have gone on to form bands and to record their own music. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. 6 to 9:30 p.m. For information call (808) 936-3706 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540
2018-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United States
Saturday, 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.

Obon Dance & Festival - Hana
2018-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana, HI, United States
Saturday, 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 Mill St., Hana). Dance 5 p.m. For information call (808) 248-8888.

Ku Mai Ka Hula 2018
2018-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, 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 well-known competitions, yet this event takes place in our own comfortable, professional, and beautiful venue of Castle Theater, right here on Maui. Attendees can browse, and shop displays of made-in-Hawai`i products from an array of crafters and artisans before and throughout the Friday and Saturday performances. A full selection of food & beverages will be available for purchase in the Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, 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.

Poke Contest
2018-09-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI, 96738, United States
Saturday, 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 ele’ele, kohu, loli. Be pleasantly surprised with a mainland contestant who flies in on their own to be a participant. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information and event schedule call (808) 987-3274 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day)
2018-09-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96732 , United States
Saturday, September 8:
La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day). This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific `ulu varieties for sale, a multi-grower Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula. Foods and drinks for sale at this event will include `ulu horchata, Pono Pies, `ulu kalo burger on `ulu naan bread, Maui Tropsicles including `ulu flavors, vegetarian `ulu curry, `ulu hummus and `ulu chips, Insalata Italiana di `Ulu (Italian `ulu salad), `ulu pa`i`ai with coconut and tapioca wrapped in banana leaf, palaoa `ulu (`ulu flour) and umu ahi (fire pit) cooked whole `ulu. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 249-2798 or visit www.mnbg.org.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, September 7:
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, September 7:
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. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries, and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6 to 9 p.m. September 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; September 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; September 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; September 28 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2018-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 7 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; September 14 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; September 21 – Sea Turtle Serenade; September 28 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2018-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, 96718, 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. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Summer Camp Cabaret
2018-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States
Friday, September 7:
Summer Camp Cabaret. Enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Starring: Bunny Pistol, Violetta Beretta, Madame X, Jenny Penny, and also featuring talented local professionals of theater, dance, burlesque and circus. This show is for ages 18 and over only. Hilo Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or over the phone with a credit card. For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or visit www.hilopalace.com.

2nd Annual Hawai`i Island Steel Guitar Festival
2018-09-07 | Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kamuela, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, September 7 – 9:
2nd Annual Hawai`i Island Steel Guitar Festival. Featuring steel guitar performances by Hawai’i steel guitar masters, workshops, jam sessions where festival guests play along with the steel guitar masters, and Open Stage sessions where amateur and professional Hawaiian Steel guitarists present their own program to festival guests. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. Free admission. For more information visit www.hawaiisteelguitarfestival.com.

The Gone But Not Forgotten Film Festival
2018-09-06 | Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, HI, United States
September 6 – 20:
The Gone But Not Forgotten Film Festival. An opportunity to see 40 wonderful classic films on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen. The tickets may be shared with friends and family. For example see a film at 4:30 p.m. then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show at 6:30 p.m. Each week see 20 movies for one $20 ticket or buy both weeks and save $10 (40 movies for $30). Tickets are on sale at the box office. Thursday, September 6 (This is bonus day, free with a ticket to either week’s festival) – Body Heat (4:30 p.m.), Bullitt (6:45 p.m.); Friday, September 7 – The French Connection (4 p.m.), Enter the Dragon (6 p.m.), Animal House (8 p.m.); Saturday, September 8 – Labyrinth (1:20 p.m.), Somewhere in Time (3:15 p.m.), Twister (5:15 p.m.), Caddyshack (7:30 p.m.); Sunday, September 9 – Hustler (1 p.m.), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence (3:30 p.m.), Charley Varrick, (5:45 p.m.); Monday, September 10 – Being There (4 p.m.), The Spy Who Loved Me (6:25 p.m.); Tuesday, September 11 – Angels with Dirty Faces (3:45 p.m.). Planes, Trains and Automobiles (5:35 p.m.), Blazing Saddles (7:25 p.m.); Wednesday, September 12 – Breakheart Pass (4 p.m.), Bad Day at Black Rock (5:50 p.m.), Back to School (7:20 p.m.); Thursday, September 13 – The Cincinnati Kid (4:15 p.m.), The Quick and the Dead (6:15 p.m.); Friday, September 14 – Private Benjamin (4 p.m.), Arthur (6:05 p.m.), A Fish Called Wanda (7:50 p.m.); Saturday, September 15 – A Day at the Races (1:30 p.m.), Nell (3:35 p.m.), Hard Times (5:45 p.m.), Easy Money (7:35 p.m.); Sunday, September 16 – Cinema Paradiso (1:30 p.m.), Ordinary People (3:50 p.m.), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (6:10 p.m.); Monday, September 17 – Elephant Man (4 p.m.), Fried Green Tomatoes (6:20 p.m.); Tuesday, September 18 – What’s Up Doc? (4 p.m.), Stormy Weather (5:50 p.m.), Donavan’s Reef (7:25 p.m.); Wednesday, September 19 – Gentleman Prefer Blondes (4 p.m.), Murder By Death (5:50 p.m.), The Shootist (7:25 p.m.); Thursday, September 20 – Rear Window (4 p.m.), What’s New Pussycat? (6:10 p.m.) Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue. For information call (808) 245-3552, or visit www.kukuigrovecinema.com.
