Aloha Visitor Guides

Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
2014-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Saturday, February 8: Hilo Chinese New Year Festival – the Year of the Horse. Chinese lion dancers will roam the town, chasing evil spirits with firecrackers and blessing businesses from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more lion dancing, martial arts and calligraphy demonstrations, crafts, food booths, a keiki (child) fashion show, and food tastings prepared by culinary arts students. Admission is free. For more information, call (808) 935-8850.

MCBH Swamp Romp 2014
2014-02-08 | HI
Saturday, February 8:
MCBH Swamp Romp 2014. The dirtiest race of the year is back at MCB Hawai`i and better than ever! This year participants may register as an individual or as a team of 4 to 6 members. An exciting obstacle run through the mud and dirt aboard Marine Corps Base Hawai`i Kaneohe Bay. This unique run takes teams through the Nu`upia ponds and down the Fort Hase beach, over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors. The event is open to the public. Online registration closes February 4th at 4 p.m. Base rules apply. Driving Instructions: Enter MCB Hawai`i through the H3 Front Gate. Follow special event signs which will direct you to event location and parking. For information call (808) 254-7590.

10th Annual Kaua`i Wellness Expo
2014-02-08 | HI
Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9:
10th Annual Kaua`i Wellness Expo. Rejuvenate your body and revitalize your senses with hands-on experiences. Attend workshops, try new healthy products and services by 80 exhibitors and over 30 inspiring speakers from Hawai`i and worldwide. For information call 808-652-4328.

Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii
2014-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8:
Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii. By Lee Cataluna. Ten vignette playlets capture the essence of family relationships. Lee Cataluna is best known for her newspaper columns about island life and witty stage plays. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Jo Koy
2014-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, February 7:
Jo Koy. Jo’s infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes and family-inspired humor cross all boundaries. Variety named Jo Koy one of the “10 Comics to Watch.” He first gained national attention with a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005. He has appeared on many venues onstage and on television, tours the college circuit nationwide, and performs to sell-out crowds at comedy clubs both in the U.S. and internationally. Recommended for mature audiences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2014-02-07 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 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2014-02-07 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. 6-9 p.m. February 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2014-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 | 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. 6:00 -8:30 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.

Zonta Club of Kaua`i – “2014 Eat Dessert First”
2014-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Kaua`i Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, February 7:
Zonta Club of Kaua`i – “2014 Eat Dessert First”. Enjoy delicious desserts, sugar-free items, fruit and cheese trays and a chocolate fountain. Participate in a silent auction and a Valentine’s prize drawing (must be present to win). Live island-style entertainment by Cruz Control. Tickets are limited and are $25 in advance ($15 tax deductible contribution). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, on the shore, just north of the Airport at Nukoli`i. Tickets are available at many retail locations throughout Kaua`i. For more information and ticket outlets, call Katie Beer at (808) 635-3845 or visit www.zonta-kauai.org.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, February 7:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 7 – Gift of the Ancestors; February 14 – Po`ina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; February 21 – For the Birds; February 28 – Whales Homecoming. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports 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.

Chinese New Year Celebration in Lahaina
2014-02-07 10:00 - 19:00 | HI
Friday, February 7:
Chinese New Year Celebration in Lahaina. Celebrate the lunar New Year with exciting lion dances on Front Street and a traditional blessing at Wo Hing Museum, beginning at 5:30 pm. Firecrackers, cultural demonstrations, kids’ art activities, ethnic food, and more, in front of Wo Hing Museum on Front Street. Museum open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Lion dancing will proceed south on Front Street to Banyan Tree Park. Wo Hing Temple Museum, 858 Front Street, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina. For information, call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau)
2014-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, February 7:
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau). Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

International Nights - University of Hilo
2014-02-07 | HI
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8:
International Nights – University of Hilo. Featuring performances from the many different cultures and countries represented at UH Hilo. Tickets can be purchased at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Box Office (No phone orders; only cash and checks are accepted.) University of Hawai`i at Hilo Performing Arts Center, Hilo. Cost: $10, General Admission/$5, Students, Keiki and Seniors. For more information, call (808) 974-7313 or visit www.hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/international.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2014-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
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”. February 5 – Brother Noland; February 12 – Ledward Kaapana; February 19 – Keoki Kahumoku; February 26 – Jerry Santos. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2014-02-05 13:00 - 16:00 | HI
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 1 to 4 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. For information call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14.

Hawai`iana Live
2014-02-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport
2014-02-04 08:30 - 12:00 | HI
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com.

Emily T Gail Show
2014-02-04 | HI
Every Tuesday
features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha – Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2014-02-03 09:30 - 11:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea along with the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than Noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.wkpba.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 2 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; February 9 – Hanalei Slack Key; February 16 – Legends of Slack Key; February 23 – Honoring Raymond Kane. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours
2014-02-02 09:00 - 14:00 | HI
Sundays:
Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours. At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It’s a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiment in native species conservation. Located in Maha`ulepu. Guided tours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 482-1059 or visit www.cavereserve.org.

Raiatea Helm - The Songbird & The Songs
2014-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, February 1:
Raiatea Helm – The Songbird & The Songs. Her “Sweet & Lovely” voice has already launched this young songbird from Moloka`i onto the national and international music scene as a premier Hawai`i chanteuse. Her appeal flourishes across all age groups and reaches across geographical boundaries. 7:30 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Jazz Minds
2014-02-01 18:00 | HI
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.

Chinese New Year at the Kings Shops
2014-02-01 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Saturday, February 1: Chinese New Year at the Kings Shops. Celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. While supplies last, attendees will receive a free lai see (red and gold envelope) to fill with an honorarium and feed to the lions for good luck. Kings Shops, Center Court Stage, 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr.,
Waikoloa, 5:00 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 886-8811.

Ohana Day – Chinese New Year and Opening Art Exhibit
2014-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, February 1:
Ohana Day – Chinese New Year and Opening Art Exhibit. Celebrate Ohana Day at The Kaua`i Museum and the Chinese New Year. Everyone is invited to see the opening exhibit of the amazing artwork created by school children from kindergarten until 5th grade. The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

A Taste of Kilohana
2014-02-01 09:30 - 13:00 | HI
Saturday, February 1:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train through the 105-acre orchard, amidst more than 50 varieties of exotic fruit trees. Disembark and feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with Kai, Kilohana’s expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Learn how to make Gaylord’s signature mai tai at Mahiko Lounge. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115, Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.

Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
2014-02-01 09:00 - 15:00 | HI
Saturday, February 1:
Annual Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, and mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at venues throughout Waimea – look for pink banners identifying site locations from the Parker Ranch Historic Homes on Mamalahoa Hwy. 190 to the Hawaiian Homestead Farmer’s Market on Hwy. 19. Free shuttle transportation among most venues. For information call (808) 961-8706.

Maui Chinese New Year Festival: Greeting the New Year of the Horse
2014-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Maui Mall, 70 E. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, February 1:
Maui Chinese New Year Festival: Greeting the New Year of the Horse. Bring good luck and great fortune with the New Year, with fireworks, lion dancers, Chinese crafts and food. Chinese cultural entertainment, good luck photos with lion head from the Kwock Hing Society, keiki attire contest, calligraphy, cultural displays and more. Free. Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 878-1888.

Hawaiian Music Series
2014-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Baldwin Home Lawn, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, February 27:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.
