Kalani Hula Heritage Festival
Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd., Pahoa, HI, United StatesTuesday – Monday, April 2 – 8: Kalani Hula Heritage Festival. Held in conjunction with the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, this week-long event celebrates Hawaiian culture with traditional songs, chants, myths, crafts, language, plant uses and hula - in both kahiko (ancient) and auana (post 1860) forms. Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Puna, 12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana […]
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, in a special tribute to all young girls, and to women's contributions to the world of tea. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and […]
Hilo Farmers Market
Hilo Farmers Market 400 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI, United StatesEvery Wednesday and Friday: Hilo Farmers Market. 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 the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, […]
Hawai`iana Live
Palace Theater 38 Haili Street, Hilo, HI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Napili, HI, United StatesEvery 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”. April 3 – Nathan Aweau; April 10 – […]
20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival
Sangha Hall 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI, United StatesThursday – Saturday, April 4-6: 20th Annual Hawaii Arts, Crafts and Food Festival. Celebrate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai`i's people and its environment. The Festival showcases over 100 of the finest artisans, crafters and food vendors. Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hourly prizes, demonstrations and performances. For […]
Maui Friday Town Parties
Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. April 5 - Wailuku, on Market Street; April 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; April 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and […]
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
VAC Gallery 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Annual Spring Fantasy Orchid Show
United Church of Christ 4481 Kona Rd, Hanapepe, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, April 5 & 6: Annual Spring Fantasy Orchid Show. Free Hawaiian music concerts, art exhibits, ono food and the Garden Island Orchid Societies Orchid Show. Additional workshops for plein air painting and food demonstrations, as well as delicious local food vendors, will be available. United Church of Christ in Hanapepe. Hours are […]
Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United StatesFriday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. April 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; April 5 – Heart of Slack Key; April 12 – Kauai’s Slack Key; April 19 – Dreams Come True, April 26 – Gifts of the Ancestors. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion […]