Aloha Visitor Guides

Zoofari 2013 – Lion’s Pride, A Benefit Gala for the Honolulu Zoo Society
2013-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday, October 5:
Zoofari 2013 – Lion’s Pride, A Benefit Gala for the Honolulu Zoo Society. Heed the call of the wild and support the Honolulu Zoo at this annual fundraiser at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. The Coral Ballroom will be transformed into a jungle setting befitting a lion’s pride. Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner as well as live and silent auctions featuring many one-of-a-kind experiences including unique animal encounters. 5-9 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 926-3191, ext 155, or visit www.honoluluzoo.org.

Jazz Minds
2013-10-01 18:30 | HI
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 to 2 p.m. nightly. For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Nightmare at Dole Plantation
2013-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | HI
Daily Throughout the Month of October:
Nightmare at Dole Plantation. Featuring three unique haunted attractions; “13” – A haunted house of thirteen unlucky plantation curses. Complete with live actors, Hollywood props and costumes, intense audio, horror movie set design and more; “Trail of Terror” – Crazed creatures lurk behind every dark corner of the garden maze that may have no escape; “Nightmare Express” (Tickets available for purchase only at the door.) – Hop aboard this fright-filled train ride through fields of pineapple and bone-chilling horrors. You will never know who or what you will run into. Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy (99), Wahiawa (about 40 minutes from Waikiki). Sundays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enter at your own risk. Not recommended for children under 13. No refunds. For tickets and information visit www.hauntedhousehawaii.com.

Bikeworks Beach & Sport
2013-10-01 08:30 - 12:00 | HI
Every Tuesday morning at 8:30 am:
Bikeworks Beach & Sport– Queens Marketplace Waikoloa Beach Resort Community bike rides for all levels of bicycle enthusiasts. Rental bikes available. Call 808 886-5000 or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Come join us. Updates on all the Bike Works and other recreational and golf activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under LINEUP.

Aloha Theater: “Young Frankenstein”
2013-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
Weekends, October 4 – 27:
Aloha Theater: “Young Frankenstein”. A musical with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music by Brooks. Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad’s castle and repeats the experiments. Based on Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy film of the same name. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 2:30. Aloha Theater in Kainaliu, 8 miles south of Kailua-Kona. Reserved seats call (808) 322-9924 or online www.alohatheater.com or tickets at the door one hour before showtime. But best to reserve in advance–these plays often sell out. Aloha Theater, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua. For information and tickets, call (808) 322-9924 or visit www.alohatheater.com.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-10-01 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.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-10-01 | 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.

Emily T Gail Show
2013-10-01 | HI
Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online 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. For information, call Emily at (808) 896-6780, visit www.emilys.org, or email Emily at emilytgail@emilys.org.

Kaua`i Powwow
2013-09-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2013-09-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2013-09-27 16:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday – Sunday, September 27 – 29:
Kaua`i Powwow. Uplift your spirit through the power of the drum, dancing, and the rhythm of a Native American Powwow. There will be drumming, dancing, storytelling, traditional foods, silent auction, Native American and Hawaiian arts and crafts, and a keiki booth with games and activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, 4500 Kukui St., Kapa`a. Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style
2013-09-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2013-09-28 18:00 - 22:00, 2013-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday – Sunday, September 27 – 29:
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style. Friday – Homegrown activities feature keiki (children) entertainment, cultural projects, and educational demonstrations. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center. Free. 7 – 9 p.m. Saturday – 12th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, Hawaiian music tradition and Hawaiian language learning , Ribbon Entry, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday – Lahaina Banyan Tree Ho`olaulea, Cultural artisans, booths, and live entertainment. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 878-1888.

Imiloa Wayfinding & Navigation Festival
2013-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, September 28:
Imiloa Wayfinding & Navigation Festival. Featuring hands-on activities that include wayfinding and navigation skills, makahiki games, canoe and cultural arts exhibits, planetarium shows, speaker presentations, a featured documentary, and live music. Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 969-9703 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.

St. John’s Kula Festival
2013-09-28 09:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, September 28:
St. John’s Kula Festival. This is a local favorite event each year with a bit of something for everyone. Enjoy live entertainment all day with George Kahumoku, Jr. and other local entertainers, local food, famous Kula produce, home baked goods, a wide variety of plants and cut flowers, children’s games, including free face painting, silent auction, a quilt show, crafters and gift baskets. This year there will be a $1 admission fee, children under 10 free. St. John’s Church, 8992 Kula Hwy, (across from Keokea Park), Kula. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 878-1485 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org.

Aloha Festivals Floral Parade 2013
2013-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | HI
Saturday, September 28:
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade 2013. A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pa`u riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. 9 a.m. to Noon. Free admission. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!
2013-09-28 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, September 28:
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! Free admission to Smithsonian affiliate Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For Free tickets and information visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.

Broadway’s Next H!t Musical
2013-09-27 19:30 - 22:30 | HI
Friday, September 27:
Broadway’s Next H!t Musical. Experience New York City’s original, award-winning improvised musical comedy! Every lyric, melody and jazz hand is made up on the spot to create a show that is spot-on, energetic and absolutely hilarious! Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Hulaville Festiville
2013-09-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, September 27:
Hulaville Festiville. John Pizzarelli, son of the renowned guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, is one of the greatest of jazz guitarists today. Mr. Pizzarelli is gifted with incredibly spot-on vocals that at once both dreamily croon and deliriously swing. He is credited with reinvigorating the Great American Songbook. Always a crafty entertainer, showman and good-humored raconteur, this show will be elegant and uptown. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets & information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Leon Russell
2013-09-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Thursday, September 26:
Leon Russell. Music icon Leon Russell returns to Hawai`i for a three Island engagement, just off his 10-date tour with Elton John on the debut of their Grammy-nominated album The Union! Leon Russell was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hawaiian Music Series
2013-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, September 26:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. 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 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunset on the Beach, Hawai`i Five-O Premiere
2013-09-26 | HI
Thursday, September 26:
Sunset on the Beach, Hawai`i Five-O Premiere. Celebrate the start of CBS’s Hawai`i Five-0 Season Premiere, Season 4, on Queen’s Beach, 2715 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Free admission. Open to the public. Lots of Hawai`i Five-O star gazing on the beach. Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and the rest of the cast of Hawai`i Five-0 will again descend upon Waikiki in September for the Sunset on the Beach premiere of the show’s fourth season. For information call (808) 923-1094 or visit www.waikikiimprovement.com.

Tony Bennett
2013-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Tuesday, September 24:
Tony Bennett. A premier interpreter of popular song, Tony Bennett is an artist who engages his audience, heart and soul. He’s been in the business more than 60 years. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hilo Jaycees Hawai`i County Fair
2013-09-22 10:00 - 23:00 | HI
Thursday – Sunday, September 19 – 22:
Hilo Jaycees Hawai`i County Fair. Jump on the carnival rides, play games, enjoy local-style food and entertainment, browse the vendor booths and more. Open 5:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Fairgrounds, 323 Manono St in Hilo. For information call (808) 935-5022.

Aloha Festivals: 2013 Waikiki Ho`olaulea
2013-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Waikiki Ho`olaulea. Celebrating its 61st year, the largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters will be spread along the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission. Located on Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers & Kapahulu Avenues. 7 -11 p.m. For information call (808)483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Westin Princeville's 4th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival
2013-09-21 17:30 - 21:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Westin Princeville’s 4th Annual Jazz and Wine Festival. Hawai`i Jazz artists, 15+ wines, 10 restaurants, silent auction to benefit the Kaua`i lifeguards association all under the stars on the Hanalei lawn of the Westin Princeville, 3838 Wyllie Rd., Princeville. 5:30 to 9 p.m. $90. For tickets and information call (808) 827-8719.

Princeville Movie in the Park
2013-09-21 17:00 - 21:30 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Princeville Movie in the Park. Bring your picnics, blankets, and beach chairs for a family movie. Free. 5 to 9:30 p.m. Movie begins dusk. For information call (808) 826-6687.

Peace Parade & Festival
2013-09-21 16:00 - 20:00 | HI
Saturday, September 21:
Peace Parade & Festival. The Parade starts off at 4 p.m. from Honoka`a High School, as the “moving stage” of music, dance, and entertainment-with-a-message marches down Mamane Street. Afterwards, enjoy the free community Peace Day Festival at Honoka`a Sports Complex from 5-8 p.m., with great local and ethnic foods, artists and crafters, live entertainment and a large community Bon Dance for everyone to join. Honoka`a Sports Complex, Akia St., Honoka`a. For more information call (808) 640-4602 or visit www.peacedayparade.org.

Hawai`i Island All Nations Powwow
2013-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22:
Hawai`i Island All Nations Powwow. Native American music, drums, storytelling, exhibition dancing intertribal dancing, arts and crafts, and food. The all female color guard, The Native American Women Warriors, plus the Eastern Sky Ambassadors from Vancouver, Canada. At Mo`oheau Bandstand Park in downtown Hilo, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Free. For information call (808) 333-4337 or visit www.nichehawaii.org.
