Hilo Chinese New Year Festival
Saturday, February 8: Hilo Chinese New Year Festival - the Year of the Horse. Chinese lion dancers will roam the town, chasing evil spirits with firecrackers and blessing businesses from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more lion dancing, martial arts and calligraphy demonstrations, crafts, food booths, a keiki […]
Mohala Hou Ke Kapa: Kapa Blossoms Anew, Observe and Play Family Day
Saturday, February 8: Mohala Hou Ke Kapa: Kapa Blossoms Anew, Observe and Play Family Day. Parents and children are invited to Schaefer International Gallery to see the exhibit, watch kapa demonstrations, and make a small piece of art to take home. Free. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. […]
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele
Bailey House Museum 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, United StatesSaturday, February 8: Play Along with `Ukulele Mele. `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by "master of multiple genres and strumming styles" Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
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 […]
Jake Shimabukuro
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesSaturday, February 8: Jake Shimabukuro. Though versatile with the Hawaiian standards he grew up with, Jake is now a world-wide phenomenon, renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work. His ‘ukulele music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets […]
Queen Liliuokalani Legacies
Thursday, February 13: Queen Liliuokalani Legacies. This program will feature selected readings from "Hawai`i's Story by Hawai`i's Queen" written by Queen Liliuokalani, a sing-along of the Queen's music from "The Queen's Songbook" published by Hui Hanai, a seven-minute film vignette "Ku`u Aina Aloha" (Beloved Land, Beloved Country) that expresses the love of these islands as […]
Great Aloha Run & Expo
Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, United StatesFebruary 14 – 17: Great Aloha Run & Expo. The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower.1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Hwy., Kamehameha Hwy., and on to Aloha Stadium. Enjoy entertainment along the entire course. Race starts at 7a.m. Race packet (running number, timing chip, […]
Whale Tales 2014
Maui Theatre 878 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, United StatesFriday – Monday, February 14 – 17: Whale Tales 2014. Up close and personal- all things whales! Learn about whales from top international scientists, photographers and conservationists. A four-day educational event, full of presentations, parties, whale watches with the pros and opportunities to network with world-renowned personalities in whale research. Free admission ($20 suggested donation […]
A Culinary Romp through Paradise
Friday, February 14: A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only […]
Discover Kualoa
Saturday, February 15: Discover Kualoa. Kualoa Ranch presents a unique farm-to-table culinary experience. This event showcases culinary creations, prepared by the hands of local farmers and chefs using fresh products and produce. Featuring a farmers’ market, with countless ready-to-eat creations and a showcase of produce and products straight from the various farms. Participate in do-it-yourself […]