Aloha Visitor Guides

Jazz Minds
2018-12-03 18:30 - 2018-12-04 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
2018-12-04 08:15 - 12:00 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2018-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; December 11 – Kaua`i Slack Key; December 18 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; December 25 – Hanalei Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints Church, 1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapa`a, HI, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 5 – Heart of Slack Key; December 12 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; December 19 – Gift of the Ancestors; December 26 – For the Birds. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Live Fire Show
2018-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
Every Wednesday:
Live Fire Show. Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit www.anainahou.org.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2018-12-05 18:45 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Enjoy 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”. December 5 – Led Ka`apana; December 12 – Jeff Peterson; December 19 – Nathan Aweau; December 26 – Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort (except for November 28th show with Raiatea Helm), 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

Blackened Canteen Ceremony & Youth Symposium
2018-12-06 07:00 - 11:00 | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Thursday, December 6:
Blackened Canteen Ceremony & Youth Symposium. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. For reservations call (808) 282-6570; first come first served. Following the Ceremony will be a youth symposium, held in the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Theater. The Symposium will highlight the story and lessons of the ceremony, commemorating the friendship, honor and reconciliation borne out of the horror of WWII. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. Ceremony, 7 a.m.; Symposium 10 to 11 a.m. The Symposium is free, but advance registration is requested. Seating is limited. For information call (808) 445-9137 or visit www.pearlharboraviationmuseum.org.

SEA-son of Giving Shopping and Charity Event
2018-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea, HI, United States
Thursday, December 6:
SEA-son of Giving Shopping and Charity Event. An annual holiday shopping charity event to support local nonprofits including MOC Marine Institute, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and more. Take a picture with Santa, and enjoy over 20 local vendors throughout the Aquarium. Evening highlights also include live performances by the Maui Community Band, the Renaissance singing group Maui Madrigales, and the The Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra as well as Maui Ocean Center’s unique holiday tradition – a visit from Scuba Claus in the Open Ocean exhibit. Admission is $9.95 when booked online or with a donation of one unwrapped, new toy or 5-pound bag of rice per person to benefit the Maui Food Bank and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui. General Admission is $15.00. Evening highlights include Aquarium exhibits, live music, Maui Art & Craft Fair, dive presentations with SCUBA Claus, 30% off select holiday items at Maui Ocean Treasures gift shop, holiday menu at Reef Café, free drawings & prizes. Maui Ocean Center, 192 Ma`alaea Rd., Ma`alaea. 6 to 9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 270-7059 or visit www.mauioceancenter.com.

A Manoa Christmas
2018-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Kennedy Theatre Mainstage, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Thursday, December 6:
A Manoa Christmas. The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa’s Music Department and Department of Theatre and Dance are collaborating on a classical holiday celebration of live music, dance, and theatre. Join the musicians, actors, and dancers of UH Mānoa for this festive celebration of the season with performances from the UH Symphonic Orchestra, Choirs, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and students from UH Theatre & Dance. There will also be a special appearance from Raiatea Helm. Tickets are $10-$20 and are available online at www.etickethawaii.com, by phone at (808) 944-2697, and at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office. Kennedy Theatre, Mainstage, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 944-2697 or visit www.manoa.hawaii.edu.

Kaua`i Museum Christmas Craft Fair
2018-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Friday, December 7:
Kaua`i Museum Christmas Craft Fair. Kaua`i Museum’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is held outdoors. Visit many Artisan and food vendors for one of kind gifts for the whole family. Also, enjoy the Christmas Lights across the street at the Historic County Building and watch the colorful floats as the parade passes by. Kaua`i Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 General, $12 Senior, $10 Student 8-17, and FREE for 7 & under, Kaua`i Museum members and active Military. Kaua’i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair
2018-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Friday, December 7:
Lights on Rice Street Parade and Christmas Craft Fair. Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6 p.m. Parade route begins at the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kaua`i Museum from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with food vendors; the museum will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. For information on the parade, call (808) 639-3571. For information on the craft fair, call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2018-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Every 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. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – Spirit of Slack Key; December 14 – Legends of Slack Key; December 21 – Your Island of Peace; December 28 – Honoring Raymond Kane. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Festival of Lights
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic County Building, 4369 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout December:
Festival of Lights. See the Festival of Lights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans. Historic County Building, 496 Rice Street, Lihue. 6 to 8 p.m. Free event. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
2018-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Kalakaua Avenue, Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, December 7:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade. Gaily lit and decorated F-104 Starfighter joins the other floats and bands, to honor and pay respect to the Pearl Harbor survivors, our veterans, active duty military and their families. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will be giving out free “Traveling P-40” magnets to spectators. The parade takes place on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Parade will be on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, to Kapiolani Park. 6 to 8 p.m.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6 to 9 p.m. December 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; December 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; December 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; December 28 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, December 7:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit www.artsatmarks.com.

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, December 7:
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

The 12th Annual Kaua`i Sings! Christmas “Comfort & Joy”
2018-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Kilohana Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, December 8:
The 12th Annual Kaua`i Sings! Christmas “Comfort & Joy”. A fundraiser to benefit Malama Pono Health Services. Kilohana Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Lihue. 7 p.m. Cash bar and food for purchase. Reserved Table of Ten Available: Preferred $300; Standard $250. Individual Tickets $25 Advance; $30 Door. For information and tickets call (808) 246-9577 or visit www.kauaisings.com.

Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018
2018-12-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9:
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace 2018. Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a shoppers’ emporium of great local gifts and activities for the whole family. This show will feature over 150 exhibitors with a weekend full of interactive family activities. Features include a winter wonderland with real snow effect, food samplings from gourmet specialty exhibitors, hands on keiki crafts and story time. Plus a Gingerbread Festival. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 732-6037 or visit www.melekalikimakamarketplace.com.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-12-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, December 8:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov.

Princeville Night Market
2018-12-08 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, December 8:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade
2018-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Kailua Kekuaokalani Gym, 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96745, United States
Saturday, December 8:
Kailua-Kona Community Christmas Parade. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at Kailua’s Kekuaokalani Gym next to Kona Aquatic Center, continues south on Kuakini, down Palani Rd., and along Ali`i Drive to Walua Road, just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. For information call (808) 313-0025 or visit www.paradesinkona.com.

Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540
2018-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo, HI, United States
Saturday, December 8:
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540. This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo. 6 to 9 p.m. For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Kapolei City Lights Opening Night Celebration & Parade
2018-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Kapolei Hale City Hall, 1000 Uluohia St., Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, December 8:
Kapolei City Lights Opening Night Celebration & Parade. A festive holiday event for the whole family. Visit the beautifully decorated Kapolei Hale. Get an early start on your holiday shopping at the street festival featuring food booths, craft vendors and live entertainment at Hawai`i Tourism Authority’s `Aha Mele – Hawaiian Music Series Stage. Plus, free pictures with Santa and much more. Celebration begins at 6 p.m. with a parade. PARADE ROUTE The West O’ahu Electric Light Parade travels down Kapolei Pkwy. from Fort Barrette Rd. to Kama`aha Ave. Families are welcome to watch the parade from anywhere along the parade route in the mauka (mountain side) lanes of Kapolei Pkwy. The parade announcement station will be located at the beginning of the parade. Tree lighting ceremony will be at 7:15 p.m. Kapolei Hale City Hall, 1000 Uluohia St., Kapolei, 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 768-3400 or visit www.kapoleicitylights.com.

“For Love of Country” Annual Gala
2018-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, December 8:
“For Love of Country” Annual Gala. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum will celebrate its 12th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Historic Hangar 79 on Ford Island will be transformed into a spectacular venue welcoming international celebrities, corporate and military leaders and government officials. The evening gala includes entertainment, fine dining, celebrity appearances and live and silent auctions. This is a sellout event and seating is limited, so act now to ensure you and your guest are included in this momentous and prestigious event. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Hangar 79, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 10 p.m. For more Information, to sponsor tables and purchase tickets, call (808) 441-1006, or visit www.forloveofcountry.org.

Kama`aina Christmas 2018
2018-12-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday, December 8:
Kama`aina Christmas 2018. Kama`aina Christmas is the museum’s premier fundraising event and proceeds make it possible for the museum to present world-class exhibitions, meet a growing demand for arts education in our community, and ensure the museum is accessible to everyone. This year’s theme, White Christmas, will be a merry evening with a three-course meal by Chef Roy Yamaguchi, cocktails, music, and dancing. You may even be able to hear sleigh bells in the snow! The annual fundraiser will also feature a wine sale, silent auction, and wish tree. Black tie event. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., dancing and cocktails 9:30 p.m. Honolulu Museum, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. For tickets and information call (808) 535-1876 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org
