Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2016-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2016-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | 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. December 7 – In the Real Old Style; December 14 – Whales Homecoming; December 21 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; December 28 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 – 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2016-12-07 18:45 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, 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”. December 7 – Jeff Peterson; December 14 – Ledward Kaapana; December 21 – Herb Ohta Jr & Jon Yamasato; December 28 – George Kahumoku. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

4th Annual Feast on the Beach Benefit
2016-12-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Lava Lava Beach Club, 69-1081 Kuualii Pl., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Friday, December 9:
4th Annual Feast on the Beach Benefit. A highly anticipated holiday benefit for local charities Hawai`i Island Humane Society, Hospice of Kona, Kohala Chamber of Commerce Lava Kids, Kona Community Hospital Foundation and North Hawai`i Hospice. Feast on the Beach features beer, wine and food stations created in conjunction with Paradise Gourmet Catering, along with Lava Lava Beach Club’s signature toes-in-the-sand ambiance. Nonstop music by LT Smooth and Ho`onu`a throughout the evening. Lava Lava Beach Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-699 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waimea. 5:30 to 9 pm. Tickets are $150 per person or $2,000 for a reserved table. For more information, call (808) 326-7820 or visit http://lavalavabeachclub.com/bigisland/feast/.

Hope Station, A Christmas Drama
2016-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvary Chapel Lihue, 8-8100 Kushiro Hwy, Lihue, HI, United States
Fridays & Saturdays, December 9 & 10 and December 16 & 17:
Hope Station, A Christmas Drama. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1943 with the cast of Hope Station, a Christmas Drama with song, dance, and a story that brings hope to the midst of tragedy. Tickets are $5 and are available at Calvary Chapel, Lihue, World4word Bookstore. Calvary Chapel Lihue, 8-8100 Kushiro Hwy, Lihue. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 245-9673 or visit http://www.cclihue.com/1/.

Jo Koy
2016-12-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, December 9:
Jo Koy. Jo Koy’s infectious, explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries. In 2005, Jo had the “opportunity of a lifetime” with a performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He became one of a select few ever to receive a standing ovation. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 8:00 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine
2016-12-10 16:30 - 20:30 | Ulupalakua’s Maui Wine, 14815 Pi`ilani Hwy, Ulupalakua, HI, United States
Saturday, December 10:
Holiday Tree Lighting at Ulupalakua by MauiWine. Enjoy the lighting of a 20-foot Monterey Pine Christmas tree from Kula Botanical Gardens, live music entertainment, Santa’s arrival and photos with Santa, screening of “Home Alone” movie under the stars, holiday activities for families and sparkling toasts and tastings of MauiWine’s exclusive estate-grown wines for the grown-ups. Holiday comfort food will be available for sale by Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill. Admission is free but attendees are requested to bring cans of non-perishable food as a donation to the Maui Food Bank. Ulupalakua’s Maui Wine, 14815 Pi`ilani Hwy, Ulupalakua. For information call (808) 878-6058 or visit https://mauiwine.com/.

Nutcracker Sweets
2016-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11:
Nutcracker Sweets. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents Nutcracker Sweets, a delightful family-friendly production of the treasured classic featuring 150 MAPA students. With sumptuous costumes and inspired choreography set to the timeless Tchaikovsky score, Nutcracker Sweets is a must-see holiday event for all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2016-12-11 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, December 11:
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 mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Princeville Night Market
2016-12-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville, HI, United States
Sunday, December 11:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina
2016-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front St., Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Tuesday, December 13:
Moku`ula by Moonlight in Lahaina. As the full moon rises over Mauna Kahalawai in West Maui, the Moku`ula/Mokuhinia restoration site in Lahaina features a free cultural and educational program open to the public. Hawaiian music and storytelling mix when popular musicians share the stage with local elders who tell their stories about Lahaina. Kamehameha Iki Park, 525 Front Street, Lahaina. 6 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 661-3659 or visit http://www.mokuula.com/.

A Nutcracker Sweet
2016-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Wednesday, December 14:
A Nutcracker Sweet. Ballet Hawai`i puts on one of the most anticipated programs of the holiday season, “The Nutcracker”. Enjoy a sampling of this sweet concert with the Hawai`i Symphony Orchestra. You will enjoy a free lanai performance at the Blaisdell Concert Hall during the December Farmer’s Market. Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy selections from this classic holiday program. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 5 p.m. Free admission. For information visit http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/.

Live Nativity
2016-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroad Christian Fellowship, Kapa`a Bypass Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17:
Live Nativity. Celebrate Christmas by bringing your ohana (family) to Crossroads’ drive-through Live Nativity. Enjoy different scenes depicting the timeless story of Christ’s miraculous birth. You can also park your car and enjoy festivities in the main tent. Free crafts for keiki (children), hula, keiki (children’s) choir and food. Crossroad Christian Fellowship, Kapa`a Bypass Rd., Kapa`a. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 821-2228.

Hula Kahiko Performance
2016-12-17 09:30 - 13:30 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, 96718, United States
Saturday, December 17:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert: The Colors of Christmas
2016-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center Theater, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, HI, United States
Saturday, December 17:
Kaua`i Choral Holiday Concert: The Colors of Christmas. Kaua`i Chorale continues its tradition of a glorious holiday concert with “The Colors of Christmas.” The show starts at 7:30pm. Box office will open 30 minutes prior to concert time. Tickets may be purchased in advanced for $12 from any chorale member and $15 at the door. Students’ tickets are $5. Kaua`i Community College, 3-1901 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Lihue. For information call (808) 245-8311 or visit http://kauaichorale.com/.

The Nutcracker Ballet
2016-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Tuesday – Thursday, December 20 – 22:
The Nutcracker Ballet. West Hawai`i Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Ballet.” This visually stunning festive family-friendly production includes more than 60 local dancers, guest dancers from The Maui Academy of Performing Arts, and guest professional dancers from the Matsuyama Ballet, Carolina Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet. A Silent Auction and Nutcracker Boutique will be held in the lobby. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Waimea. Tuesday & Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Thursday, 2 p.m. For tickets call (808) 885-6868 or visit http://kahilutheatre.org/. For information call (808) 329-8876 or visit http://whdt.org/.

Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed
2016-12-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Wednesday, December 21:
Jim Gaffigan: Fully Dressed. Actor, writer, producer, Grammy nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum selling father of five. In 2015, Jim became one of only ten comedians in history to sell out the famed Madison Square Garden arena for the finale of his “Contagious” tour, he opened for Pope Francis in front of one million+ people in Philadelphia, and his television show, “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” debuted on TV Land to enormous ratings and reviews. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://mauiarts.org/.

Hawaiian Music Series
2016-12-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, December 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 information call (808) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding
2016-12-30 08:00 - 14:00 | Akiko’s Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Hakalau, HI, 96710, United States
Friday, December 30:
Annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding. Celebrate making traditional rice cakes the “old-fashioned” way. Everyone takes their turn at pounding the glutinous sticky rice for good luck. Hearty local style lunch available to purchase. New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, plantation stories, Okinawan taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment & more. Akiko’s Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, 29-2091 Old Mamalahoa Hwy. (Hwy 19 – 15 mile marker), Hakalau. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 963-6422.

Kilauea Art Night
2016-12-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Historic Stone Building, 4270 Kilauea Rd., Kilauea, HI, United States
Saturday, December 31:
Kilauea Art Night. Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea. 4 to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 635-2572.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Poipu Beach Park
2016-12-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Poipu Beach Park, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Saturday, December 31:
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Poipu Beach Park. The event includes food trucks, live entertainment OR a movie in the park, activities for the keiki and spectacular display of fireworks. Admission is free and open to the public. Poipu Beach Bark, 2179 Ho`one Rd., 5:30 to 9 p.m. For information visit http://poipubeach.org/new-years-eve-fireworks/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2017-01-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on http://espnhawaii.com/ online, all the time and via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/ and a free iTunes podcast. Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, community organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about how keiki, high school, college, major league and recreational sports play an important part in communities where Emily is involved; Big Island of Hawai`i and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide. Emily will also have updates on local events like the Community Bike rides every Tuesday 8:15 a.m. from Bike Works at Queens Marketplace, AmerAri Division I Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Waikoloa Kings’ February 1-4, Waikoloa Dry Forest Wiliwili Festival at Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village January 28th, and PATH Connecting People & Places activities and events. Queens Marketplace Entertainment at Center Court and Kailua Village multi-sport activities. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

Hatsumode 2017
2017-01-01 00:00 - 17:00 | Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha-Hawai`i Dazaifu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Sunday, January 1:
Hatsumode 2017. For the Japanese community, New Years is the most important of all cultural holidays when millions of people visit a shrine on New Year ’s Day. Embrace the spirit of the Japanese here in Hawai`i where you can be blessed for the New Year, get your head bitten by a Japanese Shishi lion for good luck, be invigorated by taiko drums and partake of ozoni mochi soup. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha-Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu. Parking with free shuttle at Damien Memorial School, 1401 Houghtailing, Honolulu. Midnight to 5 p.m. For details and schedules visit http://www.e-shrine.org/.

Kona Jazz Experience
2017-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, 96750, United States
Saturday, January 7:
Kona Jazz Experience. Be transported to the big band era by Bill Noble’s Big Island Big Band at the historic Aloha Theatre, 79-7384 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kainaliu. 7 p.m. Cost: $20. For more information, call (808) 322-9924, email Info@apachawaii.org or visit Alohatheater.com.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 7 – Gifts of the Ancestors; January 14 – For the Birds; January 21 – Poina `Ole – Never to be forgotten; January 28 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit
2017-01-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766 , 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 was breathtaking for its day. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays. Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

Ice Rink at Ward Village
2017-01-01 10:00 - 21:00 | Ward Village, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Daily through January 16:
Ice Rink at Ward Village. Strap on some skates at the outdoor ice rink. Admission gives you an hour-and-a-half of skate time. $16. $15 with a coupon from a Ward Village purchase. Ward Village, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd. Hours vary. For more information visit http://www.wardvillage.com/events/ice-rink.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-01-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 1 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; January 8 – Hanalei Slack Key; January 15 – Honoring Raymond Kane; January 22 – `Ohana Slack Key; January 29 – Spirit of Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Sunset Stories
2017-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.
