Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, 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 various 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”.  March 1 – Mark Yamanaka; March 8 […]

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program

Maui Humane Society Shelter 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Thursday:  Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Volunteer Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located […]

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 […]

Free – $10

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

All Saints Sanctuary 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States

Wednesday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  March 1 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; March 8 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; March 15 – Island of Peace; March 22 – In the Real Old Style; March 29 – Whales Homecoming. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele […]

Free – $25

Sunset Stories

International Market Place 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Nightly:  Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen […]

Free

Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival – Waikoloa Beach Resort

Waikoloa Beach Resort 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kamuela, HI, United States

Saturday, March 4:  Great Waikoloa `Ukulele Festival – Waikoloa Beach Resort.  The festivities include a free workshop with celebrated teachers Roy and Kathy Sakuma, non-stop concerts, `ukulele giveaways, Hawaiian crafts and more. Traditional `ukulele masters, school groups, up-and-coming artists and top entertainers in the `ukulele world will be at the festival. Waikoloa Beach Resort, Waikoloa […]

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

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

Friday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. March 3 – Heart of Slack Key; March 10 – Mountain to Sea; March 17 – Tour of the Islands; March 24 – Legends of Slack Key; March 31 – Honoring Keili`i Mawae of Molokai.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional […]

Free – $25

Kona Brewers Festival

Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, March 11: Kona Brewers Festival.  Top chefs from some of the Big Island's favorite restaurants will offer their best food pairings, ranging from fresh fish and smoked meats to deep fried avocados and tropical sweets, served up fresh on a banana leaf plate against a backdrop of passing paddle boards and canoes at the […]

$75

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District

The ARTS at Marks 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Fridays & Saturdays, March 3: First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.