Obon Dance & Festival – West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple
West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapepe, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, August 5 & 6: Obon Dance & Festival – West Kaua`i Hongwanji Temple. 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. Free admission. West […]
He`iva I Kaua`i
Kapa`a Beach Park 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7: He`iva I Kaua`i. Group and solo Tahitian dance and drumming competition. Festivities include Pacific artists, cultural demonstrations, island foods, Polynesian crafts, and a silent auction daily. Join the family fun with audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. Admission is $6, kids 6 and under free. […]
Family Day 2016 & Youth Art Exhibition
Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 6: Family Day 2016 & Youth Art Exhibition. Bring the whole family to Hui No`eau for this celebration that marks the opening of the Hui's Youth Art Exhibition. Don't miss out on a scavenger hunt (1st 50 people only), live glassblowing demonstrations, hands-on artists’ workshops, face painting, food trucks, and more. Explore the […]
Amy Hanai`ali`i
Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United StatesSunday, August 7: Amy Hanai`ali`i. Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Amy Hanai`ali`i remains Hawai`i’s top selling female vocalist of all time, evidenced by 25 Na Hoku Hanohano awards and 5 Grammy nominations for Best Hawaiian Music Album. Kahilu Theater, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. 2 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.
An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones
Iao Theater 68 N Market St, Wailuku, HI, United StatesTuesday, August 9: An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones. Since two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 with “Chuck E’s In Love,” she has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter […]
Spyro Gyra
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSunday, September 11: Spyro Gyra. Contemporary jazz icons and recipients of multiple Grammy and Lifetime Achievement awards, Spyro Gyra returns to Hawai`i. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
Movies in the Park
Poipu Beach Park Koloa, HI, United StatesFriday, August 12: Movies in the Park. Free admission. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. This is a family friendly event. Poipu Beach Park, 1959-2177 Ho`one Rd., Koloa. 7:45 p.m. pre-show entertainment by the Excel! Dance. Movie begins at 8 p.m. For information call (808) 240-1312 or visit www.poipurotary.org.
Reebok Spartan Race Hawai`i Trifesta Weekend
Kualoa Ranch 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe, HI, United StatesSaturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14: Reebok Spartan Race Hawai`i Trifesta Weekend. Hawai`i’s largest premier Obstacle Course Racing Event. The obstacles include but are not limited to 4-8 foot walls, barbed wire crawls, monkey bars, heavy objects pull and carry, fire jump and a 30 foot tall signature rope climb. The race is designed […]
Sea Life Park Summer Twilight Concert Series: Ne Leo Pilimehana and Willie K.
Sea Life Park 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy., Waimanalo, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 13: Sea Life Park Summer Twilight Concert Series: Ne Leo Pilimehana and Willie K. Pre-concert day tickets cost $39.50, tickets at the door will be $49.50. Advance reservation dinner packages are available that include the concert and a special performance of the popular dolphin show. In addition, concert food and beverages will be […]
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Waikiki Style”
Kapiolani Park 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, August 14: 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 […]