Obon Dance & Festival
Makawao Hongwanji Mission 1074 Makawao Ave., Wailuku, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday, […]
Dinosaurs Unleashed Exhibit
Bishop Museum 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Dinosaurs Unleashed Exhibit. Marvel at replicas of some of the fearsome giant reptiles of the Mesozoic. Interactive stations and activities will highlight how these animals flourished in their respective environments. Enjoy hands-on experience in a dinosaur dig, create colorful bone imprints, and control a robotic dinosaur skeleton. Bishop Museum, 1525 […]
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 […]
Wildest Show in Town
Honolulu Zoo 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, United StatesWednesdays in July: Wildest Show in Town. This fun weekly concert takes place at the Honolulu Zoo. Special picnic fare is available for purchase as well as fun pre-concert family activities. Keiki ages 6 - 13 will have a chance to win a Kala standard ukulele. Fee $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday & Thursday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. On Wednesdays, host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”. On Thursdays, George […]
60th Annual Makawao Rodeo
Oskie Rice Arena Olinda Rd, Makawao, HI, United StatesThursday – Sunday, July 2 – 5: 60th Annual Makawao Rodeo. Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults. Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo: bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away. Live band after Rodeo on Saturday. Saturday & Sunday […]
Independence Day Concert
Historic Kailua Village 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 4: Independence Day Concert. Enjoy this free concert and plan to stay for the evening fireworks display. Coconut Grove Marketplace in Historic Kailua Village, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.
Ke Kani `O Ke Kai
Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesEvery other Thursday in July: Ke Kani `O Ke Kai. Kick back on the cool, beachfront lawn at the Waikiki Aquarium, 1777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, for an evening of live entertainment and food under the stars. Doors open 5:30 p.m., performances 7 to 8:30 p.m. Waikiki Aquarium galleries will remain open during the concerts. July […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Lahaina Jodo Mission 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday, […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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 varies each week. Held at Volcano Art Center 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 (808) […]