Hawai’i Island Festival
Throughout the month of September: Hawai’i Island Festival. 30 Days of Aloha was created to continue a month long Big Island celebration formerly known as Aloha Festivals. The festival seeks to perpetuate the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of the Big Island through various signature and affiliated events, all of which showcase a unique aspect […]
Kū Mai Ka Hula
Castle Theater 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United StatesFriday & Saturday, September 8 & 9: Kū Mai Ka Hula. Featuring award-winning hālau competing in solo and group performances, invitees including hālau from Japan and the U.S. Mainland, as well as Maui, and Oahu. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and `auana (modern) hula stylings. The solo competition will take place Friday […]
Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show
Hawai`i Theatre Center 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday, September 8: Augie T’s “A Summer 4 All” Comedy Show. Laugh until your sides ache, with one of Hawai`i’s favorite comedians. Augie T was named funniest comic in Hawai`i by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Midweek. His work has been recognized as best comedy show by Honolulu Magazine, topped the DVD sales charge, and won […]
Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret
Hilo Palace Theater 38 Haili St., Hilo, HI, United StatesFriday, September 8: Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret. Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest […]
Na Mele O Ko Olina
Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Na Mele O Ko Olina. Celebrate the music and arts of Hawai`i with some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, Great Lawn, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For […]
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.
Hawai`i Rice Fest
Auahi St., Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Hawai`i Rice Fest. At the Rice Fest, you will experience Hawai`i’s culinary diversity via food demonstrations, entertainment, and more. This festival celebrates the world’s melting pot for the otherwise ordinary grain. This daily staple is transformed and infused with new and fantastic flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Enjoy live entertainment, celebrity […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Hana Buddhist Temple Hana, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Obon Dance & 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. Hana Buddhist Temple, Hana Fairgrounds (below Hana Ranch Store, 1 Mill St., […]
Maui Humane Society’s 2017 Fur Ball: “The Great Catsby: A Night of Purr-hibition”
Four Seasons Resort Maui 3900 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Maui Humane Society’s 2017 Fur Ball: “The Great Catsby: A Night of Purr-hibition”. The evening will include a premier buffet dinner, no-host bar (two drink vouchers included with each ticket), live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, and much more. Each ticket also comes with $100 in casino chips to use […]
Honbushin Odori Festival
Honbushin International Center 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani, HI, United StatesSaturday, September 9: Honbushin Odori 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. Free. Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. 5-9 p.m. For information call […]