Aloha Visitor Guides

Sunset on the Beach, Hawai`i Five-O Premiere
2013-09-26 | HI
Thursday, September 26:
Sunset on the Beach, Hawai`i Five-O Premiere. Celebrate the start of CBS’s Hawai`i Five-0 Season Premiere, Season 4, on Queen’s Beach, 2715 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Free admission. Open to the public. Lots of Hawai`i Five-O star gazing on the beach. Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and the rest of the cast of Hawai`i Five-0 will again descend upon Waikiki in September for the Sunset on the Beach premiere of the show’s fourth season. For information call (808) 923-1094 or visit www.waikikiimprovement.com.

Tony Bennett
2013-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Tuesday, September 24:
Tony Bennett. A premier interpreter of popular song, Tony Bennett is an artist who engages his audience, heart and soul. He’s been in the business more than 60 years. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hilo Jaycees Hawai`i County Fair
2013-09-22 10:00 - 23:00, 2013-09-21 10:00, 2013-09-19 17:30 | HI
Thursday – Sunday, September 19 – 22:
Hilo Jaycees Hawai`i County Fair. Jump on the carnival rides, play games, enjoy local-style food and entertainment, browse the vendor booths and more. Open 5:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Fairgrounds, 323 Manono St in Hilo. For information call (808) 935-5022.

Aloha Festivals: 2013 Waikiki Ho`olaulea
2013-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Waikiki Ho`olaulea. Celebrating its 61st year, the largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters will be spread along the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission. Located on Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers & Kapahulu Avenues. 7 -11 p.m. For information call (808)483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Westin Princeville's 4th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival
2013-09-21 17:30 - 21:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Westin Princeville’s 4th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival. Hawai`i Jazz artists, 15+ wines, 10 restaurants, silent auction to benefit the Kaua`i lifeguards association all under the stars on the Hanalei lawn of the Westin Princeville, 3838 Wyllie Rd., Princeville. 5:30 to 9 p.m. $90. For tickets and information call (808) 827-8719.

Princeville Movie in the Park
2013-09-21 17:00 - 21:30 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Princeville Movie in the Park. Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a family movie. Free. 5 to 9:30 p.m. Movie begins dusk. For information call (808) 826-6687.

Peace Parade & Festival
2013-09-21 16:00 - 20:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Peace Parade & Festival. The Parade starts off at 4 p.m. from Honoka`a High School, as the “moving stage” of music, dance, and entertainment-with-a-message marches down Mamane Street. Afterwards, enjoy the free community Peace Day Festival at Honoka`a Sports Complex from 5-8 p.m., with great local and ethnic foods, artists and crafters, live entertainment and a large community Bon Dance for everyone to join. Honoka`a Sports Complex, Akia St., Honoka`a. For more information call (808) 640-4602 or visit www.peacedayparade.org.

Hawai`i Island All Nations Powwow
2013-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22:
Hawai`i Island All Nations Powwow. Native American music, drums, storytelling, exhibition dancing intertribal dancing, arts and crafts, and food. The all female color guard, The Native American Women Warriors, plus the Eastern Sky Ambassadors from Vancouver, Canada. At Mo`oheau Bandstand Park in downtown Hilo, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Free. For information call (808) 333-4337 or visit www.nichehawaii.org.

Hawai`i Island Festival – Aloha Parade and Ho`olaulea
2013-09-21 09:00 - 16:30 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Hawai`i Island Festival – Aloha Parade and Ho`olaulea. The Paniolo Parade starts at 10 a.m. from Church Row to Waimea Park, with horses, paniolo (cowboys), music, and festive entries celebrating Waimea’s paniolo and ranching traditions. The ho`olaulea will be at Waimea Park, with music, entertainment, food, and exhibits. Authentic Hawaiian crafters and artisans will have their work on display and for sale. Waimea Park, 65-1225 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Free. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 937-4896 or visit www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Waikiki Artfest
2013-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring the art of 75 – 100 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale. Live entertainment as well as great food. Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-09-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, September 15:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. 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.

`Ulu Festival
2013-09-15 | HI
Sunday, September 15:
`Ulu Festival. The Breadfruit Festival is a program of Ho`oulu ka `Ulu-Revitalizing Breadfruit, a project to revitalize `ulu as an attractive, delicious, nutritious, abundant, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. Southshore Visitors Center, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kalaheo. For information and driving directions call (808) 332-7324 or visit www.breadfruit.org.

Hawai`i Pops Premiere Season Opener: Dinner, Dance & Concert
2013-09-14 20:00 - 23:00 | HI
Saturday, September 14:
Hawai`i Pops Premiere Season Opener: Dinner, Dance & Concert. The Orchestra Series offers theatre-style seating, seating at tables of 10, and seating at cocktail tables of six. Tickets are available for purchase at www.hawaiipops.com or Honolulu Box Office at http://honoluluboxoffice.tix.com/ or by phone at (808) 550-8457. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For information call (808) 523-7677 or visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Hawaiian Moonlight
2013-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Saturday, September 14:
Hawaiian Moonlight. George Kahumuku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of “giving back” to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is available for kupuna on a first-come first-seated basis. Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. 7 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Ku Mai Ka Hula, 8th Annual International Hula Competition
2013-09-14 13:00 - 19:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, September 14:
Ku Mai Ka Hula, 8th Annual International Hula Competition. This international hula competition features halau winners from Japan’s competition and halau from Hawai`i in adult solo and group performances. The dancers compete in kahiko (traditional hula) and auana (modern-day hula stylings) in both male and female categories. This competition features prestigious judges and award-winning halau, so no need to wait till next spring or travel to another island. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater. 1-7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Play Along with `Ukulele Mele
2013-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Saturday, September 14:
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele. `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Hula Arts at Kilauea
2013-09-14 09:30 - 13:30 | HI
Saturday, September 14:
Hula Arts at Kilauea. This VAC program features Halau Na Pua O Uluhaimalama under the direction of kumu hula Emery Aceret. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

`O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach
2013-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | HI
Saturday, September 14:
`O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach. Outrigger Reef on the Beach invites the public to its ongoing `O Ke Kai Series, “Navigating the Way.” The `O Ke Kai Series supports the continuing efforts of the friends of Hokulea and Hawaiiloa to ensure the traditional Hawaiian canoe building and restoration skills are passed on to future generations. Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to Noon. Free. For information call (808) 923-3111.

Wiliwili Festival 2013
2013-09-14 08:30 - 15:00 | HI
Saturday, September 14:
Wiliwili Festival 2013. The Wiliwili Festival will be a fun, free educational event for all ages. Forest tours, workshops, and kid’s activities. Held at Quarry Road, Kamuela. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forest tours will be given at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Limited to 20 people per tour. To sign up early, contact Jen Lawson (808) 339-2142.

Poipu Beach Movie in the Park
2013-09-13 19:30 - 22:30 | HI
Friday, September 13:
Poipu Beach Movie in the Park. Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a family movie. Free. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Food concessions provided. For information call (808) 332-9778.

A Taste of Kaua`i, Yesterday & Today
2013-09-13 | HI
Friday, September 13:
A Taste of Kaua`i, Yesterday & Today. 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. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257.

Aloha Festivals: 2013 Opening Ceremony
2013-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 | HI
Thursday, September 12:
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Opening Ceremony. This ceremony marks the official beginning of the 2013 Aloha Festivals event on Oahu. Traditional hula and chant introduce the Royal Court. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 5-6 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Aloha Festivals: 2013 Royal Court Investiture
2013-09-12 15:00 - 16:00 | HI
Thursday, September 12:
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Royal Court Investiture. Traditional chant and hula highlight this annual event as the 2013 Ali`i receive their royal symbols of reign during investiture ceremonies. Free admission. Hilton Hawaiian Village, Village Green, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. 3-4 p.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Kaua`i Aloha Festival’s Sheraton Auli`i Luau
2013-09-09 | HI
Monday, September 9:
Kaua`i Aloha Festival’s Sheraton Auli`i Luau. Enjoy local food, entertainment Hula and Tahitian Dance. Sheraton Kaua`i, 2440 Ho`onani Rd, Koloa. For tickets and information call (808) 634-1499.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-09-08 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. September 1 – Slack Key tour of the Islands; September 8 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; September 15 – Honoring Raymond Kane; September 22 – `Ohana Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; September 29 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele. 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.

Puna Culinary Festival
2013-09-08 12:00 - 20:00 | HI
Sunday, September 8:
Puna Culinary Festival. The Puna Culinary Festival celebrates culture, cuisine, and abundant produce of Puna. The festival’s theme focuses on local products and sustainable farming in Puna. The week features a variety of culinary classes, farm and market tours, and themed dinners. Venues for the events are throughout the Pahoa area, including at Kalani Oceanside Retreat, 121-6860 Kalapana-Kapoho Beach Rd., Pahoa. Noon to 8 p.m. Some fee, some free, some donation. For information call (800) 800-6886 or www.punaculinaryfestival.com.

Mayor’s Remembrance Walk
2013-09-08 | HI
Sunday, September 8:
Mayor’s Remembrance Walk. The Mayor’s Remembrance Walk is held in observance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The procession begins with ceremonies at Police Dept. headquarters at 801 S. Beretenia St., concluding at Eternal Flame Monument in front of Honolulu Hale. Includes a police motorcycle formation, color guard, Celtic Pipes and Drums, dignitaries, and Honolulu’s uniformed personnel. First responder vehicles will be on display at Honolulu Hale. For information call (808) 768-6622 or visit www.honolulu.gov/moca/.

Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
2013-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Children of the Land Cultural Center, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. September 7 – Hanalei Slack Key Guitar & `Ukulele; September 14 – For the Birds Slack Key; September 21 – Slack Key Story; September 28 – Heart of Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located in the Children of the Land Cultural Center, Kaua`i Village (Safeway/Longs) Center, Kapa`a. 5 to 7 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.
