Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival)
University of Hawai`i Maui College Campus Courtyard 310 Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 16: Maui Matsuri (Japanese Festival). “On” kanji is the theme of this year's festival to commemorate a year of reflection and gratitude. The festival will feature cultural entertainment, food and craft booths, demonstrations and exhibits, cultural crafts and games for kids, manga and art contests, cosplay (costume) and video-gaming contests, hanafuda/sakura contests, eating […]
7th Annual Maui Brewers Festival
Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 16: 7th Annual Maui Brewers Festival. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of craft tasting, with a wide variety of ales and island-style pupu (appetizers), with live music, prizes, and lots of fun. All attendees must be over age 21 and must bring current valid photo ID for entry to venue. Maui Arts & Cultural […]
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
Hulihe`e Palace 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSunday, May 17: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own […]
Big Island Film Festival
The Fairmont Orchid 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kamuela, HI, United StatesThursday – Monday, May 21 – 25: Big Island Film Festival. Celebrate the rich history of storytelling through movies. Enjoy films, social events, amazing food events, hula halau and Hawaiian musicians, and workshops by top mainland writers. A new script contest will provide an outlet for all the workshop training and is open to anyone […]
Benefit Night for the Birds
Kahana Gateway Shopping Center 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, HI, United StatesFriday, May 22: Benefit Night for the Birds. The Maui Brewing Company is hosting a benefit night for the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Half the pub profits from house beers sold this night will go towards protecting native birds. The Maui Brewing Company, Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Lahaina. 96761. 6 to 10 […]
Pedal to the Meadow
Unnamed Venue Koke`e Road, Koke`e, HI, United StatesSunday, May 24: Pedal to the Meadow. This is the 6th Annual Bicycle Race hill climb race from Kekaha to Koke`e. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At the end of the race, enjoy the annual Banana Poka Roundup fair. For registration and information, visit www.pedaltothemeadow.com.
Annual Banana Poka Roundup
Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow Waimea, HI, United StatesSunday, May 24: 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 […]
17th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i
Ala Moana Beach Park 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United StatesMonday, May 25: 17th Annual Lantern Floating Hawai`i. Residents and visitors gather at Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, 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 Museum 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United StatesThursday, May 28: 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 […]
Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i
Hapuna Beach State Park Waimea, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 30: Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i. The swim takes place at Hapuna Beach State Park, frequently listed as one of the best beaches in the United States. The bike course leads athletes along the infamous Queen Kaahumanu and Akoni Pule Highways towards the tiny northern town of Hawi famous as the IRONMAN bike turn-around. The […]