Aloha Visitor Guides

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-04-05 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. April 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; April 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; April 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; April 26 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
2013-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Thursday – Saturday, April 4-6:
20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival. Celebrate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai`i’s people and its environment. The Festival showcases over 100 of the finest artisans, crafters and food vendors. Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hourly prizes, demonstrations and performances. For more information contact Hawaii Arts & Crafts at (808) 981-0518 or visit www.hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2013-04-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
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”. April 3 – Nathan Aweau; April 10 – Keoki Kahumoku; April 17 – Ledward Ka`apana; April 24 – Owana Salazar. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Hawai`iana Live
2013-04-03 11:00 - 11:45 | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Every 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 and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians often appear. Also featured is Rick Mazurowski at the newly restored Palace pipe organ. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

Hilo Farmers Market
2013-04-03 | Hilo Farmers Market, 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96721 , United States
Every Wednesday and Friday:
Hilo Farmers Market. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, tropical fashions and handmade jewelry. And don’t forget to buy a lei for that someone special. Get there early to shop for the best choices from the market’s more than 200 vendors. Downtown Hilo.

Tea for Tuesdays
2013-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | VAC’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Tea for Tuesdays. Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, for an hour of tea talk, a delicious scone and a cuppa, in a special tribute to all young girls, and to women’s contributions to the world of tea. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and part of a monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free activity; donations accepted. Held at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village, 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.teachingtea.com.

Kalani Hula Heritage Festival
2013-04-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, HI, 96778, United States
Tuesday – Monday, April 2 – 8:
Kalani Hula Heritage Festival. Held in conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, this week-long event celebrates Hawaiian culture with traditional songs, chants, myths, crafts, language, plant uses and hula – in both kahiko (ancient) and auana (post 1860) forms. Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For information (808) 965-0468 or visit www.kalani.com.

Maui County Agricultural Festival
2013-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Maui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapiilani Highway, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, April 6:
Maui County Agricultural Festival. Maui County Farm Bureau along with the farmers, ranchers and agricultural allies share agriculture’s vital role in the economy, environment, and lifestyle of Maui. Held each spring on the luau grounds at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, it features dozens of booths, activities for young and old, edibles of every description, and family oriented fun galore. For information call the Plantation at (808) 242-7643.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-04-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Maui Swap Meet
2013-04-02 07:00 - 13:00 | University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Every Saturday:
Maui Swap Meet. Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawai`i – Maui College, 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Featuring the new Emily T Gail Show
2013-04-02 | HI
Every Tuesday:
Featuring the new Emily T Gail Show which is found 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, running, swimming, biking, tennis, paddling, diving, skateboarding, as well as major league sports, high school sports, and college sports. Emily T Gail (808) 896-6780, emilytgail@emilys.org, www.emilys.org.

Discover and Experience Waimea
2013-04-01 09:30 - 2013-04-03 17:00 | West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center at (808) 338-1332.

Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-04-01 - 2013-04-03 | Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, 96746, United States
Daily:
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2013-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
March 31 thru April 6:
50th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawai`i’s most venerable hula celebration and competition with week-long festivities including exhibitions, musical entertainment, arts and crafts fairs and the Miss Aloha Hula Competition, kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) hula competitions. Except for the hula competition, events are free. Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street, Hilo, 6 to 8 p.m. See festival website for complete information on all events and times. For information call (808) 935-9168 or visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
2013-03-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Anahola Beach Park, Anahola Road, Mile Marker 13, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday, March 30:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration. This celebration will reaffirm the leadership, stewardship, and vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole and his legacy of perpetuating the growth of a healthy Hawaiian community. The theme is “To honor the past and embrace the future.” It is a time of sharing the Hawaiian culture and kama’ainas (locals) and malihinis (visitors). Experience educational, health and wellness exhibits, performances, arts and crafts, and food booths. Anahola Beach Park. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 639-1754.

Bill Cosby
2013-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 29:
Bill Cosby. A national treasure of comedy, television, literature and recording arts, Bill Cosby’s career spans five decades and virtually all media. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Benefit Night for the Birds at the Maui Brewing Co.
2013-03-29 18:00 | Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday, March 29:
Benefit Night for the Birds at the Maui Brewing Co. The Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) is a research organization that was created in 1997 by the State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. MFBRP’s mission is to develop and implement techniques that recover Maui’s endangered birds and to restore their habitats through research, development, and application of conservation techniques. Half of the night’s pint sales will go to MFRBP. The event begins at 6pm and goes until midnight. The Maui Brewing Company is located at the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center at 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina. For more information, call Laura Berthold at 808-573-0280 or email laura@mauiforestbirds.org, or visit www.mauiforestbirds.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2013-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Lawn, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, March 28:
Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon
2013-03-24 07:00 - 17:00 | Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Sunday, March 24:
Lavaman Waikoloa Triathlon. The 15th Annual Lavaman Triathlon Festival features an Olympic distance 10K-run, 40K-bike and 1.5K-swim open to individuals and relay teams of all ages and abilities, plus 5-K sunset fun run, health and fitness expo, awards party and beach barbeque. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 329-9718 or visit www.lavamantriathlon.com.

2nd Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival
2013-03-23 17:30 - 22:00 | Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, March 23:
2nd Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival. This sweet and distinctive festival celebrates chocolate. Taste creations by the top chefs and chocolatiers of the Big Island along with fine wines and hand-crafted ales, live music and dancing, silent auction and more. Fee. Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 324-6100 or visit www.bigislandchocolatefestival.com.

Ho`omau 2013
2013-03-23 09:00 - 18:30 | Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96732 , United States
Saturday, March 23:
Ho`omau 2013. The annual fundraising event that supports programming for Pūnana Leo O Maui Hawaiian Language Immersion preschool. This is the premier Hawaiian language and entertainment event of the year for the entire family. Enjoy local Hawaiian musicians and entertainers, arts & crafts, great food, and silent and live auctions. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku. 9 a.m. to Sunset. $15. For information visit www.mnbg.org.

Big Island International Marathon
2013-03-23 07:00 - 12:00 | Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr., Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Saturday, March 23:
Big Island International Marathon. In this annual 26.2-mile marathon and 13.1-mile and 3.1-mile fun runs, participants run the coast of old Hawaii along the Pacific Ocean, through rainforests, past rushing waterfalls and along black lava beaches to finish at the historic Hilo Bay front. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr., Hilo. For information call (808) 969-7400.

Kumu Kahua Theatre – Fishing for Wives
2013-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23:
Kumu Kahua Theatre – Fishing for Wives. Fishing for Wives offers comic confusion over a picture bride mix-up. It’s 1913 and two Hawai`i Island fishermen realize they have women problems. Lonely and bored with catching fish, Nishi sends for a picture bride from Japan, but sneaks a photo of his handsome friend Aoki in his place. The bride arrives and falls in love with the wrong man, setting off a classic battle of the sexes. By playwright and author, Edward Sakamoto. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Local Voices: Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau
2013-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, March 21:
Local Voices: Jeff Peterson & Nathan Aweau. Jeff Peterson is recognized as one of Hawai`i’s most versatile guitarists, as well as a popular solo artist. Nathan Aweau accompanies his beautiful vocals on guitar. He also demonstrates his extraordinary musicianship on an 8-string electric bass. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Maui Pops Orchestra - St. Paddy's Pops
2013-03-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, March 17:
Maui Pops Orchestra – St. Paddy’s Pops. Wear your green and get ready for Irish and Celtic music. Dancers from the Maui Academy of Performing Arts will perform their version of River Dance and Maui cellist Silvina Samuel will play the beautiful Adagio on Celtic Melodies by Bruch. Sing along to some of your favorite Irish tunes. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-03-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, March 17:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information visit www.kvbid.org.

Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest
2013-03-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, March 17:
Sam Choy’s Keauhou Poke Contest. Hawaii regional cuisine chef Sam Choy lends his name and fame to this event celebrating Hawai`i’s favorite appetizer, poke, created with local seafood plus seaweed, seeds, herbs, spices, nuts and more. Cooking demos, tasting and contest. Fee. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 930-4900.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair
2013-03-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Manokalanipo Park, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Saturday, March 16:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair. This event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle, with over 40 of the finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, lauhala baskets, photo albums, pounded mulberry bark, passion fruit jellies, original oil paintings, table linens, and much more. Chalupas Authentic Mexican food, Masa’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream. Free and open to the public. Manokalanipo Park, Poipu Beach, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Prince Kuhio Celebration of Kauai
2013-03-16 | HI
March 16 – 30:
Prince Kuhio Celebration of Kauai. Prince Kuhio was one of Hawaii’s most beloved Ali`i (royalty) and statesmen. Located in Poipu, Ele`ele, Lihue and Wailua these events provide many interactive educational sessions about Hawaiian cultural practices and arts. Most events are free to the public. Enjoy diverse entertainment and observe cultural traditions as well as attending luaus, an outrigger canoe race and commemorative ceremonies honoring Kuhio and his efforts to foster Hawaiian values. For information and events schedule call (808) 240-6369 or visit www.princekuhio.net.

Bonnie Raitt
2013-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, March 15:
Bonnie Raitt. More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt is an institution in American music and is best known for her soulful singing and her uncanny technique in blues and slide guitar. John Cruz will open the show. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 7:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
