Hawai`iana Live
Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday: Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information […]
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program
Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United StatesEvery 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, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing […]
Maui Film Festival
Wailea Gold & Emerald Club 100 Wailea Golf Club Dr., Kihei, HI, United StatesWednesday – Sunday, June 4 – 8: Maui Film Festival. This festival includes film screenings, award tributes, film maker panels, The Taste of Wailea, where food and wine highlight the creations of Wailea's top chefs that build upon the islands agricultural bounty; Taste of Chocolate ( a chocoholic's fantasy ) and many other gala parties […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday & Thursday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”. June 4 & 5 – Owana […]
Doris Duke Theatre Summer Concert – Meiko
Wednesday, June 4: Doris Duke Theatre Summer Concert – Meiko. Acclaimed LA-based singer-songwriter Meiko exploded on the music scene in 2008 when she released her self-titled debut CD, which entered the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Album Chart at No. 1. Then Spin Magazine called out her atmospheric, languorous song Hawai`i as a “Song You Need to Download […]
Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival
Friday – Sunday, June 6 – 8: Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival. A wonderful celebration of music, the experience begins on Friday with a VIP meet and greet at the Kaunaoa Bar & Grill, followed by the festival main event on Saturday on the North Pointe Luau Grounds. The festival line-up includes performances by […]
Hawaiian Stories and The Ki`i Exhibit
Kaua`i Museum 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, United StatesFriday, June 6: Hawaiian Stories and The Ki`i Exhibit. Like stories? Then come and enjoy yourself at the Kauai Museum for ancient Hawaiian stories told creatively with string figures. Also, have fun as you walk see the opening of our Ki`i Display. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
VAC Gallery Porch 1 Crater Rim Dr., Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 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 Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]
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. June 2 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 6 –– Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; June 13 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; June 20 – Gifts of the Ancestors; June 27 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 […]
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday, June 6: First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information […]