Aloha Visitor Guides

Mirabilia Aerial Co. and Puna Aerialists Present: Take Flight
2017-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Friday, May 12:
Mirabilia Aerial Co. and Puna Aerialists Present: Take Flight. This dynamic show features 15 unique acts from 10 aerialists from around the world. Watch these artists soar through the air using rope, silks, Iyra (hoop) and hammock to dazzle and delight. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the box office or by phone at (808) 934-7010 M-F, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.takeflightaerial.eventbrite.com. For more information visit http://hilopalace.com/.

May Day by the Bay
2017-05-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Wai`oli Beach Park, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Saturday, May 13:
May Day by the Bay. Enjoy this festival featuring Hawaiian music performed by groups from Kauai and throughout the state, including hula, cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, Kauai made products craft fair, displays by community groups, Hawaiian food and a silent auction. Wai`oli Beach Park, 4378 He`e Rd., Hanalei. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission $5. For information call (808) 635-9028.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2017-05-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, May 13:
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., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Maui Brewers Festival
2017-05-13 14:00 - 19:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 13:
Maui Brewers Festival. Every ticket includes tasty food from local restaurants and caterers at no additional charge, beer tastings from local and national craft breweries, live music, door prizes, a home brew competition, and lots of fun. Don’t like beer? Enjoy hard cider, hard kombucha, root beer, and delicious food, at no additional charge. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. VIP entry 2 p.m., general admission entry 3:30 p.m. $45 General Admission, $95 VIP. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Nani Ke Ao Nei Series – Na Mele Honua, Songs of the Earth
2017-05-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturday, May 13:
Nani Ke Ao Nei Series – Na Mele Honua, Songs of the Earth. A concert laden with stories and lore, songs, hula, and chant, themed around the natural environment, featuring the elements of nature: air, clouds, wind, the realm of mountains, ocean, and rain. Oli, hula, and song will describe the wonder of birds (manu); fish (ia); the forest (nahele); and pua including plants and flowers. Inspired by the verses of the song “Ke Ao Nani,” which many locals learn as keiki, the series highlights the balance of opposites in the natural world, which is so strongly expressed in Hawaiian culture. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S. King St., Honolulu. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $30 in advance, or $35 at door. For tickets and information call (808) 447-3910 or visit http://www.missionhouses.org/.

Honolulu Triathlon
2017-05-14 05:00 - 12:00 | Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, 1401 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, May 14:
Honolulu Triathlon. The 14th Annual Honolulu Triathlon offers several sporting events and features the famous Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join the race and compete against fellow triathletes from around the world. Magic Island – Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 5 a.m. to 12 noon. For information visit http://www.honolulutriathlon.com/.

Princeville Night Market
2017-05-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, May 14:
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.

All Shook Up
2017-05-19 | Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States
Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, May 19 – June 11:
All Shook Up. A musical comedy built around a number of songs made famous by Elvis Presley. It’s not a biographical revue, but rather a tale of mistaken identity and romance inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling musical fantasy. Among the 24 songs featured in the score are classics like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and of course the title tune. Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 733-0277 or visit https://www.diamondheadtheatre.com/.

Ka`u Coffee Festival
2017-05-19 | Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, HI, 96777, United States
May 19-28:
Ka`u Coffee Festival. Celebrating award-winning Ka`u coffee, this annual festival offers unique and exciting activities. The festival’s pinnacle event is an all-day, free ho`olaule`a May 27 at Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, offering coffee, food and craft booths, entertainment, farm and mill tours and guided coffee tastings. The festivities conclude with the Ka`u Coffee College educational series. Some events are free, others have a fee. Various locations. For more information and event schedule call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.

Starry Night Cinema: “Finding Dory”
2017-05-19 18:00 - 21:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A & B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, May 19:
Starry Night Cinema: “Finding Dory”. Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “Finding Dory”. Come early and enjoy preshow entertainment, participate in an art activity for the kids, purchase food and drinks from local food trucks, and enter a prize giveaway. Free family fun. If it’s rainy, the movie will be shown in the Castle Theater; seating is first come, first served. No coolers or outside food or beverages allowed. Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. Gates open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Waikiki Artfest
2017-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday, May 20:
Waikiki Artfest. Event features approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products. Enjoy live entertainment as well as great food available for purchase. Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, across from the Honolulu Zoo, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit www.hotcrafts.net.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2017-05-20 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, May 20:
Hula Kahiko Performance. 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 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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Daikon Festival 2017
2017-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani, HI, United States
Saturday, May 20:
Daikon Festival 2017. A harvest festival held every year to show gratitude to nature’s blessings. Enjoy cultural food, cooking demonstration, stage entertainment, and Hawai`i made crafts. Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 623-7693 or visit www.honbushin.us.

Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
2017-05-20 16:00 - 22:00 | Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday, May 20:
Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Each year the Hawai`i Academy produces a live television broadcast of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards honoring the achievements of excellence in the recording arts. It has become the biggest annual entertainment event in Hawai`i. Commercially available recordings created, produced, and/or engineered and primarily distributed in Hawai`i are accepted for nomination. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 4 to 10 p .m. For tickets and information call (808) 593-9424 or visit http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/.

Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert
2017-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Iao Theater, 68 N Market St, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, May 20:
Maui Chamber Orchestra Presents West Side Story in Concert. The world’s greatest love story takes to the concert stage in this landmark Maui presentation. From the first notes to the final breath West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Hearing West Side Story with full orchestrations is an experience not to be missed. Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 870-9920 or visit http://mauionstage.com/.

Honoka`a Western Week Parade & Block Party
2017-05-21 | HI
May 21 – 29:
Honoka`a Western Week Parade & Block Party. Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants, plus join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. For more information, visit http://www.honokaa.org/.

2nd Annual Farm Festival – Honoka`a
2017-05-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy , Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, May 21:
2nd Annual Farm Festival – Honoka`a. A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature a 35+ vendor farmers’ market, an all day line-up of entertainment and educational presentations, cooking demonstrations, activities for the keiki and a silent auction. Attendees will be able to taste a variety of the Hamakua regional artisanal food while enjoying the incredible beauty of Hamakua. Hamakua Harvest (at the intersection of Mamane Street and Mamalahoa/Highway 19 in Honoka’a) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (808) 430-1876 or visit www.hamakuaharvest.org.

Exhibit - Piero Resta – Illuminatus
2017-05-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Schaefer International Gallery, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, May 21 – Sunday, July 16:
Exhibit – Piero Resta – Illuminatus. Schaefer International Gallery; Tue – Sun 10am – 5 pm (Also open before select Castle Theater shows and during intermission). This retrospective exhibition honors an artist whose life’s work was infused with passion and spiritual transcendence within natural and mythological worlds. Piero Resta’s artistic career was immersed in the alchemy of philosophy, science, poetry, and experimentation. The selection of paintings, sculpture, and personal archives on display reveals the axial relationship of his Italian heritage and influences of ancient traditions and architecture, integrated with the primitive vibrant life force of his home in Kaupo, Maui. This exhibition celebrates the legacy left by a man who embraced the world as a celestial navigator and willingly shared his grace for all to discover. FREE Admission!

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World
2017-05-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, May 21:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art – Wheel World. 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.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2017-05-21 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, May 21:
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 mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani
2017-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, May 21:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Na Mea Ho`okani. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Tribal Seeds
2017-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard, One Cameron Way, Kahalui, HI, United States
Sunday, May 21:
Tribal Seeds. From San Diego, California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds return to Hawai`i to share their spiritually driven, refreshing rock vibe infused with their Cali roots style of reggae music with special guest Mike Love. Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, Yokouchi Pavilion & Courtyard, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

22nd Annual Lauhala Conference/Workshop
2017-05-23 08:00 - 22:00 | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 5-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Tuesday – Saturday, May 23 – 27:
22nd Annual Lauhala Conference/Workshop. Aunty Elizabeth Maluihi Lee, founder and president of Ka Ulu Lauhala `O Kona, who is a designated Living Treasure, plus dozens of master weavers from all over the state will gather to share their knowledge and skills to perpetuate the beloved and ancient art of lauhala weaving. Students of all levels are welcome to attend. The conference will include a ho`olaulea (crafts fair), a talk story, lu`au and more. King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (808) 938-0806.

Hawaiian Music Series
2017-05-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, May 25:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Pint Night for the Birds
2017-05-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina, HI, United States
Friday, May 26:
Pint Night for the Birds. Maui Brewing Company hosts benefit night for the birds. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species. Maui Brewing Company Lahaina Brewpub, 4405 Hono`api`ilani Hwy., Lahaina. 6 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 573-0280 or visit http://mauibrewingco.com/.

Pedal to the Meadow bicycle races
2017-05-27 08:00 - 16:00 | HI, United States
Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28:
Pedal to the Meadow bicycle races. Three USAC-sanctioned road bicycling races over two days: 8th annual Pedal to the Meadow hill climb from Kekaha to Koke`e on Saturday; followed by the Mana Time Trial and Cycle on the Strip Criterium in Kekaha/Mana on Sunday. Entry fees vary. Ages 10 and up. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and to register visit http://pedaltothemeadow.com/.

Kilauea Art Night
2017-05-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, May 27:
Kilauea Art Night. Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Banana Poka Roundup!
2017-05-28 10:00 - 15:00 | CCC Camp in Koke`e State Park, 3600 Koke`e Rd., Koke`e, HI, United States
Sunday, May 28:
Banana Poka Roundup! A festive family event for young and old, Banana Poka is an environmental fair that combines education of Kaua`i’s forest environment with good fun and Hawaiian music. There will be environmental exhibits, games for kids, Banana Poka basket making, crafts, drawings, Hawaiian entertainment, snacks, a silent auction, and a crowing contest at noon. Guided tours of the CCC Camp will be available during the noon hour. Free Admission with donations accepted at Koke`e Museum. Limited parking in the Meadow with a short walk up to the camp. Lawn chairs are ok to bring, but coolers are not. Call ahead for ADA arrangements. CCC Camp in Koke`e State Park, 3600 Koke`e Rd., Koke`e. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 335-9975.

Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017
2017-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Monday, May 29:
Lantern Floating Hawai`i 2017. Locals and visitor alike gather to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Those wanting to personally float a lantern during the ceremony may receive a single individual lantern per family or group, at the Lantern Request Tent at Ala Moana Beach Park on event day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until lanterns run out. Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. Pre-ceremony taiko performance at 6:10 p.m. Ceremony 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/.

The Battle of Midway
2017-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1:
The Battle of Midway. Enjoy a series of events commemorating the battle that changed the war in the Pacific. Speakers include Jon Parshall, author of Shattered Sword: The Untoled Story of the Battle of Midway and Craig Symonds, author of the The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History. Battle of Midway Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Reception will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m.; cost is $75 (includes Continental breakfast, lunch, and reception) – for tickets and information call (808) 445-9137. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.
