Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding
Donkey Mill Art Center 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy., Holualoa, HI, United StatesThursday, December 27: Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding. For centuries, New Years is considered to be the most celebrated custom in Japan. Let your inner rhythm be set free during mochitsuki (rice pounding) and practice centering and a bit of visual poetry while making a kadomatsu (gate pine) for your home. Taste a variety of […]
Lights on Rice Christmas Parade
Lights on Rice Christmas Parade Rice Street, Lihue, HI, United StatesFriday, December 7: Lights on Rice Christmas Parade. Annual Christmas Parade on Rice Street, Lihue. Lighted floats, bands, walking groups. Everything in the parade is lighted! 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Kalena Street to the County Building. Kauai Museum gift shop open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with bake sale and silent auction of […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcano Art Center Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, HI, United StatesEvery Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. 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 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]
Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
Kaua`i Village Shopping Center 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, United StatesDaily: 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 donation to the non-profit organization. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more […]
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesFriday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 7 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 14 – For the Birds; December 21 –Whales Homecoming; December 28 – ‘Ohana Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai […]
Art Night in Hanapepe
Friday Evenings: Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call […]
Festival of Harps
McCoy Studio Theater One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, December 7 & 8: Festival of Harps. Featuring harps from different ages played by Maui’s finest harpists and the Festival Harp Ensemble, this year’s program creates the sound of winter holidays in a journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 […]
Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka
Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday, December 7: Makana by Moonlight with Lono & Lopaka. Makana has dazzled the world as a solo artist with his phenomenal slack key guitar style. Now this innovator and virtuoso adds an exciting, new dimension to his music, teaming with acclaimed percussionist Lopaka Colon and Lono on bass and vocals. Maui Arts & Cultural […]
Garden Isle Artisan Fair
Kilauea Mini Golf Park 5-2723 Kuhio Highway , Kilauea, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 8: Garden Isle Artisan Fair. More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia. The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle. Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies. Kilauea Mini Golf Park, 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, December 8: Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents a delightful, family-friendly production of the treasured classic. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, two shows – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.