Aloha Visitor Guides

Princeville Night Market
2018-03-11 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, March 11:
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.

Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration
2018-03-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Anahola Beach Park, nahola Road, Mile Marker 13, Kapaa, HI, 96746 , United States
Wednesday, March 17:
Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration. This event will reaffirm the leadership, stewardship, and vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole and his legacy in perpetuating the growth of healthy Hawaiian community on aina ho`opulapula (homesteads land). Participate in a day of fun filled activities. There will be educational, cultural, health and wellness exhibits for the whole family. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and hula performances in celebrating the past and embracing the future of Prince Kuhio’s legacy. There will also be food and craft booths too. Ho`okupu (offering) protocol ceremony will begin at 11a.m. Admission is free. This is an alcohol and drug free event. Anahola Beach Park, 4176 Anahola Rd., Anahola. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, email khpono@gmail.com.

Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival
2018-03-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Ka Makana Ali`i, 1-1024 Kuipuakukui St., Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, March 17:
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival. Featuring Hawaiian Steel Guitar masters, each presenting their own program of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, as well as performances by Ke Kula Mele Hawaii’s Next Generation of Steel Guitarists. Ka Makana Ali`i, 1-1024 Kuipuakukui St., Kapolei. 5 to 9 p.m. For more information call (808) 375-9379 or visit http://kekulamele.com.

Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art
2018-03-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Sunday, March 18:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art. Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Tahiti Mana
2018-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 201 Beachwalk, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, March 18:
Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Tahiti Mana. Na Mele No Na Pua brings to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability. Plaza Stage at Waikiki Beach Walk, 226 Lewers St., Honolulu. 5 to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 931-3593 or visit www.waikikibeachwalk.com.

Kaua`i Food Tour – North Shore
2018-03-20 13:15 - 17:15 | HI
Tuesday, March 20:
Kaua`i Food Tour – North Shore. Hop in your car and follow your guide on a tasting adventure through Kaua`i’s lush North Shore. Sample traditional Hawaiian food, learn about Tiki cocktail culture, meet farmers and food artisan, and more. A highlight of this tour is meeting top chefs at the luxurious St. Regis Princeville Resort. The 4-hour tour ends at a farmers market where you will meet vendors and sample their products. At the end of the tour, you are free to stroll through the market and purchase gifts of aloha, or food to enjoy during your stay. 1:15 to 5:15 p.m. Location will be provided upon booking reservation. Cost is $99. For reservations and information call (888) 431-6660 or visit https://www.tastingkauai.com/kauai-food-tour/.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet presents Star Dust: A Ballet Tribute to David Bowie
2018-03-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, March 22:
Complexions Contemporary Ballet presents Star Dust: A Ballet Tribute to David Bowie. Complexions will perform an exhilarating program set to the music of J.S. Bach and David Bowie. CLICK HERE to watch a clip. Since its founding in 1994 by former Alvin Ailey dancers, Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions Contemporary Ballet has dazzled audiences around the world with its fiercely kinetic movement and impassioned, almost superhuman dancers. Complexions was founded as a reinvention of dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles, and cultures, with the idea that dance should be about removing boundaries, not reinforcing them: open, continually evolving, reflecting the movement of our world and all its constituent cultures as an interrelated whole. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Ho`omau 2018
2018-03-24 09:00 - 18:00 | Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96732 , United States
Saturday, March 24:
Ho`omau 2018. Maui’s premier Hawaiian cultural event in Central Maui. The event features some of the most popular and talented Hawaiian musicians in the state. Ho`omau 2018 will be celebrating its 31st year and offering silent and live auctions, children activities, crafters, food, and cultural demonstrations throughout the day. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost $15 presale, $20 at the gate; children 10 and under are free. For tickets and information call (808) 244-5676 or visit http://www.hoomau.com/.

Noodle Fest Hawai`i
2018-03-24 15:00 - 21:00 | Ward Village, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, March 24:
Noodle Fest Hawai`i. Taste, learn and experience Hawai`i’s culinary diversity. A lineup of culinary talent, including a dozen different restaurant booths, will showcase noodle dishes from Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, Italy and other countries around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a stroll through “Ramen Walk”, featuring various local ramen restaurants. Other features include a celebrity chef cooking demonstration, spicy noodle challenge, udon speed eating contests and live music from local artists. Ward Village on Auahi Street (fronting Ward Center), Honolulu. 3 to 9 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 497-1228 or visit www.noodlefesthawaii.com.

Hawaiian Music Series
2018-03-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday. March 29:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Hawai`i’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt
2018-03-30 08:00 - 18:00 | HI
Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31:
Hawai`i’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt. Three locations Friday: Lahaina Regional Park, 8 a.m.; Kihei Kalama Park, 12 noon; Pukalani Community Center, 4 p.m. Saturday: Keopuolani Park, Wailuku (Soccer Pit), 10 a.m.

The Emily T Gail Show
2018-03-31 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story”, is ​about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s recent shows include lots of golf talk as the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in January broadcast on NBC/Golf Channel worldwide put the spotlight on golf, sunshine and beaches in Hawai`i to viewers and listeners all over the world. Recent shows also include Talk Story with Greg McLaughlin, President, PGA TOUR Champions, Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Wes Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA, Jack Berry, long time sports writer, Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel. Past shows and upcoming shows include interesting and informative talk stories with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, Bike Works Beach & Sport community bike rides and much more. Emily T Gail Talk Story is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7, via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/, a free iTunes podcast, and Emily T Gail Talk Story on You Tube. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Easter Brunch & Keiki Egg Hunt
2018-03-31 09:00 - 13:30 | Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa, 96712
Sunday, April 1:
Easter Brunch & Keiki Egg Hunt. Enjoy an Easter brunch and egg hunt with the ohana at Waimea Valley. A scrumptious Easter feast prepared by Ke Nui Kitchen is $52.95 (including $5 gratuity and no sales tax) for adults and $26.50 for children (4-12 years old). Each purchase of brunch includes free admission into the Valley and participation in egg hunt. First seating is at 9 a.m. with 10:30 a.m. egg hunt; second seating is at 11:30 a.m. with 12:30 p.m. egg hunt. You can reserve your brunch at www.waimeavalley.net. Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information call (808) 638-7766 or visit www.waimeavalley.net.

Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou
2018-03-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, March 31:
Kilauea Night Market at Anaina Hou. Bring your family and meet your friends at Kilauea Night Market. The last Saturday of every month is always a good time at Anaina Hou. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music bands; it’s fun for all ages, and a good time no matter what the weather. Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

The 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2018-04-01 | Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo, HI, United States
Sunday – Saturday, April 1 – 7:
The 55th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival. A week-long festival of cultural events including Hawai`i’s most prestigious hula competition at Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium. The festival begins with a Ho`olaule`a at the auditorium behind the Stadium on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of music, food and fun. Don’t miss the by-invitation-only crafts fair that takes place beginning Wednesday, with incredible fresh lei, cream-of-the-crop Hawaiian crafts, and free, live music performances by some of Hawai`i’s most beloved entertainers, in the building adjacent to the Stadium (http://www.merriemonarch.com/merrie-monarch-invitational-hawaiian-arts-fair). On Wednesday Ho`ike Night, there is a free hula exhibition at the Stadium, 6:30 p.m. (arrive very early to stand in line); Thursday is the solo Miss Aloha Hula competition, 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday are the group Kahiko (ancient) and `Auana (modern) hula competitions, 6 p.m. A grand parade winds through downtown Hilo on Saturday 10:30 a.m. (Kilauea Ave., Keawe St., Waianuenue Ave., Kamahemaha Ave.) Edith Kanaka`ole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St., Hilo. For more information, visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Waikiki Artfest
2018-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Sunday, April 1:
Waikiki Artfest. Approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawai`i handcraft artisans display their own artwork for sale. Enjoy entertainment, shave ice, and great food. Artwork includes jewelry of all types, fabric art, woodworkers, ceramic arts, soaps and lotions, photography, fine art including watercolors and acrylic artwork. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 969-6717 or visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2018-04-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , United States
Daily:
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit. Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaiimuseum.org/.

Color Festival Hawai`i
2018-04-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, April 1:
Color Festival Hawai`i. The modern American version of a traditional Holi Festival, celebrated every spring in India. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil and of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. The event will feature energetic, nonstop, live music for dancing from DJ Boomshot, the Eric Gilliom Band, Shea Butter & The Cream, and the Yum Yum Beasts. Also enjoy special guest performances from singers, actors, and stage celebrities, Teal Wicks and Matt Doyle, all leading to the moment the entire audience participates in the throwing of colors. Enjoy some of Maui’s best food trucks and sweet treats as well. Helpful tips: Wear white so you can leave colorful. Souvenir event T-shirts will be available for purchase at the event or in advance by clicking HERE. Wear comfortable shoes/sandals you don’t mind getting full of colorful powder (The powder is just colored cornstarch and most of it will just blow right off unless you get wet). It is suggested that you wash your clothes right after the festival. Protecting your eyes with sunglasses or goggles is strongly recommended. Bring a dust mask or bandana, especially for those with respiratory issues. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Events Lawn, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 to 5 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-04-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 1 – Ahupua`a: Mountain to Sea; April 8 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; April 15 – Sea Turtle Serenade; April 22 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; April 29 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key. 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. Free gift drawing. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Sunset Stories
2018-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Nightly:
Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
2018-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E. Kikowaena Street, Puhi, HI, 96766, United States
March 30 – April 15:
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Comedy by Bert Royal; directed by Lori Benkert. Good Grief! Our favorite comic’s kids are now in high school. Bert Royal brings us all those teenage issues of today – drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity – which collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful. Did we mention it’s a comedy? R-Rated. Not for everyone. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St., Puhi. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit https://kauaicommunityplayers.org/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2018-04-02 08:30 - 11:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every 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. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2018-04-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Jazz Minds
2018-04-02 18:30 | 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
2018-04-03 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
2018-04-03 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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-04-03 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. April 3 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; April 10 – Hanalei Slack Key; April 17 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; April 24 – Heart of 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program
2018-04-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Mokihana Club Presents: Crooners & Divas of the 50’s
2018-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States
Sunday, April 15: Mokihana Club Presents: Crooners & Divas of the 50’s. Local Kaua`i singers will croon the songs of Peggy Lee, Pat Boone, Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, and more. Proceeds support the Mokihana Club Music Scholarship Program. All proceeds go to aspiring young musicians to offset college tuition. St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. 4 p.m. Admission $30 General, $40 Gold Circle. For tickets and information call (808) 822-1885.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-04-04 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. April 4 – Gifts of the Ancestors; April 11 – For the Birds; April 18 – `Ohana Slack Key; April 25 – Spirit of Slack Key. 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.
