Aloha Visitor Guides

Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo (20th Annual)
2019-07-19 16:00 - 21:45 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
July 19, 2019 – July 21, 2019:
Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo (20th Annual). Our Paniolo Heritage Rodeo, the kick off major event of Koloa Plantation Days Festival is an authentic cultural experience of the Hawaiian cowboy. For 3-days, crowds cheer at fast-action high-stakes barrel races,bull riding and roping with traditional and new rodeo sports for the largest prize monies ever. The experience is enhanced with delicious local Paniolo BBQ, Hawaiian music and the display of Paniolos Heritage exhibition.The spectors will enjoy listening to Dr.Billy Bergin, author of numerous books on Hawaii and the rich culture of Paniolos. Over this three action-packed rodeos, paniolo-themed events, legacy music, Hawaiian Pau riders in their flowing skirts and flower leis, children’s rodeo events that will entertain and inspire the future Paniolos. The Cowboys and Cowgirls travel from mainland and other islands to complete in this 20th Annual Koloa Plantation Days Rodeo to be the Champion. This signature Rodeo weekend promises to educate, entertain and keep the culture and heritage of Hawaiian Paniolo alive in the memories of visitors and locals alike. See More Details: www.cjmkoloaplantationdaysrodeo.com

Obon Dance & Festival - Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
2019-07-19 18:00 - 21:30 | Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 291 S Puunene Ave, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
July 19, 2019 – July 20:Obon Dance & Festival – Kahului Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy!July 19-20 (Fri./Sat.): Kahului Hongwanji, 7:30 p.m., following 6 p.m. service.

Obon Dance & Festival - Hongpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
2019-07-19 18:00 - 22:30 | Hongpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
July 19, 2019 – July 20, 2019:Obon Dance & Festival – Hongpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy!Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin: July 19-20, with services both nights at 6 p.m. dances at 7-10:30 p.m.

HCT Presents "Frozen, Jr."
2019-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
July 19, 2019 – July 21, 2019:HCT Presents “Frozen, Jr.”. Celebrate the magic of live theatre, as the Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s ‘Summer Stars’ program presents ‘Frozen, Jr.’ ONE WEEKEND ONLY! Friday, July 19th at 7 PM and Saturday & Sunday, July 20th and 21st at 4 PM at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. All proceeds go to Hawaii Children’s Theatre, benefitting Kauai’s youth. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. www.HawaiiChildrensTheatre.org 808-246-8985

Dancers of Damelahamid
2019-07-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, July 19, 2019 – 7:30 PM: Dancers of Damelahamid. Through dramatic dance, captivating narrative, intricately carved masks, and elaborate regalia, the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space, to bridge the ancient with a living tradition. The rich history of masked dance inspires a compelling performance, celebrating the diversity and time depth of the many beautiful aboriginal/First Nations cultures. Don’t miss this special performance by an aboriginal dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia.
CLICK HERE to watch a video CLICK HERE for the menu
Please also visit the exhibit, “First Nations Art of the Northwest Coast,” in the Schaefer International Gallery. Click HERE for details.RELATED EVENT: A movement-based workshop will be offered Thursday, July 18, that will allow participants to experience different styles of Coastal First Nations songs.The Dancers of Damelahamid will explain the cultural significance of the movement techniques as well as the importance of story and cultural knowledge in the dance form. Through the use of songs, simple vocabulary will be taught in the Gitxsan language. Participants are asked to dress comfortably and wear moccasins, sneakers, or bare feet. All levels of experience are welcome. Pre-registration required. CLICK HERE for information. Tickets: $25, $35 (plus applicable fees); 10% discount for MACC members and half-price kids 12 and under

Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show (4th Annual)
2019-07-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
July 20, 2019 – July 21, 2019:Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show (4th Annual). Please join us for the 4th annual Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2019. The quilt show will be held in the lobby of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott) in downtown Kailua Kona, and will feature a display of over 100 Hawaiian and island-themed quilts. Local quilt designers Roberta Muller and Viv Smith will be on hand to talk story about their designs and demonstrate quilting techniques. The Tropical Inspirations Quilt Show will also feature local craft vendors and a Keiki Corner for our young guests. Show hours are 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on both days, and admission is free to the public. For more information please visit www.tropicalinspirationsquiltshow.weebly.com or call (808) 329-7475.

Gary Clark Jr
2019-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, July 21, 2019 – 7:00 PM :Gary Clark Jr. Every ticket purchased online for Gary Clark Jr. includes your choice of a CD or a digital copy of the new album, “This Land.” You’ll receive instructions via email on how to redeem your album after ticket purchase. ONLY TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CD. Gary Clark Jr. began playing guitar at the age of 12. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Clark played small gigs throughout his teens until he met promoter Clifford Antone, proprietor of the Austin music club Antone’s. Soon after meeting Clifford, Clark began to play with other musical icons, including Jimmie Vaughan who, along with others in the Austin music community, helped Clark along his musical path. Gary Clark Jr. is best known for his fusion of blues, rock, and soul music with elements of hip hop. Known as a prolific live performer, he has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, B. B. King, and the Rolling Stones, among others. In 2014, Clark won a Grammy award for Best Traditional R&B performance for the song “Please Come Home.” CLICK HERE for the menu Tickets: $44, $54, $64; $150/VIP (prices increase on day of show; plus applicable fees)

The MayJah RayJah 2019 10th Anniversary—TWO NIGHTS!
2019-07-26 17:30 - 19:30 | A&B Amphitheater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, United States
July 26 – July 27, 2019:The MayJah RayJah 2019 10th Anniversary—TWO NIGHTS! Celebrating TEN years as Hawaii’s “must experience” music festival, TMR returns to Maui with two solid nights of premiere island entertainment! This year’s headliners are national recording artists: Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley on Friday, July 26, and SOJA on Saturday, July 27! The MayJah RayJah music festival was recently voted #1 festival in Hawaii by Business Insider Magazine. Established in 2009, The MayJah RayJah music festival has become a true staple in Hawaii’s island music scene. Since its inception, this annual festival has delivered over 40 events on 4 different islands attracting tens of thousands of loyal island music fans! Friday line-up:DAMIAN MARLEY, Maoli, Ka’ikena Scanlan, Kabaka PyramidCLICK HERE for Friday’s menuSaturdayline-up: SOJA, Rebel SoulJahz, Eli-Mac, Paula Fuga, Iya Terra CLICK HERE for Saturday’s menu TICKETS: $49/GA per night; *$129/VIP per night (plus applicable fees; $10 increase on day-of-show) * VIP tickets include exclusive access to close side stage viewing and some tables & chairs, Pavilion bars and restrooms. VIP ticket holders must be 21+.PARKING: In the MACC lot available in advance for $10 via the MACC Box Office in person, by phone or online. CLICK HERE to purchase online for July 26 // CLICK HERE to purchase for July 27 Day of concert parking will be available in the UHMC paved lot for $5 CASH ONLY.

Obon Dance & Festival - Makawao Hongwanji Mission
2019-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave., Wailuku, HI, 96768, United States
July 26 – July 27:Obon Dance & Festival – Makawao Hongwanji Mission. The season of remembrance of honoring the spirit of those that passed on celebrated with special services (6pm) and festivals (7pm). Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave.

MayJah RayJah 2019 - 10-Year Anniversary
2019-07-27 17:30 - 21:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
July 27, 2019:MayJah RayJah 2019 – 10-Year Anniversary. SOJA A&B Amphitheater; 5:30 pm show, gates at 5:00 pm The MayJah RayJah music festival was recently voted #1 festival in Hawaii by Business Insider Magazine. Celebrating TEN years as Hawaii’s “must experience” music festival, TMR returns to Maui with two solid nights of premiere island entertainment! This year’s lineup features national recording artists, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley on July 26 and SOJA on July 27 – with more artists TBA! Established in 2009, The MayJah RayJah music festival has become a true staple in Hawaii’s island music scene. Since its inception, this annual festival has delivered over 40 events on 4 different islands attracting tens of thousands of loyal island music fans! Tickets: $49/GA per night; $129/VIP per night; (plus applicable fees; $10 increase on day-of-show) Tickets on sale: Saturday, May 11

HAPA - The Original Duo
2019-07-28 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, July 28, 2019 – 7:30 PM:HAPA – The Original Duo. Reuniting after 17 years, the original duo of Barry Flanagan and Keli’i Kaneali’i bring back the groundbreaking sound that established the name HAPA as one of the most recognized names in Hawaiian music since their debut album hit the airwaves.Meaning ‘half’ in Hawaiian, the name HAPA is inspired by the band’s two members – Keli’i Kaneali’i of South Pacific ancestry, and Barry Flanagan from New Jersey.The group’s self-titled album, released in 1993, remains the #1 selling recording by a group or duo in the history of recorded Hawaiian music. The recording swept all six categories it was nominated for at the 1994 Hawai’i Music Awards. In 2007, the album was acknowledged by Honolulu Magazine as #31 of the 50 All-Time Greatest Hawaiian Recordings, with the original song Lei Pikake acknowledged as #32 in the follow-up 50 All-Time Greatest Songs issue.Tickets: $35, $45, $65 (plus applicable fees)

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert - Poina Ole - Never to be Forgotten
2019-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
July 30, 2019:Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert – Poina Ole – Never to be Forgotten. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.The Princeville community center is easy to find at 4334 Emmalani Drive in Princeville, Kauai. Turning into Princeville community, take the roundabout around and turn right on Emmalani Drive. The center is the first on your right and is located right next to Prince Albert Park. The concert is held in the Aloha Room.Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area, playground, and park for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Birds in the trees around the center contribute to sweet slack key serenade and tradewinds flow through the windows and doors around the center.

Heiva I Kauai 2019
2019-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
August 03, 2019 – August 04, 2019:
Heiva I Kauai 2019. This is a 2 day dance, drumming and music competition and exhibition which showcases Tahitian and Polynesian cultures. Competitors enter solo and group dance categories and win prizes for excellence. Vendors sell crafts, gifts and food. Cultural practices of lauhala and coconut weaving, Polynesian carving and fireknife dancing, shell craft, and lomilomi massage are demonstrated. The event provides a venue for the next generation of Polynesian entertainers to gain performance experience. The event helps preserve and perpetuate Tahitian language, history, ledgends, music drumming and dancing. Audience participation is encouraged in coconut husking and Tahitian dace contests. http://heivaikauai.com/

Papa Hula
2019-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea
Monday, August 12th, 2019:
Papa Hula. A definite must-do. Discover the art of the Hawaiian hula while having a good time with this complimentary dance workshop. Lessons include an overview of the accompanying music and instruments, the costume and accessories, the dance movements and their meaning.
Fun for all ages, Papa Hula is a celebration of the Hawaiian way of life. www.theshopsatwailea.com

Tortilla Curtain
2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
August 01 – August 04, 2019:Tortilla Curtain. Adapted from T.C. Boyle’s bestselling novel, this is a visceral, thought-provoking drama about peoples’ preconceived notions of those not like oneself. It is a portrait, sometimes dark, sometimes comical, about achieving social-economic upward mobility and the American Dream and explores the universal yearning to connect with and belong to a community. Stage adaption by Matt Spangler; directed and produced by Vinnie Linares/Oh Boy Productions. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Sean Na'auao
2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | McCoy Studio Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, August 23, 2019:
Artist 2 Artist: Henry Kapono & Sean Na’auao. In this concert series, two artists talk-story, play music, and have fun! Each concert will feature Henry Kapono and a different guest artist in an intimate format that offers the audience a rare opportunity to get up-close and personal.
The artists will share music and stories from their careers and answer questions, giving the audience an up-close-and-personal seat at the jam session. This concert features Sean Na’auao.
Henry Kapono is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album & Rock Album of the Year.
Sean Na‘auao is a slack key guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer, and founder of independent record label, Poi Pounder. He has received multiple Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including Island Contemporary Album of the Year for his popular, “Fish and Poi.” Sean was a founding member of Mana’o Company, a group that made a huge mark on the Hawaiian music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His repertoire runs from the most contemporary of island music to heartfelt traditional Hawaiian mele. http://mauiarts.org/calendar

Comic Con Honolulu
2019-08-02 10:00 - 21:00 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
August 02, 2019 – August 04, 2019:
Comic Con Honolulu. Comic Con Honolulu is a 3 day convention held annually at the Hawaii Convention Center. The event is a family-friendly celebration of comics, costumes, fantasy, sci-fi, and all things nerdom.
Comic Con Honolulu 2019 will be held August 2-4, 2019 at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets on sale online.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2019-08-02 18:30 - 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. August 2 – Wailuku, on Market Street; August 9 – Lahaina, on Front Street; August 16 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; August 23 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center, August 30 – Lana`i City, Island of Lana`i, around Dole Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Bring it Home 2019
2019-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center – Seabury Hall, 480 Olinda Rd., Makawao, HI, 96768, United States
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 to Sunday, August 4th, 2019:
Bring it Home 2019. Adaptations Dance Theater (ADT) presents Bring it Home annually to celebrate the professional artistry created from and thriving within Maui’s dance community. By bringing back Maui-raised artists who are pursuing dance careers elsewhere to collaborate with the growing number of dancers currently living on the island, ADT encourages an exchange of contemporary dance between Maui, the U.S. mainland, and beyond that the local community can likewise experience through these annual performances. This year’s program will feature the world premieres of four distinct dance works created by the cast of resident and guest artists, including a commissioned piece and performance by renowned guest company FLOCK of Chicago.
Showtimes are 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, and 6:30pm on Sunday, August 4. Tickets to all shows are $30 for adults and $15 for youth/students with valid ID. More information can be found at AdaptationsDanceTheater.com.

Duke's OceanFest
2019-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
August 17, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
Duke’s OceanFest. Duke’s OceanFest features a variety of ocean sports close to Duke Kahanamoku’s heart, including Longboard Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, Surf Polo, Beach Volleyball, and Stand-Up Paddling. The annual festival, held on the shores of Waikiki in August, celebrates Duke Kahanamoku’s life, his athletic contributions and his spirit that continues to live on. The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation is responsible for the continuing success of the OceanFest events. ODKF is a progressive, proactive organization whose board members are dedicated to serving Hawaii’s water sports community. The mission of the foundation is to support the development of individuals and organizations which perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. August 17 – 25, 2019. http://dukesoceanfest.com/

Maui Humane Society Dogust
2019-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Maui Humane Society Shelter, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene, HI, 96784, United States
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019:
Maui Humane Society presents Dogust, a birthday party for all shelter dogs happening Saturday, August 3 from 11-1pm. This family friendly free event will feature a keiki zone, birthday cake for people and pup cakes for dogsprovided by Maui Cookie Lab as well as Pick Your Price Adoptions on all animals. For more information, visit mauihumanesociety.org or call (808) 877-3680 ext. 3

Not Your Typical Garden Party
2019-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, United States
August 03, 2019:
Not Your Typical Garden Party. Join us for a lovely evening of wine, pupus and live music for a good cause at Not Your Typical Garden Party Saturday, August 3rd!
***All proceeds go towards refurbishing the Hawaiian Botanical Garden at Anaina Hou Community Park.
Wear your finest garden party attire! Prizes will be awarded for Best Ladies Garden Party Hat and Best Mens Aloha Shirt.
Delicious pupus (appetizers) from some of Kauai’s finest, including Kauai Shrimp, Palate Wine Bar, Eat Healthy Cafe, Shivalik Indian Cuisine, Tiki Iniki, April’s Aloha Cakes, Tropic Fish Kauai, and Kalypso Island Bar & Grill. Silent Auction prizes include trips, resort stays and much more.
Price: $100 per person. Get Tickets at: www.anainahou.org/gardenparty

Na Pali Challenge
2019-08-04 07:30 - 18:00 | Hanalei Bay, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
August 04, 2019:
Na Pali Challenge. Each year paddlers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad gather on Kaua’i for this unique race. It is an opportunity for wahine and kane to come together and race down the enchanting Na Pali Coast. Each team consists of 6 wahine and 6 kane. The two teams take turns in the canoe, making water changes every 30 minutes. The race begins at Hanalei Bay and will end outside Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. The course is 36 miles long and runs along some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. http://www.koapaddler.org/

Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele
2019-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
August 04, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concertfeaturing songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.
This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music.
#1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Audience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne”To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally”Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John
The Hanalei community center is easy to find. In Hanalei, a block past the shopping center, turn towards the mountains at Malolo Rd. A small Hanalei Community Center sign is on the edge of Waioli Park soccer fields. Go 20 yards, turn left into the gravel parking area. The concert is in the brown building – Pohai Aloha (Circle of Aloha).
Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.com or call (808) 826-1469
Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: Set off the main road, This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area and lanai for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Endangered birds such as the Hawaiian stilt, Hawaiian coot, Hawaiian duck, Kolea (golden plover), and nene (Hawaiian goose), Pueo (Hawaiian owl) make their homes here.

The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest
2019-08-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Hamakua Harvest, 44-2600 Mamalahoa Hwy , Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
August 04, 2019 – August 25, 2019:
The Farmers’ Market at Hamakua Harvest. The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hamakua Harvest, located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honokaa Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. It’s beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. Every Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm Email info@hamakuaharvest.org for more information

Ike Hana II
2019-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, 96822
August 04, 2019:
Ike Hana II. The second of two finale concerts featuring a different program from our resident guest artists: ASK Dance Company (Malaysia), Dancers of Damelahamid (British Columbia), and Halau Hula Ka Noeau (Honolulu).
ASK Dance Company A professional, award-winning dance collective from Malaysia built upon the philosophy “that to be alive, one must continuously learn, and thus be unafraid to ASK pertinent questions.” Incorporating traditional and contemporary genres of dance, ASK features outstanding dancers and choreographers and strives to play a significant role in bridging innumerable boundaries and breaking glass ceilings nationally and internationally.
Dancers of Damelahamid an Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia celebrating the diversity and depth of the many beautiful Indigenous cultures across Canada. Through dramatic dance, captivating narrative, intricately carved masks, and elaborate regalia the Dancers of Damelahamid transform time and space, bridging the ancient with a living tradition.
Halau Hula Ka Noeau Halau Hula Ka Noeau, under the direction of Kumu Hula Michael Pili Pang, is an award-winning halau hula built on the philosophy that “the ‘Art of Hula’ expresses all we see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel.” Dedicated to performing traditional hula styles, particularly a style called hula kui, Hālau Hula Ka Noeau has been a driving force in promoting hula at an academic and artistic level with educational lectures, hula production, and performances in Hawaii and throughout North America and Asia.

Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele
2019-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States
August 06, 2019 – August 27, 2019:
Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 20+ yrs is 99.3% “Excellent, Highlight of our trip!”.This concert will ‘Tune your world to Aloha’! Award winning concert artists Doug & Sandy McMaster have 11 CDs to perpetuate the knowledge and experience of the endangered artform of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele. Guided by the kupuna (elders), they have dedicated their lives to continuing the family tradition of slack key music. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW – 2019 Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice.2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of ExcellenceAudience Comments”Awesome music & talent!” – Kathy”Soothing to the soul and spirit.” – David & Dianne”To really feel Hawaii, you must hear slack key. It embodies Aloha!” – Bill”Great intimate setting… like being in the artists living room with friends.” – Sally”Touched my heart and filled me with Aloha.” – John The Princeville community center is easy to find at 4334 Emmalani Drive in Princeville, Kauai. Turning into Princeville community, take the roundabout around and turn right on Emmalani Drive. The center is the first on your right and is located right next to Prince Albert Park. The concert is held in the Aloha Room.Tickets and information at www.McMasterSlackKey.comor call (808) 826-1469Accessible and Family Friendly Facility: This facility is accessible to all ages and abilities and is family friendly with nice grassy area, playground, and park for parents to take restless children during the concert and intermission. Birds in the trees around the center contribute to sweet slack key serenade and tradewinds flow through the windows and doors around the center.

Words and Wine Author Event
2019-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Kona Stories Book Store, 786831 Alii Drive Suite 142, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, United States
August 06, 2019:
Words and Wine Author Event. Words and Wine Author evening happens August 6, 2019 at 6PM at Kona Stories book store in the Keauhou Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend this free author event and enjoy their stories and complimentary wine and pupu. Authors will speak for 20 minutes about their book followed by Q&A. August’s featured authors are: Amy Patterson, Angela Leslee and Donna Beumler. This event starts at 6 PM with an informal meet and greet merging into a more formal book presentation from each author and concluding around 8 PM after a Q&A session. Dress is casual aloha wear. Kona Stories is located in the Keauhou Shopping Center, for more information call Brenda or Joy at 808-324-0350.

Free Kuhio Beach Hula Show featuring Ainsley Halemanu And Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai
2019-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, 2431 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
August 06, 2019 – August 27, 2019:
Free Kuhio Beach Hula Show featuring Ainsley Halemanu And Hula Halau Ka Liko O Ka Palai. This authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. At the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed. Cameras welcome. Attended by kamaaina (local residents) and malihini (visitors) alike. Presented by Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Hawaii Tourism Authority, City & County of Honolulu and Waikiki Improvement Association.
Every Tuesday of August, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Schedule is subject to change without notice. For more info call 808-843-8002. https://kbhulashow.wixsite.com/official/location

Willie K
2019-08-06 18:30 - 22:15 | Blue Note Hawai`i, 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States
August 06, 2019:
Willie K. Willie K will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock, country and even opera—and not only get away with it but leave everyone within earshot slack-jawed in astonishment. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively. Seating first come first served, no reserved seating. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase required per guest, not included in ticket price. Call our box office (808)777-4890 for inquiries.
