Aloha Visitor Guides

Last Saturday Roots in Jazz: African American Heritage Concert
2014-02-22 19:30 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Saturday, February 22:
Last Saturday Roots in Jazz: African American Heritage Concert. Held in conjunction with the annual Honolulu African American Film Festival, this concert will be an all-star ensemble of O‘ahu’s greatest African-American jazz musicians. 7:30 p.m. Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S Beretania, Honolulu. For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Waikiki Artfest
2014-02-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday, February 22:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring the work of approximately 75 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. Products include all types of jewelry, clothing, ceramics, stained glass, and woodwork. Enjoy live contemporary and Hawaiian music, great food, shave ice, and drinks. Kapiolani Park, 2801 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Swing into Spring Dinner Gala
2014-02-22 | Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Saturday, February 22:
Swing into Spring Dinner Gala. Kona Festivale Chorale presents its 25th Season’s dinner gala fundraiser, featuring the Celebration singers, a sumptuous dinner buffet, silent auction, dancing and more at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona. For more information, call (808) 331-1115 or visit www.konafestivalechorale.org.

Live at Lewers – Featuring Robert Cazimero and the Great American Songbook
2014-02-21 20:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22: Hawai`i Pops Presents: Live at Lewers – Featuring Robert Cazimero and the Great American Songbook. There will be two sets, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. For information visit www.hawaiipops.com.

Kahulanui. Hawaiian swing at its finest!
2014-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | HI
Friday, February 21:
Kahulanui. Hawaiian swing at its finest! This Hawai`i Island band draws its inspiration from the Hawaiian Swing music orchestras of the 1920s and 30s, and performs classic Hawaiian songs in a syncopated style to make Hawaiian Swing vibrant and alive for today. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

A Taste of Old Kaua`i
2014-02-21 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, February 21:
A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food of Hawai`i. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257 or email info@tastingkauai.com.

Lady Mu and the Yang Family Generals
2014-02-20 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
February 20 – 28:
Lady Mu and the Yang Family Generals. Renowned Jingju master Mei Lanfang’s crowning artistic achievement explores issues such as personal ethics versus familial and national duty, and the power of youthful exuberance versus the wisdom of age, in a splendidly-costumed theatrical spectacle of acting, combat, dance, music, and song. Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, 1770 East-West Road, Honolulu. For tickets, show times, and information call (808) 956-7655 or visit www.hawaii.edu/kennedy.

Waimea Town Festival
2014-02-15 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
February 15 – 23:
Waimea Town Festival. Waimea Town Celebration is Kaua`i’s largest and oldest annual festival on the west side of the island. Enjoy live entertainment: a Hawaiian rodeo, canoe and stand up paddle races, a film festival, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a fun run (10K, 5K, 2K), hat lei and `ukulele contests, cultural exhibits and culminating in a 2-day celebration (2/21-2/22) with continuous entertainment on the big stage with food booths, games and rides for the keiki, craft vendors and a Heineken / Coors beer garden. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free. For information and schedule of events, visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com or call (808) 651-3368.

Discover Kualoa
2014-02-15 09:00 - 16:00 | HI
Saturday, February 15:
Discover Kualoa. Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience. This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Participate in do-it-yourself Hawaiian crafts such as lauhala weaving, lei making, surfboard shaping and poi pounding. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kualoa Ranch. 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Kaneohe. For information call (808) 391-7441 or visit www.discover.kualoa.com.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2014-02-14 09:30 - 15:30 | HI
Friday, February 14:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Whale Tales 2014
2014-02-14 | Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday – Monday, February 14 – 17:
Whale Tales 2014. Up close and personal- all things whales! Learn about whales from top international scientists, photographers and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, parties, whale watches with the pros and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research. Free admission ($20 suggested donation gratefully accepted). Located at The Maui Theatre, 878 Front Street, Lahaina. For information and schedule, call (808)-572-5700 or visit www.whaletrustmaui.org.

Great Aloha Run & Expo
2014-02-14 | Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
February 14 – 17:
Great Aloha Run & Expo. The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower.1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Hwy., Kamehameha Hwy., and on to Aloha Stadium. Enjoy entertainment along the entire course. Race starts at 7a.m. Race packet (running number, timing chip, pins and race instructions) pick-up and very late entry is held at the Ka GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu. GAR Expo Show Dates & Times: February 14th, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; February 15th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; February 16th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Race day is February 17th. For more info & registration call (808) 528-7288 or visit www.greataloharun.com.

Queen Liliuokalani Legacies
2014-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 | HI
Thursday, February 13:
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies. This program will feature selected readings from “Hawai`i’s Story by Hawai`i’s Queen” written by Queen Liliuokalani, a sing-along of the Queen’s music from “The Queen’s Songbook” published by Hui Hanai, a seven-minute film vignette “Ku`u Aina Aloha” (Beloved Land, Beloved Country) that expresses the love of these islands as inspired by the Queen, and a brief talk story moderated by members of the Iolani Guild of the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i. Hawai`i State Library, 478 S. King St., Honolulu. 6 to 7 p.m. For information call (808) 586-3500 or visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

Jake Shimabukuro
2014-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, February 8:
Jake Shimabukuro. Though versatile with the Hawaiian standards he grew up with, Jake is now a world-wide phenomenon, renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work. His ‘ukulele music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2014-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC 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) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Play Along with `Ukulele Mele
2014-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Saturday, February 8:
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele. `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Mohala Hou Ke Kapa: Kapa Blossoms Anew, Observe and Play Family Day
2014-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | HI
Saturday, February 8:
Mohala Hou Ke Kapa: Kapa Blossoms Anew, Observe and Play Family Day. Parents and children are invited to Schaefer International Gallery to see the exhibit, watch kapa demonstrations, and make a small piece of art to take home. Free. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
2014-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | HI
Saturday, February 8: Hilo Chinese New Year Festival – the Year of the Horse. Chinese lion dancers will roam the town, chasing evil spirits with firecrackers and blessing businesses from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more lion dancing, martial arts and calligraphy demonstrations, crafts, food booths, a keiki (child) fashion show, and food tastings prepared by culinary arts students. Admission is free. For more information, call (808) 935-8850.

MCBH Swamp Romp 2014
2014-02-08 | HI
Saturday, February 8:
MCBH Swamp Romp 2014. The dirtiest race of the year is back at MCB Hawai`i and better than ever! This year participants may register as an individual or as a team of 4 to 6 members. An exciting obstacle run through the mud and dirt aboard Marine Corps Base Hawai`i Kaneohe Bay. This unique run takes teams through the Nu`upia ponds and down the Fort Hase beach, over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors. The event is open to the public. Online registration closes February 4th at 4 p.m. Base rules apply. Driving Instructions: Enter MCB Hawai`i through the H3 Front Gate. Follow special event signs which will direct you to event location and parking. For information call (808) 254-7590.

10th Annual Kaua`i Wellness Expo
2014-02-08 | HI
Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9:
10th Annual Kaua`i Wellness Expo. Rejuvenate your body and revitalize your senses with hands-on experiences. Attend workshops, try new healthy products and services by 80 exhibitors and over 30 inspiring speakers from Hawai`i and worldwide. For information call 808-652-4328.

Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii
2014-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8:
Kumu Kahua Theatre: Flowers Of Hawaii. By Lee Cataluna. Ten vignette playlets capture the essence of family relationships. Lee Cataluna is best known for her newspaper columns about island life and witty stage plays. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Jo Koy
2014-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, February 7:
Jo Koy. Jo’s infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes and family-inspired humor cross all boundaries. Variety named Jo Koy one of the “10 Comics to Watch.” He first gained national attention with a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2005. He has appeared on many venues onstage and on television, tours the college circuit nationwide, and performs to sell-out crowds at comedy clubs both in the U.S. and internationally. Recommended for mature audiences. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2014-02-07 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 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2014-02-07 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. 6-9 p.m. February 7 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 14 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 21 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 28 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2014-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 | 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. 6:00 -8:30 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.

Zonta Club of Kaua`i – “2014 Eat Dessert First”
2014-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Kaua`i Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, February 7:
Zonta Club of Kaua`i – “2014 Eat Dessert First”. Enjoy delicious desserts, sugar-free items, fruit and cheese trays and a chocolate fountain. Participate in a silent auction and a Valentine’s prize drawing (must be present to win). Live island-style entertainment by Cruz Control. Tickets are limited and are $25 in advance ($15 tax deductible contribution). 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Kaua`i Beach Resort, on the shore, just north of the Airport at Nukoli`i. Tickets are available at many retail locations throughout Kaua`i. For more information and ticket outlets, call Katie Beer at (808) 635-3845 or visit www.zonta-kauai.org.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2014-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | HI
Friday, February 7:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. These events are free and open to everyone! Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 7 – Gift of the Ancestors; February 14 – Po`ina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; February 21 – For the Birds; February 28 – Whales Homecoming. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports 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.

Chinese New Year Celebration in Lahaina
2014-02-07 10:00 - 19:00 | HI
Friday, February 7:
Chinese New Year Celebration in Lahaina. Celebrate the lunar New Year with exciting lion dances on Front Street and a traditional blessing at Wo Hing Museum, beginning at 5:30 pm. Firecrackers, cultural demonstrations, kids’ art activities, ethnic food, and more, in front of Wo Hing Museum on Front Street. Museum open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Lion dancing will proceed south on Front Street to Banyan Tree Park. Wo Hing Temple Museum, 858 Front Street, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina. For information, call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau)
2014-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Kauai Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, February 7:
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau). Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.
