Sun Yat-Sen Festival

Wo Hing Museum 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, United States

Friday, November 10:  Sun Yat-Sen Festival.  Lahaina honors the life and achievements of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China. This annual celebration includes film tributes and displays depicting the life of Sun Yat-Sen from Maui to China. Try Chinese martial arts, printmaking and cultural activities. Listen to Chinese traditional music while sampling […]

Free

Nani Na Pua

Kawaiahao Church 957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, United States

Friday, November 10: Nani Na Pua.  An opera on the early life of Queen Liliuokalani, from birth until she became queen, focusing on her life as a youth and as heir apparent.  Featuring historical information about her birth and family including her famous musical siblings, her education at the Chief’s Children’s School, her travels throughout […]

$10

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, United States

Weekends, November 10 – 26: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!  Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life in the musical adaption of the beloved family film. Don’t miss this classic family show – rated G for all audiences. Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students […]

Free – $15

The 3rd Annual Wahine Comedy Festival

Trees Lounge 440 Aleka Pl., Kapa`a, HI, United States

Friday & Saturday, November 10 & 11:  The 3rd Annual Wahine Comedy Festival.  The only all-female comedy group in Hawai`i. See comics from three different islands. Voted Maui’s best comic last year, the hilarious Corky Gardner headlines this show. Patrice Scott hosts and Brandi Morgan, Talicia Smith, Victoria Arnstein, Maui comic Ronda Hansen, Erika Swartzkopf […]

$10

Free Entrance Days to National Parks in honor of Veterans Day

Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12: Free Entrance Days to National Parks in honor of Veterans Day.  Big Island’s National Parks are Volcanoes National Park, Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau (City of Refuge), Pu`ukohala Heiau National Historic Park, and Kalokoo-Honokohau National Historical Park. For more information on the Big Island’s National Parks, visit https://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm.

Free Entrance Days to National Parks in honor of Veterans’ Day

Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12: Free Entrance Days to National Parks in honor of Veterans’ Day.  Maui’s National Park is Haleakala National Park, which includes Haleakala Summit and Kipahulu’s Pools of `Ohe`o. (Kipahulu’s Pools of `Ohe`o is currently closed as of the date of this publication due to safety concerns with landslides. For […]

Free

Kona Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a

Old Airport Beach Park 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Saturday, November 11: Kona Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a.  Enjoy a multi-generational, multi-cultural celebration of all things Kona coffee. Hands-on cultural demonstrations, popular Ethnic Food Market, the Festival of Arts & Crafts and all-day live entertainment. Take in the beautiful lei contest, participate in traditional Hawaiian poi making, ikebana, traditional Japanese calligraphy and visit the heritage display. […]

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum

Hawai`i State Art Museum 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States

Saturday, November 11:  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.

Free

Kihei Gift & Craft Fair

Kihei Community Center 303 E. Lipoa St, Kihei, HI, United States

Sunday, November 12: Kihei Gift & Craft Fair.  Great art, jewelry, gifts and crafts will be available for purchase.  Kihei Community Center (by swimming pool), 303 E. Lipoa St., Kihei. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $1. For information call (808) 825-4130 or visit http://www.mauigiftandcraftfair.com/.

Going Nuts for the Holidays Festival

Hale Halewai 75-5760 Ali`i, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

Sunday, November 12: Going Nuts for the Holidays Festival.  Free festival benefiting Kona 1005 Radio, featuring macadamia nuts and coconuts. Enjoy hula, music, agricultural presentations, arts, crafts, and more. Santa will also be on hand for Christmas requests. Hale Halewai, 75-5760 Ali`i, Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (808) 936-5233 or visit www.hawaiianwellness.com.