Aloha Visitor Guides

25th Annual Hoike Hula Concert
2017-02-04 17:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, February 4:
25th Annual Hoike Hula Concert. An authentic cultural event of music, hula and dances of Polynesia featuring the men, women and youth of the hula schools of Kaua`i, O`ahu, Reno, NV, and Japan. Also composer and recording artist Darryl Gonzales and Greg Nobriga, Mitch Asuncion, Tahitian drummer, MC Kale Kaui. Featuring special guest the Makaha Sons. Hawaiian products, crafts, food sold in the lobby from 5 p.m. Tickets in advance $30 adults, $10 youth age 5-12; reserved front section $40 each. Prices at door $35 and $15. Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 5 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 651-0682.

Maui Open Studios Event
2017-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | HI
Saturday, February 4:
Maui Open Studios Event. Open Studios are free self-guided tours of artist studios and exhibition spaces. Enjoy one-on-one interactions with the local artists and artisans and have the opportunity to learn about what inspires the artists, talk story and purchase art directly from the artists. Venues can range from art studios, gallery settings, home studios, outdoor venues and other alternative exhibition spaces. Printed guidebooks and online artist directories guide visitors to the artist studios and exhibition spaces around the island of Maui. During the event, there are street signs directing you to artist locations. 5 to 8 p.m. Free event. For more information call (415) 450-1307 or visit http://mauiopenstudios.com/.

Tuskegee Airmen Hangar Talk
2017-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Tuskegee Airmen Hangar Talk. Paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and the vital role they played during World War II with special presentations by decorated WWII Tuskegee Airman Pilot Colonel Charles McGee to Hawai`i’s youth and the public. Colonel McGee fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in the United States Air Force history. Colonel McGee began his military service as one of the Tuskegee Airmen in the 332nd Fighter Group. The Tuskegee Airmen were pioneers who fought racial prejudices to fly and fight for their country during WWII. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 11 a.m. Tickets for the talk are $10; or free with Museum General Admission & Aviator’s Tour tickets. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
2017-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea, HI, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. This event showcases the blooming of Church Row Park’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami. The festival includes a variety of activities at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners identifying site locations sprawling throughout town. New this year is Historic Spencer House. Spend the day to experience an all-day lineup of Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts at several locations, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, fun mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs, a quilt show and food booths. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues. Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 962-8706.

Run & Walk for the Whales
2017-02-04 | Ma`alaea Harbor, 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Run & Walk for the Whales. One of Maui’s largest sporting events, Run & Walk for the Whales starts and ends at the Ma`alaea Harbor Shops. Participants can choose between the Half Marathon, 10K run, 5K run, 4K walk, or a 1K run for keiki ages 12 and under. Post-race festivities include continental breakfast and awards ceremony for participants, along with door prizes and live entertainment by Marty Dread. Participants are invited to take a post-race whale watch at 40% off departing from Ma`alaea Harbor. A morning version of Ocean Camp on race day will be available for children ages 4 to 12. Pre-registration is required. Online registration for the Run & Walk for the Whales closes February 1. For more information email run@pacificwhale.org or visit http://worldwhaleday.org/run-walk-whales.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2017-02-03 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 to 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.

First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2017-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, February 3:
First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2017-02-03 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 to 9 p.m. February 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 24 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2017-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 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 http://lahainarestoration.org/.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2017-02-03 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, February 3:
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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 3 – Mountain to Sea; February 10 – Tour of the Islands; February 17 – Legends of Slack Key; February 24 – `Ohana Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2017-02-03 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. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2017-02-03 10:00 - 19:00 | Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday, February 3:
Chinese New Year Celebration. Ring in the Year of the Rooster on world-famous Front Street! Lahaina celebrates the Lunar New Year with a traditional lion dance, firecrackers and Shaolin martial arts demonstration in the Wo Hing Museum yard on Front Street at 5 p.m. Then, an exciting lion dancing will proceed along Front Street, visiting merchants. Wo Hing Museum will host a free day-long celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with kids’ crafts, cultural demos, traditional music and presentations on the history of Chinese New Year. Chinese foods will be available for purchase. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina. For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit http://www.lahainarestoration.org/.

Hui Noeau Art Affair 2017
2017-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI, United States
Saturday, February 25:
Hui Noeau Art Affair 2017. Attended by many of Maui’s biggest art collectors, this premiere art auction event showcases Hawai`i’s most notable and collected artists and includes one of Maui’s most sought after silent auctions for unique items and experiences, live music and dancing, and a gourmet dinner and open bar. All funds raised as a result of this event are a vital source of support for the Hui’s programs, classes, and exhibitions. Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. Tickets start at $175. For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit http://huinoeau.com/.

The Date Movie Film Festival
2017-02-03 | Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Thursday, February 3 – 9:
The Date Movie Film Festival. An opportunity to see 21 wonderful classic films on the big screen at Kukui Grove Cinema in Lihue on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen. Tickets available now. You get a ticket for all 21 film for only $20. The ticket may be shared with friends and family. For example see a film at 4:30 p.m., then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show at 6:30 p.m. Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue. For tickets and information call (808) 245-5055 or visit http://kukuigrovecinema.com/.

Friday, February 3: Roman Holiday, (1953) 4 p.m.; Ghost (1990) 6:30 p.m.; Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), 8:30 p.m.;
Saturday, February 4: The Philadelphia Story (1940) 2 p.m.; Crocodile Dundee (1986), 4:10 p.m.; My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), 6 p.m.; The Wedding Singer (1998), 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 5: Sense & Sensibility (1995), 1:30 p.m.; Chocolat (2000), 4 p.m.
Monday, February 6: Romancing the Stone (1984), 3 p.m.; Once Around (1991), 5:05 p.m.; The Notebook (2004), 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7: The Way We Were (1973), 3 p.m.; Say Anything (1989), 5:15 p.m.; Notting Hill (1999), 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8: Casablanca (1943), 3 p.m.; The Last of the Red-Hot Lovers (1972), 5 p.m.; The Bridges of Madison County (1995), 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 9: An Officer & a Gentleman (1982), 3 p.m.; Brian’s Song (1971), 5:20 p.m. Sleepless in Seattle (1993), 7 p.m.

The Wonderheads – Loon
2017-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Wednesday, February 1:
The Wonderheads – Loon. Acclaimed physical theatre company and mask imagineers, the Wonderheads bring you a love story that whisks a man to the moon and back! Francis, a lonely janitor who is plagued by isolation and tickled by whispers of childhood imagination, has hit rock bottom and discovers that he has nowhere to go…but up. And up. And up! But will plucking the moon from the sky bring him the love he is searching for? LOON is performed in full face-mask, a form so magical you will forget your age and marvel in childlike delight. Wordless and whimsical, it has been described by audiences as watching a living cartoon, or live-action Pixar. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2017-02-01 18:45 - 21:00 | 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”. February 1 – Jeff Peterson; February 8 – Brother Noland; February 15 – Led Kaapana; February 22 – Sonny Lim. 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. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/

Jazz Minds
2017-02-01 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 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.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-01 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. February 1 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; February 8 – Island of Peace; February 15 – In the Real Old Style; February 22 – Whales Homecoming. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

Sunset Stories
2017-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
2017-02-01 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/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program
2017-02-01 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 Volunteer 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/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2017-02-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story​”​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how keiki, high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide. Emily will also have updates on local events like the Community Bike rides every Tuesday 8:15 a.m. from Bike Works at Queens Marketplace, AmerAri Division I Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Waikoloa Kings’ February 1-4, Waikoloa Dry Forest Volunteer Days and PATH Connecting People & Places activities and events. Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter
2017-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Sunday, January 27 – 29:
The Fabulous Music of Cole Porter. Kaua`i Voices, the island’s highly popular 40+-member auditioned choral ensemble, presents an evening of songs by the incomparable Cole Porter. Ranging from swing to Broadway and spiritual to jazz, the concert repertoire features some of Porter’s well-known favorites, including Anything Goes, Too Darn Hot, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely, Begin the Beguine, Well, Did You Evah, and many, many more. St. Michael’s Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (800) 838-3006 or visit http://www.kauaivoices.org/.

Twelfth Night
2017-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
Friday & Saturday, January 28 & 29:
Twelfth Night. In this production, Shakespeare meets Strictly Ballroom. Illyria is a mythical, glitzy place where the inhabitants are in love with themselves and the idea of being in love. Into this world comes the shipwrecked Viola, grieving from her twin brother’s presumed death. She disguises herself as a male page in the service of Count Orsino, and is called upon to woo the Countess Olivia for her master. Alas, a comic love triangle develops as Viola falls in love with Orsino, who is madly in love with Olivia, who then falls for the “boy” who is Orsino’s messenger. The play satirizes what is and isn’t real in the world of love and superficial adoration. Set to the background of Big Band music and tangos, foxtrots and mambos. Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/twelfth-night/.

Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit
2017-01-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Kona Aerials Vegas Night Benefit. An amazing silent auction and Vegas style games to benefit Kona Aerials. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and there will be a Raffle. Hale Halawai, Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $15 Donation in Advance/$20 Donation at Door. For more information, call (305) 510-3759, email konaaerialsgym@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/VegasNightKonaAerials/.

Kilauea Art Night
2017-01-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Kilauea Art Night. Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Wiliwili Festival
2017-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI, United States
Saturday, January 28:
Wiliwili Festival. Celebrate Big Island’s native lowland dry forest. This fun, family-friendly event will feature live music, educational workshops, vendors, silent auction, and tours of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Preserve. Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa Village. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (808) 494-2208, email Jen@waikoloadryforest.org or visit www.waikoloadryforest.org.

Maui Chinese New Year Festival
2017-01-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, January 28:
Maui Chinese New Year Festival. Bring in the year of the Rooster with fireworks and lion dancers for good luck. The event features historical displays, cultural craft and food booths, keiki activities and Chinese entertainers. Maui Mall Shopping Center, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 870-8047 or email yukilei.sugimura@gmail.com.

Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire
2017-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Hawai`i Opera Theatre, 848 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday, January 27, 29 & 31:
Hawai`i Opera Theatre (HOT) Presents Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire. Set in New Orleans in the 1940s, Blanche DuBois arrives at the home of her sister, Stella, and husband, Stanley Kowalski after suffering the loss of her ancestral home and job. Skeptical of the story, Stanley grows infuriated by Blanche losing his wife’s birthright, and sets out to reveal the truth behind the circumstance. The conflict between the two unfolds with tragic and violent consequences. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 596-7858 or visit http://www.hawaiiopera.org/.
