Hilo Farmers Market

Hilo Farmers Market 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, United States

Every Wednesday and Friday:  Hilo Farmers Market.  Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line […]

Hawai`iana Live

Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, 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 and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]

$5

Kanikapila Jam Sessions

Volcano Art Center 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United States

Every Wednesday: Kanikapila Jam Sessions.  Open to all musicians. Bring your instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming with your neighbors and community. Donations are appreciated. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano Village, Volcano. 5:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 967-8222.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert

Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, United States

Every Wednesday:  Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by 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”.  February 6 – Dennis Kamakahi; February 13 – […]

A Culinary Romp through Paradise

Opaeka`a Falls Highway 580, HI, United States

Friday, February 8:  A Culinary Romp through Paradise.  Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua`i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm. Meet the executive chef of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort and […]

$130

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, 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 will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]

Free

The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo

Old Kona Airport 75-5500 Kuakini Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, February 23:  The Hawai`i Lineman’s Rodeo.  There are many utility linemen rodeos across the nation every year and Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric, & Hawai`i Electric Light Companies are excited to present the first of its kind, here in Hawaii. This not-for-profit, participant & sponsor funded event will be a fun day for all.  Old […]

14th Annual Maui Chinese New Year Festival

Maui Mall 70 E. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States

Saturday, February 9:  14th Annual Maui Chinese New Year Festival.  Maui Chinese Cultural Society, Maui Chinese Club and the Maui Community bring in the year of the Snake with traditional lion dancers, cultural entertainment, food and craft booths. Enjoy fireworks, Lion Dancers, cultural demonstrations, and historical displays from Maui’s Chinese community. Admission is free.  Maui […]

Free

11th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival

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

Saturday, February 9:  11th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival.  Chinese lion dancers celebrate the Year of the Snake 2013 in a mini-Chinatown setting in downtown Hilo. Performances, displays, cooking and cultural demonstrations, martial arts, product vendors show the Chinese influence in Hawaii.  Kalakaua Park, 141 Kalakaua Street, Hilo. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For […]

Jo Koy Comedy

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

Sunday, February 10:  Jo Koy Comedy.  Born in Tacoma, Washington to an American father and Filipina mother, Jo Koy credits his mother for his comedic and acting talents. Her encouragement led to a Las Vegas coffee house, then a move to Los Angeles and finally a performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in […]