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”.  September 6 – Led Kaapana; September 13 […]

9th Annual Pau Hana Block Party

Murphy’s Bar & Grill 2 Merchant St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Thursday, September 7: 9th Annual Pau Hana Block Party.  Enjoy food, live music, and more at Hawai`i Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser at Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Downtown Honolulu. Each $45 ticket includes dinner and two drinks and supports their five free programs, which help adults and children develop literacy skills for life. Murphy’s Bar […]

Hawai’i Island Festival

Throughout the month of September:  Hawai’i Island Festival. 30 Days of Aloha was created to continue a month long Big Island celebration formerly known as Aloha Festivals. The festival seeks to perpetuate the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of the Big Island through various signature and affiliated events, all of which showcase a unique aspect […]

Kū Mai Ka Hula

Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9: Kū Mai Ka Hula. Featuring award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances, invitees including hālau from Japan and the U.S. Mainland, as well as Maui, and Oahu.  Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings.  The solo competition will take place Friday […]

Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show

Hawai`i Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, September 8: Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show.  Laugh until your sides ache, with one of Hawai`i’s favorite comedians.  Augie T was named funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek.  His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales charge, and won […]

Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret

Hilo Palace Theater 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United States

Friday, September 8:  Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret.  Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest […]

$5 – $35

Na Mele O Ko Olina

Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI, United States

Saturday, September 9:  Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Celebrate the music and arts of Hawai`i with some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, Great Lawn, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For […]

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum

Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday, September 9:  Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Free

Hawai`i Rice Fest

Auahi St., Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday, September 9:  Hawai`i Rice Fest.  At the Rice Fest, you will experience Hawai`i’s culinary diversity via food demonstrations, entertainment, and more. This festival celebrates the world’s melting pot for the otherwise ordinary grain. This daily staple is transformed and infused with new and fantastic flavors that tantalize the taste buds.  Enjoy live entertainment, celebrity […]

Obon Dance & Festival

Hana Buddhist Temple Hana, HI, United States

Saturday, September 9: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana Fairgrounds (below Hana Ranch Store, 1 Mill St., […]