A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert
Sunday, December 16: A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert. Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula `O Leilani present a family-oriented show of hula and Tahitian, including traditional Christmas songs and favorite Hawaiian Christmas songs. Keiki to adult dancers, music by Leilani Low, Larry Rivera, Kapala, Michael Ruff and more. Vendors offer clothing, jewelry, artwork, home accessories […]
Festival of Lights
Historic County Building 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of December, beginning December 7: Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at the Historic County Building in Lihue, dedicated to presenting for generations to come the beautiful decorations created by Josie Chansky, as well as creations crafted by volunteers and perpetuating the tradition that residents and […]
Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding
Donkey Mill Art Center 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa, HI, United StatesThursday, December 27: Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding. For centuries, New Years is considered to be the most celebrated custom in Japan. Let your inner rhythm be set free during mochitsuki (rice pounding) and practice centering and a bit of visual poetry while making a kadomatsu (gate pine) for your home. Taste a variety of […]
Lights on Rice Christmas Parade
Lights on Rice Christmas Parade Rice Street, Lihue, HI, United StatesFriday, December 7: Lights on Rice Christmas Parade. Annual Christmas Parade on Rice Street, Lihue. Lighted floats, bands, walking groups. Everything in the parade is lighted! 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Kalena Street to the County Building. Kauai Museum gift shop open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with bake sale and silent auction of […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Art Center Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, HI, United StatesEvery Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
Kaua`i Village Shopping Center 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, United StatesDaily: 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. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more […]
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesFriday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 14 – For the Birds; December 21 –Whales Homecoming; December 28 – ‘Ohana Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai […]
Art Night in Hanapepe
Friday Evenings: Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call […]
Festival of Harps
McCoy Studio Theater One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, December 7 & 8: Festival of Harps. Featuring harps from different ages played by Maui’s finest harpists and the Festival Harp Ensemble, this year’s program creates the sound of winter holidays in a journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 […]
Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka
Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday, December 7: Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka. Makana has dazzled the world as a solo artist with his phenomenal slack key guitar style. Now this innovator and virtuoso adds an exciting, new dimension to his music, teaming with acclaimed percussionist Lopaka Colon and Lono on bass and vocals. Maui Arts & Cultural […]