Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaulea
2015-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina, 96761
Saturday, September 19:
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaulea. Entertainment includes Falsetto winners from the Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, hula, mele (song), plus cultural crafters and artisans under the impressive Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For the latest information and schedule of events, visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2015-09-19 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, September 19:
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. The event is free, park fees apply. 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 information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Mental Health Kokua: Arise - A Film & Music Benefit
2015-09-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, September 19:
Mental Health Kokua: Arise – A Film & Music Benefit. Featuring keynote speaker, Jessie Close. Enjoy beautiful Hawaiian music performed by multiple Na Hoku Hanohano winning artists, including Keola and Moanalani Beamer with Uluwehi Guerrero in concert. The evening also includes the world premiere screening of “Haleakala – A Trek for Dignity,” directed by Don Lane and produced by Dr. Tom Vendetti, and a performance by the Makaha Sons. There will be a silent auction in the courtyard starting at 5 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Malie Foundation – Kaua`i Mokihana Festival
2015-09-20 | Kaua’i Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sunday – Saturday, September 20 – 26:
Malie Foundation – Kaua`i Mokihana Festival. The festival is a week-long of Hawaiian culture and includes a music contest, a 3-day hula competition, craft fair and workshops at locations around the island of Kaua’i. Most events are located at the Kaua’i Beach Resort, 4331 Kaua`i Beach Dr, Lihue. Other locations include Kaua`i Museum, and Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall. For tickets, venues, and more details on events, call (808) 822-2166 or visit www.maliefoundation.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2015-09-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, September 20:
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 www.KVBID.org.

Robert Cazimero in Concert
2015-09-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Thursday, September 24:
Robert Cazimero in Concert. Enjoy the music from local legend, award-winning singer, songwriter and kumu hula, Robert Cazimero. Kaua`i Museum Courtyard, 4428 Rice St, Lihue. Cocktail reception 5:30-6:30 p.m., concert 7 to 8 p.m. $100 per person – Reservations required, seating is limited. CDs will be available for purchase. For tickets and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2015-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, September 24:
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) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sinbad
2015-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, September 24:
Sinbad. Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painful trials or embarrassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow
2015-09-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, September 25 – 27:
17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow. The Powwow begins with the Outreach School program on Friday at Lydgate Pavilion, Lydgate Beach, Wailua, from 9-11 a.m. Later on Friday evening, the powwow moves to Kapa`a Beach Park with the Indigenous Drum Gathering program from 6 to 9 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday with food and crafts available. On Saturday and Sunday, powwow festivities continue at Kapa`a Beach Park from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the Grand Entry of the Color Guard at 11 a.m. There will be drumming, dancing, storytelling, traditional foods, silent auction, Native American and Hawaiian arts and crafts, and a keiki booth with games and activities. Admission is free. For more information call (808) 651-7733 or email kauaipowwow@gmail.com. No drugs or alcohol allowed for this family friendly event.

Chinese Moon Festival
2015-09-25 13:00 - 20:00 | Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26:
Chinese Moon Festival. Shop the Farmers’ Corner market in the Wo Hing Museum yard. Chinese tea and moon cakes will be served under the sky to the accompaniment of an erhu performance, a fan dance and community lantern dance between 4 and 7 p.m. each evening. Enjoy craft activities like calligraphy, lantern making and a planting workshop. Hear a talk on history of moon festivals in China. Traditional Chinese cuisine will be offered for sale. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina. 1 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

17th Annual Kaua`i Powwow
2015-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2015-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States

Wiliwili Festival
2015-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Hawai’i’s native dryland forest and the wiliwili flowering season. The festival will offer educational workshops, tours, vendors, native plant sales, prizes, keiki activities, silent auction, great music, food and much more. The festival organizers ask that attendees please carpool, and if you opt to ride your bicycle you will receive a free t-shirt. Forest Preserve tours will be offered every hour, on the hour, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will begin at the stables and will be led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides and will showcase the flowering wiliwili trees, restoration work and a nursery. Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 494-2208.

Matsuri Kaua`i
2015-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Matsuri Kaua`i. The Kaua`i Japanese Cultural Society will be celebrating this year’s festivities with Karaoke singers, dancers, martial arts, drumming, kimon kitsuke for adults as well as children, bento sales, origami, oshibana, musubi madness contest, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei and flower circle. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula and Japanese dance by Japanese visitors and local artists. Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 822-5353.

Cool Fusion: A Festival of Bowls
2015-09-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Cool Fusion: A Festival of Bowls. This fundraiser celebrates the ceramic, musical, and culinary arts. Relax and enjoy live music while tasting noodles and sipping sake. Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalohoa Hwy, Holualoa. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.

Kilauea Art Night
2015-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Kilauea Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, September 26:
Kilauea Art Night. Discover locally made crafts and a wide variety of food vendors from around Kaua`i. Enjoy dinner listening to live music. Don’t miss the Keiki Fire & Light performance at 7 p.m. on the back lawn. Kilauea Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Mahina`ai Night
2015-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Sunday, September 27:
Mahina`ai Night. Join a torch lit guided tour of a walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display, and enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai`i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase. Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Rd., Kihei. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 243-5888 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2015-10-01 | Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, 96746, United States
Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Jazz Minds
2015-10-01 18:30 | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
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.

Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives
2015-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, United States
Every Monday:
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2015-10-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2015-10-02 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. October 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 9 – Legends of Slack Key; October 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 23 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; October 30 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). 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. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2015-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, October 2:
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. 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2015-10-02 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. Dusk – 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.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2015-10-02 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. October 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 23 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2015-10-02 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 shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

17th Annual Coconut Festival
2015-10-03 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4:
17th Annual Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is Coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. Live music Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Kapa`a. Admission $5 per person, 12 and under free. For information call (808) 652-4988 or visit www.kbakauai.org.

St. Joseph School 29th Annual Country Fair
2015-10-03 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Joseph School, 1000 Ululani St., Hilo, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
St. Joseph School 29th Annual Country Fair. This is a fun-filled family friendly event. Enjoy fresh malasadas, carnival style games, great food, live music and great prize giveaways. St. Joseph School, 1000 Ululani St., Hilo. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 933-1459 or visit www.sjshilo.com.

Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea
2015-10-03 09:00 - 21:00 | Hasegawa General Store, 5165 Hana Hwy, Hana, HI, United States
Saturday, October 3:
Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea. 2015 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminates with an action packed agenda in heavenly Hana, with a week-long schedule of events through October 10th. Lots of hula and Hawaiian music, all happening at one of the most authentic unspoiled locations in the world. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Hasegawa General Store, 5165 Hana Hwy, Hana. Ho`olaulea to follow the parade at the Hana Ballpark, with entertainment, food and craft booths, and talent show. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Official Festivals of Aloha Maui Nui Style ribbons are $5 each and support the countywide events. For the latest information and schedule of events for the week, call (808) 866-3275 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2015-10-03 09:30 - 12:30 | 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 and 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.
