Obon Festival
Palolo Higashi Hongwanji 1641 Palolo, Honolulu, HI, United StatesFridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August: Obon Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. […]
The Addams Family
Historic Iao Theatre 68 North Market St., Wailuku, HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2: The Addams Family. This original story is every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole […]
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”
Kapiolani Park 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, August 16: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”. Event will feature 15 of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a 6 hour long concert. Also featuring island crafters, food vendors, a guitar and ukulele exhibit, festival merchandise, free giveaways, and at the end of the day a brand new […]
Na Hula Festival
Queen Kapiolani Regional Park and Bandstand 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, August 2: Na Hula Festival. The annual Na Hula Festival is Hawai`i’s longest-running annual non-competitive hula event. Bring a picnic lunch and beach blanket and enjoy a beautiful, relaxing day of hula at the park. Admission is free. Queen Kapiolani Regional Park and Bandstand, 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For […]
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 2 – Legends of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; August 9 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 16 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key; August 23 –Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; August 30 – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten. Tickets: $20 ($15 […]
The Addams Family
Historic Iao Theatre 68 North Market St., Wailuku, HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2: The Addams Family. This original story is every father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole […]
Historic Waimea Walking Tour
West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United StatesEvery Monday: Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. […]
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery Monday: Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event […]
Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives
The Shops at Mauna Lani 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, United StatesEvery Monday: Te Ao Maohi; The Land of the Natives. Experience the Culture and Traditions of the Polynesian people, as well as the stories of Polynesia’s ancestors. The Shops at Mauna Lani, 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr., Kohala Coast. 7 p.m. For information visit www.teeaoteturama.com.
Emily T Gail Show
Every Tuesday Features the Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about golf, […]