Aloha Visitor Guides

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2015-01-04 15:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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 4 – Gifts of the Ancestors; January 11 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; January 18 – For the Birds; January 25 – Whales Homecoming. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. 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 www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Atmosphere
2015-01-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, January 4:
Atmosphere. 17 years ago, hip-hop act Atmosphere transformed Minneapolis into a nexus from which underground rap spiraled-out to the masses. And thanks to the duo’s indefatigable touring habits, Top 20-charting albums, and their galvanizing artist-owned label Rhymesayers (MF Doom, Aesop Rock), they’re still pushing the boundaries of what indie rap can mean. Also performing: The Grouch and deM atlas Presented by BAMP. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2015-01-05 09:30 - 12:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2015-01-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center, Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, HI, 96785, United States
Every Monday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are held on Monday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy ‘garage style’ jamming. . Held in the Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Volcanoes National Park. The event is free, however donations are gratefully accepted. Park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels
2015-01-06 08:30 - 12:00 | BikeWorks Beach & Sport, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa, HI, 96738, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels. 8:30am. Come to BikeWorks Beach & Sport at the Queens Marketplace. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all their activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the Lineup tab, or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. You may also call 808-886-5000 or visit emilygailtalkstory on Facebook or via itunes and a free podcast.

Hawai`iana Live
2015-01-07 11:00 - 11:45 | Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Every Wednesday:
Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo. 11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free. For information call (808) 934-7010 or visit www.hilopalace.com.

South Pacific
2015-01-07 17:15 - 20:30 | Kauai Beach Resort, 431 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
South Pacific. This show is a classic musical and love story set in the South Pacific, and one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest works. A lu`au style all you can eat buffet dinner is included with the show. Kauai Beach Resort, 433 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Check in time is 5:15 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 346-6500 or visit www.southpacifickauai.com.

Hyundai Tournament of Champions
2015-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Kapalua Golf – The Plantation Course, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Monday – Friday, January 8 – 12:
Hyundai Tournament of Champions. This is the only event on the PGA TOUR that features past tournament winners. See some of the world’s best golfers compete at Kapalua’s legendary Plantation Course. Don’t miss your chance to experience golf, Hawaiian style. Youth 18 and under are admitted when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets start at $20. Get your tickets today, visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. Don’t miss your chance to play with the pros. Plantation Course at Kapalua, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For more information or to register call (808) 665-9160, or visit www.GolfAtKapalua.com.

Kauai Community Players 2015 – The Last Five Years
2015-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411E. Kikowaena Street, Puhi, HI, 96766, United States
Fridays – Sundays, January 9 – 25:
Kauai Community Players 2015 – The Last Five Years. An ingenious two-character musical that chronicles a complete cycle of a relationship. The male character starts the story from the beginning and the female from the end until they meet in the middle. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 E Kikowaena Rd., Puhi. Show times are Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $25. For tickets and information call (808) 245-7700 or visit www.kauaicommunityplayers.org.

Willie K’s BBQ Blues Fest 2014 “Sharing the Aloha”
2015-01-10 15:00 - 22:00 | War Memorial Soccer Field, Ka`ahumanu Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, January 10:
Willie K’s BBQ Blues Fest 2014 “Sharing the Aloha”. Hawai`i’s only Blues Festival truly rooted in the Blues. It is Uncle Willie K’s goal to create a family style festival always supporting a good cause. This annual sellout concert features nothing but the Blues, with legendary guitarist Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Also welcoming back Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac). More artists will be announced soon. War Memorial Soccer Field, Ka`ahumanu Ave., Wailuku. 3 to 10 p.m. For information visit www.williek.com.

Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway
2015-01-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2015-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11:
Kahilu Youth Troupe Revue Back to Broadway. Return to Broadway with the Kahilu Youth Troupe, talented local high school musical theater students joined by older graduates who are currently studying performing arts in college, in preparation for their own future Broadway debuts. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela. Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit www.kahilutheatre.org.

Elton John
2015-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday, January 10:
Elton John. Elton John and his band return to Honolulu as part of the “All the Hits” tour. The 10-city tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career, including a selection of songs from his highly acclaimed remastered album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (877) 750-4400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

New Year’s Ohana Festival
2015-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Mo`ili`ili Field, 2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Sunday, January 11:
New Year’s Ohana Festival. This fun-filled Japanese and multicultural festival will feature food, crafts, entertainment and cultural demonstrations of the people who make up this island state. Keiki can also enjoy games and make-and-take activities throughout the day. The New Year’s Ohana Festival will be a great way for the community to come together and celebrate the Year of the Sheep in 2015. Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i and Mo`ili`ili Field, 2454 South Beretania St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 945-7633 or visit www.jcch.com.

Becky’s New Car
2015-01-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
Wednesdays – Sundays, January 15 -31:
Becky’s New Car. This contemporary comedy is about love, loss, choices and what makes life worth living. It is a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage-with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night she stumbles onto an opportunity at nothing short of a new life and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare. A thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones. Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu. 8 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 988-6131 or visit www.manoavalleytheatre.com.

Kauai Voices Sings Music of the Heart
2015-01-16 | St. Michael and All Angels Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 16 & 17:
Kauai Voices Sings Music of the Heart. Kauai Voices, the island’s highly popular 40-voice auditioned choral ensemble, presents a remarkable musical journey of love — good love, bad love, new love, love gained, love lost… Featuring songs from the movies — Rent, West Side Story, Chicago, The Pajama Game — and by such beloved composers as Bernstein, Sondheim, Gershwin, The Eagles, The Beatles and James Taylor. St. Michael and All Angels Church, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets and information call (808) 822-0545.

Maisey Rika
2015-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Rd., Kamuela, HI, 96743, United States
Friday, January 16:
Maisey Rika. Some have described her sound as being similar to Tracey Chapman or Sade, with a splash of India Arie. Her spine tingling vocals and fusion of English and Maori (Te Reo) lyrics are capturing the hearts of soul seekers both in New Zealand and abroad. Her songs are filled with touching tales and the universal emotions of hardship, happiness, love, justice, and sorrow. The ancestral sounds of traditional Maori instruments have been used alongside energetic guitars, drums, animated horn sections, and pure string sections. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186, Kamuela. 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 885-6868 or visit kahilutheatre.org.

Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Pa`ani Makahiki
2015-01-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday, January 17:
Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Pa`ani Makahiki. This event honors the traditional time of year from November through February when Lono the god of agriculture and peace ruled the land. One of the ways that Lono was honored was through friendly competition. The games will include 10 games – Haka Moa, Ulu Maika, Ihe, Moa Pahee, Pa Uma, Uma, Kukini, Pohaku Hooikaika, and Hukihuki, plus a Konane tournament. Kamaaina and Mailihini (visitors) ages 5 and above are invited to compete in multiple events. Awards will be given for 1st – 3rd in each event and division, and for overall 1st – 3rd. There will also be cultural demonstrations, community displays, a Kaua`i made craft fair and ono food. No admission fee. Kapa`a Beach Park, Kapa`a, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 635-9028.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Suzette Who Set to Sea”
2015-01-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Saturdays, January 17 – February 7: Honolulu Theatre for Youth’s “Suzette Who Set to Sea”. In a small seaside village where men build boats and women do not, young Suzette longs for a life on the sea. This imaginative tale of adventure explores courage, community and the possibility that sometimes it only takes the actions of a single person to change everything. Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St., Honolulu. 2:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 839-9885 ext. 720, or visit www.htyweb.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2015-01-18 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, January 18:
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 www.KVBID.org.

Shanghai Circus
2015-01-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2015-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Monday & Tuesday, January 19 & 20:
Shanghai Circus. These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movements to form living sculptures. Matched with innovative choreography, radiant lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music, this beautifully orchestrated presentation of acrobatic skills leave the audience spellbound! Kids of all ages, from preschool to senior citizen, will enjoy these intrepid performers from China. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. Monday, 4 p.m.; Tuesday 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Free Entry to National Parks
2015-01-20 | HI
Tuesday, January 20:
Free Entry to National Parks. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day there will be no entry fees charged on this day at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park or Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai
2015-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
Wednesday, January 21 – Sunday, January 25:
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. Eligible players are winners of the majors since 2010, plus eight professionals by invitation with 15 or more career victories, including one major. The golf competition will be held on the Hualalai Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. 54-Hole – Stroke Play with a 1.8 million dollar purse. Conversations with players, media, volunteers, PGA officials, spectators and more on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com or facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory. The tournament is also featured on Emily T Gail Talk TV found on Na Leo TV Channel 53, 54 and www.Naleo.tv.

Kaua`i Wellness Expo
2015-01-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25:
Kaua`i Wellness Expo. Expo will include speakers, workshops, products, and much more. $5 per day; $7 both days. Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors and children 12 and under free. For information call (808) 652-4328 or visit www.kauaihwa.org.

Color the Cosmos Day
2015-01-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, January 24:
Color the Cosmos Day. Grand opening of Pacific Aviation Museum’s exhibit showcasing student enhanced Astrophotography images. The exhibit is part of the Smithsonian Affiliate “Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos” program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. For more information, call (808) 441-1006 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org or call.

Judy Collins in Concert
2015-01-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Honoka`a Peoples Theater, Honokaa, HI, 96727, United States
Saturday, January 24:
Judy Collins in Concert. This modern day Renaissance woman continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. This singer/songwriter folk music icon has a 50 album body of work to her name. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m. Honoka`a Peoples Theater, Honoka`a. For videos, more information and tickets call (808) 896-4845 or visit www.lazarbear.com.

Hawaiian Music Series
2015-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Baldwin Home Lawn, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, January 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) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival & Educational Challenge
2015-01-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31:
He Lei Hiwa No `Iolani Luahine Hula Festival & Educational Challenge. This festival was established in 2003 with a vision to perpetuate hula, and it also serves as a way to honor the memory of ‘Iolani Luahine and her contributions to the preservation of hula and Hawaiian culture. Enjoy hula workshops and presentations and an educational challenge to Kumu Hula with a prize for the one who best demonstrates the values of education and Hawaiian culture. Evening musical entertainment will be held on the Bay view Lawn. Tickets will be available at the door for a modest donation of $10 per person. Saturday the festival will also feature local quality handmade Hawaiian arts and crafts items along with entertainment all day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai St., Kailua-Kona. For information and schedule visit www.iolaniluahinefestival.org.

To Kill a Mockingbird
2015-01-30 20:00 - 22:30 | Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States
Thursdays – Sundays, January 30 – February 16:
To Kill a Mockingbird. This beloved play is taken from the novel written by Harper Lee about a trial of a young Negro wrongfully accused of a grave crime, and subsequent dramatic events surrounding a young six-year old white girl and her brother in a quiet southern town in the 1930s. Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapu`u Ave., Honolulu. For information, show times, and tickets, call (808) 753-0274 or visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com.
