Emily T. Gail Talks Story

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily "talks story​"​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and […]

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Lei Day Celebration

Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Sunday, May 1:  Lei Day Celebration.  The annual Lei Day Celebration provides a venue to celebrate the lei and the skill and artistry of Hawai`i’s lei makers.  Enjoy local musicians entertaining and vendors selling lei, craft, and food throughout the day. Queen Kapiolani Park and Bandstand, 2806 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  […]

Lei Day Celebration

Kalakaua Park 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo, HI, United States

Sunday, May 1:  Lei Day Celebration – Hilo.  The celebration in Hilo's old Town Square, Kalakaua Park, begins with Hawaiian music, hula, lei-making demonstrations, and features the heritage, history and culture of the lei.  Kalakaua Park, Hilo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (808) 961-5711 or visit www.LeiDay.net.

St. Joseph Feast

St. Joseph Church 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao, HI, United States

Friday – Sunday, April 29 – May 1:  St. Joseph Feast.  This popular festival offers local entertainment, food and fun for the whole family with games, bouncers, crafters, Country Store, plants, produce, flowers and much more.    Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., participate in a live valuable goods auction featuring golfing, gift certificates to dinner, […]

Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival

Honolulu Hale 550 S. King St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1:  Bank of Hawai`i presents Hawai`i Book & Music Festival.  A family-friendly event, festival-goers will enjoy two days packed with readings by and discussions with local, national and internationally known authors; performances by musicians, storytellers, actors and dancers; and ongoing entertainment for the kids, including the return of […]

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit

Kaua`i Museum 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, United States

Daily:  Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra's Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor […]

$2 – $10

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Sunday Afternoons:  Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  May 1 – Circle of Life; May 8 – Hanalei Slack Key; May 15 – For the Birds; May 22 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Malokai; May 29 – Heart of Slack Key.  Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors).  The concerts are nahenahe […]

$15 – $20

In Dis Life – A Tribute to Bruddah Iz

Kahilu Theatre 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, United States

Sunday, May 1:  In Dis Life – A Tribute to Bruddah Iz.  In honor of the great Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, featuring his greatest hits sung by an invited group of Hawaiian musicians.  Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela.  6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Ho`onanea, Cazimero Lei Day Concert

Maui Arts & Cultural Center One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Sunday, May 1:  Ho`onanea, Cazimero Lei Day Concert.  This annual tradition of a Maui Lei Day Concert is always a celebratory event.  Enjoy the smooth showmanship, talent, and graciousness of Robert Cazimero and his guests, with contemporary Hawaiian music and hula.  Preshow festivities include hula and music in the courtyard and island crafters will be […]

Martinis & Jazz

King Kamehameha Golf Club Clubhouse Waikapu Ballroom 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Wailuku, HI, United States

Every Monday: Martinis & Jazz.  Enjoy an evening of jazz featuring Jazz Master Phil Smith and his band “Gentlemen of Jazz”.  Located at The King Kamehameha Golf Club Clubhouse, Waikapu Ballroom (locally known as The Marilyn Monroe House, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright), 2500 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, Wailuku, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  $25 cover, includes […]

$25