Na Hoku Hanohano Awards
Saturday, May 24: Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. This awards ceremony for Hawai`i recording industry is the equivalent of the Grammy Awards. Awards ceremony, including music performances, will be televised live. Hawai`i Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 4-6 p.m. For information call (808) 593-9424 or visit www.nahokuhanohano.org.
Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i
Kaka`ako Waterfront Park Honolulu, HI, United StatesSunday, May 25: Ukulele Picnic in Hawai`i. An event that aims to share the ukulele with people of all ages and nationalities, well-known ukulele players from Hawai`i, Japan, and around the world will converge to make music along Oahu’s south shore until sunset. Kaka`ako Waterfront Park, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of booths featuring Hawaiian crafts, […]
Annual Banana Poka Roundup
Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow Waimea, HI, United StatesSunday, May 25: Annual Banana Poka Roundup. Annual forest education fair with live music, craft workshops, kid fun, and displays by conservation groups. The festival also is the finish line for the 5th annual Pedal to the Meadow bicycle race. Koke`e at Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 335-9975 or […]
16th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i
Monday, May 26: 16th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i. Residents and visitors gather at Ala Moana Beach Park to honor loved ones and generate hope for the future. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. For more information call (808) 942-1848 or visit www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com.
Hawaiian Music Series
Baldwin Home Lawn 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United StatesThursday, May 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 […]
Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs
Keauhou Shopping Center 78-6831 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesJune 14 – 22: Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs. Since its debut in 1994, this event has become Kona’s premier road race, with four great family races - marathon, half-marathon, and 5-K and 10-K runs. All four events start at Keauhou Shopping Center, with the marathon at 5:30 a.m., the half marathon at 6 […]
Al Jarreau
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday, May 30: Al Jarreau. A smooth crooner with a flair for scat singing, vocal icon Al Jarreau has released jazz, pop, and R&B records across four decades, winning seven Grammy awards in the process. He received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, […]
Ironman 70.3 Half Triathlon
Fairmont Orchid Resort 1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 31: Ironman 70.3 Half Triathlon. This event is half the Ironman distance – 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, and is held at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i Resort on the Kohala Coast. It is part of the official qualifier series for the 2014 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in October. The swim […]
Hawai`i Pops “Orchestra Series” #6, with Al Jarreau
Saturday, May 31: Hawai`i Pops “Orchestra Series” #6, with Al Jarreau. This is Hawai`i Pops’ Premiere Season Finale, Dance and Concert, starring Music Legend Al Jarreau. Hawai`i Convention Center Ballroom, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 550-8457 or visit hawaiipops.tix.com.
26th Annual Taste of Hawai`i – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch
Smith’s Tropical Paradise 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa’a, HI, United StatesSunday, June 1: 26th Annual Taste of Hawai`i – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch. Enjoy an afternoon of endless food, drink, and dancing. Fee $100. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa’a. For information call (808) 346-7095.