Ki Hoalu Guitar Festival

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

Tuesday, June 28:  Ki Hoalu Guitar Festival.  A showcase of Hawai`i’s great slack key guitar musicians, presented in a laid-back, local-style outdoor festival. Bring your own beach chair, blanket or lauhala mat to stretch out on the lawn and enjoy an afternoon of music from mid-day till dusk. The lineup always includes many of your […]

Hawaiian Music Series

Baldwin Home Museum 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Thursday, June 30:  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 […]

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch Crater Rim Dr, 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 varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Free

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 1 – For the Birds; July 8 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai; July 15 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; July 22 – Spirit of Slack Key; July 29 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten.  Free gift drawing.  Award […]

$20 – $25

Obon Festival

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July:  Obon 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.  The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.  […]

Maui Friday Town Parties

Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  July 1 - Wailuku, on Market Street; July 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 15 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

Old Town Hanapepe HI, United States

Friday Evenings:  Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

60th Annual Makawao Rodeo

Oskie Rice Arena Olinda Rd, Makawao, HI, United States

Thursday – Sunday, June 1 – July 3:  60th Annual Makawao Rodeo.  Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults.  Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo (bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away). Live band after Rodeo on Saturday.  Saturday & […]

Free – $15

Emily T. Gail Talks Story

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. 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 all sports, at all levels and […]

Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade

Makawao and Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI, United States

Saturday, July 2:  Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.  Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly.  8:45 a.m. - Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. - Parade. There […]