Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2014-04-01 | 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.

A Taste of Kilohana
2014-04-01 09:30 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Saturday, April 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, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. 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.

Jazz Minds
2014-04-01 18:30 | 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.

Hawai`i Opera Theatre: Pagliacci & Carmina Burana
2014-04-01 19:00 - 22:00 | HI
Tuesday, April 1:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre: Pagliacci & Carmina Burana. Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, one of Opera’s most popular stories about Love, Jealousy, and Death has historically been paired with other pieces including Puccini’s Il Tabarro or Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. This new combination of Pagliacci with Carl Orff’s extraordinarily popular choral masterpiece Carmina Burana works magically as both pieces combine to touch upon the visceral emotions of the human condition. Neal S. Blaisdel Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For tickets and information call 1(800) 745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2014-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
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 every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens—an important part of their socialization. Participants in the Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program are requested to arrive by 1 p.m. and recommended to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting “mussed” or dirty. Children age 10 to17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration of the volunteer session. Advance reservations are required due to space limitations. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPaws Visitor Program”. The shelter is located in Puunene (central Maui), on Mokulele Highway between Kihei and Kahului.

Jerry Douglas with Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa
2014-04-03 | HI
Thursday, April 3:
Jerry Douglas with Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa. Jerry Douglas Headlining the event along with members of The Hawaiian Legends, Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa, who will perform in solo, duo, and trio combinations. The Legends received the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 2013 for Music Video/DVD of the year. Jerry Douglas is considered to be the world’s leading dobro player. The dobro is a resonator guitar that is heard primarily in bluegrass music today but is derived from the Hawaiian lap steel guitar of the 1920s, so it is extremely fitting to have it come home for this incredible event. Honoka`a People’s Theater, 45-3574 Mamane St., Honoka`a. For tickets and information call (808) 896-4845 or visit www.hnl.com/events.

Hawai`i Ocean Expo 2014
2014-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday – Sunday, April 4 – 6:
Hawai`i Ocean Expo 2014. Hawai`i’s premier annual event for water enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Each year, this family-friendly expo fills Blaisdell with a rich gathering of activities, exhibitions, educational opportunities, entertainment and shopping opportunities that will appeal to anyone who loves the ocean. Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 768-5433 or visit www.hawaiioceanexpo.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-04-04 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. April 4 – Dreams Come True; April 11 – Tour of the Islands; April 18 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; April 25 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. 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.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-04-04 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, April 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. 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.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2014-04-04 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.

2014 Green Fair
2014-04-05 09:00 - 14:00 | HI
Saturday, April 5:
2014 Green Fair. Go green at the Mililani Town Association Green Fair. Event features Hawai`i Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market, local artists and hand crafters, eco-business resources to help home and business owners reduce their carbon footprint & safe money, eco-demonstrations and seminars, Keiki Zone with bouncers, make and take activity, plus a keiki art competition, food and entertainment. Free. Free parking. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mililani Rec. 7, 95-1333 Lehiwa Dr., Mililani. For information call (808) 440-2624 and visit www.mililanitown.org.

Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games
2014-04-05 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6:
Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The Festival will feature live Celtic music and dancing; a highland dance competition with dancers from Scotland, Canada and the U.S. mainland; athletic competitions of strength and skill with athletes from Hawai`i and the U.S. mainland, the sale of Celtic-themed food, drinks and wares; a clan and genealogy tent; a children’s tent with activities geared for the younger set, displays of medieval hand-to-hand combat, and much more. Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion, 1360 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 732-6861 or visit www.scotshawaii.org.

Musical Legends in the Garden
2014-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | HI
Wednesday, April 5:
Musical Legends in the Garden. A full afternoon of Hawaiian Music at its very best! Headliners Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, and Mike Kaawa as The Hawaiian Legends. Special performance on the dobro by Grammy winner Jerry Douglas. Featuring Nathan Aweau, Jeff Peterson, and Benny Chong Trio, and the Hanalei Bay Trio of Ken Emerson, Pancho Graham, and Kirby Keough. Also performing: the children’s choir of Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Poipu. 1-5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 742-2433 or visit www.ntbg.org.

Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper, Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author of The Long Way Home
2014-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, April 5:
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper, Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author of The Long Way Home. Travel back to an era of adventure and glamour, as presenters share the memories of Pan American Airlines. The Long Way Home tells the story of Pan American Airways Captain Robert Ford’s record-breaking, unplanned flight around the world following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The book is available for purchase at the Museum Store. Panel Discussion at 2 p.m.; book signing at 3 p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For tickets and information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Makauwahi Cave Tour
2014-04-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Makauwahi Cave, Mahaulepu Beach Access Road, HI, 96756, United States
Every Sunday:
Makauwahi Cave Tour. The richest fossil site in the Hawaiian islands is found east of Poipu at the Makauwahi Cave, an open ceiling sinkhole that is a uniquely preserved archaeological site. Considered a living museum, this 17-acre area serves to both interpret ancient history of Hawaiian plant, animal and human activity. Wear walking shoes, bring water. Makauwahi Reserve, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are welcome. For information or reservations, call (808) 482-1059, or visit www.cavereserve.org. Located in Maha`ulepu, 3 miles east of Poipu.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-04-06 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. April 6 – Circle of Life; April 13 – Gift of the Ancestors; April 20 – Honoring Raymond Kane; April 27 – For the Birds. 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.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2014-04-07 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 or visit www.wkpba.org.

Annual Hanapepe Orchid & Art Festival
2014-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday, April 11:
Annual Hanapepe Orchid & Art Festival. Storybook Theatre will be taking part in the annual Orchid & Art Festival in April. Stop by to help raise funds for continued programming. Participate in the Hanapepe Walk & Talk story tour, a 90 minute historical walking tour that includes the sites, stories, and sounds of old Hanapepe. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Storybook Theater, 3814 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe. For information call (808) 335-0712.

Chinese Kite Festival
2014-04-11 10:00 - 20:00 | HI
Friday & Saturday, April 11 – 12:
Chinese Kite Festival. Celebrate the wonderful world of kites at the Wo Hing Museum on Front Street in Lahaina. Enjoy a colorful exhibit of one-of-a-kind, handmade kites. Starting at 1 p.m., view a PowerPoint presentation on the significance and history of kites in China. Participate in hands- on workshops to make your own kite, or purchase one of the many kites that will be for sale. Chinese music and entertain- ment daily, as well as Chinese food to purchase. Free admission. Wo Hing Temple Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina. 10 to 8 p.m. For infor- mation call (808) 661-5553 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Kauai Orchid and Art Festival
2014-04-11 12:00 - 21:00, 2014-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12:
Kauai Orchid and Art Festival. Plein air painters set up around the town, so there are artists outside painting throughout the weekend. On Saturday, there will be a stage show with Taiko drumming, a crowing contest for kids of all ages, and a concert featuring a variety of slack key musicians. The crowning point of the event is a free concert from Makana. Enjoy several art workshops, including watercolor painting, as well as children’s art activities and other events for keiki. There’s a craft fair and silent auction at the church next to the stage. Food vendors set up throughout the town, and shops and galleries are open on Saturday as well. All events are free. Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church, 3815 Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe. Friday noon to 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 651-9801 or visit www.hanapepe.org.

The Garden Island Orchid Society Spring Fantasy Show Event
2014-04-11 13:00 - 19:00 | HI
Friday, April 11:
The Garden Island Orchid Society Spring Fantasy Show Event. Enjoy exhibits, crafts, shopping and displays in Hanapepe at Hanapepe United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Rd., Hanapepe, across from Fire Station. 1-7 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 742-0333.

Aiea High School Family Fun Fair
2014-04-11 16:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, April 11:
Aiea High School Family Fun Fair. Enjoy a local community fundraiser fair in Aiea with a night of delicious food, craft fair and family fun. Free admission. Unlimited Xtreme ride wristbands $20. Aiea High School, 98-1276 Ulune St., Aiea. 4 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 382-7713 or email AieaHSPTSO@yahoo.com.

Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – Honolulu Coffee Co. Hike
2014-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | HI
Saturday, April 12:
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land – Honolulu Coffee Co. Hike. Enjoy a hike on the Honolulu Coffee Company’s coffee farm in South Kona. Topics of discussion include the watershed, plants and the ecological system on this steep ridge and valley watershed. Meet at the lower parking lot at the Captain Cook Shopping Center at 10 a.m. Kealakekua Shopping Center, 82-6110 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 769-4343.

Earth & Ocean Festival
2014-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, April 12:
Earth & Ocean Festival. This festival is designed to showcase and emphasize the unique treasures of Hawai`i Island through active participation in educational booths and activities on coral reef, ocean stewardship and conservation practices in Hawai`i. Learn about traditional Hawaiian cultural practices, environmental programs will be presented in the Surf & Turf Theater, and educational tours will be offered throughout the day. Enjoy locally made and sourced food. Entertainment throughout the day with hula, music and The Hiccup Circus. Free Weldon Kekauoha concert will close the Festival, starting at 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Makaeo Pavilion, Old Kona Airport. Free admission. For a complete listing of activities and presentations or for more information, call (808) 329-1758 or visit www.kona-kohala.com.

Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge
2014-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | HI
Sunday, April 13:
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challenge. The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, an oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class. Events feature a 1/4 mile canoe sprint race in Duke’s Beach, Ancient Hawaiian Makahiki land games (the public is invited to participate for a donation to WCC), which include Huki Kaula (Hawaiian Tug-of-War), SUP Paddle Races in Rainbow Lagoon, Canoe Glide Demonstration in Rainbow Lagoon and Duke Beach. Live entertainment featuring Jake Shimabukuro and Henry Kapono and more. Craft and Hawaiian Artist Marketplace. Fun for the whole family. Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 923-1802 or visit www.waikikicommunitycenter.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2014-04-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, April 13:
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.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2014-04-18 09:30 - 15:30 | HI
Friday, April 18:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Anjelah Johnson, Comedienne
2014-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, April 18:
Anjelah Johnson, Comedienne. Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” and was featured on MadTV along with being cast in movies such as “Our Family Wedding” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel”. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as she shares countless hilarious stories about life, love and family. 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.

Aloha Theater: "Hot l Baltimore"
2014-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
April 18 to May 4:
Aloha Theater: “Hot l Baltimore”. The Hot l Baltimore is a play by Lanford Wilson. Set in the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore, it focuses on the residents of the decaying property who are faced with eviction when the structure is condemned. The title is from the hotel’s neon marquee and its burned-out letter. Hot l Baltimore opened Off Broadway in 1973 and ran for 1666 performances. Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 2:30. For reserved seats call (808) 322-9924 or visit www.alohatheater.com, or tickets at the door one hour before show time. Advance ticketing is recommended; these shows often sell out.
