Twelf Nite O Wateva!
August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17: Twelf Nite O Wateva! Hawaiian Mission Houses presents James Grant Benton's pidgin adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, or What You Will on an outdoor stage, Kahu Ho`okipa. Sandwiches and dessert will be available for purchase from the new Good Eats at Mission Houses Cafe and picnic […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday, […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Saturdays, Throughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […]
54th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
August 3 thru August 10: 54th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. For five days, teams from around the world fish the famous waters off the Kona coast aboard some of the finest sport fishing vessels with captains who have built reputations around the world for catching big fish. Each day, tournament begins at Kailua Pier,1 […]
Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays
Children of the Land Cultural Center HI, United StatesSaturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; August 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; August 17 – Legends of Slack Key; August 24 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; August 31 – Circle of Life. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the […]
Earth Wind & Fire
Sunday, August 4: Earth Wind & Fire. Earth Wind & Fire will light up the night with their music, moves and magic! The line-up features Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson, along with an arsenal of musicians on guitar, keyboards, percussion and horns. EWF is well known for their showmanship, so they will be […]
Saturday August 3 & Sunday August 4
Waikoloa Beach Resort 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, United StatesSaturday August 3 & Sunday August 4: Join the BikeWorks-Starbucks Team for the 5th Annual MS Team Ride. Registration fee $30. Fundraising Minimum $300 Day 1: 65 miles North from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kapa’au. Day 2: 50 miles South from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kona. Presenting sponsor Hilton Waikoloa Village offering discounted rates. This […]
Jeff Peterson and Friends
Sunday, August 4: Jeff Peterson and Friends. At this special benefit concert for Hawaii Public Radio, guitarist Jeff Peterson performs with Nathan Aweau, solo artist and a former member of the duo Hapa; ukulele virtuoso Benny Chong; and classical guitarist Ben Verdery. Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, Kaneohe, 4 p.m. For information […]
Discover and Experience Waimea
West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United StatesEvery Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea. Free (donations accepted). For information call (808) 338-1332.
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesSunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. August 4 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 11 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 18 – Spirit of Slack Key; August 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music – Slack Key Guitar. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. […]