Puna Music Festival
Sunday – Saturday, May 5 – 11: Puna Music Festival. A week-long celebration of music featuring more than 40 performances, classes, workshops and activities, highlighting the cultural traditions and innovative creativity that surge along the Puna Coast. With a spotlight on both contemporary Hawaiian performers and fresh local talent, audiences can enjoy a well-rounded glimpse […]
Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours
Makauwahi Cave Mahaulepu Beach Access Road, HI, United StatesSundays: Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours. At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It's a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiments in native species conservation. Located in Maha`ulepu. Guided tours 9 a.m. […]
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesSunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 12 – `Ohana Slack Key; May 19 – Legends of Slack Key; May 26 – From Mountain to Sea. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
Discover and Experience Waimea
West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, United StatesEvery Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea. Free (donations accepted). For information call (808) 338-1332.
Tea for Tuesdays
VAC’s Niaulani Campus 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery Tuesday: Tea for Tuesdays. Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, for an hour of tea talk, a delicious scone and a cuppa. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and part of a monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free activity; donations accepted. Held at Volcano Art Center's […]
The new Emily T Gail Show
Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]
A Culinary Romp through Paradise
Opaeka`a Falls Kuamoo Rd, Kapaa, HI, United StatesFriday, May 10: 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. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with […]
Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale
Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, May 10 & 11: Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale. Friday from 9am to 6pm & Saturday from 8am to 5pm. FREE Admission. At Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion (north end of Kuakini Highway). Includes orchid vendors, many art & Crafts vendors and FREE classes on orchid culture. For […]
May Day by the Bay
Waioli Beach Park Waioli, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 11: May Day by the Bay. Enjoy Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawai`i. Hula cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua`i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction. Waioli Beach Park, Waioli. $5 donation requested. For information call (808) 635-9028.
George Kahumoku Jr. performance and documentary “Seeds of Aloha”
Hawaii at the Waimea Theater 9691 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI, United StatesSaturday, May 11: George Kahumoku Jr. performance and documentary "Seeds of Aloha" screenings for Hawaii at the Waimea Theater. Tickets: www.slackkeyshow.com or call 808-669-3858. Running time of film is 2hrs 13 minutes. Visit: www.seedsofalohamovie.com for more information.