Aloha Visitor Guides

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.

Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
2014-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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.

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.

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.

A Taste of Kilohana
2014-04-01 09:30 - 13:00 | 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.

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.

Lavaman Triathlon – Waikoloa
2014-03-30 06:30 - 12:00 | HI
Sunday, March 30:
Lavaman Triathlon – Waikoloa. The 16th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike and 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities, plus 5-K sunset fun run March 28, Lava Kids Aquathon March 29, health and fitness expo, awards party and beach barbeque. Host hotel is Hilton Waikoloa Village, and events are held throughout Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. Hilton Waikoloa Village. 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa. 6:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information call (808) 329-9718. To register online and for schedule, visit www.lavamantriathlon.com. Volunteers are always needed, and spectators are welcome.

Discover Your Future in Aviation
2014-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, March 29:
Discover Your Future in Aviation. Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event which will be filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits. Honoring Captain Sharyn Emminger-Dey, the first female pilot to fly for Hawaiian Airlines and captained the highly publicized flight of the first all-female flight crew. Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The event is free with Museum admission and is free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Waikiki Artfest
2014-03-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring the work of approximately 75 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. Products include all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stained glass, and woodwork. Enjoy live contemporary and Hawaiian music, great food, shave ice, and drinks. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Hawai`i Island Humane Society Tropical Paws.
2014-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, March 28:
Hawai`i Island Humane Society Tropical Paws. The always-sold-out-event features abundant silent and live auctions, Four Seasons-style buffet dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 72-100 Kaupulehu Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 – 9 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 329-8002 or visit www.HIHS.org.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2014-03-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2014-03-07 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.

Hawaiian Music Series
2014-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 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.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2014-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, April 25:
A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food of Hawai`i. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257 or email info@tastingkauai.com.

John Sebastian
2014-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 21:
John Sebastian. John Sebastian is a founding member of The Lovin’ Spoonful and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. His #1 hit songs include: “Do You Believe In Magic?” “Daydream” “Summer In The City” and many more. These songs did more than simply answer the British invasion of Beatlemania, they carried the American musical tradition into the future. The Lovin’ Spoonful disbanded and John performed at massive festivals like Woodstock and Isle of Wight, and wrote movie scores. John Sebastian is a master musician, writer and performer. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2014-03-21 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, March 21:
A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food of Hawai`i. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257 or email info@tastingkauai.com.

Makauwahi Cave Tour
2014-03-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Makauwahi Cave, Mahaulepu Beach Access Road, HI, 96756, United States
Thursday, March 20:
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 11:30 am Cost – $10. For information or reservations, call (480) 225-5604 or (808) 482-1059, or visit www.cavereserve.org. Located in Maha`ulepu, 3 miles east of Poipu.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2014-03-16 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, March 16:
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.

Sharing the Green Benefit St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament
2014-03-16 12:30 - 17:30 | HI
Sunday, March 16:
Sharing the Green Benefit St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tournament. Visitors and Locals alike enjoy Wailea’s “greenest” charity event hosted by Mulligan’s on the Blue, to benefit Hospice Maui. Tee off with Maui’s finest Irishmen for a day of Golf on the Wailea Blue Course. Tournament format will be a 4 person scramble with a shot gun start at 12:30. Mulligan’s on the Blue, Wailea Blue Course. 100 Kaukahi St., Kihei. Registration forms and details are at all Wailea Golf Courses, Mulligan’s on the Blue, or online at www.HospiceMaui.org. For more information call (808) 874-1131.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
2014-03-16 10:30 - 16:30 | HI
Sunday, March 16:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show. An all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop tables with vendors from O`ahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Great buys in antiques, Hawaiiana, art, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, dolls, tribal art, beads, tiki, gold & silver, koa, furniture, kimono, kitchenware, ukuleles, toys, kokeshi, Mid-Century décor, ivory, Chinese & Japanese antiques, Mings jewelry, Niihau shell leis, lauhala hats, stamps, coins, shabby chic, Victorian, sports cards, Hawaiian Monarchy items, prints, textiles, postcards, aloha shirts, lighters and more! Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Early entry at 9 a.m. General Admission $4.50 Early entry $15. For information call (808) 941-9754.

Hawai`i Pops Presents Driven to Dance: Dinner, Dance & Concert
2014-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | HI
Saturday, March 15:
Hawai`i Pops Presents Driven to Dance: Dinner, Dance & Concert. The Orchestra Series offers theatre-style seating, seating at tables of 10, and seating at cocktail tables of six. Individual tickets are $35 for theatre style, $60 at a cocktail table and $75 at a table of 10. Table purchases are $360 for a cocktail table of six and $750 for a table of 10. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit www.hawaiipops.com or www.honoluluboxoffice.tix.com.

Generations: Dalire `Ohana
2014-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, March 15:
Generations: Dalire `Ohana. Hula is poetry in motion and the Dalire `Ohana has been putting poetry to motion for generations. The essential elements of hula are music, dance, the Hawaiian language, and lineage – a respect for received traditions and an awareness of one’s own origins. For nearly four decades, Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, has set the highest standards in each area through her own performances and those of her hālau, Keolalaulani Hālau `Olapa O Laka, founded by her mother on O`ahu in 1963. Today, the eighth generation of Kumu Hula exists in the Dalire `ohana as the daughters have all continued the legacy of hula through their halau. Each of these women has won the coveted and prestigious title of Miss Aloha Hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Discover Kualoa
2014-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, March 15:
Discover Kualoa. Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience. This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Participate in do-it-yourself Hawaiian crafts such as lauhala weaving, lei making, surfboard shaping and poi pounding. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kualoa Ranch. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. For information call (808) 391-7441 or visit www.discover.kualoa.com.

Rhythmic Circus
2014-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 14:
Rhythmic Circus. This show has risen from an underground percussive dance phenomenon to one of the most popular shows since Tap Dogs. Audiences of all ages agree that it excites, energizes and inspires at every turn, and this agreement has been marked by rave reviews, sold-out engagements and numerous awards. Featuring rapid fire tap from four award-winning dancers, a one-man beat box phenomenon, and an infectious six-piece band that channels everything from funk to blues, and rock & roll to salsa. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Very Still & Hard to See
2014-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
Wednesday – Sunday, March 12 – 16:
Very Still & Hard to See. An architect encounters an obake, a Japanese shape-shifting demon, while building a hotel over her lair, and makes a deal that will shape the hotel and the people who stay there. Over the course of seven short plays, follow the history of the hotel and the influence the obake has over its guests. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai`i, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. Wednesday thru Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $5 to $18 and are available at the door only, beginning one hour before the show begins. For information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

Natalie Cole
2014-03-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Monday, March 10:
Natalie Cole. Only on Maui! Spend an “Unforgettable” evening with this multiple Grammy Award-winning vocalist, who brings the musical genes of her father Nat King Cole and infuses the legacy with her own gorgeous stylings in R&B, urban contemporary and jazz-based pop. The hits: “This Will Be,” “Inseparable,” and “I’ve Got Love on My Mind,” “Unforgettable, With Love” and more! Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Donna Knaff
2014-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, March 8:
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Donna Knaff. Donna Knaff is the author of “Beyond Rosie the Riviter: Women of World War II in American Popular Graphic Art.” Commemorating Women’s History Month, the Museum’s Hangar Talk is at 2 p.m. followed by a book signing and meet the author at 3 p.m. Donna Knaff will examine the role of women during World War II including a discussion of the Women Air force Service Pilots (WASP). Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 2-4 p.m. For more information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2014-03-07 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. March 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; March 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; March 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; March 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-03-07 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, March 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.

Hawaiian Pa`ina
2014-03-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Friday, March 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.
