8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival

Ka`anapali Beach Resort 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2:  8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival.  On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile […]

8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival

Ka`anapali Beach Resort 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2:  8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival.  On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile […]

Discover and Experience Waimea

West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 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 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making.  West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea.  Free (donations accepted).  For information call (808) 338-1332.

Battle of Midway Commemoration featuring Jonathan Parshall

Pacific Aviation Museum 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United States

Tuesday, June 4:   Battle of Midway Commemoration featuring Jonathan Parshall. Commemorate a turning point of WWII with Jonathan Parshall, co-author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway. 4:00 Book Signing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Battle of Midway Presentation. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  For tickets and […]

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI, 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”.  June 5 – Sean Na`auao; June 12 –Kevin […]

2013 Fashion Front Awards Hawai`i

ThirtyNineHotel 39 N Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Thursday, June 6:  2013 Fashion Front Awards Hawai`i.  The place to be for fashion lovers, featuring six of Hawai`i's favorite emerging fashion designers taking to the runway to raise awareness on the importance of arts education for Hawai`i's youth. Guests will enjoy live music, delicious cuisine and cocktails, and partake in a powerful networking opportunity […]

32nd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

Ritz-Carlton 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Kapalua, HI, United States

Friday - Sunday, June 7 - 9:  32nd Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.  Renowned wine-makers, star-power celebrity chefs and Maui's own celebrated contingent of Culinary stars will lead panels and journey guests with world-class varietals and fine cuisine. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. For information call (808) 665-7212 or visit www.kapaluawineandfood.com.  To purchase tickets, please visit […]

King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony

Ali`iolani Hale 417 King St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, June 7:  King Kamehameha Statue Lei Draping Ceremony. The Lei Draping Ceremony at the Statue of King Kamehameha, fronting Ali`iolani Hale, 417 King St., Honolulu, is held the day before the King Kamehameha Celebration. 3:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-0333.

Pan-Pacific Hula Festival

Kuhio Beach Hula Mound 2431 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, June 7:  Pan-Pacific Hula Festival.  The traditional Hawaiian fine art of hula has become very popular worldwide and especially in Japan, where there are more than 200,000 practitioners of this time-honored dance. The Pan-Pacific Hula Festival provides a dream opportunity for many of these groups who practice all year long, in anticipation of dancing […]

First Friday Honolulu Art Walk

Friday, June 7:  First Friday Honolulu Art Walk.  Every first Friday of the month, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., galleries and other arts venues in downtown Chinatown 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.  […]