Aloha Visitor Guides

Shear Madness – Honolulu’s Hilarious Whodunit!
2018-05-01 | Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
May 3 – 20:
Shear Madness – Honolulu’s Hilarious Whodunit! Shear Madness is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of the USA and has enjoyed productions staged all over the world. When the landlady who lives above a unisex hair salon is murdered, the audience gets involved in solving the crime by openly questioning the strange array of characters and attempting to solve the crime. All are suspect: the flamboyant hairdresser, the flirty yet ditzy assistant, the prim and proper uptight matron, and an older fellow who is a “used antique dealer”. Much of the humor revolves around topical references to current events. It keeps every audience laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer. New clues and up to the minute improvisation deliver a different show every night. Manoa Valley Theatre, 2833 East Manoa Rd., Honolulu. Held on certain days. For tickets, information, dates, and show times, call (808) 988-6131 or visit http://manoavalleytheatre.com/.

The Emily T Gail Show
2018-05-01 | HI
The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T Gail Talk Story”, is ​about sports, recreation and community events where Emily is involved: Hawai`i Island and Detroit, her home town. Sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily’s recent shows include lots of golf talk as the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in January broadcast on NBC/Golf Channel worldwide put the spotlight on golf, sunshine and beaches in Hawai`i to viewers and listeners all over the world. Recent shows also include Talk Story with Greg McLaughlin, President, PGA TOUR Champions, Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Wes Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA, Jack Berry, long time sports writer, Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel. Past shows and upcoming shows include interesting and informative talk stories with people involved with events and activities for the ​Waikoloa Dry Forest ​Initiative, PATH-Connecting People and Places, Hawai`i Cycling Club, Hawai`i Wildlife Center, Daniel R Sayre Foundation, Big Island Mountain Biking, Bike Works Beach & Sport community bike rides and much more. Emily T Gail Talk Story is available at www.EmilyTGailTalkStory.podomatic.com online 24/7, via https://www.facebook.com/emilytgailtalkstory/, a free iTunes podcast, and Emily T Gail Talk Story on You Tube. Contact Emily at (808) 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.

BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace
2018-05-01 08:15 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Queens Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Rd., Waikoloa Village, HI, United States
Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Lei Day Heritage Festival
2018-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Tuesday, May 1:
Lei Day Heritage Festival. Activities will include a variety of Hawaiian cultural arts and craft workshops, including, kaula (Hawaiian rope weaving), lei-making, and poi pounding as well as live Hawaiian music and local Maui entertainment. There will also be a special presentation by Tom Fairbanks of The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono on Don Blanding, The Artistic Poet and Father of May Day. This is a free event. Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St., Wailuku. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (808) 244-3326 or visit https://www.mauimuseum.org/.

38th Annual Walter & Irmalee Pomroy May Day Lei Contest Honoring Julia Chandler, one of Kaua`i’s well-known Lei Makers
2018-05-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Kaua`i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Tuesday, May 1:
38th Annual Walter & Irmalee Pomroy May Day Lei Contest Honoring Julia Chandler, one of Kaua`i’s well-known Lei Makers. See the beautiful compositions of the various pua (flowers) arranged by talented island lei makers. Smell the fragrant aroma as you make your very own fresh flower lei to take home. There will be a silent auction for leis, food for purchase, and valet parking is available. Kaua`i Marriott Resort, Puna Court, 3610 Rice St., Lihue. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For More information, call the Kaua`i Museum at (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.

May Day is Lei Day
2018-05-01 16:30 - 19:30 | Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Tuesday, May 1:
May Day is Lei Day. One of the biggest events celebrated in Hawai`i Nei has always been May Day. It is a day set aside to “make a lei, give a lei, wear a lei”. Enjoy a performance by the legendary Robert Cazimero and his Halau Na Kamalei o Līlīlehua. This performance will also include four additional halau hula. Other artists taking the stage will be Keauhou, Jerry Santos, Moon Kauakahi, Keao Costa, Marlene Sai, Horace Dudoit, and the Kawika Trask Trio. Welcome music by Kapena & Ei Nei. Alongside the unforgettable entertainment, there will be ono food, cocktails, local vendors, and lei stands. Bishop Museum, Great Lawn, 1525 Bernice St., Kalihi. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Music starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 429-0033 or visit http://greatlawnhawaii.com/.

Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends
2018-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends. Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians. Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming. Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Sunset Stories
2018-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Nightly:
Sunset Stories. From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring the beloved Queen Emma, the nightly show highlights the stories, traditions and culture of this special gathering place. International Market Place, 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Sunset. Free admission. For information visit http://www.shopinternationalmarketplace.com/events.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | HI
Tuesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 1 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; May 8 – Your Island of Peace; May 18 – Sea Turtle Serenade; May 22 – Heart of Slack Key; May 29 – Legends of Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program. Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program
2018-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2018-05-02 18:45 - 21:30 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Enjoy 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”. May 2 – No Show Scheduled; May 9 – Led Kaapana; May 15 – Nathan Aweau; May 23 – Kalani Pe`a; May 30 – Jeff Peterson. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2018-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery Porch, Crater Rim Dr, Volcano, HI, 96718, 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 may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 4 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; May 11 – Hanalei Slack Key; May 18 – ‘Ohana Slack Key; May 25 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

St. Catherine School Carnival
2018-05-04 17:00 - 23:00 | St. Catherine School, 5021 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, May 4 & 5:
St. Catherine School Carnival. A carnival filled with games, ono (delicious) food, rides, petting zoo, and fun for the entire family. All proceeds go to the school for new curriculum, furniture, and school expenses. St. Catherine School, 5021 Kawaihau Rd., Kapa`a. Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4212 or visit https://kauaistcatherine.org/school.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2018-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina; children 12 & under free. For information visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

18th Annual Maui Matsuri Musical Extravaganza
2018-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | University of Hawai`i – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI, United States
Friday, May 4:
18th Annual Maui Matsuri Musical Extravaganza. The free Musical Extravaganza event is Maui County’s 150th Gannenmono Celebration, honoring the past 150 years of the first Japanese immigrants to come to Hawai`i. The evening honors the multi-cultural plantation heritage that brought the Japanese to Hawai`i. Entertainment from the Hawaiian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese cultures will be shared. The evening ends with the audience participating in a community Bon Dance which honors ancestors. The Kaiwo Maru, a Japanese training ship, is in port at the Kahului Harbor from May 2nd to May 5th, and crew members will be joining in on this night’s festivities. UH Maui Great Lawn, 310 W. Ka`ahumanu Ave., Kahului. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 283-9999 or visit https://www.mauimatsuri.com/.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2018-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
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 to 9 p.m. May 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; May 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; May 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; May 25 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2018-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, May 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903 or visit http://www.artsatmarks.com/.

First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum
2018-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, May 4:
First Friday at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, with live entertainment. Seating will be provided. All ages welcome. Parking available across South Hotel St. in the Ali`i Place building, or street parking in the area. Several TheBus lines stop directly in front of or close to the museum. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu. 6 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2018-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 to 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.

Cinco de May Fiesta, Plant Sale & Craft Fair
2018-05-05 09:00 - 16:00 | National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4425 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Saturday, May 5:
Cinco de May Fiesta, Plant Sale & Craft Fair. This free event will feature a plant sale, craft fair, live music, a beer & margarita garden and lots of fun. $5 specials include plants, crafts, food & drinks and entrance to McBryde Garden. National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitor Center (across from Spouting Horn), 4425 Lawai Rd., Koloa. For information call (808) 332-7324 or visit https://ntbg.org/.

26th Annual Filipino Fiesta
2018-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Kaka`ako Gateway Parks, 461 Cooke St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, May 5:
26th Annual Filipino Fiesta. Various foods and cultural booths will showcase Filipino traditions, arts, and crafts. Non-stop entertainment will be staged featuring local talents as well as performing artists. Games and activities will be provided for the kids. Invite your family and friends to celebrate. Entry is free and open to the public. Kaka`ako Gateway Parks, 461 Cooke St., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 680-0451 or visit http://filcom.org/center/.

Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a
2018-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala, HI, 96777, United States
Saturday, May 5:
Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a A full day of live music, hula, local food & crafts, keiki activities, educational displays, guided coffee tastings and farm/mill tours headquartered inside and out of the Pahala Community Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s a great place to “talk story” with Ka`u coffee growers. The Ka`u Coffee Experience offers Ka`u coffees prepared using a variety of methods by professional baristas from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Farm tours with shuttle transport are 9:30 and 11 a.m., plus 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m., $20. Pahala Community Center, 1149-96 Kamani St., Pahala. For information call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.

Maui Matsuri Festival
2018-05-05 14:00 - 21:00 | University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, May 5:
Maui Matsuri Festival. The festival features Japanese and Okinawan entertainment, free children’s crafts, food booths, craft booths, kids games, exhibits, cosplay exhibition, martial arts demos, saimin & natto eating contests, manga & art drawing contests, and ends with a community Bon Dance which honors ancestors. Festival entry is free, parking is $5 per vehicle. UH Maui Courtyard, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. 2 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 283-9999 or visit https://www.mauimatsuri.com/.

Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk
2018-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Kapa`a Town, Kapa`a, HI, 96746, United States
Saturday, May 5:
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk. Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident. Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m. Free.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2018-05-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 6 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; May 13 – For the Birds; May 20 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; May 27 – Kaua`i Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2018-05-07 08:30 - 11:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2018-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village, HI, United States
Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk. A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2018-05-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, May 20:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale
2018-05-11 09:00 - 18:00 | Old Airport Beach Park Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12:
Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft items, jewelry and fine art, and many types of plants available for sale. Old Airport Beach Park’s Maka`eo pavilion, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 333-0889, or visit http://www.konaorchidsociety.org.
