Aloha Visitor Guides

95th Annual Maui County Fair
2017-10-05 16:30 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | War Memorial Complex, 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Thursday – Sunday, October 5 – 8:
95th Annual Maui County Fair. The Fair starts off with an old fashion parade starting at 4:30 p.m. along Ka`ahumanu Ave., turning on Kanaloa Ave. into the fairgrounds at the War Memorial Complex. The fair will feature carnival rides, entertainment, food and craft vendors, dancers, livestock exhibitions and more. Admission – Adults $7, Keiki (5-11) $3, Children 4 and under free. War Memorial Complex. 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku. For information call (808) 280-6889 or visit https://www.mauifair.com/.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2017-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, 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 various 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”. October 4 – Nathan Aweau; October 11 – Led Kaapana; October 18 – 14th Anniversary Show Featuring George Kahumoku, Jr., Richard Ho`opi`i, & Kevin Brown; October 25 – Kawika Kahiapo. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 4 – Kaua`i Slack Key; October 11 – Island of Peace; October 18 – In the Real Old Style; October 25 – Whales Homecoming. 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 All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program
2017-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 3 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 10 – Gifts of the Ancestors; October 17 – For the Birds; October 24 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; October 31 – Aloha 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. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2017-10-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
2017-10-03 08:15 - 12:00 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Jazz Minds
2017-10-02 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 food, 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; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2017-10-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2017-10-02 08:30 - 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 and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Sunset Stories
2017-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Nightly:
Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2017-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2017-10-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7 and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ ​about sports, recreation and community events in communities where Emily is involved: Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, ​Emily ​has ​updates on ​events on Hawai`i’s Big Island at Waikoloa Beach Resort​ including the Queens Marketplace Pavilion Entertainment and Kings’ Shops Center Court Entertainment, at the Mauna Lani Resort including the Shops at Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea Resort and Kailua Village. Emily talks with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, the Bike Works community bike rides and much more. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Damian Marley & J Boog. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
2017-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, September 30:
Damian Marley & J Boog. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a Jamaican reggae artist and the youngest son of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley. Damian was two years old when his father died. He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian’s nickname, “Junior Gong,” is derived from his father’s nickname, Tuff Gong. J Boog is a singer who fuses reggae with R&B, hip hop, and rock. He was born in Long Beach, California, but primarily raised in Compton. Of Samoan ancestry (his father was a tribal chief in his neighborhood), Boog’s first influence was his sister, who sang and played piano. Raised on an eclectic musical diet of classic reggae, West Coast hip hop, vintage R&B, and a dash of hard rock, Boog gravitated to the laid-back attitude. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 6 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Habitat for Humanity’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
2017-09-30 17:00 - 22:00 | Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, HI, United States
Saturday, September 30:
Habitat for Humanity’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Cost of $195 per person includes dinner, silent auction, $100 of funny money for Casino Room, dancing and great prizes. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea. 5 to 10 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-1140 or visit http://www.habitat-maui.org/.

Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s Farm Fest Open House
2017-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, 96704, United States
Saturday, September 30:
Kona Coffee Living History Farm’s Farm Fest Open House. This annual festival honors Kona’s historical, agricultural and coffee heritage. The event’s theme this year is “From Farm to Table” and will be featuring celebrity chef Sam Choy demonstrating how to cook sustainably from the garden. There will be “Hands on History” activities that visitors can participate in, such as tofu making, pickling, pan-roasting coffee and medicinal gardening. The farm’s traditional chicken hekka lunch will also be available along with community vendors, an historical photo exhibit; tours of the 1920’s farmhouse & coffee mill and more! Catch the shuttle (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) from Kealakekua Ranch Center, 82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook. Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook. Festival time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 323-3222 or visit http://www.konahistorical.org/index.php/tours/kona-coffee-living-history-farm/.

71st Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
2017-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Ala Moana Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday, September 30th:
71st Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade. Parade will take place 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park. A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pa`u riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. Free admission. For information and Aloha Festivals event schedule with venues, visit http://www.alohafestivals.com/.

Fee-Free Day: National Public Lands Day
2017-09-30 08:45 - 12:00 | Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, mile marker 70 and 71 on Hwy 11, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, September 30:
Fee-Free Day: National Public Lands Day – Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park NPLD is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Come to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest. Volunteers will help remove invasive, non-native plants that prevent native plants from growing. Meet at Kilauea Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. No advance registration is required. Park entrance is free, and NPLD volunteers will also receive a pass to return and enjoy the park fee-free on another day of their choosing. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Crater Rim Dr. 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information visit https://www.neefusa.org/

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-09-30 08:00 - 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. October 1 – Spirit of Slack Key; October 8 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; October 15 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 22 – Honoring Raymond Kane; October 29 – `Ohana Slack Key. 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. Free gift drawing. 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Hawaiian Music Series
2017-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, September 28:
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/.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Nā Waiho`olu`u o ke Ānuenue
2017-09-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, September 24:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Nā Waiho`olu`u o ke Ānuenue. Bringing 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.

Aloha Festivals Ho`olaulea
2017-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, September 23:
Aloha Festivals Ho`olaulea. The largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food and lei vendors and hula crafters will be spread along 12 city blocks of the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. 7 to 10 p.m. Free admission. For more Aloha Festivals event information and schedule visit http://www.alohafestivals.com/.

11th Annual International Day of Peace Parade and Festival
2017-09-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Mamane Street, Mamane Street, Honoka`a, HI, United States
Saturday, September 23:
11th Annual International Day of Peace Parade and Festival. Celebrating the annual United Nations International Day of Peace, the town of Honoka`a will host a Parade down Mamane Street – a “moving stage” of bands, dancers, drummers and entertainers. The event then continues with a Peace Day Festival in the streets. For more information call (808) 883-0669 or visit www.peacedayparade.org, Honoka`a. 11 a.m.

Pacific Aviation Museum Living History Day
2017-09-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, September 23:
Pacific Aviation Museum Living History Day. This year’s event will recognize the role of film and photography in documenting and preserving the events of WWII. A special screening of “Finding KUKAN” will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Museum’s theater, followed by a question and answer session with the documentary’s filmmaker, Hawai`i resident Robin Lung. “Finding KUKAN” is an award-winning documentary that uncovers the forgotten story of Hawai`i resident Li Ling-Ai, the uncredited female producer of “Kukan,” an Academy Award-winning color documentary about WWII China that has been lost for decades. There will be no additional charge for the “Finding KUKAN” screening and question and answer session. Seating for the film is limited. Please reserve a seat by completing the registration form online. The event is held in affiliation with Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!, providing free admission for up to two visitors, for visitors who present a Museum Day Live! ticket, downloadable off the website. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Kaua`i Mokihana Festival
2017-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
September 23 – 30:
Kaua`i Mokihana Festival. A week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, including education lectures, cultural presentations, music, composition concert and contest, and hula competitions. For more information, venues, and schedule, call (808) 651-1868 or visit https://www.maliefoundation.org/kaua-i-mokihana-festival.

Ka`u Coffee Trail Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
2017-09-23 07:00 - 12:00 | Ka`u Coffee Mill, 96-2694 Wood Valley Rd., Pahala, HI, United States
Saturday, September 23:
Ka`u Coffee Trail Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon. Invite your family and friends to join you or cheer you on as you set out to meet your goal in the family-friendly 5K run/walk, take the challenge of the 10K or test your endurance in the 13.1 mile climb up to 3,100 feet. Set your stride as you run through fields of coffee and macadamia nuts and forests of eucalyptus and `ohi`a trees, and cherish the breathtaking views of the Ka`u coastline. Ka`u Coffee Mill in Wood Valley 96-2694 Wood Valley Rd., Pahala. 7 a.m. Cost varies by event. For more information, call (808) 464-2696 or visit okaukakou.org.

St. John’s Kula Festival
2017-09-23 | St John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula, HI, United States
Saturday, September 23:
St. John’s Kula Festival. There will be live entertainment all day, including Kanekoa (recent Hoku Hanohano aware recipient), the halau of Kumu Maka`ala Palmore, Joel Katz, Jamie Lawerence, Brian & Meryl, and Soul Kitchen. There will be ono local food available for purchase, homemade baked goods, fresh Kula produce, flowers, plants, gifts, crafters, silent auction, a quilt show and children’s games. This year there will be a $1 admission, or one can of food for the foodbank, with children under 10 years of age free. St John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula. For more information please call (808) 878-1485 or visit http://stjohnsmaui.org/.

Kulaia – A Molokai Canoe Festival
2017-09-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Kaunakakai Town, Kaunakakai, HI, 96748, United States
Friday, September 22:
Kulaia – A Molokai Canoe Festival. This festival celebrating Molokai canoe races will be held on the island of Molokai, in Kaunakakai Town. Enjoy free Hawaiian music and other fine entertainment. Made-on-Molokai arts and crafts, plus local food and drinks will be available for purchase. Kaunakakai Town, Molokai. 5 to 10 p.m.

Robert Cazimero in Concert
2017-09-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Thursday, September 21:
Robert Cazimero in Concert. Legendary and iconic vocalist, Robert Cazimero, thrills audiences of all ages whenever he performs. Robert’s passion and talent have played a huge role in taking Hawaiian music and dance to diverse stages from Carnegie Hall, Wolftrap, Tokyo, and the Hollywood Bowl; his voice has graced the orchestras of the New York Pops, the LA Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and of course, the Honolulu Symphony. Hula is always an integral part of these shows. Kaua`i Museum, Kaumuali`i Hall, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., no-host cocktails/pupu at 6 p.m., concert 7 to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://kauaimuseum.org/.

Richard Marx
2017-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Tuesday, September 19:
Richard Marx. As a performer, songwriter, and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly 30-year career has had innumerable highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping, “Hold on to the Night,” and with “Don’t Mean Nothing,” earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. Richard is the only male artist to have his first seven singles reach the Top 5 on the Billboard charts. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.
