Aloha Visitor Guides

Hawaiian Music Series
2017-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Thursday, February 23:
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 information call (808) 661-3262 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.

Parade of Whales & World Whale Day
2017-02-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Parade of Whales, S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Saturday, February 18:
Parade of Whales & World Whale Day. The Parade of Whales is the official kick-off to World Whale Day. The parade features participants of all ages and includes floats, marching bands, costumed characters, decorated vehicles and fun performances. The parade starts at 9 a.m. on S. Kihei Road near the Kamaole I Beach parking lot. It follows a one-mile route north, ending at the entrance to the World Whale Day festival at Kalama Park. Following the parade will be a celebration at Kalama Park, including live music, Keiki Carnival including a magic show, `ono local foods, Made on Maui Fair, online auction, Eco Alley and much more. Fee for entry into the festival is $5, keiki 12 and under free. Food and activities within the park require scrip which will be available for purchase at various locations at the park. Presale tickets are available for purchase at Pacific Whale Foundation stores in Ma`alaea. For more information visit http://worldwhaleday.org/.

Jake Shimabukuro/Maui Pops Orchestra
2017-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, February 11:
Jake Shimabukuro/Maui Pops Orchestra. Renowned for his super-fast and complex finger work, `ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has redefined the meaning of music that comes from that instrument. There is no doubt that Jake embodies the heart and soul of `ukulele music, as no one else can wring the emotion, beauty, meaning and thrills out of four strings like he can. Jake is now a worldwide phenomenon. For this special evening, Jake will be joined by the full Maui Pops Orchestra, adding a lush symphonic accompaniment for an even greater occasion. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m for tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2017-02-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, February 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., 2nd Floor, 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.

Na Mele O Ko Olina
2017-02-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei, HI, United States
Saturday, February 11:
Na Mele O Ko Olina. Na Mele O Ko Olina is held at the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club along Oahu`s Leeward Coast. This event features wonderful Hawaiian music offered by some of Hawai`i’s best slack key guitar and ukulele artists, along with the artwork of more than 40 Hawai`i artists and handcraft artisans who display their work for sale. The artists feature work in glass, ceramics, photography, wood workers, fiber art, jewelry of all kinds, and fine art. Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl, Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 696-6717 or visit http://hotcrafts.net/.

Loon by Wonderheads
2017-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu, HI, United States
Tuesday, February 7:
Loon by Wonderheads. Acclaimed physical theatre company and mask imagineers the Wonderheads bring you a love story that whisks a man to the moon and back! Francis, a lonely janitor who is plagued by isolation and tickled by whispers of childhood imagination, has hit rock bottom and discovers that he has nowhere to go . . . but up. And up. And up! But will plucking the moon from the sky bring him the love he is searching for? Loon is performed in full-face mask, a form so magical audiences of all ages marvel in childlike delight (Calgary Sun). Wordless and whimsical, it has been described by audiences as watching a living cartoon, or live-action Pixar. A beautifully surprising mix of physical theatre, comedy and pathos, LOON is a love story the likes of which you’ve never seen. Orvis Auditorium, 2411 Dole St., Honolulu. For information call (808) 956-8246 or visit http://bit.ly/UHPresentsLOON.

Niaulani Nature Walk
2017-02-06 09:30 - 22:30 | 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 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-05 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. February 5 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; February 12 – Hanalei Slack Key; February 19 – Honoring Raymond Kane; February 26 – `Ohana Slack Key. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

International Ukulele Contest
2017-02-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
Saturday, February 11:
International Ukulele Contest. The contest invites amateur ukulele players from across the world to compete at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center’s Royal Grove Stage from Ukulele players of all ages and ability levels will compete. Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For information visit http://www.ukulelepicnicinhawaii.org/.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2017-02-05 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/.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
Saturday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 4 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; February 11 – Gifts of the Ancestors; February 18 – For the Birds; February 25 – Poina `Ole – Never to be forgotten. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

25th Annual Hoike Hula Concert
2017-02-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, February 4:
25th Annual Hoike Hula Concert. An authentic cultural event of music, hula and dances of Polynesia featuring the men, women and youth of the hula schools of Kaua`i, O`ahu, Reno, NV, and Japan. Also composer and recording artist Darryl Gonzales and Greg Nobriga, Mitch Asuncion, Tahitian drummer, MC Kale Kaui. Featuring special guest the Makaha Sons. Hawaiian products, crafts, food sold in the lobby from 5 p.m. Tickets in advance $30 adults, $10 youth age 5-12; reserved front section $40 each. Prices at door $35 and $15. Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 5 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 651-0682.

Maui Open Studios Event
2017-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | HI
Saturday, February 4:
Maui Open Studios Event. Open Studios are free self-guided tours of artist studios and exhibition spaces. Enjoy one-on-one interactions with the local artists and artisans and have the opportunity to learn about what inspires the artists, talk story and purchase art directly from the artists. Venues can range from art studios, gallery settings, home studios, outdoor venues and other alternative exhibition spaces. Printed guidebooks and online artist directories guide visitors to the artist studios and exhibition spaces around the island of Maui. During the event, there are street signs directing you to artist locations. 5 to 8 p.m. Free event. For more information call (415) 450-1307 or visit http://mauiopenstudios.com/.

Tuskegee Airmen Hangar Talk
2017-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Tuskegee Airmen Hangar Talk. Paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen and the vital role they played during World War II with special presentations by decorated WWII Tuskegee Airman Pilot Colonel Charles McGee to Hawai`i’s youth and the public. Colonel McGee fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in the United States Air Force history. Colonel McGee began his military service as one of the Tuskegee Airmen in the 332nd Fighter Group. The Tuskegee Airmen were pioneers who fought racial prejudices to fly and fight for their country during WWII. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 11 a.m. Tickets for the talk are $10; or free with Museum General Admission & Aviator’s Tour tickets. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival
2017-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea, HI, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival. This event showcases the blooming of Church Row Park’s historic cherry trees and the Japanese tradition of viewing them – hanami. The festival includes a variety of activities at multiple venues throughout Waimea. Look for pink banners identifying site locations sprawling throughout town. New this year is Historic Spencer House. Spend the day to experience an all-day lineup of Japanese and multi-cultural performing arts at several locations, plus hands-on demonstrations of bonsai, origami, traditional tea ceremony, fun mochi pounding, plus a host of colorful craft fairs, a quilt show and food booths. Enjoy free shuttle transportation among most venues. Church Row Park, 65-1108 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 962-8706.

Run & Walk for the Whales
2017-02-04 | Ma`alaea Harbor, 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI, 96793, United States
Saturday, February 4:
Run & Walk for the Whales. One of Maui’s largest sporting events, Run & Walk for the Whales starts and ends at the Ma`alaea Harbor Shops. Participants can choose between the Half Marathon, 10K run, 5K run, 4K walk, or a 1K run for keiki ages 12 and under. Post-race festivities include continental breakfast and awards ceremony for participants, along with door prizes and live entertainment by Marty Dread. Participants are invited to take a post-race whale watch at 40% off departing from Ma`alaea Harbor. A morning version of Ocean Camp on race day will be available for children ages 4 to 12. Pre-registration is required. Online registration for the Run & Walk for the Whales closes February 1. For more information email run@pacificwhale.org or visit http://worldwhaleday.org/run-walk-whales.

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2017-02-03 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.

First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum
2017-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI, United States
Friday, February 3:
First Friday at Hawai`i State Art Museum. Free, family-friendly evening at the Hawai`i State Art Museum. Galleries will be open late, including the “I Love Art” hands-on play area. 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.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2017-02-03 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. February 3 – Wailuku, on Market Street; February 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; February 17 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; February 24 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit http://mauifridays.com/.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2017-02-03 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/.

First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District
2017-02-03 17:00 - 21:00 | The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Friday, February 3:
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. 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-03 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. February 3 – Mountain to Sea; February 10 – Tour of the Islands; February 17 – Legends of Slack Key; February 24 – `Ohana Slack Key. Free gift drawing. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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/.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2017-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Volcano Art Center Gallery, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 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 apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Chinese New Year Celebration
2017-02-03 10:00 - 19:00 | Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday, February 3:
Chinese New Year Celebration. Ring in the Year of the Rooster on world-famous Front Street! Lahaina celebrates the Lunar New Year with a traditional lion dance, firecrackers and Shaolin martial arts demonstration in the Wo Hing Museum yard on Front Street at 5 p.m. Then, an exciting lion dancing will proceed along Front Street, visiting merchants. Wo Hing Museum will host a free day-long celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with kids’ crafts, cultural demos, traditional music and presentations on the history of Chinese New Year. Chinese foods will be available for purchase. Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina. For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit http://www.lahainarestoration.org/.

Hui Noeau Art Affair 2017
2017-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI, United States
Saturday, February 25:
Hui Noeau Art Affair 2017. Attended by many of Maui’s biggest art collectors, this premiere art auction event showcases Hawai`i’s most notable and collected artists and includes one of Maui’s most sought after silent auctions for unique items and experiences, live music and dancing, and a gourmet dinner and open bar. All funds raised as a result of this event are a vital source of support for the Hui’s programs, classes, and exhibitions. Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao. Tickets start at $175. For tickets and information call (808) 572-6560 or visit http://huinoeau.com/.

The Date Movie Film Festival
2017-02-03 | Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue, HI, United States
Friday – Thursday, February 3 – 9:
The Date Movie Film Festival. An opportunity to see 21 wonderful classic films on the big screen at Kukui Grove Cinema in Lihue on the big screen the way they were meant to be seen. Tickets available now. You get a ticket for all 21 film for only $20. The ticket may be shared with friends and family. For example see a film at 4:30 p.m., then pass the ticket to your cousin to see the show at 6:30 p.m. Kukui Grove Cinema, 4368 Kukui Grove St., Lihue. For tickets and information call (808) 245-5055 or visit http://kukuigrovecinema.com/.

Friday, February 3: Roman Holiday, (1953) 4 p.m.; Ghost (1990) 6:30 p.m.; Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), 8:30 p.m.;
Saturday, February 4: The Philadelphia Story (1940) 2 p.m.; Crocodile Dundee (1986), 4:10 p.m.; My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), 6 p.m.; The Wedding Singer (1998), 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 5: Sense & Sensibility (1995), 1:30 p.m.; Chocolat (2000), 4 p.m.
Monday, February 6: Romancing the Stone (1984), 3 p.m.; Once Around (1991), 5:05 p.m.; The Notebook (2004), 7:10 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7: The Way We Were (1973), 3 p.m.; Say Anything (1989), 5:15 p.m.; Notting Hill (1999), 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8: Casablanca (1943), 3 p.m.; The Last of the Red-Hot Lovers (1972), 5 p.m.; The Bridges of Madison County (1995), 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 9: An Officer & a Gentleman (1982), 3 p.m.; Brian’s Song (1971), 5:20 p.m. Sleepless in Seattle (1993), 7 p.m.

The Wonderheads – Loon
2017-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Wednesday, February 1:
The Wonderheads – Loon. Acclaimed physical theatre company and mask imagineers, the Wonderheads bring you a love story that whisks a man to the moon and back! Francis, a lonely janitor who is plagued by isolation and tickled by whispers of childhood imagination, has hit rock bottom and discovers that he has nowhere to go…but up. And up. And up! But will plucking the moon from the sky bring him the love he is searching for? LOON is performed in full face-mask, a form so magical you will forget your age and marvel in childlike delight. Wordless and whimsical, it has been described by audiences as watching a living cartoon, or live-action Pixar. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert
2017-02-01 18:45 - 21:00 | Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Wednesday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by various 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”. February 1 – Jeff Peterson; February 8 – Brother Noland; February 15 – Led Kaapana; February 22 – Sonny Lim. 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. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit http://www.slackkeyshow.com/

Jazz Minds
2017-02-01 18:30 | Jazz Minds, 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Every Monday through Saturday Night:
Jazz Minds. A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and food, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting. Different bands perform nightly. 1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly; closed Sundays. For information and entertainment schedule call (808) 945-0800 or visit http://jazzhonolulu.com/index.html.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2017-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United States
Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. February 1 – Kaua`i Style Slack Key; February 8 – Island of Peace; February 15 – In the Real Old Style; February 22 – Whales Homecoming. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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 All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project. Free gift drawing. All Saints’ Sanctuary, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. 6 to 8 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.
